2011 Central Small Business of the Year

CENTRAL — Cooper Café was named Central’s Small Business of the Year during Central Business Awards ceremonies.  School board president Dr. Jim Gardner recognized owner Debbie Cooper, saying, “This lady is totally immersed in Central.  Her contributions, not only in her outstanding restaurant, but in her service to the community, make this a better place to live.  This happens everyday but it was epitomized during the visit of the Vietnam Veterans Wall, when she personally worked around the clock to feed hundreds of volunteers.”  Ms. Debbie was a finalist for last year’s Servant Leadership Award.