Aspen Aerogels To Be Named “Business of the Year”
Monday, November 17, 2014
Aspen Aerogels to recieve "Business of the Year" award from the East Providence Chamber of Commerce.
The Chamber will host a gathering on November 20 at Metacomet Country Club to recognize Aspen Aerogels - among other businesses - for their accomplishments.
“Aspen’s economic contributions and active engagement with the city have not gone unnoticed,” said Laura McNamara, Executive Director of the East Providence Area Chamber of Commerce.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST“The career opportunities Aspen provides in our area and in the state, plus its support of the East Providence community serves as an example to other businesses in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts.”
About Aspen Aerogels
Aspen Aerogels is a leading technology company that provides innovative thermal management solutions to the $2.8 billion energy insulation markets in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Businesses previously awarded "Business of the Year" over the past 15 years by the Chamber include: Munroe Dairy, Peregrine Group, and East Commerce Solutions.
“We are very pleased to receive this award,” said Gerry Simpson, Plant Manager at Aspen Aerogels.
“It is a real honor to be recognized by the East Providence Chamber of Commerce for our commitment to the community.”
Ceremony
The ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail hour, followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. and a silent auction and raffle to follow.
Guest speaker Kim Zandy of WPRO FM’s Giovanni and Kim in the Morning radio show will address the awardees and Chamber at the event.
The event will be open to members and non-members to attend, to pre-register and purchase your ticket please visit their site.
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