LOWVILLE — A meat processor located northeast of Lowville is this year’s recipient of the Naturally Lewis Outstanding Business Award. Red Barn Meats, Inc. was among the businesses that Naturally Lewis recognized during its Membership Awards Night held on Nov. 19 at the Town Hall Theater in Lowville. The event brought together more than 100 […]
LOWVILLE — A meat processor located northeast of Lowville is this year’s recipient of the Naturally Lewis Outstanding Business Award.
Red Barn Meats, Inc. was among the businesses that Naturally Lewis recognized during its Membership Awards Night held on Nov. 19 at the Town Hall Theater in Lowville.
The event brought together more than 100 business and community leaders to acknowledge the achievements of the Naturally Lewis membership, which contributes to the success of Lewis County’s economy.
Besides Red Barn Meats, this year’s award recipients include North Country Family Health Center, which was recognized with the Community Excellency Award following a recent acquisition and expansion.
In addition, Naturally Lewis honored Good Ol’ Wishy’s of Croghan with the Discover Tug Hill Award, acknowledging its 30 years of service. The organization also recognized Scott and Ingrid Moshier with the Entrepreneur of the Year Award for their involvement in businesses that include Wolff’s Body Shop, Monnat & Nortz Service Station, The Old Croghan Engine House, and Moving Mountains Café.
The Moshiers have invested nearly $250,000 in Croghan’s downtown businesses, renovating the historic Old Engine House and expanding Moving Mountains Café, per the Naturally Lewis Facebook page.
To be eligible for an award, a business must be an active Naturally Lewis member and meet the criteria of each respective award category. Businesses and organizations were nominated for awards by Naturally Lewis staff, and public voting decided the award recipients.
“This year has been defined by growth, reinvestment, and resilience with more than $8 million invested directly into our local economy by the nominees in this room alone,” Jenna Lauraine, programs & partnerships director at Naturally Lewis, said in the announcement. “Tonight’s awards honor not only individual achievements, but the collective momentum of a county that continues to grow, adapt, and thrive because of the people who call it home.”
Naturally Lewis says membership in the organization can provide businesses and organizations with the tools and resources needed to start and grow. Businesses and nonprofits interested in joining the Naturally Lewis membership can find more information at naturallylewis.com/min/membership.
Naturally Lewis is an economic-development organization that administers the services of the Lewis County Chamber of Commerce, County of Lewis Industrial Development Association, and Lewis County Development Corporation.
