Bravo to Business Awards Event

The following businesses were honored at the Bravo to Business event held on Wednesday, September 14th at The Florian Gardens Conference Center:

Emerging Business of the Year

• Winner: Valley Sports Academy – A 116,000 square foot, multi-sport training facility located in Lake Hallie, WI.
• Visionary Eyecare – Eyecare center located in Altoona’s River Prairie, serving patients in the Chippewa Valley.

Young Professionals Best Place to Work

• Bauman Associates – Full-service accounting firm that has assisted clients since 1947.
• Winner: Royal Credit Union – Headquartered in Eau Claire, RCU serves over 250,000 members in 50 locations throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota.
• Security Financial Bank – Locally owned, community bank focused on business and agriculture banking products.

Small Business of the Year - 1 - 50 employees

• Atmosphere Commercial Interiors – Specializes in creating world-class workspaces for both individuals and teams.
• Cowboy Jacks – A western-themed restaurant and saloon located in Altoona’s River Prairie.
• Winner: ReforMedicine, S.C. – A direct pay family practice clinic serving patients in Eau Claire and Menomonie.

Business of the Year – 51+ employees

• EO Johnson Business Technologies – A business technologies and managed IT service provider.
• Winner: Huebsch Services – A local, independent work uniform, floor mat and facility supplies provider.
• Royal Credit Union – Headquartered in Eau Claire, RCU serves over 250,000 members in 50 locations throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota.