Champions Cup Keynote Speaker Is Adam Putnam

Mosaic was the top winner for the 2011 Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100’s Champions Cup Awards, winning the Business of the Year category.
Jeff Kincart of last year’s winner, A-C-T Environmental and Infrastructure, said that Mosaic “emerged as not only the world leader in fertilizer production, but continues to be a major player in the Bartow area by providing jobs, and offering unparalleled community support as well as sustaining new opportunities for growth and development.”
Accepting the award for Mosaic, Jeff Dodson, Mosaic’s Reclamation Superintendent, said that employees are encouraged to become involved in their communities.
The evening’s keynote address was given by Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, Adam Putnam, who spoke on economic development issues such as trade opportunities, detrimental pest infiltration into Florida, and renewable energy sources. Commissioner Putnam also highlighted community events such as the Crickette Club parade and carnival, lawding the club’s efforts for the last half century. “It’s part of what makes Bartow the Center of the Universe,” he told the crowd of about 300 people at the Peace River Country Club. Following the address, Commissioner Putnam was given a Bartow Chamber “Spirit of Bartow” award by Dr. Tom McMicken of Watson Clinic.
The Committee of 100’s Champions Cup Business & Industry Awards on September 29 recognized businesses and organizations that have championed exemplary best practices, and have had a positive influence on the economic well-being of the Bartow area business community. Brian Hinton, Committee of 100 Chairman, was Master of Ceremonies. Judging elements included business growth and performance, sound business strategies and practices, business challenges, unique and innovative approaches to business, community involvement and contributions and employee relations.
The Committee of 100 inducted three into the Champions Cup Hall of Fame. These included people who have helped Bartow grow and prosper over many years. Hall of Fame inductees for 2011 included PalletOne’s Al Holland, Doug McLaulin and Gus King.
Other winners of the Business and Industry awards included:
Business to Business Business of the Year, SEMCO Construction; Retail Business of the Year, Spath Jewelers; CRA Business of the Year, Boswell & Dunlap, LLP; Service / Professional Business of the Year, Community Southern Bank; Emerging Business of the Year, Evolve Professional Landscape Management; Not-For-Profit Community Action Organization of the Year, The Crickette Club; Community Service Organization of the Year, Mosaic; Mainstreet Business of the Year, Gibson & Wirt Insurance; Green Business of the Year, Greenovative Engineering and Design.


Champions Cup Keynote Speaker Is Adam Putnam Mosaic was the top winner for the 2011 Greater Bartow Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100’s Champions Cup Awards, winning the Business of the Year category. Jeff Kincart of last year’s winner, A-C-T Environmental and Infrastructure, said that Mosaic “emerged as not only the world leader in fertilizer production, but continues to be a major player in the Bartow area by providing jobs, and offering unparalleled community support as well as sustaining new opportunities for growth and development.” Accepting the award for Mosaic, Jeff Dodson, Mosaic’s Reclamation Superintendent, said that employees are encouraged to become involved in their communities. The evening’s keynote address was given by Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, Adam Putnam, who spoke on economic development issues such as trade opportunities, detrimental pest infiltration into Florida, and renewable energy sources. Commissioner Putnam also highlighted community events such as the Crickette Club parade and carnival, lawding the club’s efforts for the last half century. “It’s part of what makes Bartow the Center of the Universe,” he told the crowd of about 300 people at the Peace River Country Club. Following the address, Commissioner Putnam was given a Bartow Chamber “Spirit of Bartow” award by Dr. Tom McMicken of Watson Clinic. The Committee of 100’s Champions Cup Business & Industry Awards on September 29 recognized businesses and organizations that have championed exemplary best practices, and have had a positive influence on the economic well-being of the Bartow area business community. Brian Hinton, Committee of 100 Chairman, was Master of Ceremonies. Judging elements included business growth and performance, sound business strategies and practices, business challenges, unique and innovative approaches to business, community involvement and contributions and employee relations. The Committee of 100 inducted three into the Champions Cup Hall of Fame. These included people who have helped Bartow grow and prosper over many years. Hall of Fame inductees for 2011 included PalletOne’s Al Holland, Doug McLaulin and Gus King. Other winners of the Business and Industry awards included: Business to Business Business of the Year, SEMCO Construction; Retail Business of the Year, Spath Jewelers; CRA Business of the Year, Boswell & Dunlap, LLP; Service / Professional Business of the Year, Community Southern Bank; Emerging Business of the Year, Evolve Professional Landscape Management; Not-For-Profit Community Action Organization of the Year, The Crickette Club; Community Service Organization of the Year, Mosaic; Mainstreet Business of the Year, Gibson & Wirt Insurance; Green Business of the Year, Greenovative Engineering and Design.
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