2023 SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS Finalists & Winners!

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Friday, June 23, 2023 11:30 AM - 1:15 PM EST
Hyatt Regency Sarasota
1000 Blvd. of the Arts
Sarasota, FL 34236

2023 Frank g. berlin, Sr. SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS

The 2023 Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards celebrates companies (small, medium, and large - respectively) who have exceeded targets for growth and financial performance; best demonstrated an understanding of their competitors, customers, and the markets they operate in; and have the foundations in place for continued success.​

LARGE BUSINESS AWARD FINALISTS
150+ Employees

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The Large Business of the Year Award celebrates the highest performing company  in the Sarasota region with 150+ employees.

• Dutchman Hospitality Group
• WINNER: First Watch Restaurants, Inc.
• FCCI Insurance Group

MEDIUM BUSINESS AWARD FINALISTS
​25-150 Employees

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The Medium Business of the Year Award celebrates the highest performing company  in the Sarasota region with 25-150 employees.​

• DMSI

• WINNER: Florida Elevator, Inc.
• JMX Brands​​

SMALL BUSINESS AWARD FINALISTS
​1-25 Employees

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The Small Business of the Year Award celebrates the highest performing company  in the Sarasota region with 1-25 employees.

• ​Express Employment Professionals
• WINNER: One Stop Housing, LLC
• Wealth Strategies Partners
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COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD FINALISTS

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This award embodies an overall spirit of giving through contributions of time, leadership, and resources supporting local non-profits. 

• All Faiths Food Bank
• Catalist Realty LLC
• WINNER: Rise & Nye’s​​​​

MINORITY BUSINESS AWARD FINALISTS

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This award celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and creativity of the brightest minority business leaders, professionals, and/or owners.

•  Aginto | A Digital Agency

• WINNER: Herrera Psychology
• Jah Movement

NON-PROFIT AWARD FINALISTS

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This award celebrates and active not-for-profit organization that has demonstrated innovative programs and contributions to the local community.

• WINNER: Education Foundation of Sarasota County, Inc.
• Humane Society of Sarasota County
• Sarasota Ballet of Florida, Inc.

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RISING STAR AWARD FINALISTS

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This award celebrates the highest performing new company that has exceeded initial growth and financial performance; best demonstrated an understanding of their competitors, customers, and the markets they operate in; and has the foundations for continued commercial success. 

• Castle Concierge
• The Breakfast Company
• WINNER: ​Town Square Sarasota

WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS AWARD FINALISTS 

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This ​award honors exemplary woman-owned business excelling at strategy, operations, finances, problem-solving, overcoming adversity, and giving back to the community.​

• BSWANKY
• MakSchu LLC
• WINNER: Stage Door Studios, Inc.​

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION AWARD FINALISTS

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This award recognizes a business committed to creating world-class career opportunities right here in our region.  Company leadership of awardee recognizes the importance of upskilling workers, creating access points to career pathways, and recruitment through education and outreach.​

• Children First
• WINNER: PGT Innovations
• Sarasota Memorial Health Care System​

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Past Small business awards highlights

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2022 Small Business Awards Recap video

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about the frank g. berlin, sr small business awards

The Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards recognizes exceptional member businesses and individuals who are building Sarasota's legacy. 

​Named in honor of the late Frank G. Berlin, Sr., whose legacy in the community and untiring support of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce epitomized the hopes and dreams of contemporary business entrepreneurs. We thank the Berlin Foundation for lending his name and financial support to our Small Business Awards program.