The Noblesville Chamber of Commerce and city of Noblesville celebrated the work of 12 businesses and leaders and honored excellence during the annual Enterprise Awards on Nov. 15. Proceeds from the event were donated to the Noblesville School Education Foundation.
“I remember the first one and can’t believe it’s nine,” said Mayor John Ditslear. “For any city to thrive it has to have a strong business community and strong school system.”
Nominees were accepted from the chamber and community members. A selection committee then picked the finalists and winners.
Business Person of the Year: Chuck Goodrich, Gaylor, Inc.
As leader of Gaylor’s Indianapolis operations, Chuck Goodrich inspires a high-energy and high-performance atmosphere. He is always sure to coach his team to execute every project in a way that exceeds customer expectations and is consistent with the core values of the organization. Goodrich was instrumental to bringing Gaylor to Noblesville, which now employees more than 500 people.
“I love this place, love the community, love the heart,” Goodrich told the audience after winning.
Best New Construction/Renovation: Harbour Trees Beach Club
Noblesville resident Andy Gigante had a vision and a dream to bring a first-class, resort-style, recreational and dining facility to the community and members of Harbour Trees County Club. He took a chance on redeveloping a piece of land in North Harbour subdivision with an old pool facility that sat vacant for 10 years, turning it into the newly constructed Harbour Trees Beach Club, which opened earlier this year. The amenities consist of a restaurant and bar, large heated pool, three tennis courts, fitness center, hot tub, terraced deck and more.
Best Small Business: Spencer Farms
Spencer Farms began in 1982 as “Spencer’s You Pick.” Kyle Spencer, his wife, Lori, and their family planted and harvested strawberries – lots of strawberries. In 1986, the company moved to its current Cherry Tree Road location to expand. Other crops were soon added, including red and black raspberries, blueberries, chrysanthemums, pumpkins, asparagus and rhubarb. Additional expansion allowed for pre-picked and you-pick fruits. Spencer Farms also ships wholesale fruit to other locations in Central Indiana.
Business of the Year: Field Rubber Products, Inc.
Field Rubber Products is a three generation, family owned and operated rubber and polyurethane products manufacturer headquartered in Noblesville. Founded in 1955, Field Rubber Products specializes in short run, custom rubber and polyurethane products for all industries. They produce everything from very close tolerance aerospace parts to very simple vibration pads. Field Rubber Products molds rubber parts using compression and transfer methods, cast and injection mold polyurethane items, and cover rollers with rubber and polyurethane with highly trained and experienced employees.
