5/6/2015 1:32:00 PM
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Elko Tool & Fastener Named Rural Business of Year
The Nevada District office of the U. S. Small Business Administration selected Elko Tool & Fastener (EFT) owners Robert Collyer and Gail Collyer to receive the “Rural Business of the Year” award.
Other Nevada businesses were given awards for such designations as minority-owned business, family-owned business, women-owned business, veteran-owned business, microenterprise business, export business and entrepreneurial spirit.
Winners will be recognized at a May 21 luncheon in Las Vegas. The event will take place at 11:30 a.m. at the Gold Coast Hotel.
The nominees are judged by an independent panel of small business leaders on a variety of criteria including staying power, growth in number of employees, increase in sales, financial reports, innovative products or services, response to adversity, evidence of contributions to community-oriented projects and small business advocacy.
EFT was founded in 1996 in Elko, NV, by Don Wilkinson as a full service mine supply company. EFT specializes in bolting, tools and lubricants, and is based at 3716-B Idaho Street, Elko NV, 89801. Tel: 775 738-2288 Web: elkotoolandfastener.com
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