Corbett Recognizes Pa. Businesses, Entrepreneurs with ImPAct Awards

Gov. Tom Corbett on Friday recognized 50 Pennsylvania businesses and entrepreneurs with 2014 Governor’s ImPAct Awards.

“Today, we honor the men and women who spend countless hours providing the leadership and care that it takes to run a successful and growing business,” Corbett said. “This recognition goes beyond the contributions made to Pennsylvania's diverse and vibrant economy. Today, we celebrate Pennsylvanians who embody the American dream by taking risks, working hard and achieving success.”

The awards are given to companies for creating jobs, developing ideas, reaching new markets and making positive contributions in local communities, the Governor's Office said.

2014 Governor’s ImPAct Awards

Central

Community Impact Award – Webster’s Bookstore Cafe, State College Entrepreneur Impact Award – Videon Central, Inc., State College Export Impact Award – AcousticSheep, LLC, Bellefonte
Jobs First Award – Nittany Paper Mills, Inc., Lewistown

Small Business Impact Award – North Shore Railroad Company, Northumberland

Lehigh Valley

Community Impact Award – B. Braun Medical, Bethlehem Entrepreneur Impact Award – CAI Inc. / Computer Aid, Allentown Export Impact Award – Bitronics LLC/NovaTech LLC, Bethlehem
Jobs First Award – Samuel Adams Pennsylvania Brewery, Breinigsville Small Business Impact Award - HindlePower, Inc., Easton

Northeast

Community Impact Award – Benco Dental, Pittston
Entrepreneur Impact Award – Net Drive, Scranton
Export Impact Award – Vigon International, Inc., East Stroudsburg Jobs First Award – Sallie Mae, Inc., Wilkes-Barre
Small Business Impact Award – Kevins® Worldwide, Scranton

Northwest

Community Impact Award – MacDonald, Illig, Jones & Britton LLP, Erie Entrepreneur Impact Award – Davis Alloys Manufacturing, LLC, Sharon Export Impact Award – Betts Industries, Inc., Warren
Jobs First Award – C&J Industries, Inc., Meadville

Small Business Impact Award – Optical Filters USA, Meadville

North Central

Community Impact Award – GKN Sinter Metals, Emporium Entrepreneur Impact Award – Penn Pallet, Inc., St. Marys

Export Impact Award – REICHdrill, Inc., Philipsburg
Jobs First Award – Metco Industries, Inc., St. Marys
Small Business Impact Award – St. Marys Carbon, St. Marys

Northern Tier

Community Impact Award – Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation, Montrose Entrepreneur Impact Award – Soil Services Company, Inc., Forksville Export Impact Award – MetalKraft Industries, Inc., Wellsboro
Jobs First Award – Hoff Mechanical, Inc., Lawrenceville

Small Business Impact Award – Keck's Food Service Inc., Millerton

South Central

Community Impact Award – Pierson Computing Connection, Inc., Mechanicsburg
Entrepreneur Impact Award – Hauk Designs LLC, Chambersburg Export Impact Award – Klinge Corporation, York

Jobs First Award – Volvo Construction Equipment, Shippensburg Small Business Impact Award – Legacy, Hanover

Southeast

Community Impact Award – The Vanguard Group, Valley Forge Entrepreneur Impact Award – Team Clean, Inc., Philadelphia Export Impact Award – Nielsen-Kellerman, Boothwyn
Jobs First Award – Urban Outfitters, Inc., Philadelphia

Small Business Impact Award – Talluto’s Authentic Italian Food, Folcroft

Southern Alleghenies

Community Impact Award – Sheetz, Inc., Altoona
Entrepreneur Impact Award – JWF Industries, Johnstown
Export Impact Award – UMF Medical, Johnstown
Jobs First Award – Curry Supply Company, Martinsburg
Small Business Impact Award – Keller Engineers, Inc., Hollidaysburg

Southwest

Community Impact Award – Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, Pittsburgh Entrepreneur Impact Award – Quality Mould, Inc., Latrobe
Export Impact Award – ChemImage Corp., Pittsburgh
Jobs First Award – Pace Industries, Airo Division, Loyalhanna

Small Business Impact Award – Thorley Industries LLC, d/b/a 4moms, Pittsburgh