THANK YOU - Lewisburg and Marshall County Industries!

The 2011 Lewisburg Industrial Appreciation Banquet was held on May 26 at The Powder Room on West Church Street in Lewisburg - the former Borden Factory Plant. The event was a small token of appreciation to all the industries of Lewisburg and Marshall County for their growth and progess in keeping Marshall County working and for their community outreach and support programs.

"I cannot express my gratitude or that of the entire community enough for the work that is done each and every day by the 48 manufacturing industries in Lewisburg and Marshall County," said Lewisburg Director of Economic Development Greg Lowe. "It is because of them that Lewisburg and Marshall County continues to thrive and I am looking forward to more growth and prosperity thanks to our relationship with our local industries in the years to come."

Special Thanks for the 2011 Lewisburg Industrial Appreciation Banquet goes to:

The Lewisburg Industrial Development Board and the City of Lewisburg

Mike Wiles - Director of the Joint Economic and Community Development Board

Ritaanne Weaver - Executive Director of the Marshall County Chamber of Commerce

Lisa Jackson of the Lewisburg Economic Development Office

Eric Michael of Michael Wealth Management

Lynda Potts of Leadership Marshall

Steve and Vicki Cain of The Powder Room

Sharon Dietz for catering the event

Eddie Fuller for providing the sound

Ace Bayou

Southern Carton

The Lewisburg Recreation Center

Eddie and Donna Roberts of Saddle Creek Golf Club

Councilman Steve Thomas

and Ken Todd of Too Squared of Lewisburg for taking and sharing all the photos

Most Valuable Industry Award - Walker Die Casting

Jim Cross and Tommy Harris of Walker Die Casting is presented with the Most Valuable Industry Award by Lewisburg Director of Economic Development Greg Lowe at the 2011 Lewisburg Industrial Appreciation Banquet. Walker Die Casting has been one of the largest employers in Lewisburg for more than 50 years since Mr. Bobby Walker began his small operation in 1958. Walker Die Casting and the Walker family have been strong supporters of the community over the course of those years and remains a key and important foundation industry in Marshall County today.

Largest Employer Award - Calsonic Kansei of North America

Greg Lowe (far left) presents (L-R) Ashish Sadhu, Ames Hill, Kevin Reinhart, Ken Lilly, Sarah Caperton, Tony Williams, David Highland and David Vick of CKNA with the Largest Employer Award at the 2011 Lewisburg Industrial Appreciation Banquet.

Growth Award - Ace Bayou

Will Wilson of Ace Bayou accepts the Growth Award from Lewisburg Director of Economic Development Greg Lowe at the 2011 Lewisburg Industrial Appreciation Banquet.

Growth Award - Christian Brands

Marty Mertens of Christian Brands (Autom, Will & Baumer and Creed Jewelry) accepts the Growth Award from Lewisburg Director of Economic Development Greg Lowe at the 2011 Lewisburg Industrial Appreciation Banquet.

Growth Award - Lewisburg Printing Company

Re Kelso of Lewisburg Printing accepts the Growth Award from Lewisburg Director of Economic Development Greg Lowe at the 2011 Lewisburg Industrial Appreciation Banquet.

Community Outreach Award - Calsonic Kansei of North America

Kevin Reinhart of CKNA accepts the Community Outreach Award from Lewisburg Director of Economic Development Greg Lowe at the 2011 Lewisburg Industrial Appreciation Banquet. Reinhart spearheaded the Industrial Park Clean-up effort of April 16 that brought together 3 industries, 40 volunteers, Waste Management, Marshall County Solid Waste Director Morgan Thomas and Joint Economic and Community Development Director Mike Wiles for a day of landscaping and trash pick-up along the properties of Lewisburg Industrial Park.

Community Outreach Award - Cosmolab

Donna King of Cosmolab accepts the Community Outreach Award from Lewisburg Director of Economic Development Greg Lowe at the 2011 Lewisburg Industrial Appreciation Banquet.

Community Outreach Award - Southern Carton

Dave Kennedy of Southern Carton accepts the Community Outreach from Lewisburg Director of Economic Development Greg Lowe at the 2011 Lewisburg Industrial Appreciation Banquet.