BY HANNAH LESTER
HLESTER@
OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM
OPELIKA —
2022 is almost halfway over. The Opelika Chamber of Commerce has awarded its Small Business of the Quarter and Minority Business of the Quarter awards for the second quarter of the year.
Harris Funeral Home won Small Business of the Quarter at the Business Over Breakfast event by the Opelika Chamber of Commerce last week.
“The recipient of this quarter’s award is a business that cares for their people as only a family can,” said Ali Rauch, president and CEO of the Opelika Chamber of Commerce. “The team at this organization is known around town for the way they care for all and provide the highest quality, and service and facilities through some of the hardest times in a person’s life.
“This team has a deep passion for helping people with honesty and compassion. There are many within this community who are beyond appreciative to have them serve our community.”
The award was sponsored by Metro City Bank. For more on Harris Funeral Home, visit its website: https://harrisfuneralhomeinc.com.
Eula Mae’s was then awarded the Minority Business of the Quarter.
“This business was born with such a deep story, rooted in family,” Rauch said. “The owner of this business is the kind of person that genuinely always puts others first. She cares for every person that walks through her doors with a warm and generous heart. Not only is she deeply compassionate, but she is fierce and strong.
“Through her own grit, sweat and tears, she built her business from the ground up, fueled by a spark, dedicated to her mother. Known for the most stylish pieces, this downtown dollhouse is truly a community favorite.”
This award was sponsored by Alabama Power. More on Eula Mae’s boutique can be found on its Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Eula-Maes-Eua-la-la-110245913899461/.
The awards were
presented in conjunction with speakers from LEAD Advisors, Dr. Alan Kemper and Angie Stryker who spoke on “Architecting an Amazing Company Culture through People, Environment, Clarity and Team.”
“Congratulations again to Harris Funeral Home and Eula Mae’s,” Rauch said. “We are truly so fortunate to have them as chamber members and in our community.”