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Nomination open for awards

NEWPORT — The Newport County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2012 Excellence In Business Awards. The awards are presented annually to honor outstanding business and community achievement in Newport County.

Businesses may be nominated in six categories: micro business, large and small business, nonprofit, woman- or minority-owned business and entrepreneur of the year.

The 2012 winners will be recognized at an awards breakfast on May 7 at the Newport Officers Club, Naval Station Newport, from 8:30-10 a.m. Carolyn Rafaelian, owner and designer, and Giovanni Feroce, CEO of Alex & Ani, will be the keynote speakers.

Nomination forms are available online at www.NewportChamber.com. The awards are sponsored by Carey, Richmond & Viking Insurance and The Newport Daily News.


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