KAUKAUNA — Last week, the business community came together at VanAbel’s to celebrate and recognize a group of nine businesses, leaders and nonprofits at the Heart of the Valley Chamber’s Annual Award Celebration, presented by Community First Credit Union.
Winners included:
Large Business of the Year – Culver’s
Entrepreneur of the Year – Sydney Hummell, owner Wellness 360 Health + Beauty Studio
Emerging Business of the Year – The Hair Loft Salon + Extension Bar
Small Business of the Year – Red Shoes Inc.
Small Business of the Year – Wildfire Coffeehouse
Inspiring Business Person of the Year – Brooke Penoske, owner Innovative Growth LLC
Nonprofit of the Year – Kaukauna Elks #962
Cornerstone Award – Kimberly Baehman, owner Nutritional Healing, LLC
Community Partner of the Year – Little Chute Area School District
Photo by Mason Sterr.

