Gareth Snell MP celebrates local businesses at inaugural awards
Gareth Snell MP celebrates local businesses at inaugural awards
Independent small businesses across Stoke-on-Trent Central have been recognised by Gareth Snell MP.
Gareth’s inaugural Small Business Awards, launched in the run up to Small Business Saturday, attracted nominations for more than 70 businesses, with almost 1,500 votes cast.
Certificates have now been presented to 11 winning businesses, some of which were invited to a roundtable meeting with Small Business Minister Blair McDougall during a visit to Stoke-on-Trent for a roundtable with some of the firms earlier this month.
The full list of winners is:
- Best Food Retailer – Hartshill Butchers
- Best Oatcake Shop – Foley Oatcakes
- Best Pub, Bar or Restaurant – The Greyhound
- Best Creative Business – HSL Pottery
- Best Service Business – Wards Property Management
- Best Florist – The Rose Bowl
- Best Sandwich Shop – Sam’s Kitchen
- Best Book Shop – Vellichor Books
- Best Community Café – The Café Fenton
- Special Commendation for Charity Work – Sizzlers Fast Food
- Special commendation for Community Work – Taylor’s Butchers
Gareth said: “Small businesses play a vital role in keeping high streets vibrant, creating jobs and driving the local economy.
“I was delighted to launch the first Stoke-on-Trent Central Small Business Awards and it was fantastic to see so many people voting for their favourite. The comments put to us about these businesses were really heartwarming and show what an asset these businesses are to the communities they serve.
“Congratulations to all of the winners and thank you to everyone who nominated, voted and supported the awards.”
All nominated businesses received a commendation certificate.