Entrepreneur T.A. McCann, founder and CEO of Gist, will keynote the Bellevue Chamber Eastside Business Awards luncheon on April 29 at Meydenbauer Center.

Finalists and winners in five award categories will be recognized during the 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. event.

2009 Finalists:

Eastside Business of the Year: Esterline Corporation, Expedia Inc., and SonoSite Inc.

Eastside Small Business of the Year: Netstar Communications Inc., PCSI Design, and Talyst

Eastside Emerging Business: Intelius Inc., Magellan Architects, and Pathway Medical Technologies Inc.

Eastside Non-Profit/Community Impact: AtWork!, Eastside Baby Corner, and Friends of Youth

Eastside Outstanding Community Citizen: BarclayDean, Intelius Inc., and Tutoring Club

Any business located on the Eastside was eligible to compete for an award. Companies submitted applications based on category guidelines that were judged by an independent panel of regional business leaders.

Tickets are $60 for members, $85 for non-members; corporate tables available. To register, call to 425.213.1205 or visit www.bellevuechamber.org.

Meydenbauer Center, located at 11100 NE 6th Street in Bellevue.