Cranberry Businesses Of The Year: Early Nominees

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA — It's been a roller-coaster year for most businesses in Cranberry. The coronavirus pandemic has presented several challenges for most local businesses, from the closures in the spring to enduring restrictions and other hurdles that continue this fall.

But many of Cranberry's best-known businesses have managed to navigate the turbulence with steadfast determination and an unwavering commitment to the clients they serve. To shine a special spotlight on these local businesses, Patch has asked readers to nominate Local Businesses of the Year. Here are some of the early nominations:

• Hobby Express

"We love our local hobby shop," Jessie Marshall wrote in submitting her nomination. "We love that it’s family run and there’s great customer service. There’s so many things to buy and do at home during quarantine, the kids love the toys and board games and the adults have been playing board games and doing puzzles."

• House of Chen

"A community partner with Cranberry during COVID-19," Ellen DiMarzio wrote. "Staff always has a smile."

• Cardello Lighting

Wrote Mary Sansio: "They explained to me what I need to fix my lighting problem and ordered the part to make everything adaptable."

• Windrose Animal Hospital

Roberta Keeling wrote that the veterinary staff was kind and compassionate and the animal hospital's prices were "unbelievably low."

If you'd like to nominate a business, there's still time. Just complete the nomination form below.