Date: February 12, 1997
Contact: Julie C. Andrews-Walker

Charles County Chamber of Commerce recognizes Chaney Enterprises as 1996 Business of the Year

Waldorf, Maryland— Chaney Enterprises was presented the Reed W. McDonagh Memorial Award as the 1996 “Business of the Year” at the Charles County Chamber of Commerce Presidential Ball. This prestigious award is named in honor of the first Chamber President who helped found the Chamber in 1956.

Chaney Enterprises, celebrating its 35th Anniversary, is a family owned and operated business which was founded by Eugene Chaney in 1962. Chaney Enterprises, the leading supplier of Sand, Gravel, Concrete, Concrete Block, and Construction Supplies & Materials in Southern Maryland, employees more than four hundred (400) people. In addition to providing employment to over four hundred (400) people, Chaney Enterprises offers unrivaled education and career advancement opportunities to their employees.

“ Neighbors serving Neighbors” the philosophy of Chaney Enterprises, is evident, not only in the quality of products and services they provide, but also by their involvement in and dedication to improving the quality of life throughout all of the communities in which their employees work and live. Chaney Enterprises provides financial support to over one hundred eighty (180) non-profit organizations with emphasis on those organizations which benefit children, education, health and medical facilities and the environment. These organizations include the American Cancer Society, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, United Way, Center for Children, Health Partners, and the Charles County Community College to name a few. The employees of Chaney Enterprises volunteer thousands of hours of their time annually to provide the much needed manpower these organizations require.

Chaney Enterprises is dedicated and committed to improving the quality of life in the communities for their employees, their families, and ultimately for everyone living in Southern Maryland. It is this dedication and commitment that led to Chaney Enterprises being nominated for and subsequently voted and named 1996 “Business of the Year” by the Charles County Chamber of Commerce.