SPECIAL: Small Business of the Year awards

To read the Sarasota Observer’s complete coverage of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce 2011 Frank G. Berlin Sr. Small Business of the Year Awards, click on the links below.

To see photos from the event, click here.
 

PROFILES OF THE WINNERS

Small Business of the Year: 1st Choice Industries

Non-profit organization: Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice

Think Green Business: MyGreenBuildings, LLC

Young Business: Polo Grill and Bar/Fête Catering and Ballroom

Cultural Organization: The Players Theatre

Technology & Innovation: Anexio, Inc.

Woman Entrepreneur: Marjorie Broughton

Young Professional: Courtney Wise
 

PROFILES OF THE FINALISTS

Small Business of the Year: Critical Care and Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota and Ian Black Real Estate

Non-Profit Organization: Nonprofit Resource Center of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Think Green Business: Key Sailing and Phoenix Ink

Young Business: Digital Image Business Solutions and Gateway Bank of Southwest Florida

Cultural Organization: Circus Sarasota Inc. and Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Woman Entrepreneur: Lee-En Chung and Judith Cuppy

Young Professional: Jamie Jones and Sam Davidson