The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce presented its 2016 Business of the Year Awards on August 24 at the Lakewood County Club. Chamber Chairman Andrea Sanders introduced the keynote speaker, Texas State Representative Kenneth Sheets, who provided an brief overview of bills passed in the last Legislative session before presenting the awards to the winners.

The 2016 winners are: Jeb Hensarling Business of the Year Award - East Lake Veterinary Hospital / Karen Fling, DVM; Chairman’s Award - Ross Williams / Bell Nunnally & Martin LLP; Entrepreneur of the Year - Echo Boutique / Jane DeNike & Todd DePue; Urban Spools / Michelle Kitto; Live Local Award - Dallas Comedy House; Friends of the Bath House Cultural Center; White Rock Life Magazine; R. S. Munger Business Pioneer - Rick Wamre / Advocate Media; Lake & Garden District People’s Choice Business of the Year 2016 - Republic Title – Lakewood.

Photos by Deborah Brown