CWS Named Top 75 Biz in U.S.

On March 1, 2012, The U.S. Chamber announced its 2012 Blue Ribbon Small Business Award® winners and CWS, inc was one of the 75 chosen in the U.S. The award recognizes a group of successful small businesses who have contributed to the vibrancy of American free enterprise and have have been leaders in job creation and economic growth.

“The recipients of this year’s Blue Ribbon Award excelled in business amid great uncertainty and thrived despite difficult economic times,” said Thomas J. Donohue, U.S. Chamber president and CEO. “More important than profits, their successes have provided much-needed jobs and hope to the people in their communities.”

The awards program, sponsored by Sam’s Club®, honors companies that demonstrate excellent business practices in several areas, including strategy, employee development, community involvement, and customer service.

Rochester was a stand out business community this year as two other local businesses also received this honor; Custom Alarm and Affordable Buttons.

This year’s 75 Blue Ribbon winners were selected from a record number of nationwide applicants and will be honored at America’s Small Business Summit 2012, which will be held from May 21–23 in Washington, D.C. On March 15. Seven of the Blue Ribbon recipients will be announced as award finalists, and one will be named the DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year during the summit. The winner will be presented with a $10,000 cash prize courtesy of the U.S. Chamber.

Blue Ribbon Awards Media Coverage

ABC 6 News
Rochester Post Bulletin