[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 44 (Wednesday, March 8, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E197]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE ASHLAND AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2023 MEMBER AWARD WINNERS

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                            HON. JIM JORDAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 8, 2023

  Mr. JORDAN. Mr. Speaker, the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce in 
Ashland, Ohio, will hold its annual awards banquet this Thursday, March 
9. I am honored to commend to the House this year's recipients, who 
were selected based on business performance, customer service, 
community involvement, and promotion of Ashland County:
  Small Business of the Year: The South Street Grille, Sean and Carly 
Little, owners.
  Manufacturing/Industrial Business of the Year: Cowen Truck Line, Tim 
Cowen, President.
  Professional Services Business of the Year: Directions Credit Union, 
Jill Comer, Branch Manager.
  Health and Medical Services Organization of the Year: Brethren Care 
Village, Mindy Scurlock, Chief Executive Ofticer.
  Non-Profit and Social Services Organization of the Year: Appleseed 
Community Mental Health Center, Jerry Strausbaugh, Executive Director.
  Hospitality and Recreation Services Business of the Year: The 
Salvation Army Kroc Center--Ashland, Billy and Annalise Francis, 
Officers.
  In addition, these four area young professionals have been selected 
as winners of the 4 Under 40 Award for their leadership potential and 
commitment to long-term career excellence:
  Brianna Noel, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones.
  Angela Ringler, President, Advantage Marketing.
  Brittaney Reep, Chief Financial Officer, Ashland County Community 
Foundation.
  Stephen Knowlton, Integrator and Director of Innovation, Spire.
  On behalf of the people of Ohio's Fourth Congressional District, I am 
pleased to join in the accolades for all of these distinguished 
professionals and thank them for their dedication to Ashland.

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