Wednesday, October 3, 2001

Arnie's takes home the honors for top small business

By CAROLYN CARY
ccary@TheCitizenNews.com

The Fayette County Chamber of Commerce last week honored nine small businesses in the county and chose one as its Small Business of the Year.

Arnie's Fine Wine, owned and operated by Arnie and Liz Geiger, was selected for the top honor.

The Peachtree City company has been in business since 1995 and joined the chamber in 1996.

"Within six months of purchasing the company, we had a 20 percent growth. After joining the chamber," Geiger said, "we have enjoyed a 5 to 10 percent growth each year."

The award was announced by Jim Watkins, chairman of the chamber Small Business Committee.

Among the criteria for consideration is having been in business for at least three years, being a current member of the chamber, projecting a positive image and adhering to strict business ethics, and having fewer than 50 employees.

The application also had to show the percentage of annual growth, customer satisfaction, awards or industry recognition, involvement in the chamber and the innovation and creativity of the business.

Applications also were received from Accounting Resources, AIS Computers, Drug Free Works Associates, Kwik Kopy Printing, Partner's Pizza, Peachtree Flight Center, The Complete Insurance Source and The Harbin Agency.

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