The Entrepreneurial & Business Excellence Hall of Fame

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Bowling Green State University
The University of Toledo

	Congratulations to the 2007 Hall of Fame Honorees! Inducted November 1, 2007 at the Franciscan Theatre and Conference Center of Lourdes College Find Out More about these Outstanding Honorees! Click on the Honoree Name to view their video from the 2007 Induction Ceremony! Harley Cramer and Robert Huebner U.S. Coexcell, Inc. Dr. Robert Esplin Sylvania Veterinary Hospital George “Chip” Hambro First Solar Brian Reis Ballreich Bros., Inc. Fred Spurck Webster Industries Excellence In Family Business Award Shain Buerk Scrambler Marie’s Restaurants Business Excellence Award for Innovation General Motors Powertrain Davenport-Longenecker Lifetime Achievement Award for Business Advocacy David F. Waterman Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

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 has 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.