Trenton Business Week News
October 15, 2012
Breakfast Kicks Off TSBW
The opening event October 15 featured a keynote presentation by Richard Hunter of Hunter Research, an update on economic developments in Trenton, and the TSBW Small Business of the Year Awards.The Trenton Small Business Awards were presented in three categories:
Most Improved Appearance Award
Classics Used and Rare Books
Eric Maywar, husband to Trentonian Donna Maywar and father to Nia and Noah, has owned and operated Classics Used and Rare Books for 12 years, 7 in Trenton with mother-in-law Laurice Reynolds. Classics sells used and rare books, supports local writers and community groups, and gives free books to all kids in Trenton’s struggling school district. Classics has been recognized as Business of the Year by the TCCC, the Spirit of the Community by Isles and In her Shoes, and Key to Education by the Trenton Public Education Foundation.
Most Successful New Business Award
Pollo Campero
Local franchisee, TJ Ajmeri, was extremely excited to bring Pollo Campero to the Trenton community last year. Pollo Campero was founded as a family-owned restaurant in Guatemala in 1971. Inspired by their Latin heritage, TJ and his team bring the same passion for quality, freshness and hospitality to Trenton. The restaurant quickly grew to become the world’s largest Latin chicken restaurant chain and is embraced by more than 85 million people worldwide. A Latin restaurant known for its signature flavors, Pollo Campero satisfies Trenton residents’ cravings for their famous Latin fried and grilled chicken. Pollo Campero is known for its marinated grilled and fried chicken that is hand prepared the same way it is in Latin America using a signature blend of Latin spices.
Small Business of the Year Award
Griffith Electric Supply Company
Griffith Electric supplies many of our states finest contractors with electrical supplies and provides more than 50 employees a steady work environment, helping to support this State’s economy. Today, with fiftyseven employees and five locations in Trenton, Bridgewater, Robbinsville, Lumberton, New Jersey, and its newest location in Langhorne, PA, Griffith Electric has expanded to satisfy the demands of its customers and to offer its services to a larger market. Recently, the company partnered with over 20 of the leading electrical manufacturers to support manufacturing in the United States, with a focus on keeping jobs here. The program is called Griffith Electric: Powered By America and you can learn more about the program at www.PoweredByAmerica.net.