Know a Tip-Top Biz? Nominate It for Paragon Award

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Previous Paragon Award winner.
Previous Paragon Award winner.

Do you know of a local business that’s risen to the top of the class – one that’s a model for others because of its growth, innovation, and job-creation prowess? If so, you’ve got a potential Paragon Award winner on your hands. The Eau Claire Area Economic Development Corp. is seeking nominees for its annual Paragon Economic Impact Award. The award is presented at the EDC’s annual luncheon in February to a local firm that meets one or more of the following criteria: impacting the community with new, quality job opportunities; building a new facility or expanding an existing one; increasing the local tax base; continuing to educate and train its workforce; involving itself in community economic development activities; and developing new technologies and products. Recent winners of the award, sponsored by Royal Credit Union, include Dynamic Fitness & Strength, JAMF Software, Indianhead Foodservice Distributor, Hi-Crush Proppants, Bush Brothers, Dove Healthcare, CURT Manufacturing, Menards, and Minnesota Wire. The nomination deadline is Dec. 31, and making a nomination takes just a few minutes online at www.eauclaire-wi.com/services/paragon-award.