Lakes Area Professional Women announce 2011 Employers of the Year

The Lakes Area Professional Women’s organization (LAPW) has announced the 2011 Employers of the Year.

State Bank and Trust of Alexandria was named the Large Employer of the Year (25 or more employees), and Arnquist Carpets Plus Color Tile of Alexandria was named the Small Employer of the Year (fewer than 25 employees).

The annual awards are given to recognize employers who make opportunities available to women employees.

The selections are made based on how well the company:

• promotes the advancement of women.

• promotes educational opportunities.

• utilizes creative company initiatives that empower women.

• provides upward mobility and training.

• recruits, retains and develops women leaders.

• supports parental leave and child care.

• demonstrates philanthropic support of the community.

The award program is part of National Business Women’s Week (NBWW), October 17-21.

The Employers of the Year will be honored, along with the 2011 Professional Woman of the Year, during a local LAPW luncheon on Wednesday, October 19 at the Holiday Inn in Alexandria. Social hour and reception are at 5:15 p.m. with the dinner and program at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at Elden’s Food Fair, Pete’s County Market or Trumm Drug downtown, all in Alexandria. Tickets may also be purchased at the door.

For more information, call Joyce Moe at (320) 491-4518 or visit the website www.lakesareaprofessionalwomen.org.

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