The Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce Annual Small Business Awards celebration,  is scheduled for Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Saint Clement’s Castle in Portland from 4:30 – 7:00 p.m.

This year, we are proud to present 12 awards to very deserving Middlesex Chamber members throughout the county and beyond! Our 2024 Small Business Champions are as follows:

• Business of the Year (1-30 employees) – PrideStaff, Rocky Hill
• Business of the Year (31+ employees) – NAPA Genuine Parts Company, Middletown
• Business Growth & Expansion Award – Noah’s at 63 Main, Essex & Tate’s Restaurant, Middletown
• Manufacturer of the Year – Chapco, Chester
• Entrepreneur of the Year – Justbecause Media, Middletown
• Minority Owned Business of the Year – SoulFully Vegan, Berlin
• Non Profit Business of the Year – Cromwell Childrens Coalition, Cromwell
• Outstanding New Business under 5 years – Harrie’s Jailhouse, Middletown
• Retail Business of the Year – The Man Cave & She Shed Too! - Middletown
• Tourism/Hospitality Business of the Year – The Kate, Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center – Old Saybrook
• Veteran Owned Business of the Year – Float 41, Cromwell
• Woman Owned Business of the Year – deMelis Atelier, Higganum