Stafford businesses honored by EDA

At its annual Business Appreciation Reception last month, the Stafford County Economic Development Authority honored three local businesses:

• Aquia Realty (Jo Knight, Owner), Business of the Year Award, honoring a business that exemplifies the quality and standards of business in Stafford

• G3 Community Services, Innovation Award, designed to recognize big-thinkers and creative problem solvers

• Long Family Market, Donald H. Newlin Community Stewardship Award, for a business organization or person who demonstrates selfless community care

The reception also provided attendees with a history of Stafford’s business development and an overview of the authority’s efforts to maintain, diversify and grow the community’s business portfolio.