The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce (GHCC) highlighted the successes of the 2024-2025 year and presented its Annual Business Awards at the 117th Annual Meeting & Gala Thursday night.
2024-25 Annual Business Awards:
**Small Businesses of the Year
Consuelo | Centro Eatery | Pristine Clean
Abigail Guzman & Jose Perez
**Family Businesses of the Year
Adams Industrial Properties | Corporate Storage
Jimmy Adams**Community Service Award
Gainesville Police Department | Mental Health Clinician Program
**Distinguished Citizen Award
RK Whitehead
******WG Mealor | Chairman’s Choice Award (named for the first president of the chamber)
William Bagwell for his longtime devotion to the chamber. From steering the recent push for the Transportation SPLOST to chairing the Gainesville and
Hall County Development Authority, it was noted that he “continues to play an integral
leadership role in the Chamber.” Described as “knowledgeable of the
inner workings of the Chamber, as he formerly served on the staff as Vice
President of Economic Development, Vice President of Existing Industry
and Vice President of Government Affairs.” And he served as Chamber
Chairman in 2022.