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Manatee Chamber Announces Small Business of the Year Award Finalists

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September 4, 2024 | Sarasota

The Manatee Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the finalists of the 44th Annual Small Business of the Year Awards. The importance and resiliency of our local small businesses and non-profit organizations are more apparent than ever.

These awards recognize local small businesses and non-profit organizations that exemplify the diversity, spirit, and community-mindedness that make Manatee County special. There are five Small Business award categories and two Non-Profit award categories, with 37 finalists out of more than 200 nominations.

The 2024 finalists in the five Small Business categories are:

  • Aloha Party Experts
  • AMI Beach Weddings
  • Axiom Strategic Consulting, LLC
  • Beach Boutique Rentals
  • Blue Door Spa & Salon
  • Boyd Insurance & Investment Services, Inc.
  • Bradenton Magazine
  • Coastal Hearing Care
  • GSD Florida LLC
  • Gulf Drive Cafe
  • Harbor Chiropractic
  • J & J Wealth Advisors
  • Joshua O’Bryan Benefits Group
  • L.E.T.S. Landes Emergency Training Services
  • Loftin Plumbing, LLC
  • Manatee Apparel Graphics
  • McNary Powers PLLC
  • MM Print Designs
  • Parkwood Dental
  • Physical Therapy Doctors of Florida
  • Rise to Shine Cleaning
  • Shore Thing Tiki Cruises
  • Smiley Pool Services, LLC
  • Spirit Movers/Atlas Van Lines
  • Star Academy of Dance & Aerial Arts
  • SWAT Networking – Successful Women Aligning Together
  • Weber Scenic Productions

The 2024 finalists in the two Nonprofit categories are:

  • Avenue941
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast
  • Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County
  • Feeding Empty Little Tummies
  • Manatee County Habitat for Humanity
  • Meals On Wheels PLUS of Manatee
  • Roskamp Institute
  • Stillpoint Mission
  • UnidosNow
  • We Care Manatee

Thank you to our sponsors:

  • Presenting Sponsor: Credit Union 1
  • Category Award Sponsors: Goodwill Manasota
  • Bottled Water Sponsor: Oysters Rock Hospitality
  • Community-Mindedness Sponsors: Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County and Mariner Dock & Seawall, LLC
  • Bubbly Bliss Sponsor: Harbor Chiropractic
  • Sweet Treat Sponsor: Coastal Hearing Care
  • Entertainment Sponsor: Clark Financial Partners
  • Audio Visual Sponsor: Acapulco Tropical Supermarket
  • Supporting Sponsors: David J. Reali CPA and Your CBD Store Bradenton

All nominees, finalists, and winners will be honored at the 44th Annual Manatee Chamber Small Business of the Year Awards Ceremony on Thursday, October 3, 2024 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at the Bradenton Area Convention Center at 1 Haben Boulevard, Palmetto, FL. Tickets can be purchased at https://manateechamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/45821 or by calling the Chamber Office at (941) 748-4842. Sponsorship opportunities are still available.

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