Blue Ribbon Businessperson Of The Month

Michelle Cooper has learned that being a sole proprietor and the only employee can be difficult when juggling health issues and caring for family members. The past two years have been rough, she admits, but she’s not giving up. Her determination is one reason Michelle Cooper, the owner and sole employee of MC Homemade Boiled Peanuts, is the Business Person of the Month for March. “I have my good days and bad days, and I take care of my father,” Cooper said. “But as long as the Man Upstairs keeps

Ramiro Galvan is a busy man. As the CEO of El Rey Group and someone who likes to give back to the community, Ramiro appreciates all the help he can get. That’s why he nominated his brother, Juan Galvan, as Augusta Business Daily’s Businessperson of the Month for February. “Juan is an incredibly dependable and hardworking individual. He consistently goes above and beyond to ensure that our company runs smoothly and efficiently. His ability to learn quickly on his feet has been invaluable, allowing him to adapt to any situation

Matthew Gilchrist, the sole owner and operator of Gilchrist Construction, believes in putting his family first. As a Christian, he also believes in treating everyone he works with like he wants to be treated. Those qualities are among the reasons Gilchrist is the Augusta Business Daily’s Business Person of the Month for December. He was nominated by co-worker, Jason Mandarino, who said: “He works hard to make sure that his staff and sub-contractors are taken care of, both personally and professionally. Matthew lives out his commitment to his family first,