Kona Kai Coffee Company was recognized as Workforce Development Small Business of the Year at the second annual King County Executive’s Small Business Awards at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue last Wednesday.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Kent’s Pacific Metallurgical was a finalist for Exporting Small Business of the Year<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“Every day, small business owners work long hours in a fiercely competitive environment to create value for their customers, provide jobs for their employees, give back to their community, and earn a living for their families,” King County Executive Dow Constantine told the attendance. “That’s why it so important to me that we recognize and support the entrepreneurial spirit, the creativity, and the diversity of small businesses throughout our county.”<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Nominations were made by local jurisdictions and business organizations from July through September, and the 130 King County businesses that were nominated were narrowed down to three finalists in each category before today’s awards ceremony.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Businesses had to have 50 employees or less and have been in business for at least three years to qualify for the seven award categories.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n