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2016 AGORA finalists named

2016 AGORA_Finalist_ButtonThe 31st annual AGORA Awards happen June 1 and, judging by the record number of nominations submitted, this year will be bigger and better than ever!

From the original field of 290 nominations AGORA judges narrowed the field to 34 awesome semi-finalists. After hours of serious reading and contemplation — and careful consideration in the areas of growth, marketing strategy, employee environment, customer service, response to adversity, strategic planning, creativity and contribution to the regional economy — our judges have whittled the entries down to 18 fantastic finalists.

2016 Finalists will interview with our panel of AGORA judges between March 21 and April 1, and winners will be selected in five categories – small and large charitable nonprofit, and small, medium and large business. Judges also award AGORAs for Community Service and Entrepreneurial Spirit. Winners will be announced at the AGORA Awards event, held in the luxurious Davenport Grand Hotel on June 1. Seating for this event is limited, and registration is open now … Visit our AGORA event page to secure your seat today!

And , now, without further ado … Drum roll, please … We present this year’s AGORA Awards finalists:

Small Business
Indaba Coffee
Jason Swain & Associates LLC
Kendall Yards Farmers Market
Tinderbox Consulting

Medium Business
Ben and Jerry’s
C & H Foreign Auto
Spokane Gymnastics
Vorphal Wing Securities

Large Business
Family Home Care
Itron
Nuvodia
Zerorez

Small Non-Profit
Communities in Schools of Spokane County
Create Your Statement
Rivers Wish Animal Sanctuary

Large Non-Profit
Northwest Christian Schools
Partners With Families & Children: Spokane
Shriners Hospitals for Children

CONGRATULATIONS to all of the great businesses who were nominated!

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