There are other businesses in other parts of town we think we can help. Mr. Wagner said the Newport association is a diverse group, with membership ranging from home-office businesses to corporations. The 80-member association held its annual awards ceremony Wednesday. Among the award recipients were Marla and Mark Sandfoss, who have owned and operated Detroit Joe's Restaurant, a popular lunch spot on Ninth Street, for 13 years. Mrs. Sandfoss, who is on a first-name basis with most of her customers, also said she hopes the association will grow.
Small businesses are one of the city's real strengths.
We need to bring more businesses into the association and gain strength. She compared the association with the business association in neighboring Covington. Mr. Sandfoss said he and his wife were surprised and pleased with the award from the association. The association has worked with its members to keep that growth going. Community Leadership Award, Bob Brewster, executive director of Brighton Center.