COMPANIES
PackShip USA
The Orrville packaging and shipping company received a Cascade Capital Business Growth Award for the eighth time. A company earns the recognition by either increasing its sales by 100 percent or at least $5 million over a five-year period, or increasing employees by 50 percent or at least 25 people over the same time period.
Jarrett Logistics Systems
The Orrville transportation management services company received a Cascade Capital Business Growth Award for the eighth time. The company also earned a specialty award as a Best Overall Success Story in the Service Category.
PEOPLE
Kelly Loebick-Frascella
The human resources director at Main Street Gourmet was selected to receive the inaugural Diversity Award by ERC (Employers Resource Council). She was recognized for planning and directing Main Street Gourmet’s diversity program. The HR Awards recognize Northeast Ohio HR professionals.
Thomas M. Richmond
The Taylor Institute for Direct Marketing at the University of Akron honored Little Tikes Worldwide President Thomas M. Richmond as the 2011 Direct Marketer of the Year.
Douglas Gialluca
Douglas Gialluca of Smart Move Home Inspection LLC of Canton earned the Certified Real Estate Inspector designation from the National Association of Home Inspectors.
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