Series 2: Shark Tank
Ep. 26 - Dave Alwan - Echo Valley Meats
Dave and Dawn Alwan, along with their company, Echo Valley Meats, are a growing success because of common sense judgment, hard work, leading by example, giving back to the community and above all, finding passion in life ??? all of which has been recognized by these significant awards and appearances:
- ABC???s ???Shark Tank???- Invited for a second appearance, taking the deal with Mark Cuban (2015)
- Distinguished Entrepreneur Award from Turner School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Bradley University (2015)
- Client of the Year from International Services, Inc. (2015)
- ABC???s ???Shark Tank???-Successful auditions and first pitch (2012)
- Business of the Year by International Profit Associates Business Today Magazine (2008)
- Small Business of the Year Award from the Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce (2006)
- 40 Leaders Under Forty, Central Illinois (2005)
- Distinguished Citizen Award from the Peoria and Bartonville Police Department (2004)
"I bought my land (155 acres) when I was in my mid-20's from an 87-year old lady. I paid her a third of the asking price, let her live there for the rest of her life for free as long as I kept the name Echo Valley. Soon after Echo Valley Meats was founded."
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