Camille's founder named 2007 entrepreneurial person of the year

TULSA, Okla.— David Rutkauskas, founder, president and chief executive of Beautiful Brands International, the Tulsa-based parent of Camille's Sidewalk Café, Coney Beach, and FreshBerry, has been named 2007 Entrepreneurial Success Person of the Year by the Tulsa Metro Chamber.

 

"This award reflects over 10 years of hard work and faith that Camille and I have poured into these brands and the amazing support our corporate staff continually provides," said Rutkauskas.

 

David Rutkauskas was chosen to receive this award through a panel of independent judges appointed by the Tulsa Metro Chamber for their annual Small Business Awards ceremony. The award makes Rutkauskas eligible for the Oklahoma Small Business Person of the Year Award.

 

BBI's first concept, Camille's Sidewalk Café, was founded by David and Camille Rutkauskas in 1996 at Woodland Hills Mall in Tulsa. Beautuful Brands portfolio also now includes Coney Beach and FreshBerry.