Grant Lane, Regina Morales, Mike Mercado, Nicholas Maresh and Randall Malik.
The Rosenberg Development Corporation (RDC) held its inaugural Business Appreciation Luncheon at the Rosenberg Civic Center. The event, which was facilitated by the Central Fort Bend Chamber, was designed to thank Rosenberg business owners and operators for their investment in the city.
Mayor Cynthia McConathy provided welcoming remarks to more than 120 attendees. City councilperson William “Bill” Benton outlined recent beautification efforts by the City Council, the Rosenberg Image Committee and its Keep Texas Beautiful affiliate Keep Rosenberg Beautiful.
RDC Executive Director Randall Malik and Rosenberg Main Street Manager Dan Kelleher presented recognition plaques to Rosenberg businesses that have recently expanded operations, renovated properties or reached milestones, as well as Top-Employer recognitions to private-sector businesses that employ more than 100 people. Old Main Street Bakery received the Positive Light Recognition for winning the Texas Downtown Association’s 2014 People’s Choice Award for Best Renovation.
Fresenius Medical Care and Brazos River Provisions/BR Vino received Expansion and Growth recognitions. Fresenius built a new location at 2510 BF Terry Boulevard. Brazos River Provisions expanded its product line and distribution, and BR Vino recently expanded its wine room in Historic Downtown Rosenberg. A Renovation Recognition was given to Ron and Rosalyn Bartee for its restoration of the “Old City Hall” building at 2033 Avenue H.
Top-Employer Recognitions were awarded to Benedettini Cabinetry, Biotics Research, Frito-Lay, Gurecky Manufacturing Services, OCuSOFT, Seatex, Ltd., Si Environmental, Silver Eagle Distributors and Texana Center. The Longevity Recognition was awarded to Lane Aviation, which is celebrating its 70th year in business in Rosenberg.