Two local companies are announced as SFA Awards finalists

TWO Wicklow businesses have been announced as finalists in the SFA National Small Business Awards 2020.

The aim of the awards is to celebrate the achievements of small business in Ireland, and to recognise the vital contribution of the small business sector to Irish industry.

41 companies have been selected as finalists, from twelve different counties, across nine categories.

Food at Fishers has been nominated in the Food and Drink category for a business of up to 50 people, sponsored by Bord Bia. Located in Fishers of Newtownmountkennedy, Food at Fishers serve up lovely treats, scrumptious sandwiches, mouthwatering soups, yummy coffee and tarts and pies to die for, all in a welcoming, relaxed setting.

Interactions were nominated in the Workplace Wellbeing category sponsored by DeCare Dental. Based in Kilcoole, Interactions are an award-winning market research company first established in 1993.

The awards prize package for all finalists includes participation in the SFA Business Connect event on February 6, 2020, a strategic management masterclass weekend, as well as broad-ranging national and local media coverage, all valued at €50,000. Finalists also receive five complimentary tickets to the gala prize giving ceremony which will take place in the RDS on March 12, 2020 when the category winners and overall winner will be announced. The category winners will be presented with a trophy and free membership of the Small Firms Association for one year. The overall winner will also receive a bursary of €5,000 to present to charity.