Archway Inc. is the recipient of this year's Small Business Excellence Award conferred by the Guam Chamber of Commerce during the 14th Annual Small Business Expo event at the Hyatt Regency Guam Thursday.
"The Chamber is pleased to present its 9th Annual Small Business Excellence Award honoring a member company that has made exceptional contributions to the growth of small business in Guam for their firm commitment and extensive effort put forth by strongly supporting our local community," said Jim Herbert, chairman of the Board. "Archway, Inc., owned and operated by Richard Chan and Mika Gibson, exemplifies excellence in its commitment to good and ethical business practices, its commitment to their customers, to their employees, and involvement and support of our island community."
"Through Mika and Richard's leadership and strong belief in creating a "home away from home" atmosphere at their establishments along with providing consistent and reliable customer service and instituting a positive and motivational work environment, Archway, Inc. has set the standard high for others in the business community to emulate. Their continuous efforts in promoting the island and highlighting our hospitality through their ‘I Love Guam’ products as well as their impressive generosity and support of the U.S. military service members through the Guam USO by providing daily food and refreshments from Infusion Coffee and Teas makes Archway, Inc. deserving of this prestigious recognition." said Chamber of Commerce President Catherine Castro. "We congratulate Archway, Inc., their leadership and staff for their prime example of superior work in innovative service, leadership and philanthropy.
The presentation took place during the Chamber's Annual Small Business Expo, an event of the Small Business Focus & Development Committee, which featured over f50 member exhibitors and also offered a pre-Expo seminar series on Project and Program Management, DOD Contract Opportunities and Grants and Loan Opportunities.