Newsletter 2025 V1 Article - Small Business Spotlight
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Grand Prize Winner:
Secondary Prize Winners (awarded $500 each)
K's Nutrition of Amherst
CLINIC Alternative Medicines of Northampton
Following an overwhelming community response that yielded many outstanding candidates for our grand prize, we’re thrilled to announce this year’s winner: Sexton Roofing and Siding of Hatfield! Owned and operated by Sasha and Tim Wilde, Sexton Roofing and Siding stood out for the good they do in our community. Their dedication to making a positive impact is evidenced through their participation in the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce’s netWORK events, as well as their work with the Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity.
UMassFive formally announced the winner on Small Business Saturday during the final UMass Minutemen Football game at McGuirk Stadium on November 30. As the winner, Sexton Roofing and Siding received an exclusive $10,000 value advertisement package that is currently being utilized to help promote their business at UMass hockey and basketball games at the Mullins Center this season.
This contest is a reflection of UMassFive’s unwavering commitment to our small business communities. We believe that small businesses are the heart of local economies—creating jobs, fostering innovation, and enriching our neighborhoods. Thank you to all nominations, and participants who shared their inspiring stories. To Sexton Roofing and Siding, congratulations on your well-deserved recognition! We are honored to celebrate your success, and look forward to seeing your continued growth. Stay tuned for more opportunities to celebrate and support small businesses in our community. Together, we thrive!