Recipients Awarded 2022 Small Business, Early Stage Business, and Home-Based Business of the Year Awards
Williamsburg, VA — The Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce and congratulate the recipients of the 31st Annual Small Business of the Year Award, 4th Annual Early Stage Business of the Year Award, and 1st Annual Home-Based Business of the Year Award.
The 2022 Small Business of the Year was awarded to the Williamsburg Drug Company. Since 1895, the Williamsburg Drug Company has continued to provide high quality pharmaceutical services, including custom compounding, consultations, durable medical equipment sales, and more.
Williamsburg Drug Company receives 2022 Small Business of the Year Award.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Williamsburg Drug Company team administered over 20,000 vaccines in our community, specifically reaching low-income areas, homeless shelters, and the Williamsburg-James City County, York, and Poquoson school systems.
“We are humbled and honored to accept this award,” said T.W. Taylor, pharmacist and owner of the Williamsburg Drug Company. “Thank you to our community for this recognition!”
Other finalists for the Small Business of the Year Award include Campana Waltz Commercial Real Estate, Hathaway Power, made, The Prescription Shoppe, Saving Grace Home Care, Sweet Tea Williamsburg, the Williamsburg-Jamestown Airport, and Williamsburg Jewelers.
The 2022 Early Stage Business of the Year was awarded to The Junkluggers of Williamsburg. Junkluggers is a full-service, eco-friendly junk and furniture removal company that focuses on donating and recycling whenever possible to prevent reusable items from going to landfills. Having only launched in April of 2020, the Junkluggers team has grown to support eight employees and three trucks serving the Greater Williamsburg community.
The Junkluggers of Williamsburg receives 2022 Early Stage Business of the Year Award.
“On behalf of everyone involved with The Junkluggers success so far, we are very honored and grateful to have been voted Early Stage Business of the Year,” stated Zach Kirkpatrick, Manager of The Junkluggers of Williamsburg. “Thank you to everyone who has helped us along the way and to the Chamber of Commerce for being so supportive of our business. We look forward to many more great years ahead servicing and giving back to our community!”
Other finalists for the Early Stage Business of the Year Award include Fill Happy, Masala Craft Indian Kitchen, Penny and a Sixpence, and Spoke + Art Provisions Co.
This year, the Economic Growth Committee added the first Home-Based Business of the Year Award, recognizing those businesses which follow home-based business criteria in the City of Williamsburg, James City County, and York County.
The Chamber is pleased to recognize The Traveling Notary-VA, LLC as its first Home-Based Business of the Year. The Traveling Notary is a Mobile Notary Signing Agent serving Williamsburg and surrounding areas. In 2021, The Traveling Notary serviced over 550 clients, contracting an additional three notaries to meet demand and grow the impact of the business.
The Traveling Notary-VA, LLC receives 2022 Home-Based Business of the Year Award.
“We are honored to be recognized for this award,” said LaTonya Wallace-Conyers, CEO and President of The Traveling Notary. “Serving and meeting the needs of our community is essential to us.”
The other finalist for the 2022 Home-Based Business Award is Creating Legacy Wellness.
All the businesses considered for these awards were nominated by members of the Chamber and interviewed by members of the Economic Growth Committee.
The Subcommittee judged the nominees by the criteria of longevity, retention and growth in number of employees, increase in sales and unit volume, innovation of products or services offered, resiliency and response to adversity, and community-oriented projects. Early Stage nominees, having been open for fewer than three years, were also judged on entrepreneurial spirit.
“We are truly thrilled to honor The Williamsburg Drug Company, The Junkluggers of Williamsburg, and The Traveling Notary with these awards,” stated Terry Banez, CEO of the Greater Williamsburg Chamber. “The heart and innovation behind these businesses are the perfect picture of why our community remains a wonderful place to live and work.”
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