Denbur Receives Export Award

Left to Right: Godfrey Angara, Assistant Deputy Director, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, Office of Trade & Investment; Gloria Drzewiecki, Managing Director, Denbur, Inc.; Monica Maissami, President, Denbur, Inc.; Sean Maissami, Vice President, Denbur, Inc.; Margo Markopoulos, Deputy Director, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, Office of Trade & Investment.

Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced the recipients of the 2018 Governor's Export Awards during a ceremony at the Union League Club of Chicago on May 24th. The Governor's Export Awards are Illinois' highest recognition of export achievement, honoring Illinois companies that have achieved excellence in exporting, as well as organizations that provide export assistance.

"Exports are a vital component of our economy and an important factor for continued economic growth. Illinois takes great pride in its export successes, which is why every year we recognize small and medium-sized businesses and organizations that work to promote export awareness for Illinois' products and services," said Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti. "Although Illinois is the largest exporting state in the Midwest and the fifth largest in the nation, we have much room to grow. Exporting is another way companies can succeed and grow their businesses here at home."

Denbur, Inc. of Westmont, IL received the Exporter of the Year Award. Denbur, established 1979, exports dental applicators to over 52 countries worldwide. Their consumer product, the EZ Floss Interdental Brush, is available at Jewel/Albertsons stores nationwide, as well as at Kramer Foods in Hinsdale. Denbur is a Women Owned Small Business, established 1979.