West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber Announces 2025 Small Business Awards Nominees
The West Monroe West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the nominees for the 2025 Small Business Awards. These awards recognize outstanding businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations that have demonstrated excellence, innovation, and dedication to the local community.
The winners will be celebrated at the Small Business Awards Luncheon on March 20, 2025. The following businesses and individuals have been nominated across multiple award categories:
Community Champion Award
Recognizing businesses that have dedicated time and resources to bettering the community through volunteerism, financial contributions, and in-kind donations.
- Citizens Progressive Bank
- Coast Professional, Inc.
- EPC
- Chris Lewis - Coney Island Connection, West Monroe
Honoring business owners who have successfully operated their businesses for one to five years.
- Dr. Jerry Yarborough, Fyzical Therapy and Balance Center
- Guardian Air - Garrett Thompson
- Jay Ludwick, JTL Construction
- Madison & Kaylea Coates, Corner Coffee & Provisions
- Melanie Rawls, Common Sense Insurance, LLC
- Brad Jowers, Seventh Square Coffee, LLC
- Sweeping Beauties
Recognizing female business owners with a lasting impact on the community.
- Kandace Stroo and Kristen Lambrecht, Always Best Care
- Anna Robertson, Will Source Staffing and Recruiting
- Debbie Sawyer, Sawyer Plastics
- Debra Hyde, Vice President of Operations, EPC
- Jessica Sharp, Community Care Clinic
Honoring a non-profit organization that has demonstrated strategic vision, passion, and perseverance in supporting the community.
- ARCO
- Biedenharn Museum & Garden
- Calhoun Civic Club
- CommuniHealth Services
- Discover Monroe-West Monroe
- LifeShare Blood Center
- Living Well Foundation
- Louisiana Cancer Foundation
- Louisiana LunaChicks of NELA
- Louisiana Purchase Council, Scouting America
- Ouachita Green
- The Center for Children & Families
Recognizing businesses with a long-standing legacy, operating in the Ouachita Parish area for 25 years or more.
- Family Church and Claiborne Christian School
- McGuire Methodist Church
- ARCO
Celebrating small businesses that have been in operation for at least five years, employ fewer than 50 full-time employees, and have made a significant impact on the community.
- Citizens Progressive Bank
- Commonsense Insurance Agency, Inc.
- Josh Fusilier State Farm
- JTB Rentals
- LifeShare Blood Center
- Melanie Rawls, Common Sense Insurance Agency and Consulting, LLC
- The Trash Guys
- West Monroe Driving Academy
- White Label
- Will Source Staffing and Recruiting
The Small Business Awards Luncheon will take place on March 20, 2025. For event details and sponsorship opportunities, visit westmonroechamber.org or contact the Chamber at 318.325-1961.
West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce
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Kristopher Kelley Executive Director
- March 03, 2025
- (318) 325-1961
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