According to Brian Lacey, vice president of business development, Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services, �When we select DBE partners, we make a concerted effort to obtain a partner with not only the necessary qualifications, but one who is well respected within the community. Gary�s continuous involvement in the Richmond community makes him an integral part of our team. We are proud to be his partner.�

A veteran in the food service industry, Boss has experienced everything from managing an executive club to successfully starting his own business. He is currently president of the company he created, BossChi Catering, owner and operator of Jackson Ward Deli and Convenient Store. BossChi Catering also provides catering and concession services for Richmond�s Landmark Theatre and St. Paul�s College student union. Boss has previously held management positions with Thompson Hospitality and Marriott Hotels.

About Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services
Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services, a subsidiary of Delaware North Companies, is one of the nation�s leading airport food service and retail companies, operating 300 restaurants and retail outlets in more than 25 airports worldwide, serving more than 350 million customers each year. The GuestPath® customer service training program ensures that all Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services associates follow the company�s vision of �Providing Care and Comfort to People Away from Home.�

About Delaware North Companies
Delaware North Companies is one of the world�s leading hospitality and food service providers. Its family of companies includes Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment, Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services, Delaware North Companies Sportservice, Delaware North Companies International, TD Banknorth Garden and American Park �n Swap. Delaware North Companies is one of the largest privately held companies in the United States with annual revenues approaching $2 billion and 40,000 associates serving half a billion customers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. For more information, visit www.DelawareNorth.com.

About The Metropolitan Business League
The Metropolitan Business League (MBL) is a not-for-profit business membership organization dedicated to minority business development in the metropolitan Richmond area. In recognition of the region�s most influential business leaders, the annual MBL awards are presented to business professionals who support minority business development at an elegant black-tie affair. Awards are presented in the following categories: Entrepreneur of the Year, Distinguished Service Award, Vision of Excellence Award, Trailblazer Award, League Leadership Award, and the Lifetime Achievement Award. Additionally, two scholarships are awarded to the Minority Business Executive Program at the Amos Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College.
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