In early February, we received a surprising phone call from a representive of the Thurston County Economic Development Council. They were calling to inform us that we had been nominated, and chosen as a top 3 finalist for the award of Best New Business in Thurston County. The Thurston County EDC works hard to provide services to help improve local businesses as well as help new business owners get started. We had actually consulted with the TCEDC prior to forming Training Day, to seek guidance in getting our business started. This was a free service, and provided us with so many helpful tools and information to get our business off to the right start. To be recognized by them less than two years later was very exciting!
Last week we attended the awards ceremony and luncheon at the Red Lion Hotel in Olympia. It was a great event, many local businesses attended. They put together a great presentation of all of the award nominees by category. We were one of 3 finalists for this award, along with the Lenai Café and Single Handed consulting. There were other categories for non-profit organization of the year, small business of the year, and corporate employer of the year. The winner in our category was Single Handed Consulting, a well deserved win! They are a business that works closely with the Department of Labor and Industries and injured employees to help them navigate injured worker claims as well as help them get employment after being dislocated. They have a great business model and it is easy to see how much they enjoy helping their clients. We enjoyed seeing the presentations of all the businesses nominated. There was definitely a theme within all of the companies nominated in that the business owners genuinely care for their employees and patrons and are deeply involved in our local community donating time and resources to many different great causes!
Although we did not win in our category, we are extremely grateful to be nominated alongside some truly amazing local businesses and to have our gym highlighted. We attribute the quick success of our young business to our incredible staff that share in our vision of providing exemplary physical training that is accessible to everyone and providing a family friendly, positive environment that give our members a place to call home. We also feel that our gym community has been paramount to our growth, as we have incredible members who welcome new people with open arms and support one another unconditionally. Thank you to whoever nominated Training Day and to the amazing people at the Thurston County Economic Development Council who chose as a finalist and highlighted our business. We look forward to many more years serving the people of Thurston County!! Be sure to check out the link below to see our video and others!
On behalf of Training Day owners;
Ronnie & Melissa Knighton and Rachel Janny
Last week we attended the awards ceremony and luncheon at the Red Lion Hotel in Olympia. It was a great event, many local businesses attended. They put together a great presentation of all of the award nominees by category. We were one of 3 finalists for this award, along with the Lenai Café and Single Handed consulting. There were other categories for non-profit organization of the year, small business of the year, and corporate employer of the year. The winner in our category was Single Handed Consulting, a well deserved win! They are a business that works closely with the Department of Labor and Industries and injured employees to help them navigate injured worker claims as well as help them get employment after being dislocated. They have a great business model and it is easy to see how much they enjoy helping their clients. We enjoyed seeing the presentations of all the businesses nominated. There was definitely a theme within all of the companies nominated in that the business owners genuinely care for their employees and patrons and are deeply involved in our local community donating time and resources to many different great causes!
Although we did not win in our category, we are extremely grateful to be nominated alongside some truly amazing local businesses and to have our gym highlighted. We attribute the quick success of our young business to our incredible staff that share in our vision of providing exemplary physical training that is accessible to everyone and providing a family friendly, positive environment that give our members a place to call home. We also feel that our gym community has been paramount to our growth, as we have incredible members who welcome new people with open arms and support one another unconditionally. Thank you to whoever nominated Training Day and to the amazing people at the Thurston County Economic Development Council who chose as a finalist and highlighted our business. We look forward to many more years serving the people of Thurston County!! Be sure to check out the link below to see our video and others!
On behalf of Training Day owners;
Ronnie & Melissa Knighton and Rachel Janny
http://www.thurstontalk.com/2016/04/01/2015-business-recognition-award-winners/
