MANATEE -- One specializes in clean and green technology, two are all about improving online communication, and a fourth has toiled for almost three decades in the highly traditional industry of plumbing.
All four share the distinction of being recognized today as among the county’s top small businesses by the Manatee Chamber of Commerce.
Environmental BioTech, whose innovations include converting grease trap oil into clean water and fertilizer, received the Chamber’s Industry Excellence Award.
United Systems Computer Group, Webtivity Design Solutions and LaPensee Plumbing & Pools each received the Chamber’s Small Business of the Year award.
The four award-winners were chosen out of 27 finalists and announced at a noon luncheon at Bradenton’s Renaissance on 9th that was attended by hundreds of Chamber members.
The finalists:
Advanced Technology Services & Support
Anexio
Beck’s Cafe & Restaurant
Clean As A Whistle of Manatee, LLC
Cruz Portrait Design
Digital Image Business Solutions
FranChoice Consulting and The Educated Franchisee
Frederick Auto Repair
Frederick Derr & Company
Grapevine Communications International
Jess Jewelers
Key Glass, LLC
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Learning Unlimited
Magee Sign Service
North River Dental
Rayco Electric
Rusty Crickett’s Coastal City Cottage
Salon Central
Staebler Appraisal and Consulting
Suncoast Business Technologies, LLC
Susan Humphreys, Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
The Translation Link, LLC
