BRADENTON: Four small businesses that clean up aspects of their clients’ lives every day represent the most successful business enterprises in Manatee County. On, the Manatee Chamber of Commerce honored its 36th annual set of Small Business of the Year winners at Renaissance on 9th in Bradenton.
The event not only acknowledged a pool of local businesses, but gave small businesses in general credit for the bulk of employment in the county and the nation.”It’s the engine, the grease, whatever term you want to use. It makes Manatee County run,” said Bob Turner, publisher of perennial event host the Bradenton Herald.
“Hard working, entrepreneurial, independent working people that create jobs and create cash flow in Manatee County and keep us moving forward have gotten us to where we are today.”The awards went to companies recognized not only for growing revenues, workforce and client lists, but also involvement in community projects, volunteer work and philanthropy.
The winners were divided into annual sales categories. They are: Overturf’s Floor & Fabric Care, Under $600,000 gross sales; Clear Sunset Car Wash & Detail Center, $600,000 to $3 million gross sales; SouthTech Solutions, $3 million to $6 million gross sales; and CS&L CPA, more than $6 million gross sales.
