The Houston Citizens Chamber of Commerce (HCCC) formally announced the 2011 finalists of the Pinnacle and Upstart Awards.

The 2011 Pinnacle Award Finalists are:

• Arvo Realty Advisors – Ed Ryland, President & CEO

• Arena Children’s Learning Center – Tanisha Green, Owner

• GoGo Business Communications – Joi Beasley, President & CEO

• KT Maintenance Company – Kenny Tims, Sr., President

• P2MG – Michael Nelson, President

• Riles Real Estate & Development – Kevin Riles, President

• RPH Consulting Group – Paul Cannings, Jr., Principal

• Superb Speakers – Joyce Scott, CEO

• The Guess Group, Inc. – John L. Guess, III, President

• The Principal Partnering Group, LLC – Daryl King, CEO

The 2011 Mack H. Hannah Upstart Business Award Finalists are:

• Cs3 Solutions, LLC – Chris Shuler, Owner/CEO

• Global Momentum Construction – John Preston, Chief Marketing Officer

• Jamaica House – Wendi-Ann Walker, Owner/Director

• Poparazzi’s Popcorn – Irwin Daniels, President

The winners in each category will be awarded during the 17th Annual Pinnacle Awards black tie gala on Friday, October 14, 2011, 7:00 p.m. At the Hilton Americas Houston, 1600 Lamar St., Houston, TX 77010. The keynote address will be delivered by Alfred Edmond, Jr., Senior VP/Editor at Large, Black Enterprise. For more information, call 832-.350-4222.