Woods Business Owner Receives Bureau of Services for Blind Persons Award

A Grosse Pointe Woods business owner was among the recipients of the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BSBP) annual Achievement Honor Roll Awards. 

The awards are presented to the BSBP clients who are exemplary in achieving their goals for employment and/or independent living after vision loss; employers who have shown leadership in hiring blind workers based on their abilities; and community partners recognized for their collaboration with the BSBP in increasing opportunities for blind people to achieve independence and/or employment, according to a release.

“Our honorees have demonstrated a tremendous amount of hard work and perseverance and have made great contributions to Michigan’s blind community,” said BSBP Director Ed Rodgers, said in a release.“The BSBP’s Achievement Honor Roll winners are shining examples of how we are focused on providing a diverse set of quality services to ensure that blind individuals have the opportunities they need to achieve active employability and independence.”

Warren Galloway, of Grosse Pointe Woods, received a Community Partner Award:

"As an owner of a business planning firm, Mr. Galloway provides small business consulting services to help all who are interested in starting their own small businesses. In addition to his assistance with business plans, and applying for microloans, Mr. Galloway provides independent living workshops that help clients learn proper work or personal etiquette, effective work communication, and confidence building in addition to many others," the release stated.