Submitted by Haley Stafford
(April 23, 2025) — Chairman Rodney Bitgood of the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce has announced that the Chamber’s 2025 Small Business Awards Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Saint Clements Castle, Portland from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Each year, dozens of Middlesex Chamber businesses are nominated for demonstrating exemplary “Best Practices,” including business growth and performance, customer service strategies, unique and innovative approaches, and community involvement and contribution, and we look forward to celebrating our 2025 recipients.
The 2025 Winners are:
Business of the Year (1-30 employees)
The Wheatmarket, Chester
Business of the Year (31+ employees)
Connecticut Water Company, Middlesex County
Business Growth and Expansion
Coughlin Service Corp. & Woodworking, East Hampton
Manufacturer of the Year
Carey Manufacturing, Cromwell
Entrepreneur of the Year
CPC Global LLC, Middletown
Minority-Owned Business of the Year
Bloom Agency LLC, Middletown
Non-Profit Business of the Year
Durham Agricultural Fair Association, Durham
Outstanding New Business Under 5 Years
Avella’s & Melilli’s Italian Specialty Market, Middletown
Retail Business of the Year
Savvy Swap Consignment, Portland
Tourism/Hospitality Business of the Year
Travelers Championship, Cromwell
Veteran-Owned Business of the Year
Brown & Wimler Construction LLC, Middletown
Woman-Owned Business of the Year
640 Health Therapies, Westbrook
Chamber President Johanna Bond noted, “We are very proud of our 2025 Small Business Award winners who were all nominated by their fellow chamber members. 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 noted, “The 2025 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.”
To join us in celebration of these incredible recipients, please visit https://business.middlesexchamber.com/events/details/2025-small-business-awards-ceremony-30550?calendarMonth=2025-05-01
Date: Thursday May 1, 2025
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m. Registration/Networking
5:00 p.m. Award Ceremony Begins
Location: Saint Clements Castle, 1031 Portland/Cobalt Road in Portland
Fees/Admission: $45 per person
