Entrepreneur of the Year
Nick McRae named Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Award Criteria:
- Majority owner or operator of a small business
- Three year track record
- Must be under age 30 before June 1, 2015
- Evidence of success in sales/profits
- Increased employment opportunities
- Innovative or creative business methods
- Potential for long-term success
- Business must be located in Southern Indiana
Other Award Recipients
- Small Business Owner of the Year - PJ Jonas, Goat Milk Stuff; Scott County
- Small Business Exporter of the Year - Brinly-Hardy Company; Clark County
- FranNet Franchisee of the Year - Linda Goepper, Liberty Tax Service; Dearborn County
- Woman Owned Business of the Year - Ann Windell, Ann's Chem-Dry Carpet, Upholstery & Tile Cleaning; Harrison County
- Family Owned Business Owner of the Year - Batesville Products; Dearborn County
- Veteran Owned Business of the Year - Dr. Joey Rivera, Rivera Consulting Group; Clark County
- Capital Infusion Champion of the Year - Kathleen Crowley, One Southern Indiana; Floyd County
- Small Business Champion of the Year - Tim Cooney, Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce; Bartholomew County
- Diversity Champion of the Year - Suzanne Ruark, One Southern Indiana; Floyd County
- Entrepreneurial Community of the Year - City of Lawrenceburg; Dearborn County
Indiana Small Business
Development Center
