The Vinings Business Association (VBA) has announced five finalists for their “2016 Vinings Business or Organization of the Year” award.
The 5 finalists (in no particular order) are: Vinings Village Civic Club, Vinings Rotary Club, Curves of Vinings, GRUB Burger Bar Vinings and Fidelity Bank Vinings.
In making the announcement, 2016 VBA President Charles Rea said, “We want to congratulate these businesses or organizations for being recognized as members of the Vinings community and for their participation in many activities that promote Vinings. They have contributed to the overall character and charm of our business culture and lifestyle and we congratulate them on their achievements.”
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Each of the finalists will be invited to speak at the VBA November 1 luncheon held at the Hotel Indigo Atlanta Vinings, 2857 Paces Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30339, to share some of their secrets on how they have succeeded. “We encourage all members to attend and we also invite non members, guests, Vinings residents, visitors, new businesses and interested citizens to attend as well,” said association chair Glenn Christian. “Just go to the website, www.viningsbusiness.com and pre-register online at least 24 hours in advance to guarantee lunch,” Christian added. The overall program is held from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm and is $20 for members, $25 for non-members or guests who pre-register online and $30 at the door for non pre-registered non members. A buffet lunch is included. Credit/Debit cards are accepted online. Cash or checks are accepted at the door. An invoice may be printed from the website and paid at the door after registering online. The 2016 winner will be announced at the December 3 luncheon and will be selected by the VBA Board of Directors. Previous winners were Chick-Fil-A (2006), SOHO restaurant (2009), Courtyard Atlanta Vinings Hotel (2010), Vinings Jubilee (2011), Vinings Historic Preservation Society (2012), The BrightSide News, Vinings Edition (2013), Social Vinings restaurant (2014) and Walton Communities Vinings (2015).
