Program Honors Vermont's Centennial Businesses

Is Your Business A Century Old? If Yes, Then The Secretary of State Is
Looking For You!
Program Honors Vermont's Centennial Businesses
Montpelier. Secretary of State Deb Markowitz has put out a call for
nominations for the 2005 Vermont Centennial Business Awards program. The
Vermont Centennial Business Awards honors businesses that have operated in
Vermont for at least 100 years. This is a joint project of the Office of
the Secretary of State, the Vermont Chamber of Commerce and the Vermont
Business Magazine.
Secretary of State Deb Markowitz said, "Any business that has been in
operation in Vermont for 100 years or more can participate in this new
awards program by filling out a registration form and providing
verification of its business start date." Vermont's centennial businesses
will be presented with a plaque at an awards ceremony and their names will
be engraved on a permanent marker recognizing Vermont's oldest businesses.
"It is important to recognize Vermont's businesses for their longevity,"
said Secretary Markowitz. "It takes a tremendous amount of dedication to
keep a business active for 100 years." Markowitz said, "The Vermont
Centennial Business award acknowledges Vermont's oldest businesses for
enriching our economic heritage. This program deepens our understanding
of how Vermont's businesses have enhanced our community life during the
last hundred years."
The Vermont Centennial Business Awards Program will honor award
recipients at a reception to be held in March. Any business that has
operated continuously for 100 years or more in Vermont is eligible to
participate in the Centennial Awards program.
For more information about the awards program and to print an
application visit the Vermont Centennial Business Awards page on the
Secretary of State's web site:
http://www.sec.state.vt.us/centennial_business.html
Centennial Awards Program
Secretary of State's Office
26 Terrace Street,
Drawer 9
Montpelier, Vermont
05609-1101
[email protected]