What does it mean to earn the distinction of having the Richmond Chamber of Commerce grant a business the Hall of Fame Award?
In presenting the award, chamber chair Gerard Edwards said it means that enterprise has been an unfailing participant in the local community.
“Over the years, you see company names popping up in different places — business events, charity events,” he said. “And you realize there are some names that are just there all the time.
“And when you look behind those organizations and look at the boards and the committees whose names change over the years, the company name is always there,” he added.
One such firm is the legal enterprise of Cohen, Buchan, Edwards.
“They raised the bar to a point where other companies want to emulate it,” Edwards said.
“On behalf of the lawyers and staff at Cohen, Buchan, Edwards, we say thank you to our clients who trusted us to counsel them during their personal and business challenges,” said Gary Cohen, who founded a general service law firm locally in 1979. Ten years later, Jack Buchan and Garth Edwards joined the partnership, creating Cohen Buchan Edwards LLP.
Cohen also thanked the families of his staff who had the patience to endure the long absences of their loved ones while they attended to the needs of their clients.
“And to the chamber of commerce, who for 37 years have given recognition to the people who create economic opportunity and prosperity,” Cohen said.
In parting, Cohen said, “To you, the business owners, we offer this advice: Believe in yourself; communicate your ideas; trust your employees; be creative; embrace innovation; plan for change; consult with your advisors; and give generously to your community.”
