SoPo Seafood in Knightville makes the most of its pristine seafood, offering skillfully prepared dishes, single-bite snacks and Oysters of the Day. And the market encourages patrons to try these at home.
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Joe Fournier of A&C Grocery makes an Italian sandwich. His transition from selling groceries to more sandwiches was a good fit for the pandemic.
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A year ago, the Rosemont Markets scattered throughout Portland and its suburbs were reopening, and the staff was trying to figure out how to set up online ordering, curbside pickup and home delivery for people wary of shopping during a global pandemic. It was the beginning, says John Naylor, co-founder of the business, of “a real wild ride.”
But today, Naylor can look back on the past year and breathe a sigh of relief. Not only did his markets survive the coronavirus, they thrived. The last three fiscal quarters, he said, have been the markets’ best three quarters ever.
Seven South Portland businesses recognized
The 2020 Business & Economic Development Awards emphasized work through the pandemic.
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The South Portland Food Cupboard received the Impact Award on Feb. 11 from the South Portland Economic Development Committee. The award is for a business or organization that had a significant impact on improving or stabilizing economic conditions in the city despite the pandemic.
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SOUTH PORTLAND The 2020 Business & Economic Development Awards ceremony took place on Feb. 11, recognizing local businesses and organizations for their struggles and triumphs through the pandemic.
This year’s winners, nominated by community members through the South Portland Economic Development Committee, are Scratch Baking Co., 158 Picket Street Cafe, Sopo Catering, SoPo Seafood, ReVision Energy, Legion Square Market and South Portland Food Cupboard.