The Entrepreneurial & Business Excellence Hall of Fame

Presented by:
Rocket Ventures and Launch, Programs of the Regional Growth Partnership
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Sponsored by:
Gorillas & Gazelles LLC

in Partnership with:
The University of Toledo
and
Bowling Green State University

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	2008 EBE Hall of Fame Ceremony Photos   AND THE WINNERS ARE... 2009 EBE Hall of Fame Honorees Business Excellence Award Clean Team Inc. Bob Armbruster Excellence in Family Business Award Kuhlman Corporation Tim Goligoski Ken Kuhlman Business Excellence Award Laminate Technologies Inc Fred Zoeller Business Excellence Award MacQueen Orchards, Inc. Bob MacQueen Business Excellence Award Michigan International Speedway Roger Curtis Innovation in Technology Award Radco Industries, Inc. Mary Anderson Rick Anderson Business Excellence Award TRUFAST, LLC Brian D. Roth

The Entrepreneurial & Business Excellence Hall of Fame was created to encourage, promote, and recognize outstanding entrepreneurship, family business, and business excellence. This program was formed as a result of a recognized need to foster and honor entrepreneurial success and business innovation and excellence in our region.

The primary objectives of the EBE Hall of Fame include, but are not limited to:

• Hosting an annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to be held in the fall each year
• Honoring family businesses through the Excellence in Family Business Award at the annual induction ceremony
• Fostering entrepreneurship and mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs

The Entrepreneurial & Business Excellence Hall of Fame is Northwest Ohio’s program to honor outstanding entrepreneurs and business leaders who:

• Inspire through intense vision
• Have built and sustained growing businesses
• Create jobs in our region

Who is eligible for nomination? 

1. Outstanding Entrepreneurs and Business Owners who have been responsible for the high-performance and business excellence of a private or public company. 
2. Outstanding Family Business Leaders who have built and grown family-owned businesses and that have demonstrated considerable growth and innovation.        
3. Outstanding Business Advocates who, by action and influence, have been  responsible for progressing and sustaining business development, inspiring or embracing innovation, or creating opportunities for business creation and growth.

The Entrepreneurial & Business Excellence Hall of Fame™ is a registered brand of Gorillas & Gazelles LLC.