SylvanSport, manufacturer of “Mobile Adventure Gear,”  has been nominated for two prestigious business awards in their home state of North Carolina.  The company is up for the North Carolina Small Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Business North Carolina magazine, and the 2010 North Carolina Companies to Watch award, sponsored by the Edward Lowe Foundation.

Business North Carolina Magazine has been one of North Carolina’s leading sources of business and economic news in the state of North Carolina for years. This year marks the fifteenth year that Business North Carolina will choose a Small Business of the Year, to honor the contributions small businesses make to the state’s economy. For more information, visit www.businessnc.com.

The Edward Lowe Foundation brings you Companies to Watch, in order to recognize the vital role second-stage companies play in the economy. The foundation champions the entrepreneurial spirit by working with entrepreneur support organizations nationwide, to encourage peer learning, among second-stage business owners. For more information, visit www.EdwardLowe.org.

“We are very excited for these nominations”  Says Tom Dempsey, SylvanSport president and founder.  “Weve been working super hard for so long, and it’s nice to have that recognized from time to time.”
The company continues to gain recognition for its advanced Mobile Adventure Gear, innovative products, and top service.\