(Springfield, IL August 10, 2018) Local First Springfield crowned nine businesses award winners during a ceremony at the annual meeting hosted by Isringhausen Imports last month.
This is the first year the Local First Springfield awards have been presented to members of the nonprofit, which is made up of local independent businesses and organizations in the greater Springfield, Illinois area. Its purpose is to educate, advocate, and create awareness of the value of buying local.
Desiree Logsdon was sworn in as President replacing Valera Yazell who has served in the role for two years.
“Local First Springfield is committed to helping independent, local businesses and their owners. The board of directors looks forward to strengthening our local economy by supporting the businesses that help our community thrive,” said Desiree.
The winners included:
The Local First Springfield 2018 Marine Bank Local First Champion Award presented to Frye-Williamson Press, Inc.
The Local First Springfield 2018 Sangamon Reclaimed Member of the Year Award presented to Pease’s at BUNN Gourmet
The Local First Springfield 2018 Heartland Financial Services Best Collaborators Award presented to Cafe Moxo & Buzz Bomb Brewing Co
The Local First Springfield 2018 Scooter’s Lawn Care Social Change Makers Award presented to MacArthur Boulevard Business Association
The Local First Springfield 2018 Gem PR & Media Wave Makers Award presented to Conn’s Hospitality Group, Inc.
The Local First Springfield 2018 Gem PR & Media Wave Makers Award presented to Food Fantasies Naturally
The Local First Springfield 2018 Free Press Coffee House Innovators Award presented to Sensible Innovations
The Local First Springfield 2018 Capital City Event Planning Emerging & Energized Award presented to Sangamon Reclaimed
Local First Springfield would also like to thank our generous sponsors:
Isringhausen Volvo
Marine Bank
Sangamon Reclaimed
Heartland Financial Services
Scooter's Lawn Care
Gem PR & Media
Free Press Coffee House
Capital City Event Planning
For more information about Local First Springfield visit localfirstspringfield.com or facebook.com/LocalFirstSpringfield.
Photos provided by Eva Russo owner of Photoladylove