Floyd County entrepreneur Shane Hamilton has been named the 2014 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award (EIEA) recipient in the Young Entrepreneur category.
Hamilton, owner of Service Maids, LLC, a professional residential cleaning service, was presented the award at the annual EIEA luncheon and regional awards program on Sept. 8 at The Center for Rural Development in Somerset.
At age 19, Hamilton started Service Maids from the money he saved selling items at flea markets and festivals and from rebuilding dirt bikes. After studying market research and discovering a need for a residential cleaning service in Floyd County, Hamilton launched his first business venture.
During the last two years, Service Maids has added five full-time and two part-time employees. Hamilton plans to expand the company beyond its primary six-county service area within the next year or so and, at some point, develop a corporate headquarters in Southeastern Kentucky.
“Our innovative business owners are shaping the future of Southern and Eastern Kentucky, through job growth and development,” said U.S. Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05), a supporter of the EIEA program. “I applaud all of the 2014 EIEA award winners and finalists for investing their talents and resources into our region. We need you here, and we are thankful for each business and every job. In fact, I encourage all of our leaders in business and education to continue promoting entrepreneurship for greater growth and opportunities in our Appalachian region.”
Other finalists in the Young Entrepreneur award category were Robert Hicks, managing director of Indiview Media, LLC, Somerset; and Jordan Meece, owner of Aqua 41 of Liberty.
The EIEA program recognizes the region’s top business owners and entrepreneurs in 55 Kentucky counties for their economic success, community contributions, and operational achievements in a business or non-profit organization.
The program is presented by Eastern Kentucky University College of Business and Technology, Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation, Southeast Kentucky Economic Development (SKED), and The Center for Rural Development.
Established in 1996 through the vision of U.S. Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers, (KY-05), and other leaders, The Center for Rural Development is a nonprofit organization fueled by a mission to provide leadership that stimulates innovative and sustainable economic development solutions and a better way of life in Southern and Eastern Kentucky. In its 42-county primary service region, The Center provides innovative programs in leadership, public safety, technology, and arts and culture. The Center is committed to constantly expanding its capabilities in order to deliver a range of key services throughout Kentucky and the nation.
Hamilton, owner of Service Maids, LLC, a professional residential cleaning service, was presented the award at the annual EIEA luncheon and regional awards program on Sept. 8 at The Center for Rural Development in Somerset.
At age 19, Hamilton started Service Maids from the money he saved selling items at flea markets and festivals and from rebuilding dirt bikes. After studying market research and discovering a need for a residential cleaning service in Floyd County, Hamilton launched his first business venture.
During the last two years, Service Maids has added five full-time and two part-time employees. Hamilton plans to expand the company beyond its primary six-county service area within the next year or so and, at some point, develop a corporate headquarters in Southeastern Kentucky.
“Our innovative business owners are shaping the future of Southern and Eastern Kentucky, through job growth and development,” said U.S. Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05), a supporter of the EIEA program. “I applaud all of the 2014 EIEA award winners and finalists for investing their talents and resources into our region. We need you here, and we are thankful for each business and every job. In fact, I encourage all of our leaders in business and education to continue promoting entrepreneurship for greater growth and opportunities in our Appalachian region.”
Other finalists in the Young Entrepreneur award category were Robert Hicks, managing director of Indiview Media, LLC, Somerset; and Jordan Meece, owner of Aqua 41 of Liberty.
The EIEA program recognizes the region’s top business owners and entrepreneurs in 55 Kentucky counties for their economic success, community contributions, and operational achievements in a business or non-profit organization.
The program is presented by Eastern Kentucky University College of Business and Technology, Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation, Southeast Kentucky Economic Development (SKED), and The Center for Rural Development.
Established in 1996 through the vision of U.S. Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers, (KY-05), and other leaders, The Center for Rural Development is a nonprofit organization fueled by a mission to provide leadership that stimulates innovative and sustainable economic development solutions and a better way of life in Southern and Eastern Kentucky. In its 42-county primary service region, The Center provides innovative programs in leadership, public safety, technology, and arts and culture. The Center is committed to constantly expanding its capabilities in order to deliver a range of key services throughout Kentucky and the nation.
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