Nine out of 10 Chamber members run small to mid-size enterprises. So, serving small business members isn't a "program" here, it's what we do every day. Before we take a position on policy issues or introduce a new benefit program, we consult with the business leaders of the Small Business Council.

2007 Award Recipient Joseph M. Sanda, President and CEO Astute Solutions www.astutesolutions.com Joseph M. Sanda is a successful entrepreneur in both customer care and computer software. Recognizing an opportunity in the consumer niche of the customer service market, Sanda capitalized on his many and broad experiences to establish Astute Solutions in 1995. Sanda has been instrumental in the development of cutting edge technologies that have continued to revolutionize the customer care marketplace. His passion for technology, ability to envision the future of technology, and his understanding of the importance of providing only the best in customer service are keys to his success.

Hall of Fame

• 2006 - Mike, Steve, Mark & J.T. Schmitt, Jet Container
• 2005 - Mike Rosati, Rosati Windows
• 2004 - Ty Vincent, Vincent Direct, LLC
• 2003 - Janis Mitchell, Info Fortress Solutions, Inc.
• 2002 - Emmet Apolinario, Caspian Software
• 2001 - Craig Wanner, Wanner Metal Worx
• 2000 - Rhonda J. DeMuth, TDCI Consulting, LLC
• 1999 - Paula Inniss, Ohio Full Court Press
• 1998 - Cameron Mitchell, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants
• 1997 - Ross Youngs, Univenture, Inc.
• 1996 - Mark Swepston, Atlas Butler Heating & Cooling
• 1995 - Barb Markin, Golden Touch Demos/MNE Marketing
• 1994 - Larry Levine, Impulse Wear
• 1993 - Vernon L. Gibson, Dove Building Services, Inc.
• 1992 - Jeffrey & Richard Roby, Storytime Learning Centers, Inc.
• 1991 - Ken Mills & Cameron James, Mills/James Productions
• 1990 - Sue Doody, Lindey's
• 1989 - Randy Wilcox, Inacomp
• 1988 - Michael Wren, M•E Engineering
• 1987 - Larry H. Greenwald, Plantasia, Offshoots
• 1986 - Lisa Galat McGivergin, The Clock Restaurant
• 1985 - Lloyd Hackman, Ribbon Technology Corp.