Manley Seeks Nominations for 'Good Neighbor' Business of the Month Award

Submitted by the office of State Rep. Natalie Manley.

To recognize local businesses that help members of the community and local charities, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, will be instituting a “Good Neighbor” Business of the Month Award program. She is asking for nominations from residents for businesses they believe meet these qualifications.

“There are many local businesses in the area that perform charitable works because it is the right thing to do without asking for anything in return,” Manley said. “The purpose of this award is to thank them for the effort they have put into our communities and to give them the recognition they deserve.”

The “Good Neighbor” Business of the Month Award will be announced at the beginning of every month, and Manley hopes to be able to sit down with the owners to thank them for their work and discuss any other issues they wish to address. Nominations will be accepted anytime throughout the year and can be sent to Manley’s district office. Nominations should include the name, address, and phone number of the organization along with a brief description as to why they should receive the award.

“Local businesses are the backbone of our communities,” Manley added. “They provide jobs to local residents, and they keep the economy thriving. When they go above and beyond by performing charitable work, they should be acknowledged for the many different services they provide. I encourage anyone who knows of a business that they believe deserves this acknowledgment to provide a nomination so that we can thank them for everything they do.”

For more information, or to make a nomination, please contact Manley’s full-time constituent service office at (815) 725-2741 or e-mail repmanley@gmail.com.