LISLE, Ill. -- Royal Buying Group Inc. (RBG) has been selected for the 2011 Best of Business Award by the Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA Community). The Royal Buying Group was also privileged to have received this award in 2009.
Through consumer feedback, the SBCA 2011 Award Program indentifies the top 5% of small businesses that have exemplified the qualities of what makes small businesses an essential part of the American economy. The award winners are then chosen out of those nominees, based on information provided through monthly surveys administered by the SBCA Community, a review of consumer rankings and other additional consumer reports.
"We are honored to receive recognition for the hard work and dedication of all of our staff here at RBG," said Michael Zielinski, president and CEO. "This award really is about our people, more than the company. It is heartwarming to see their passion and commitment recognized by this prestigious group."
In addition to The 2011 Best of Business Award, RBG has received other accolades such as being named to the 2008, 2007, and 2003 Inc. 500, and the 2010, 2009 and 2006 Inc. 5000, as one of America's fastest-growing companies. RBG also was ranked the sixth fastest growing company by Crain's Chicago Business in 2008, and is listed as one of the largest privately held companies in the Chicago area.
Small Business Commerce Association is a San Francisco-based organization that is dedicated to collecting and organizing information, training and services that are vital to small-business owners, entrepreneurs or anyone looking to start, run or operate a business. The mission of the SBCA Community is to promote a vibrant and growing small-business community, support education that will preserve and extend the future of small business and advance small businesses in the areas of growth, advocacy and compassion.
RBG, based in Lisle, Ill., is a national organization dedicated to maximizing sales and profitability of convenience stores, petroleum locations, college book stores, truckstops/travel plaza centers, auto repair facilities, drug stores, tobacco outlets and liquor stores. RBG represents more than 6,500 locations nationwide. Its core service capabilities include negotiating with regional and national suppliers for impactful and competitive sales and marketing programs and providing category management expertise, in addition to marketing support and customer service support for its membership.
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