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Middletown Businesses Receive Chamber Of Commerce Awards
Two Middletown businesses have been named winners of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce's 11th Annual Small Business Awards.
MIDDLETOWN, CT — Two Middletown businesses were recently named winners of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce’s 11th Annual Small Business Awards.
LABCO Welding, Inc. was named Manufacturer of the Year, while Amato’s Toy & Hobby took home honors for Retail Business of the Year.
Tom Bryne, chairman of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce, also announced the following winners:
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Business of the Year Award (1-30 Employees)
Lino’s Market, Inc., Durham
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Business of the Year Award (31-plus Employees)
Arborio Corporation, Cromwell
Business Growth & Expansion Award
William J. Petzold Inc. & Petzold’s Chester Boat Basin, Portland & Chester
Minority Owned Business of the Year
ProShield Glass Tinting, Southington
Non-Profit of the Year
Gilead Community Services, Inc., Middlesex County
Outstanding New Business Under 5 Years
Sweet Jean’s Café, East Hampton
Tourism/Hospitality Business of the Year
Westbrook Inn Bed & Breakfast, Westbrook
“We are very proud of our 2021 Small Business Award winners who were all nominated by their fellow chamber members,” Chamber President Larry McHugh said. “They come from many different industry sectors, but they all share a commitment to Middlesex County and they are all great representatives of our business community.”
Small Business Awards Committee Chairwoman Darlene Briggs said, “The 2021 Small Business Award winners represent the best of Middlesex County. They are not only great businesses, but they are strong corporate citizens and we look forward to celebrating their success.”
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