Kyle Chamber Excellence in Commerce awards

Community

Staff Report on May 23, 2018

Kyle Chamber of Commerce business awards were announced this week at the annual
Excellence in Commerce luncheon. Winners this year included the following:

Volunteer of the Year • Marisa Coon, Randolph Brooks FCU
Irene Melendez presents to Marisa Coon

Spirit of Kyle Award and Ambassador of the Year Award • Sue Ferrell
Sue Ferrell (left) and Chamber Director Julie Schneider

Small Business of the Year • Hays Free Press
Jim Darby and Cyndy Slovak-Barton

Nonprofit of the Year • Hays C...

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