260 gather for chamber's Winter Gala

WATKINS GLEN-The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated a successful year in style Saturday at its Annual Winter Gala. 260 people gathered for the event, which took place at the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel and featured live music and dancing, performances and entertainment, live and silent auctions, the presentation of awards, and more.
The following local business leaders were recognized:
2018 Community Spirit Award Winner, Matthew Sharpe, Cameron Manufacturing.
2018 Leader in Business Award, Grist Iron Brewing LLC. Owners: Bill and Michele Allington, Scott and Darlene Barber, Alex and Danielle Brown
"We are so proud to have recognized Matt and the team at Grist Iron Brewing," said Rebekah Carroll, President & CEO of the Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce. "Each is an outstanding example of what it means to do business with community and quality as the focus of all you do."