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Honoring the recipients of the 2018 Saint Paul Business Awards.
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WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul has a prosperous, engaged and thriving business community that is one of our city’s most valuable resources; and
WHEREAS, Saint Paul businesses provide jobs and services to residents and a solid foundation for our city’s growth and prosperity; and
WHEREAS, these companies deserve not only the city’s support but recognition for their many contributions to our community; and
WHEREAS, as part of the city’s efforts to recognize the outstanding businesses that call Saint Paul home, the City initiated the Saint Paul Business Awards in 2017 to honor local businesses that provide critical services, contribute to our community, invest in their employees and are committed to our values of equity and diversity;
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Saint Paul City Council, that we do hereby grant the 2018 Saint Paul Business Awards to:
Morelli’s Market - Traditions Award - Honoring a business that has been active in Saint Paul for at least twenty years;
Caydence Records and Coffee - New Kid on the Block Award - Honoring a business that has opened in Saint Paul within the last five years;
Afro Deli - Large Business Excellence Award - Honoring a business with at least 50 employees that cares for its employees and the community;
A Backyard Farm - Small Business Excellence Award - Honoring a business with fewer than 50 employees in Saint Paul that cares for its employees and the community;
Eyes All Over - Alice O’Brien Award - Honoring a woman-owned business that is committed to equity and empowerment;
Hmong Elders Center - Reflecting St. Paul Award - Honoring a business owned by a person of color that is committed to equity and empowerment;
Heritage Tea House Boutique - People’s Choice Award - Honoring a business that is recognized for its excellence by St. Paul residents;
Wet Paint - Open for Business Award - Recognizing a business that exemplifies nearly all the categories in the Saint Paul Business Awards.