Chamber of commerce honors small businesses with awards.
Local businesses receive accolades for contributions to Sarasota community.
By
Amanda Morales
| 3:00 p.m. June 3, 2016
Sarasota
Business
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The spotlight was on small businesses for the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce 2016 Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards.
Recognition for small business of the year, young professionals, healthcare wellness organizations, cultural organizations and retail businesses were distributed during the luncheon Friday afternoon at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.
Chamber Board of Directors Chair elect Charlie Bailey credited small businesses as reflecting the community they serve. Of the more than 1,600 members of the chamber of commerce 88% of businesses have less than 50 employees.
Gorilla Kleen mascot GK with President John Cloud.
Debra Jacobs and Ron Royal
The award for Healthcare/Wellness Organization of the Year went to Team Tony Cancer Foundation. John Shea, Judy Young, Tony McEachern and Angela Long.
Jon Thaxton and Anna Foster
Martin Lange, Bridget Mobley and Dan Bailey
Pedro Reis and Dolly Jacobs receive the award for Cultural Organization of the Year from Bryan McDonald.
Michelle Brault and Jamie DiDomenico
Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Chair Elect Charlie Bailey and Sarasota City Commissioner Susan Chapman.
Mike Hartenstine, David Morgan and Sarasota City Commissioner Suzanne Atwell
Cat Depot Executive Director Shelley Thayer accepts the award for Non-Profit Organization of the year.
Pam Truitt, Caroline Zucker and Shannon Staub
Martin Lange gives Women's Exchange CEO Karen Koblenz the award for Retail Business of the Year.
