Only Three Weeks Left to Apply for Manchester's Small Business Awards

In Manchester, the Mayor's Office and the Economic Development Office (MEDO) are accepting nominations for the Second Annual Mayor's Small Business Awards. The awards are part of Manchester Small Business Week presented by Citizens Bank. Manchester Small Business Week (MSBW) will take place from Monday, May 21, through Friday, May 25,and will feature programs and events geared to provide small business owners with the information and resources they need to be successful. The Mayor's Awards will honor Manchester small businesses in three separate categories: Growth, Innovation, and Community Service. Last year's winners were: XMA Corp. (Growth), Liquid Health Labs (Innovation) and Print Savvy (Community Service).

Manchester is home to thousands of small businesses, many of which are growing and implementing innovative business practices that help their business succeed, said Mayor Ted Gatsas. The Mayor's Award allows the City to recognize these unique small businesses and the vital role they play in our local economy.

Two finalists from each category will be featured in Business NH Magazine, a monthly magazine that is read by 50,000 business people throughout the state. Award winners will be recognized at an Awards Recognition Breakfast on Friday, May 25, at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College in Goffstown. To nominate a company, visit www.yourmanchesternh.com and click on Small Business Week for a nomination form. Nominations will be accepted through Monday, February 27. 

MSBW is made possible through the support of Citizens Bank, with additional support from Devine Millimet, Anagnost Companies, Millennium Integrated Marketing, Printer's Square and Business NH Magazine. 

For more information about Manchester Small Business Week or to find out how to get involved, contact Chris Wellington, Economic Development Office, at 603-624-6505 or visit http://www.yourmanchesternh.com/smallbusinessweek.