From the Concord Chamber of Commerce
On Wednesday, October 29th, the Chamber hosted its 56th Annual Dinner and honored Debra Stark (right) of Debra's Natural Gourmet as the 2009 Business Person of the Year. The evening event was held at Nashawtuc Country Club and featured a silent and live auction. The Chamber also recognized those who are leaving and joining the Chamber Board of Directors for the coming year. New Board members are Susan Merlino of Concord Bike Tours and Jack Dresser of Emerson Hospital.
The Business Person of the Year is chosen from nominees who demonstrate contributions to community welfare, participate in community activities, evidence lasting contributions to the community, exhibit leadership through exemplary personal and business progress and contribute to a professional and strong business community.
Debra is the owner of Debra's Natural Gourmet, a natural product store in West Concord, which opened in 1989. The store has been rated one of the top 100 natural food stores in the country and Debra has been featured in numerous national magazines and business journals. Debra is also the founder and president of Stark Sisters Granola (1992), a company which manufactures award-winning, gourmet granolas. Debra is the author of two cookbooks and a recognized expert on nutrition and health and has a fanatical devotion to community outreach. Debra is active with the Chamber of Commerce., the Concord Business Partnership, and contributes to the annual Stone Soup Dinner.
On Wednesday, October 29th, the Chamber hosted its 56th Annual Dinner and honored Debra Stark (right) of Debra's Natural Gourmet as the 2009 Business Person of the Year. The evening event was held at Nashawtuc Country Club and featured a silent and live auction. The Chamber also recognized those who are leaving and joining the Chamber Board of Directors for the coming year. New Board members are Susan Merlino of Concord Bike Tours and Jack Dresser of Emerson Hospital. The Business Person of the Year is chosen from nominees who demonstrate contributions to community welfare, participate in community activities, evidence lasting contributions to the community, exhibit leadership through exemplary personal and business progress and contribute to a professional and strong business community.
Debra is the owner of Debra's Natural Gourmet, a natural product store in West Concord, which opened in 1989. The store has been rated one of the top 100 natural food stores in the country and Debra has been featured in numerous national magazines and business journals. Debra is also the founder and president of Stark Sisters Granola (1992), a company which manufactures award-winning, gourmet granolas. Debra is the author of two cookbooks and a recognized expert on nutrition and health and has a fanatical devotion to community outreach. Debra is active with the Chamber of Commerce., the Concord Business Partnership, and contributes to the annual Stone Soup Dinner.
