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The U.S. Small Business Administration on Thursday announced that its Maine Small Business Person of the Year is Tyler Frank, owner and founder of Garbage to Garden, a composting service headquartered in Portland.
Frank was selected for the award based on the growth of his business, his commitment to environmental sustainability, and support for community organizations through volunteering and donations, the SBA said in a news release.
Frank launched the business in 2012, and in 2014 was named to the Mainebiz Next List of up-and-coming entrepreneurs.
Garbage to Garden works on a subscription basis, hauling away kitchen scraps for use in the company’s composting facilities, then returning the end product to customers. Today, Garbage to Garden serves over 11,000 business and residential customers in southern Maine and the Boston area.
The company has drawn on multiple SBA programs since opening, including SCORE mentors, the ScaleUp program, and SBA guaranteed loan programs.
“Our annual awards are our opportunity to recognize the amazing work being done by Maine’s small businesses, and Garbage to Garden truly stands out,” said Diane Sturgeon, SBA district director for Maine.
“Tyler has invested heavily in his community, his employees, and sustainability, and these investments have clearly paid off with success for his business.”
Also receiving Maine SBA awards for 2022 are:
The SBA will formally recognize the award recipients at a ceremony on May 25 at Maple Hill Farm Inn and Conference Center in Hallowell.
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