Kyle Chamber Excellence in Commerce awards

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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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