Being successful entails much more than simply sustaining solid earnings growth. That’s an outcome of numerous factors, such as being innovative, making necessary investments in people, products and processes, understanding your specific industry, and demonstrating the ability to make hard decisions that lead to positive outcomes.
Each year, the Business Excellence Awards of Greater Canton honor companies in the Greater Canton/Stark County region that demonstrate overall business excellence. Through a comprehensive nomination and judging process, companies are evaluated on the business’ performance in the following areas:
- Growth in employees and business
- Expansion of operations/efficiencies
- Investment in capital improvements/facility expansion
- Demonstration of outstanding customer service
- Innovation/expansion of product line(s)
- Responsiveness to business and industry challenges and adversity
- Commitment to community involvement/contributions
- Specific achievements attained in 2006
Six companies were selected to receive an Outstanding Business Award from the Greater Canton Chamber of Commerce — DLH Industries Inc., MID’S Pasta Sauces, OKS-Ameridial Inc., Shaheen Moving and Storage Services, Thomas and Associates D.D.S. and Union Metal Corp. In addition, one company, Polymer Packaging Inc., was named Business of the Year for its exceptional efforts during 2006.
As a group, this year’s honorees exemplify what it means to be successful. The honorees were feted at an awards banquet last month.
The Business Excellence Awards are sponsored by AultCare, Bruner-Cox LLP, Chase, Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths and Dougherty Co. LPA, The Repository, and Smart Business
