Special Touch Bakery Awarded NYS Senate Empire Business Award
Rochester, NY— May 28, 2021 — Special Touch Bakery announced it has been awarded the New York State Senate Empire Business Award for its significant contributions to the community and New York State. Senator Jermey Cooney, who nominated the Bakery for the honor, presented the award to Special Touch Bakery President and CEO, Donna Dedee, at the Bakery earlier today.
“To have Special Touch Bakery recognized with a New York State Senate Empire Award is a crowning achievement for every member of our bakery team; it tells us we've come full circle, from a non-profit organization with a vision for providing more opportunities for people with disabilities, to an entity that is not only realizing our mission goal but succeeding as a business. This is a source of immense pride for every baker at Special Touch.”
The New York State Senate Empire Business Award is the Senate’s highest recognition for local businesses and is awarded to select organizations for excellence and community involvement. Past recipients of the Empire Award have shown leadership in their industry, use innovative methods or products, encourage job growth, and/or have contributed significantly to their community’s quality of life among other outstanding attributes.
“I am honored to recognize an organization dedicated to populations that are often overlooked for employment. Special Touch Bakery’s commitment to their values for over three decades proves that you can be a mission driven organization that also successfully delivers in a competitive market. Memorial Day weekend is synonymous with apple pie, so it is a perfect time to thank Special Touch for their years of service to our community.”
About Special Touch Bakery
Special Touch Bakery is a not-for-profit organization that provides skill-building opportunities and meaningful employment to people of all abilities. The Bakery proudly provides a wide variety of craft-made, premium pies to wholesale and retail customers across the country. For more information on Special Touch Bakery and its mission, visit specialtouchbakery.org.
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