African-American Business Owners are Recognized with Luncheon 

The Wakulla County Sheriff's Office and Embarq recently held an Appreciation Luncheon to recognize African-American business owners in Wakulla County.  The March 28 luncheon was held at Harvey-Young Farm, with a delicious meal prepared by Posey's Steam Room.

Each business owner in attendance was recognized and presented with a Certificate of Appreciation.  "This is our way of saying thank you for the service and jobs provided to support Wakulla County's economic development and public safety," said Sheriff David Harvey.  "We know that good jobs through a strong business community is the ultimate crime prevention."

Ms. Carmen Cummings, Executive Director of Alumni Affairs at Florida A & M University, served as the guest speaker for the event.

The following businesses were recognized:

Brown's Insulation
Buckhorn First, LLC
E & L Franklin's Associates
Scratch Cakes
Lindy's Chicken
Lowery Masonry
Nelson's Law Firm
R & B Construction
Price Transportation
L & F Mobile Welding
Jerome Cox Masonry
Twinkle Toes Shoe Gallery
Clary's Bail Bond
Clary's Funeral Home
Colleen Skipper Cleaning
Allstate Insurance
J & C Garbage Pick-Up
Can We Talk Mediations
Prepare Enrich
Fine Creations & Co.
Erick Lawn & Pressure Cleaning

"We are glad to be able to recognize the tremendous impact these businesses have on our community," concluded Harvey.

Click here for a photo gallery by Judy Langston.  

This article originally publshed on April 28, 2008.

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mkwestmark

 

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