Press release

winners for Small, Large, Agri-Business, Tourism Attraction, Tourism Business, Most Promising New
Businesses of the Year.

The Chamber is also announcing the first time Woman in Business award.

The Chamber again invited the public to nominate businesses, and the Board of Directors voted on the finalists based on several great nominations in each category. This year’s award reception is presented by Prizm Document & Technology Solutions.

This year’s awardees are:
Small Business of the Year – Ott’s Collision in Warsaw
Large Business of the Year – Silver Lake Marine in Silver Springs
Agri-Business of the Year – Burley Berries and Blooms and the Creamery in Warsaw
Tourism Attraction of the Year – Dream Lake Campground in Warsaw
Tourism Business of the Year – Three Falls Cider in Castile
Most Promising New Business of the Year – Coca-Cola Barn Museum in Castile
Woman in Business Award – Valerie Henrici, Yummies in Warsaw

“Thank you to everyone who sent in nominations from all over our county, and congratulations to the
winners for their many contributions to the quality of life and economic vitality of Wyoming County,” said
Scott Gardner, President and CEO of the Wyoming County Chamber & Tourism office. “These awardees
represent diverse services and industries and some of the very best that Wyoming County has to offer. We are sincerely pleased as an organization, to recognize them for their continued growth and success.”

“We are very grateful for so many great nominations. It was a thoughtful process in selecting these
outstanding awardees,” said Norb Fuest, Chairman of the Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce Board
of Directors. “Each of these businesses and organizations are contributing to the economy in countless
ways and creating a better community for all the residents and visitors to our area.”

Awardees were nominated and selected based on criteria that include their contributions to the economic
vitality and quality of life of Wyoming County; capital investments; business expansions; job growth and
retention; community involvement; and their contributions that strengthen their particular business sector
in Wyoming County.

The Chamber of Commerce will host the annual awards reception at Brooksholm Wedding Barn and Event
Center, 565 Pavilion Warsaw Rd, Wyoming, NY 14591, on Thursday, November 9, from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm. The reception will include heavy grazing stations, tickets are $35.00 per person and can be purchased online at www.wycochamber.org or by phone at 585-786-0307.

The Wyoming County Chamber & Tourism is the leading membership organization for local and regional
growth, advocacy, and connection for Wyoming County’s business community. The Chamber & Tourism’s
mission is to serve the members and community; promote and grow the area’s economic and tourism
assets; and work collaboratively to create an environment that leads to the success and economic
prosperity of Wyoming County. The key programs and services of the organization are educational
seminars; leadership development; business assistance and guidance; cost-saving opportunities; advocacy; recognition, networking, exposure and promotional opportunities.

For more information or to become a member please call 585-786-0307 or visit the website at www.wycochamber.org

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