The Greater Federal Way Chamber will honor three businesses with Impact Awards as part of its annual Gala on Nov. 14.
“The Impact Awards recognize leadership in the region,” said CEO Rebecca Martin. “Commerce is the foundation for success in our business corridor and the 2015 recipients of the Impact Awards demonstrate their commitment to economic growth.”
2015 award recipients are St. Francis Hospital, which will receive the Business Impact Award; the Federal Way Farmer’s Market that will receive the Community Impact Award; and the Northwest Seaport Alliance will receive the Regional Impact Award.
“Business connection is of paramount to us at the Chamber,” said board President Lisa Skari, Highline College. “These three business organizations clearly set the pace for business success in our area.”
The Business Impact Award recognizes leadership in providing unique opportunities for business growth through economic initiatives, participation in community and business projects, and a commitment to enhancing economic growth in the region.
St. Francis Hospital serves our neighbors in Federal Way, Auburn, Fife, Milton and northeast Tacoma.
Nationally recognized for excellence, this 134-bed community hospital, provides numerous services including comprehensive cancer care, a family birth center, advanced diagnostic imaging, 24/7 emergency services and much more.
Patients choose St. Francis for its optimal quality and exceptional patient experiences. St. Francis is accredited with Centers of Excellence in breast cancer screening and diagnostics, surgical oncology, and radiation oncology and is also recognized as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence.
The Community Impact Award recognizes leadership which serves as a model of inspiration in personal, professional and volunteer efforts; a track-record of community enhancement through a project or business concern designed to make a difference; and service to the community beyond that for which compensation is received.
The Federal Way Farmers Market provides the Federal Way Community with locally grown, farm fresh produce. The market has put on a number of events during each of its 12 years in existence.
This year, there was a Community Resource day, Pacific Islander day, Health and Wellness fair, Family Safety day, Apple Festival and Chili Cook-Off, among others.
They collaborate with other non-profits in the community such as the Lions, Kiwanis and Soroptimist clubs.
The Regional Impact Award recognizes leadership in economic development initiatives of the region; a focus on collegially inclusive approach to new and existing business opportunities within our regional corridor; and a commitment to enhancing the economic prosperity of the region.
The Northwest Seaport Alliance is a marine cargo operating partnership of the Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma.
Federal Way is the third-largest container gateway in North America. Under a port development authority, the ports manage the container, break-bulk, auto and some bulk terminals in the Seattle and Tacoma harbors. The Northwest Seaport Alliance delivers less congestion, closer proximity to Asia and deep ties to Alaska, as well as award-winning ease of doing business. Naturally deep-water harbors and the ability to handle a wide range of cargo are ideally suited to meet the growing needs of Pacific Rim trade.
The Chamber Gala is open to the community and will be held at the LeMay Car Museum from 6:30-10 p.m. on Nov. 14. Tickets are available online at federalwaychamber.com.
