09/14/2023
The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce awarded 40 local businesses a Golden Pineapple Award at a ceremony held at the Chamber. Summer 2023 Golden Pineapple Award Winners are:
Activities & Attractions: The Adventure Kayak Company, Create-A-Space, Joe’s Golf Simulator, Seaside Dance, St. James Community Center, and Throw Baxe Axe House and Board Game Lounge; Accommodations: Better Beach Rentals & Sales, LaPolena Bed & Breakfast, Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS, Ocean Crest Motel, River Hotel of Southport, Professionals: Coastline Insurance Associates of NC, Inc., Hamilton Realty Group exp Realty, Hand Crafted Massage, Live Oak Med Spa, Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS, Southern Realty Advantage, and Swanson Realty; Retail: The Artisans Gallery on Howe, Bald Head Coffee & Tea House, Coastal Cottage Shoppe, Dosher Memorial Hospital Flea Market, Dunes Mercantile Gifts & Guitars, The Apothecary at St. James; Services: Brunswick Glass, Coastal Painting & Improvements, Comfort Science Solutions, Cooper Electric, Cruise Planners Lina Dicola, Focus Broadband, Fortitude Roofing, J.G.M. Tile Group, K. Starr Coaching, Pelican Prowash, River Run Pack & Ship, Safe at Home Services, Salt Air Heating, Cooling & Electrical, and The State Port Pilot; Non-Profit Organizations: Cape Fear Yacht Club Sailing Summer Program, and Oak Island Senior Center.
Golden Pineapple Awards are given quarterly to those businesses nominated by their customers for providing consistent and exceptional customer service. The pineapple is the international symbol of hospitality which is the reason the Chamber chose it for the award.
“Customer service is the new marketing, it’s what differentiates one business from another” said Jay Baer, author and president of Convince & Convert, an online customer service and digital marketing consultancy.
Just a few comments from the nomination forms that make these businesses different: “Great experience every time!”, “They go out of their way to accommodate your needs.”, “strive to meet their students’ needs and best interest”, “wanted me to be happy with my choice but also safe in this new adventure.” “The employees were outstanding in making sure the group had a wonderful experience.”, “very professional, knew her produce and was easy to work with.”, and “The staff is amazing, kind and knowledgeable. Five stars for exceptional customer service.”
Nominations for the next quarter will be taken until October 31st. If you would like to nominate a Chamber member business who has provided you with exceptional customer service visit the Chamber’s website at www.ChamberSmallBusinessAwards.com to complete a brief nomination form.
