In the inaugural year of the Tayloe Murphy Resilience Awards competition, 106 main-street businesses from across the Commonwealth of Virginia shared their stories of resilience and commitment to community.  Of these 106, 14 finalists were selected based on their demonstrated success.  Commenting on the finalists, Executive Director Gregory B. Fairchild noted that “We at the Tayloe Murphy Center are pleased to learn about these incredible companies and their leaders and be able to share their stories with the Commonwealth.  Their growth rates are substantial and impressive, with an average annual profit growth rate of 188.77% and employment growth rate of 54.33% from 2005 through 2008.”

Meet all of the 2010 Resilience Awards Finalists