The 2021 annual SEDCOR awards ceremony. (Courtesy/ SEDCOR)
Nine local businesses were honored Wednesday during a Strategic Economic Development Corporation ceremony celebrating their contributions to the region’s industry.
“This is our chance to shine a light on those who went above and beyond to serve their customers, their employees, and their communities over the past year,” said an event preview.
Winners are listed below:
Agri-business of the year: E.Z. Orchards
Business partner of the year: Mid-Willamette Valley Council of Governments
Community Service Award: VanNatta Public Relations
Community Service Award: Rich Duncan
Entrepreneur of the year: Parallel 45 Brewing
Innovative product of the year: OregonCBD
Manufacturer of the year: DCI International
Small business of the year: Don Froylan Creamery
Outstanding public/private partnership: Buildable/McMinville Economic Development Corporation/SEDCOR/Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership
-Saphara Harrell
