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Westborough EDC approves annual business awards slate, sets event budget
Summary
The EDC approved a slate of business and community award recipients and authorized an event budget (not to exceed $3,500) for the April awards breakfast; committee discussed public voting, sponsorships and speaker options.
The Westborough Economic Development Committee approved the subcommittee’s slate of recipients for the annual EDC business awards and authorized an event budget for the awards breakfast.
Subcommittee chair Holly presented recommended winners and categories, citing investments and community contributions. Named honorees and categories included the DoubleTree Hotel (large business/development), Lindsay Taylor/Spatique (small business), Seed to STEM (new downtown business), Boston Lawnmower Company (best expansion/new development), Cold Harbor (new destination), Westborough Civic Club (Civic Pride Award), Mark’s Moving and Storage (sustainability), and Harry’s Restaurant (Hall of Fame/outstanding business). Committee members praised the list and discussed whether to include any awards decided by public vote; members suggested leaving room for a “people’s choice” category in future years.
On event logistics, the committee reviewed catering and supplier quotes and discussed sponsor solicitation. A motion to approve the awards slate passed by roll call, and the committee approved the event budget not to exceed $3,500 to cover catering and associated costs, with staff directed to pursue sponsors and confirm bidders. Members agreed the subcommittee or staff would notify award recipients and coordinate Westborough TV for video coverage.
Next steps: staff to send formal notifications, coordinate video production and confirm catering and venue arrangements; committee members will be assigned to contact specific awardees and solicit sponsorships.
