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Carpenter's Shelter honored at the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Business Awards

Carpenter's Shelter was named the Nonprofit of the Year at the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Business Awards on October 21st.

Each year, the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce hosts the Business Awards to honor local companies and organizations for their role in contributing to Alexandria’s business community and economic growth.

The 2015 Business Awards were held on October 21st, and Carpenter’s Shelter was recognized as the Business of the Year in the Association/Nonprofit category. The Chamber also honored the following businesses:

Association/Nonprofit Business of the Year:
Carpenter’s Shelter
Offender Aid and Restoration

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Rising Star Business of the Year- Frolick Dogs, LLC

Small Business of the Year- Skyline Wellness

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Medium Business of the Year- DiMuro Ginsburg, PC

Large Business of the Year- Stratford University, Alexandria Campus

Overall Business of the Year- Renner & Company, CPA, PC

Carpenter’s Shelter is honored to be among the distinguished businesses featured at the 2015 Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. The business community in Alexandria has proven to be loyal supporters as volunteers and funders since Carpenter’s Shelter’s humble beginnings in the basement of a church.

Carpenter’s Shelter is also grateful to the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber provides Carpenter’s Shelter with opportunities to connect with fellow business and organizations to make Alexandria a thriving, healthy community.

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