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Big Feet Pajama Co., a
leading manufacturer of footed sleepwear for juniors and adults, today announced
that it has been named the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce "Innovative Small
Business of the Year." The honor was bestowed upon the Company at the 3rd annual
BIZ E Awards by the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce on September 16, 2008. The
BizE Awards are the Chamber's salute to small business. Nominees and winners are
recognized for their contributions and dedication to excellence in small
business in Southern Nevada.
"We're thrilled to be awarded such a prestigious honor by the largest business
organization in Nevada," stated Valerie Johnson, founder and CEO of Big Feet
Pajama Co. "Despite the short period of time we've been in business, we feel
that we have been on the front line in sleepwear innovation and are proud to be
recognized."
The BIZ E Awards luncheon was held on Tuesday, September 16, 2008, at the RIO
Hotel and Casino. Members of the Southern Nevada business community, as well as
many of Nevada's political leaders were on hand at the event.
As part of the ceremony, Big Feet Pajama Co. was honored with proclamations by:
Nevada Governor, Jim Gibbons, Nevada Senators, John Ensign and Harry Reid,
Nevada Representatives, Shelley Berkley, Jon Porter and Dean Heller, and Las
Vegas Mayor, Oscar B. Goodman.
"Las Vegas is known for the best in entertainment, hotels, shopping and
restaurants in the world, and now we are also becoming known for the great ideas
that our local entrepreneurs are bringing to the table," Mayor Goodman said.
"Big Feet Pajama Co. is a great example of the city's growing economic
diversification."
Big Feet Pajama Co.'s signature line of footed pajamas can be found at dozens of
stores and boutiques around the country, as well as online at
http://www.BigFeetPJs.com. The PJs are offered in over forty colors and
styles and retail for $39.99 - $45.99.
ABOUT BIG FEET PAJAMA CO.
Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nev., Big Feet Pajama Co. is a
global manufacturer of men's and women's footed sleepwear. The company has been
featured in hundreds of newspapers, magazines and television shows including
CNN, TIME, USA Today, NY Times, and Associated Press to name a few. The line has
also received widespread celebrity acclaim. The company's products are available
at stores and boutiques across North America, as well as online at
http://www.BigFeetPJs.com.
ABOUT THE LAS VEGAS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce is the largest business organization in the
state of Nevada. With more than 7,000 members, the Chamber is committed to
building a strong local economy, strengthening, enhancing and protecting
business. Since 1911, the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce has been influencing
public policy on behalf of the business community, helping Southern Nevada
become a thriving and dynamic marketplace of opportunities.
CONTACT:
Valerie Johnson
Founder & CEO
Big Feet Pajama Co.
(702) 456-3338
Valerie@bigfeetpjs.com
http://www.BigFeetPJs.com
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