May 16, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:45 pm
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Join us Friday, May 16th from 12:00-1:45pm at Thorny Lea Golf Club (159 Torrey Street, Brockton) for the 34th Annual Small Business & Entrepreneur of the Year Awards!
The Small Business and Entrepreneur Awards are presented to businesses that have displayed employment staying power, growth, innovation, and social responsibility. Please join the Chamber and premier sponsor Eastern Bank in recognizing the achievements and contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in creating new jobs and economic opportunities in the Metro South region!
Nominating a business is easy! They do not need to be a Chamber Member, and you can nominate your own business. Simply fill out the form and submit to the Chamber by the April 1st deadline. [download nomination forms here]
Small Business of the Year Criteria: 50 or less full-time employees (or equivalent); in business more than 3 consecutive years under the current ownership; for-profit business.
Entrepreneur of the Year Criteria: 10 or less full-time employees (or equivalent); in business less than 3 years; for-profit business.
Companies will be rated on their creativity and imagination in development of their business, demonstration of growth, and a reflection on internal and external social responsibility. Recipients will be announced at the Small Business and Entrepreneur event in May.
Questions? Contact Hannah McGuire, call (508) 586-0500 x 231 for assistance.
This event is sponsored by Eastern Bank.
Prior Award Recipients
| Small Business of the Year | Entrepreneur of the Year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Medella Dental | BinStar | 2024 |
| Healthier You Wellness Partners | Brockton Beer Company | 2023 |
| New England Tortilla / Mi Niña | Grand Flourish Collective | 2022 |
| Mallory Headsets, Inc. | Fusion Dolls | 2021 |
| South Shore SoftWash, LLC | Empower Nutrition | 2020 |
| Immerse Agency | LAUNCH Web Marketing | 2019 |
| Just Desserts Bakery & Cafe | Shovel Town Brewery | 2018 |
| Wood Palace Kitchens | Epicure Wine & Jazz Bar | 2017 |
| Strange Planet Printing | Elvera’s Cafe | 2016 |
| Maguire’s Bar & Grill | The Sound Lab | 2015 |
| JM Pet Resort | JJ’s Caffe | 2014 |
| Solex Payroll Systems, Inc. | SKy8 Shrimp Farm, LLC | 2013 |
| Vicente’s Tropical Grocery | Sparky’s Import Repair | 2012 |
| McGuiggan’s Pub | Elie Baking Corp. | 2011 |
| Prisoc’s Market | Topnotch Design Studio | 2010 |
| MCG Partners | XPressman Trucking & Courier | 2009 |
| Heights Crossing | UPPAbaby | 2008 |
| Westgate Lanes | Wright Technology Group | 2007 |
| Cindy’s Kitchen | Rob Peters Entertainment | 2006 |
| Northeast Wholesale Nail & Fastener | Spark Street Autobody | 2005 |
| Duplitron, Inc. | The DJ Experience | 2004 |
| Modern Auto Body | The Crazy Chefs Caterers | 2003 |
| United Furniture, Inc. | Top Quality Staffing | 2002 |
| Robert Sharkansky & Company, CPA | Eye of the Tiger Karate | 2001 |
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