Event recognizes area business

Special to 318 Forum

The Better Business Bureau announces its 19th annual Torch Awards for Shreveport-Bossier City and surrounding areas.

The Torch Awards were created to recognize businesses and non-profit organizations who have gained the respect of the communities they serve, using integrity and ethical business practices, said Robin Guenard, president/CEO.

The featured speaker is Will Green, CEO of Louisiana Association of Business and Industry.

This year’s nominees are:

Integrity Category

• McClure’s Paint & Body Shop Inc.

• Custom-Bilt Cabinet & Supply Co.

• Fire Tech Systems Inc.

• Belfor Property Restoration

• St. Matthew’s Direct Care Svcs.

• Jeter Therapy Group

Customer Commitment

• Rice & Kendig, LLC

• North Market Venue, LLC

• Moe’s Autoplex #2

• LearningRX Shreveport

• Trendsetters, LLC

• Forsythe Tractor & Equipment, LLC

• Elite Business Resources

Non-Profit Category

• The Fuller Center for Housing of Northwest Louisiana Inc.

• Families Helping Families

• Martin Luther King Community Development Corp.

• Shreveport Green

• Common Ground Community

• Youth Enrichment Programs

The 19th annual Torch Awards will be Oct. 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at East Ridge Country Club. Call the BBB office at 797-1330, ext. 102, to make reservations. Sponsor tables are also available. Deadline for reservations is Oct. 15.

Proceeds go toward student scholarships at local universities and colleges.