Chamber, Rotary Hosting ‘Business Of The Year’ Event

The Newtown Chamber of Commerce and Newtown Rotary Club will co-host the sixth Annual Business of the Year Awards Monday, March 30, from 6 to 8 pm, at the Inn at Newtown, 19 Main Street.

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 the 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, Attorney Anne M. Ragusa was honored in Category One and The Bee Publishing Company was honored for Category Two.

Over the past month, residents and business owners have been nominating local businesses that contribute to the community. Nominations were reviewed by the awards committee, which comprises representatives from both the Newtown Chamber and Rotary Club.

The committee includes Chamber President Peter Giarratano of P&M Consulting, Mike Snyder of Allstate Insurance, Rotary President Alan Clavette of Clavette Josselyn & Co. LLC, Angelo Marini of Sal e Pepe Restaurant & Bar, and Brian Amey of Newtown Savings Bank.

Tickets for this event are $20 for Chamber and Rotary members and $25 for nonmembers, and include dinner. For more details or to make reservations to the awards ceremony, call the Newtown Chamber of Commerce business office at 426-2695.