The Chamber of Commerce of Newtown and The Rotary Club of Newtown announce the 2018 Business of the Year Award program.

This communitywide program includes an initial nomination cycle that runs from 8 am on Friday, January 26, through 5 pm on Sunday, February 11. The public is invited to cast nominations for the 14th annual event co-hosted by the two local organizations. Nominations are sought for local businesses in the following four categories:

*New Business

*Longevity

*Philanthropy

*Overall Achievement

Rotary Club President Joe Hemingway stated: " This program has recognized the best from the Newtown business world and seeks to maintain the highest standard of service for the community."

To nominate a business, visit the chamber website, newtown-ct.com.