Newtown Chamber, Rotary Hosting Business Of The Year Awards

The Newtown Chamber of Commerce and the Newtown Rotary Club are co-hosting the Fifth Annual Business of the Year Awards, Monday, March 31, at the Inn at Newtown, 19 Main Street, from 6 to 8 pm.

This recognition program acknowledges two companies that make considerable contributions to the Newtown community. In addition to receiving a trophy, award recipients will be invited to make a donation to a charity or organization of their choice, which will be matched by Newtown Rotary Club.

Two awards will be presented.

Category One represents companies operating with 25 or fewer employees and Category Two represents companies operating with more than 25 employees. Last year, My Place Restaurant was honored, along with The Taunton Press.

Nominations will be reviewed by an awards committee comprising Chamber President Peter Giarratano of P&M Consulting, Robert Attanasio of Cartridge World, Mike Snyder of Allstate Insurance, Alan Clavette of Clavette Josselyn & Co. LLC, and Brian Amey of Newtown Savings Bank.

The deadline for nominations is March 21 and the applications can be mailed to the Newtown Rotary Club at PO Box 263, Newtown, CT 06470 or faxed to 413-1564.

For reservations to the awards ceremony, call the Newtown Chamber of Commerce business office at 426-2695. Tickets are $20 per person and include dinner.