The Ignition Awards

EVENT DESCRIPTION:PROPEL & the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to bring Portland an innovative new awards event: The Ignition Awards.  Taking place at Thompson's Point, this oceanside awards ceremony will honor both small & large businesses who truly stand out from the crowd in one of our 5 awards categories (listed below). One of the AWARDS, Food Truck of the Year, will be decided by YOU - live at the event!  Each ticket is accompanied by 2 drink tickets and the #1 menu item from each of the competing food trucks. Plan to come hungry, ready to network, celebrate, and enjoy drinks while watching special performers from Circus Maine. Attendees will have a sublime evening while we PROPEL Maine’s Future! We are proud to be working with Kaplan University, Mainebiz, and 19Oaks Strategic Sales & Marketing as sponsors for this event!  AWARD CATEGORIES LISTED BELOW. CLICK HERE [http://www.propelportland.org/ignition-nominate] TO NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL BUSINESS! SMALL BUSINESS DIVISION (1-50 EMPLOYEES) 1. Entreverge – “Hustler of the Year” 2. Social Entrepreneurship – for or not for profit business that encompasses passion for social issues accompanied with business success 3. Startup with a focus on Import/Export – existing or highest potential for imports/exports from /to Maine LARGE BUSINESS DIVISION (50+ EMPLOYEES) 1. Growth Stimulation – hired the most people / created the most jobs 2. Social Entrepreneurship – for or not for profit business that encompasses passion for social issues accompanied with business success JOIN THE CONVERSATION! Use the hashtag: #IgnitionAwardsME