WILLIAMSBURG-Several businesses and organizations in Greater Williamsburg were honored during the annual meeting of the Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce. The event was held at the end of June at Kingsmill Resort.
The Chamber recognized the following businesses for their commitment and contributions to the community within the past year:
Health Promoter of the Year, James City County
Ambassador of the Year, Kevin Peirpont, UniFirst First Aid + Safety
Membership of the Year, Ron Campana, Campana Waltz Commercial Real Estate, LLC
Early-Stage Small Business of the Year, The Wagsters Magic Theatre
Home-Based Business of the Year, Virginia’s Finest Chocolates
Small Businesses of the Year, Billsburg Brewery & Orangetheory Fitness Williamsburg
Roll of the Drum Award, Chris Smith, The Virginia Beer Company
In a social media post on June 23 following the awards ceremony, Billsburg Brewery shared: “Billsburg is honored to accept the Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award. We strive to provide the best service, craft beer, handcrafted cocktails and slushies to our guests, as well as fun activities and events to bring our community together. We hope to be the first place you think of when you want to relax, be entertained, meetup with friends, celebrate or make wonderful and lasting memories. Thank you, Williamsburg for the recognition and support. We are grateful.”
Also during the Chamber’s annual meeting, Ben Ellington was named incoming board chair for 2023. For more information on the Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce, visit its website.