At their annual luncheon June 13 under the tent at Wainwright House, Rye Chamber of Commerce members honored their own and had a chance to talk, not just Tweet.
At their annual luncheon June 13 under the tent at Wainwright House, Rye Chamber of Commerce members honored their own and had a chance to talk, not just Tweet.
Before lunch, there was a whole lot of networking going on. The guest speaker, Laura Fink from AMEX, provided plenty of helpful advice — and hope — to small business owners.
Sally Wright presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to Rags for 38 years in business, and Unsung Heroes Award to the Department of Public Works.
“Best of Rye” Awards, voted on by the entire Chamber, were given out in ten categories:
Clothing & Shoes: Shoes ‘N’ More
Specialty Stores: The Open House
Fine Dining: Rye Grill & Bar
Casual Dining: Longford’s
Real Estate: Coldwell Banker
Financial: TD Bank
Services: Rye Beach Pharmacy
Schools: Rye Country Day School
Professional Member: Boot Camp by the Beach
Non-Profits: Rye YMCA
The 2012 Officers slate was also voted on: Sally Wright (president); Tony Coash, Lisa McKiernan, and Cai Palmer (vice presidents); Sula Pearlman (treasurer); and Margaret Ricketts (secretary). Councilwoman Catherine Parker is the City liaison.
