The Coachella Chamber of Commerce will host its second annual Business Gala Awards Dinner at 6 p.m. today at Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison St. Awards and winners:
Bill Freeman Award: Chris Romero with the Boys Scouts of America.
Non-Profit of the Year Award: Coachella Valley Unified 21st Century Program.
Young Visionary Award: Anthony Rubio.
Leonila Torres (Businesswoman Award): Paula Turner with Desert Pacific Properties.
Business Leader of the Year: Nachhatar Chandi with Arco Travel Center.
Business of the Year: Burrtec.
Industrial Business of the Year: Esterline Artmec Defense.
Agriculture Business of the Year: Richard Bagdasarian.
Community Partnership Award: Spotlight 29 Casino.
Mayor's Award: Mark Weber with IID Energy.
Hometown Hero: Linda Garza with city of Coachella.
Information: 398-8089
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