Four local businesses received State of Texas Recognition Awards on Thursday at the Governor’s Small Business Forum that was hosted in Brownwood at Howard Payne University.

Businesses recognized include Common Grounds Coffeehouse and Deli, Dazzling Diva’s, Star of Texas Bed and Breakfast and Underwood’s Cafeteria.   Each business owner received a framed State of Texas Recognition Award certificate and a gift from the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce.

The awards were presented by Commissioner Hope Andrade of the Texas Workforce Commission, Larry Ruggiano and Hailey Woldt of the Governor’s Office, and Brownwood Mayor Stephen Haynes.

The Governor’s Small Forums are held in various cities across the state each year to provide information on local, state and federal small business resources.   The Brownwood forum was sponsored by the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce, the Office of the Governor and the Texas Workforce Commission.

Pictured above:  Common Grounds Coffeehouse and Deli receiving its award – (l to r) Hailey Woldt of the Governor’s Office, Marco and Yesenia Sandoval of Common Grounds Coffeehouse, Commissioner Hope Andrade of the Texas Workforce Commission, and Larry Ruggiano of the Governor’s Office.

Below are more photos of the awards presentation.

Dazzling Diva’s receiving its award – (l to r) Hailey Woldt of the Governor’s Office, Brittany Cooley of Dazzling Diva’s, Commissioner Hope Andrade of the Texas Workforce Commission, and Larry Ruggiano of the Governor’s Office.

Star of Texas Bed and Breakfast receiving its award – (l to r) Hailey Woldt of the Governor’s Office, Debbie Morelock of Star of Texas Bed and Breakfast, Commissioner Hope Andrade of the Texas Workforce Commission, and Larry Ruggiano of the Governor’s Office.

Underwood’s Cafeteria receiving its award – (l to r) Hailey Woldt of the Governor’s Office, Commissioner Hope Andrade of the Texas Workforce Commission, Paul Underwood of Underwood’s Cafeteria, and Larry Ruggiano of the Governor’s Office.