2007 Award Winner: Granite-Tops

Kip Cameron is the founder and CEO of Granite-Tops. Granite-Tops is the largest stone fabricator in the upper mid-west and has 3 main facilities in Cold Spring, Plymouth and Albertville. Granite-Tops employs a team of 85 employees with a total economic impact of $3.1 million dollars in payroll annually.

2006 Award Winner: W3i (Freeze.com)

(View profiles of previous Anderson Entrepreneur of the Year Award Winners.)

Nomination criteria: This award is bestowed upon the most qualified of companies based on the following criteria:
·          Must have been in business for a minimum of 5 years
·          Must have amassed a net worth of over $500,000
·          Must have shown a profit for at least the last 3 years
·          Must have shown a steady growth in the areas of: a) number of employees  b) profit  c) sales
·          Must have exhibited a strong commitment to social responsibility

How is the winner selected?
The Anderson Entrepreneurial Center’s Executive Committee reviews all nominations and determines the winner.

When is the Award presented?
The Anderson Entrepreneur of the Year Award is presented at the Anderson Entrepreneurial Center’s Annual Banquet held in the spring of each year.

How can I nominate an entrepreneur?                                                                        
To nominate a deserving entrepreneur or to nominate oneself, please fill out a nomination form, and forward it to the Anderson Entrepreneurial Center. The submission deadline for each year is March 31. The winner will be contacted in advance of the ceremony for further instruction.

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