Pickett, Ray & Silver Nominated For Small Business Of The Year Award

Pickett, Ray & Silver, a Saint Peters, Missouri based engineering and surveying company, is proud to announce that they have been selected as one of three finalists among local businesses for the 2020 Small Business of the Year Award, presented by the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. Since 1969, the company has been providing their services to both local and national private firms, international manufacturing firms and even many local government entities.

The Greater St. Charles Chamber of Commerce is the result of the merger of both the St. Peters and St. Charles Chambers of Commerce, and it aims to advocate for the business community by developing opportunities and partnerships that strengthen the economic prosperity and sustainability of the region. The Small Business of the Year Award requires that businesses meet several criteria, such as being a member in good standing with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce, having less than 50 employees and having been in business since January 1 of 2018 at least.

Once nominated, each business is then sent an application that has to be completed. This application will be scored by a panel of judges that is composed of past award recipients. The application is quite extensive and requires the applicant to discuss how and why they started their business, describe how they have overcome difficult times, provide details on how they have grown and demonstrate how they contribute to their community. This year, the three finalists for the Small Business of the Year award are Good News Brewing Company; Pickett, Ray & Silver; and Renaissance Plastic Surgery & R Medical Spa.

The winner will be announced at the 2020 Greater St. Charles County Small Business of the Year and the City of St. Charles Employers of the Year Awards Luncheon. Due to the COVID-19 situation the actual date of the awards luncheon has not yet been set. Updates regarding the luncheon will be posted on the Chamber’s website.

Pickett, Ray & Silver is very grateful for the nomination. Julie Bartch, owner and Chief Executive Officer of Pickett, Ray & Silver, says "All of us at Pickett are deeply humbled by the selection as the Greater St. Charles County 2020 Small Business of the Year finalist, especially considering the fact that the Greater St. Charles County area is home to a number of excellent businesses that all deserve the award. As such, we are deeply grateful for the recognition. It is both an honor and privilege to call St. Charles County our home, and we look forward to serving the community with excellence for years to come."

Pickett, Ray & Silver is a civil engineering and land survey/planning company located in St. Peters, Missouri. Since their establishment in 1969, the company has served the community well and established a solid reputation for themselves. They are licensed in Missouri, Illinois and Kansas and have projects taking place in the major metropolitan areas of St. Charles, Independence and eastern portions of Illinois. Some of the clients with whom Pickett, Ray & Silver have partnered include TR Hughes, CMS Custom Homes LLC, Resolution (formerly GJ Grewe), Consort Homes and Missouri Great Dane, to name a few.

Pickett, Ray & Silver sets themselves apart from their competitors by using the latest drone technology in their land surveys, a technology that allows for more accurate results in a more timely manner. The drones are operated by two FAA-certified pilots. Pickett, Ray & Silver is also proud to be certified a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) by the Small Business Administration and certified as a Women Business Enterprise (WBE) The company also supports various worthy community causes, including the 2016 St. Jude’s Home at The Villages at Montrachet in O’Fallon, MO, Salvation Army of Greater St. Louis, Pedal the Cause for Cancer Research, Boys & Girls Club of St. Charles and All Saints Parish, among many others.

Those who want to learn more about Pickett Ray & Silver and their services are welcome to visit the company's website. Additionally, they encourage interested parties to get in touch with Julie Bartch directly via email or phone. The company can also be reached through the contact form on their website. Pickett Ray & Silver maintains a presence on Facebook where they frequently post updates, share media and communicate with their customers.