... and here are the 2019 Winners!

The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE)is pleased to announce the winners of the 25th Anniversary KOSBEs in each of the following categories:

2019 Manufacturing Business Excellence – GSM Filtration
2019 Marketing Business Excellence – Beyond Engagement
2019 Veteran-Owned Business Excellence — Rowan Tree Care
2019 New Business Excellence – The Salt Oasis Kingsport
2019 Retail Business Excellence – Duke & Fox
2019 Woman-Owned Business Excellence – Flight Athletic Academy
2019 Service Business Excellence – Appalachian Maid Services
2019 Construction Business Excellence – Patterson Homes
2019 Innovation Business Excellence – ActionVFX
2019 Food Business Excellence – The Main Street Pizza Company
2019 Pillar of Excellence – Hunter, Smith & Davis
2019 Young Entrepreneur Business Excellence – ARO Creative
2019 Gazelle Business Excellence – Mycroft Signs
2019 IMPACT Award – Don Royston

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Hidden Gem Award

Local legend Hal Carmack, also known across the country as "Mr. Telethon," will be recognized at this year’s KOSBEs. Carmack will be honored with a special Hidden Gem award for his significant but quiet contributions including designing and building 26 of Pal’s distinctive hot-dog-shaped restaurants.

Carmack is featured in the current issue of VIP Seen Magazine.

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The KOSBEs — Small Businesses Rock!

The KOSBEs promote economic impact by recognizing small businesses that are leading by example and making an extraordinary contribution to the communities they do business in. The winners exemplify leadership and excellence in overcoming adversity, and a passion for helping others succeed. Award winners serve as inspirational leaders to other local small businesses, and they model best practices that will progress the region as a whole.