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Edward Goyette, CEO of Roanoke-based American Biosystems, receives Exporter of the Year Award |
Edward Goyette, CEO of Roanoke-based American Biosystems, receives Exporter of the Year Award
American Biosystems, Inc. produces, markets and sells microbial enzyme products.
Roanoke, VA (March 14, 2006)Carilion Biomedical Institute is pleased to congratulate Edward Goyette on his nomination and award for the Virginia Small Business Exporter of the Year by Small Business Week 2006. Mr. Goyette is the President of American Biosystems, Inc., a company his father started 25 years ago. The company is located in Roanoke Virginia, and will be one of the first tenants in Riverside Center, a prominent new local business park. The company specializes in the production, marketing and sales of microbial enzyme products. These microbials are used for animal feed and aquaculture products, as well as in domestic, municipal and industrial waste treatment products. “We have found that opportunities exist for our company’s products that are not available in the United States. I firmly believe other small businesses could reap the rewards of higher sales and bigger profits if they tried to move some of their business beyond our shores. American Biosystems,Inc. reaped 60% of our sales last year from overseas markets. If we can do it, anyone can. The key is getting the proper help,” states Goyette. He goes on to further state, “I am truly honored to receive this award. In part I attribute my success to the help that I have received from federal, state and local organizations such as the Commerce Department, the Virginia Export Development Partnership, the newVA Technology Council, the Roanoke Small Business Development Center, the Carilion Biomedical Institute and the New Century Venture Center. All of these organizations allow small companies to leverage limited, critical resources. I am proud to be part of the economic movement, and in particular the biotechnology sector that is transforming Virginia;s economy. I encourage all entrepreneurs to take advantage of these tremendous resources.” The Virginia Small Business Exporter of the Year award is given annually by the United States Small Business Administration Richmond District Office. Mr. Goyette will receive this award based partially upon his “hard work, expertise and commitment to the small business community,” states Ronald Bew, District Director of Roanoke Regional Small Business Development Center. Congress created the U. S. Small Business Administration in 1953 to support and encourage the creation and success of small businesses. SBA offers a wide range of financial and business assistance.
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