By Gary Lloyd
TRUSSVILLE — A Trussville company has been named a winner of a Blue Ribbon Small Business Award by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
There were 100 companies recognized for their dedication to the principles of free enterprise and contributions to restoring jobs and supporting economic growth.
Trussville-based McSweeney Holdings won one of the awards.
“We are certainly honored to be chosen as a standout company in Alabama,” said McSweeney Holdings Managing Partner Michael McSweeney. “Our success is entirely a by-product of what an incredible team of people we have been blessed with. McSweeney Holdings has some of the most talented automotive designers, plastics engineers and specialty automotive technicians in the world and it is always nice when they can get some recognition for their talent and hard work.”
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will announce seven regional finalists March 19 and honor all of this year’s Blue Ribbon Small Business Award winners at the 10th annual America’s Small Business Summit from June 11-13 in Washington D.C. One regional finalist will receive the DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Award and a ,000 cash prize.
“As the business community has worked hard to do its part in moving the country forward economically, small businesses have continued to be the driving force responsible for much of our progress,” U.S. Chamber President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue said. “Our Blue Ribbon Award winners are the best of the best—growing and succeeding despite significant challenges.”
Donohue said the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is proud to honor the small businesses for their contributions to the country’s economic recovery and continued hard work in their communities.
“They represent the creativity, the determination, and the resilience of the U.S. business community and are examples of the enormous potential of businesses and employees across the country,” Donohue said.
McSweeney Holdings has also been named the 2013 Birmingham Small Business of the Year, the 2013 U.S. Department of Commerce Exporter of the Year and won the Alabama Governor’s Trade Excellence Award.
“We appreciate the Birmingham Business Alliance for nominating us for this award, and for supporting our growth efforts with their local resources,” McSweeney said. “It’s exciting to see what an immediate impact they are making on progressing the economic development efforts in Birmingham. This, too, is a by-product of what a great team they have.”
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