seCTer’s work across the 20 towns it serves earned it the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Regional Partnership Award’ in March.
This was the first year for this particular award, created to honor “a business, organization, or individual who has made a significant impact across multiple townships in the area through collaboration and partnerships,” according to Angela Adams, Executive Director of the Chamber.
“Our award recipients exemplify the dedication, hard work, and community spirit that make our region thrive. Their contributions to local businesses and residents are invaluable, and we are honored to recognize their impact,” Adams said in a statement.
“It’s an honor to be selected for this award as an acknowledgment of the quiet, behind-the-scenes work of the seCTer staff in helping our region’s entrepreneurs realize their dreams,” said seCTer Executive Director Paul Whitescarver.
seCTer Executive Director accepted the award on behalf of the staff during the Chamber’s Annual Dinner and Awards Gala at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center.
Other award winners were:
Business of the Year – The Matera family of Surplus Unlimited, Surplus Office Furniture, and Willow Tree Plazas
Chamber Service Award – Brandon Hyde of Hyde Park Landscape, Inc.
Non-Profit of the Year – Norwich Area Veterans Council.
