Small Business Administration to Honor Top Businesses in CT

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Matthew Beaudoin, President & CEO of Mystic Knotwork in Mystic has been named the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 2020 Connecticut Small Business Person of the Year, SBA’s top award

Mystic Knotwork is considered to be the first and oldest knot shop in the United States, and created the nautical style bracelet that has grown in popularity and been adopted by fashion styles through the years. The Beaudoin family, also known as Mystic Knotwork has been the source for nautical knots throughout New England for over 50 years.

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“We are extremely delighted to honor a truly amazing line up of small business owners and champions this year, said Mark S. Hayward, SBA’s Connecticut Interim District Director. “It is important to recognize these outstanding small businesses in the state as they are the job creators, innovators and the fabric of our local communities!” “

SBA Connecticut Winners 2020

  • Small Business Person of the Year - Matthew Beaudoin, Mystic Knotwork

  • Exporter of the Year - Richard Leite, Simtech, Inc.,

  • Minority-Owned Business of the Year - Maysa Akbar, Integrated Wellness Group

  • Microenterprise - Susan & Paul Doyle, Oasis Senior Advisors

  • Woman-Owned Business of the Year - Kelly Fisher, Kelly Construction Services

  • Jeffrey Butland Family-Owned Business of the Yr. - Dr. Rachel Stansel, Environics

  • Manufacturer of the Year - Maria Pinto, Industrial Strength

  • Home-Based Business of the Year - Sharon K. Lewis, AdviCoach

  • Financial Champion of the Year - Gary Besser, M & T Bank

  • Womens Business Center of the Yr. - Women's Business Development Council, Southeastern CT

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These prestigious awards have been recognized every year since 1963. The President of the United States issues a proclamation announcing

National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners, occurs annually. This year, the dates are May 3 -9, 2020.

The slate of leading small business owners in Connecticut will be honored at the annual award luncheon at Anthony's Ocean View in New Haven on May 7.  For more information and to register: https://conta.cc/2T90BAW.