ARTICLE
Celebrating the Best in Local Business: Sarasota Chamber Hosts 32nd Annual Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards Contact: Alyssa Barnsley Communications Manager (941) 556-4031 abarnsley@sarasotachamber.com SARASOTA, Fla. (June 21, 2022) — The Greater Sarasota Chamber was honored to host the 32nd annual Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards, presented by Herald-Tribune. Over 500 individuals gathered to celebrate the best in local business on Friday, June 17th, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota. Within nine categoires, 27 businesses were honored, and the winners in each category were announced LIVE. After the event, an Award Reception, sponsored by Gulfside Bank, was held for all the winners and finalists. Champagne was enjoyed and congratulations were given by Gulfside Bank President & CEO Dennis Murphy. Congratulations to all of the winners and finalists who create opportunities for everyone and make Sarasota the best place to live and work. See a full list of the winners and finalists below. •Large Business Award (150+ employees) sponsored by Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP Winner: PGT Innovations Bank of America Trulieve •Medium Business Award (25-150 employees) sponsored by Grapevine Communications Winner: J2 Solutions, Inc. Ramos Center for Interventional and Functional Pain Medicine Sirius Day Spa, Salon & Med Spas •Small Business Award (1-25 employees) sponsored by Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Winner: Trade Mark Interiors IAS Marketing Services Wealth Strategies Partners •Community Impact Award sponsored by Kerkering, Barberio & Co. Winner: Lightspeed Voice Catalist Realty Michael Saunders & Company® •Minority Business Award sponsored by Bank of America Winner: Around the Way Transportation Abundant Blessing Consulting Services, LLC King HR Services Inc. •Non-Profit Award sponsored by Hyatt Regency Sarasota Winner: Children First Senior Friendship Centers Teen Court of Sarasota, Inc. •Rising Star Award sponsored by HH Staffing Services Winner: Dapper Bowtique® Atlas Fiduciary Financial, LLC Bone Dry Roofing •Woman-Owned Business Award sponsored by Herald-Tribune Winner: Grapevine Communications Luhrsen Goldberg, Law Powered By Women® Operation Warrior Resolution •Workforce Development & Innovation Award sponsored by Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Winner: Goodwill Industries Manasota, Inc. 360 Orthopedics HBK CPAs & Consultants Thank you to the Small Business Award sponsors: Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP, Grapevine Communications, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, Kerkering, Barberio & Co., Bank of America, Hyatt Regency Sarasota, HH Staffing Services, Herald-Tribune, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, Teco Peoples Gas, Vensure Employer Services, The Bank of Tampa, Florida Power and Light Company, Michael Saunders & Company, Gulfside Bank, MIDFLORIDA Credit Union, Wealth Strategies Partners, Tommy’s Express Car Wash, Palm Printing