April 2012 - Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce
April 2012 - Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce
April 2012 - Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce
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The Green Business Small Division Award was presented by<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> Board Member, Doug Norman, North Carolina<br />
Granite Corporation to O2 Energies and Founder, Joel Olsen.<br />
O2 Energies developed the Mayberry Solar Farm, a 1.2<br />
megawatt solar farm located around the <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Airy</strong> Waste Water<br />
Treatment Plant. Mayberry Solar Farm will provide local clean<br />
energy to the annual usage <strong>of</strong> more than 150 homes and <strong>of</strong>fsets<br />
the burning <strong>of</strong> 1.3 million pounds <strong>of</strong> coal. O2 Energies is<br />
developing a second solar farm in <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Airy</strong> scheduled to be<br />
completed by September that is almost 4 times the size <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Mayberry Solar Farm. Joel Olsen said working with the City <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Airy</strong> has been a pleasure.<br />
The Excellence in Travel & Tourism Award was presented by Chairman<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Tourism Development Authority Board Greg Perkins, Perkins &<br />
Associates Financial Group to Freddie Quesinberry, Owner <strong>of</strong> Opie’s<br />
Candy Store.<br />
With two stores located in downtown <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Airy</strong>, Greg Perkins noted<br />
examples <strong>of</strong> Freddie Quesinberry going beyond normal customer service.<br />
How he opened Opie’s Candy Store after hours for an out <strong>of</strong> town<br />
guest….this kind <strong>of</strong> exceptional customer service creates that ”Mayberry<br />
Experience” that people will talk about for years!<br />
The Outstanding Public Service Award was presented by Chair-Elect David<br />
O’Neal, Leonard Buildings & Truck Accessories to <strong>Mount</strong> <strong>Airy</strong> Police Chief, Dale<br />
Watson.<br />
David O’Neal noted Chief Watson’s determination to fight prescription drug abuse,<br />
enlisting the support <strong>of</strong> the community along with other dedicated servants<br />
committed to bringing awareness to how serious the problem is and to aid in the<br />
prevention <strong>of</strong> prescription drug abuse through programs like Project Lazarus. Chief<br />
Watson brings dignity to the job and to the department.<br />
The Ambassador <strong>of</strong> the Year Award was presented by the <strong>2012</strong> Ambassador<br />
League Chairman, Tyler Morgan, Burton Signworks, to fellow Ambassador Bob<br />
Meinecke, Liberty Business Partners. Tyler Morgan mentioned Bob<br />
Meinecke’s participation in Business After Hours, Ribbon Cuttings, Pop-Ins and<br />
many other networking events. Always positive and a lot <strong>of</strong> fun to be around.<br />
Bob is continually working toward supporting the growth <strong>of</strong> our business<br />
community and remains actively involved with other organizations and local<br />
civic groups.
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