MIR Wins U.S. Chamber of Commerce Award
Midland Information Resources has been honored with a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Blue Ribbon Small Business Award. The award was given in recognition of the company’s dedication to excellence in several categories.
The Blue Ribbon Small Business Award, sponsored by Sam’s Club, was designed to honor businesses that excelled in the following criteria:
• Financial performance and business history
• Staff training and employee motivation
• Community involvement
• Customer service
• Business plan or strategies and goals
“The Blue Ribbon Small Business award means more than just looking at the bottom line. This award is for businesses that are committed to supporting their employees, following best business practices, and improving their communities…it is their dedication to sound business principles that will enable us to rebuild our nation’s economy.”
--Thomas J. Donohue, U.S. Chamber President and CEO
Small businesses represent more than 99% of all employers, creating three-fourths of all new jobs, and account for more than one-half of the nation’s gross domestic product. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is happy to have the opportunity to recognize small business owners for their tireless work and embodiment of the spirit of enterprise.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations.