Carla Eng, owner of Abstract Displays, Inc., was the winner of the Ohio Keys to Success Award 2009 in the Marketing/Advertising/PR category. Carla and other winners received their awards during a ceremony on November 19 in Columbus.

Several SBDC clients were nominated for this year’s We Celebrate Awards:

Women-Owned Business of the Year:

Carla Eng, President & CEO of Abstract Displays, Inc was the Runner-Up

Best New Product or Service of the Year:

Brigid Horne-Nestor, owner of i-do Boutique was a finalist

Social Entrepreneur of the Year:

Peggy Stookey, owner of Legacy Connection, LLC was the Runner-Up 

US Bank featured a story on i-do Boutique and Brigid Horne-Nestor in the holiday edition of its electronic newsletter, US Bank Express 

The newly opened Van Zandt Restaurant & Tavern in North College Hill was featured in the restaurant review section of the Cincinnati Enquirer during the week of December 14.  The owner and chef is Christian Hoeweler.