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Small Business Awards

For 91 years, The GSCC has been the voice of local business. Today, we serve nearly 1,600 members, the overwhelming majority of which are designated as small business. The Frank G. Berlin, Sr., Small Business Awards program was established to honor greater Sarasota's small business entrepreneur. Mr. Berlin, in many ways, symbolized the spirit of the award. He saw the enormous potential of having his own small business in the 1930's and succeeded in a number of business ventures. Mr. Berlin also epitomized the hopes and dreams of contemporary men and women in small business and actively supported and encouraged many of them. He became Chairman of The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce in 1946 and was the driving force behind the formation of the Sarasota YMCA. The Chamber is very grateful to Mr. Berlin for lending his name to the awards program, which began in 1991.

The Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards luncheon is held annually in the spring and has become the most prestigious business awards luncheon in our area with more than 500 business owners and community leaders attending each year. Check The Chamber's calendar of events for details about this year's luncheon.