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Hunterdon County Business Hall of Fame to Induct 2nd Class of Honorees

Second Class of Laureates to Be Honored at May Induction Ceremony

On Apr 22, 2019

The Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce Foundation has established the Hunterdon County Business Hall of Fame to honor current and past business leaders, businesses and organizations who have made important contributions to the community. The second class of Hall of Fame laureates will be honored during an induction ceremony at the Ryland Inn on May 7.

“The Hunterdon County Business Hall of Fame highlights exceptional leadership and innovation which is part of Hunterdon’s rich history,” said Foundation Board Member Rosemary Fellner, chief marketing officer with Unity Bank. “By sharing the stories of the 2019 laureates, we hope to inspire more entrepreneurs to enrich our business community.”

The Business Hall of Fame has a display at the Foundation, in the historic Reading-Large House in Flemington. A traveling kiosk for the Hall of Fame is being exhibited throughout the county at businesses, public locations and schools. The kiosk will share videos featuring honorees and their contributions to Hunterdon County.

The inductees to the Hall of Fame for 2019 are from several categories. The 2019 inductees and the honor they will receive are:

Samuel Stothoff Company, Inc. & the Kuhl Corporation: Pioneer Award – a business established 100 or more years ago that brought growth, prestige and new industry to early Hunterdon County;
Robert P. Wise, retired president Hunterdon Healthcare and current chairman of the board of trustees, Raritan Valley Community College: Distinguished Leader – individuals that have enhanced the community, fostered business and community partnership through their leadership, courageous thought and entrepreneurial spirit;
HealthQuest & Diamond Nation: Contemporary Award – a commercial, for-profit business established less than 100 years ago currently operating and based in Hunterdon County that brings economic growth, prosperity and innovation to the community; and
Sophie & Roman Shor; and the Honorable Suzanne Lagay: Essence of Hunterdon – an organization or individual that has enhanced the community, fostered business and community partnership through leadership, courageous thought and entrepreneurial spirit.

“The Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the Hunterdon County Business Hall of Fame and the second class for 2019,” said Chris Phelan, Chamber Foundation president. “The mission and goal of the Hunterdon County Business Hall of Fame and the Chamber Foundation is to support the growth of business and entrepreneurism in Hunterdon County. The Hunterdon County Business Hall of Fame will be inspirational based on the inductees’ individual legacies and contributions to the County business community. I think it will be a great tool to fuel momentum as we strive for economic growth in Hunterdon County.”

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