ChamberWest, the trade organization that represents West Valley City, Taylorsville, West Jordan and Kearns, named Employers Council as its Small Business of the Year for 2019 during its annual awards gala celebration held late last month.
“We congratulate Employers Council on their well-deserved recognition as ChamberWest’s 2019 Small Business of the Year,” said Barbara S. Riddle, ChamberWest’s president and CEO. “Their tremendous contributions have positively impacted countless employers and employees throughout our community.”
ChamberWest’s Small Business of the Year award is given to the company with fewer than 100 employees that demonstrates all-round excellence in business, ChamberWest said in a news release. The judging focuses on unique or innovative approaches towards growth, customer service, community involvement and involvement in the chamber. Winners must have been established for a minimum of four years, demonstrating staying power, adaptability and response to adversity, the statement said.
Other awards announced at the gala included Exodus Healthcare, Business of the Year Award; Summit Vista, Best New Business Award; Wasatch I.T., Best Place to Work Award; and Kim Gilbert of Cyprus Credit Union; Volunteer of the Year. ChamberWest had previously announced that Kenworth Sales was its annual Hall of Fame Award recipient.
“Employers Council is truly honored to be named ChamberWest’s Small Business of the Year. We are proud to be a part of the community and flattered to be recognized as a driving force in the area,” said Ryan D. Nelson, president of Employers Council’s Utah office.
Employers Council serves more than 4,500 employers with over 70 human resource, organizational development and survey professionals and 60 staff attorneys out of offices in Salt Lake City; Scottsdale, Arizona; and Denver, Colorado Springs, Loveland and Grand Junction, Colorado.