<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4WU51H_1H4AlRhI00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4WU51H_1H4AlRhI00" width="1600" height="1303" ><figcaption>Vince Moffitt, owner of Basin Health Companies, holds his EDGE Award Thursday in the San Juan Room at the Farmington Country Club. (Debra Mayeux/Tri-City Record)</figcaption></figure>Four Corners Economic Development hosted its annual EDGE Awards banquet Thursday at the San Juan Country Club, where it honored eight businesses and selected three for the top Business of the Year award.“Tonight you get to hear stories about businesses that build this community,” said Tim Gibbs, CEO of Four Corners Economic Development.The eight businesses represented “people who chose to invest in the community,” with “every job created, every business improved and every dollar that stays here,” Gibbs said.The awards, which stand for Economic Development Growth and Excellence, were first given out in 2002 by San Juan Economic Development.When considering an award recipient, Four Corners Economic Development takes into consideration the business’s economic wage, economic contribution, growth over the past three to five years and community involvement, Gibbs said, adding that being honored could be compared to being inducted into a business hall of fame.In the small business category, the businesses recognized were Clancy’s Pub, Platinum Plumbing and Ram Studios Signs Inc.The winner in the category was Ram Studios Signs, owned by Richard Mordecki.It is a family business that opened 37 years ago and “continues to grow alongside the community it serves,” said Scott Michlin, master of ceremonies.“Ram Studios Signs extends its impact beyond serving customers. The company coordinated a fundraising campaign for an electronic message center at Animas Elementary,” Michlin said.“The company contributes to the local economy at every stage of its work, from concept development and design to fabrication and installation,” Michlin said, adding that by “investing in technology, expanding capabilities and developing its team, the company continues to position itself for long-term success, while remaining committed to serving customers throughout the Four Corners region.”In the large business category, the businesses recognized were Basin Health Companies, Envirotech and Red Mesa Trading Company Inc.The winner in the large business category was Basin Health Companies, owned by Vince Moffit.Basin Health Companies was founded in 1992 and is San Juan County’s largest private employer with 780 employees, Michlin said.“Basin’s growth has translated directly into greater access to care,” Michlin said, adding that “since 2017, the organization has increased revenue by 39% while expanding services throughout northwest New Mexico.”Basin participated in both state and national health care advocacy and has “helped secure funding and reimbursement improvements that support health care providers and protect patient access to services throughout New Mexico,” Michlin said.Basin also has been recognized as a family-friendly business and an “age-friendly employer,” Michlin said.The third category was beautification, and the nominees were Four Corners Urgent Care and San Juan College.San Juan College was the winner as a “cornerstone of education, opportunity and community pride” for 70 years.“The college’s campuses and facilities serve as educational, cultural and community gathering spaces throughout the Four Corners region,” Michlin said.The college contributes $404 million to the local economy each year, and “its impact reaches well beyond campus, supporting jobs, businesses and economic growth in San Juan County,” Michlin said.At San Juan College, beautification is more than landscaping, Michlin said. “It is a reflection of community pride and responsible stewardship. Attractive grounds, inviting outdoor spaces, public art and carefully maintained facilities create a welcoming environment where students, employees and visitors feel connected and inspired.”Michlin ended by saying that Four Corners Economic Development celebrates all the businesses recognized that evening and thanks them for “the jobs they create, the services they provide and the investments they make in our communities.”</div></body>

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Four Corners Economic Development hosted its annual EDGE Awards banquet Thursday at the San Juan Country Club, where it honored eight businesses and selected three for the top Business of the Year award. “Tonight you get to hear stories about businesses that build this community,” said Tim Gibbs, CEO of...

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Four Corners Economic Development hosted its annual EDGE Awards banquet Thursday at the San Juan Country Club, where it honored eight businesses and select

Four Corners Economic Development passes out EDGE Awards

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