U.S. Chamber Names Berks Fire Water Restorations, Inc. of Reading Finalist for 2013 Small Business of the Year Award
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today named Berks Fire Water Restorations, Inc. of Reading, PA, one of seven finalists for the 2013 DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Sam’s Club®. Berks Fire Water Restorations, Inc. will be honored during America’s Small Business Summit, April 29 – May 1, in Washington, D.C., where a national winner will be announced and receive a $10,000 cash prize, courtesy of the U.S. Chamber.
“Berks Fire Water Restorations, Inc. is a living example of the power of free enterprise at work in our economy. Through their hard work and talents, they are enriching their community, expanding opportunities for others, and fulfilling their own dreams,” said Thomas J. Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber. “We salute Berks Fire Water Restorations, Inc. for the vital contributions they make to our economy and our society.”
Ted and Lisa Lavender combined their constructional and mechanical know-how with insurance experience to open Berks Fire Water Restorations, Inc. in 2000. Based in Reading, PA, the company offers restoration and reconstruction services for damaged residential and commercial properties. Since its founding in 2000, Berks Fire Water Restorations, Inc. has grown from two vehicles to more than 50 today. Seeing a need to provide certification in their field, the firm opened the Restoration Technical Institute in 2012, and offered its first full course calendar in 2013.
The DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Award honors businesses that excel in the areas of staff training and motivation, community involvement, customer service, and strategy. One finalist from each of the seven regions was selected out of the 100 Blue Ribbon Award winners. The winner will be announced at an awards luncheon on April 30.
“Small businesses remain one of the very best examples of service and leadership through the unique economic opportunities they create,” said Charles Redfield, executive vice president of merchandising for Sam’s Club®. “These award winners are successful because they reflect the values of their customers, and we are proud to honor their commitment to the communities they serve.”
To learn more about the summit, visit www.uschambersummit.com.
Sam’s Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT), is the nation’s eighth largest retailer and a leading membership warehouse club offering superior products and services to more than 47 million members in clubs across the U.S., as well as in Brazil, China and Mexico. Members save an average of 34 percent over traditional retailers. To learn more about Savings Made Simple®, visit SamsClub.com, and look for Sam’s Club on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and our Mobile and iPad® Apps.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations.