Emerald Award Acknowledges Contributions of Local Business

The Eugene, OR area Chamber of Commerce is issuing their fifth annual Emerald Awards to acknowledge the contribution by local businesses to the area's vitality and quality of life.

I know, it's Oregon - but I think we can learn something from how they encourage and honor the work of local businesses to build better communities.

Awards are given in the areas of community caring, environmental values, growth and innovation.  

The article begins with this quote from Henry Ford, "A business that makes nothing but money is a poor kind of business." Nicely said, sir.

Read the rest of the story and let us know; are there already business awards in the area that acknowledge efforts in these domains?

And if this makes you think of businesses you know that are building a stronger local community, head on over to the Colorado Local First directory and tell the rest of us.