The events will culminate in an awards dinner and gala held on Saturday, March 7, 2009, at the Downtown Marriott's Imperial Ballroom (in the Muehlbach Tower). The evening extravaganza will feature a networking reception, Wall of Fame, sit-down dinner and a choreographed awards ceremony highlighted by the Dave Stephens Band and video featuring the honored companies. In addition to honoring the 25 winners, we will also be presenting the 2009 Entrepreneurial Legacy Award to Kurt Mueller, CEO of the former Kauffman Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership. The Legacy award is presented to an individual in the community whose contributions have created an environment in which entrepreneurs can thrive.

 

Video Highlights of Last Year's 2008 Gala

Location
Downtown Marriott
Imperial Ballroom (in the Muehlbach Tower)


Driving Directions:
Click for Driving Directions & Interactive Map.

 

Dress: Black tie optional; formal business attire

 

 

 ROYAL SALAD
COMBINATION OF ICEBERG AND ROMAINE LETTUCE
WITH STILTON BLEUCHEESE, SOUR CHERRIES, CARMELIZED ONION AND WALNUTS
SERVED WITH SWEET RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE DRESSING
*****
ASSORTED ROLLS AND BUTTER
*****
MAIN COURSE
CHICKEN ELLA
BREADED BREAST OF CHICKEN STUFFED WITH SALAMI, SPINACH AND BOURSIN CHEESE, SUNDRIED TOMATIO AND WILD
MUSHROOM SAUCE
AND
GRILLED MARINATED FLAT IRON STEAK
FRIED LEEKS AND SAUTEED MUSHROOMS

DAUPHINOIS POTATOES

ASPARAGUS ON A BED OF JULIENNE OF FRESH VEGETABLES
*****
ASSORTED ROLLS AND BUTTER
*****
DESSERT
KEYLIME PIE ON A POOL OF RASPBERRY SAUCE & SABAYON DROP
OR
TIRAMISU

 

WINE POURED TABLESIDE
FRESHLY BREWED COFFEE & ASSORTED TEAS