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Fayetteville chamber plans construction industry night of appreciation for Oct. 27

Posted on Friday, October 3, 2008

URL: http://www.nwanews.com/nwat/Business/69721/

The Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce will hold a Construction Industry Appreciation Night on Oct. 27. Social hour begins at 6 p. m., and the dinner and program begin at 7 p. m.

The chamber is looking for builders and developers to honor during the event. Nominations can be sent to Michelle Devers at mdevers @ fayettevillear. com or by calling 521-1710. Nominations need to include the name of the nominee and company, category and description of project / achievements.

Following are the categories and the 2007 winners:

Residential Developer of the Year — Rausch Coleman Homes

• Commercial Contractor of the Year — CDI Contractors

Supplier of the Year — National Home Centers

Landmark Award: a project that is a symbol of Fayetteville — University of Arkansas Old Main renovation

Adaptive Reuse: a project that adapted an old structure for a new purpose — Train Station on Dickson Street

Historic Restoration: a remodeled / renovated historic building — Bank of Fayetteville

Visionary Development Award: a project that brings life to our community — Botanical Garden of the Ozarks

Golden Shovel Award — Shogun building

Green Award: a project that supports sustainability — Sam’s Club