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Globe News/Vinyl Cave received the Outstanding Business of the Year Award. Submitted

Two outstanding area businesses and two outstanding business professionals were recognized at the 70th Chamber Annual Meeting and Business Awards on Thursday in the Yellowjacket Union on the University of Wisconsin-Superior campus.

A crowd of more than 220 community members, business leaders, elected officials gathered to honor the business community and the following award winners.

. Weeping Willow Heartfelt Gifts, New Business of the Year Award

. Globe News/Vinyl Cave, Outstanding Business of the Year Award

. Dr. William Zimmer from Imperium Chiropractic, Outstanding Young Professional Award

. Erin Grabinger from Head of the Lakes United Way, Chamber Ambassador of the Year Award

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