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Casey Gunning of The Smile Lodge, second from left, gets an SBA award. Others from left are James Conroy of NYBDC; Billie Taft, Saratoga National Bank and Trust; and SBA\u2019s Bernard J. Paprocki.
Courtesy U.S. Small Business Administration<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Two local small business were recognized during National Small Business Week in May at the U.S. Small Business Administration\u2019s 21st Annual Small Business Excellence Awards luncheon in Albany.
\nSmall businesses are selected for the Excellence Awards based on their company\u2019s longevity, innovation, sales growth, increased employment, ability to overcome adversity or community contributions.
\nSaratoga National Bank and Trust Co. presented a 2019 Small Business Excellence Award to The Smile Lodge, owned by Dr. James McDonnell and Dr. Eric McMahon at 713 Pierce Road in Clifton Park.
\n\u201cIt is an honor for Saratoga National Bank and Trust Co. to assist with the expansion of The Smile Lodge,\u201d said Billie Taft, Saratoga National vice president. \u201cUndoubtedly, the practice\u2019s success has not only been built on hard work but on social responsibility as well.\u201d
\nTD Bank presented a 2019 Small Business Excellence Award to Greenfield Manufacturing Inc., owned by Duane Palmateer at 25 Freedom Way in Saratoga Springs.
\n\u201cThe 21st Annual Small Business Excellence Awards luncheon gives us the opportunity to celebrate our business community leaders for their small business successes,\u201d said Bernard J. Paprocki, SBA Syracuse district director. \u201cSmall business owners develop deep community connections, provide the critical backbone of our economy, employ local residents, and contribute to the vibrancy and innovation of our nation.\u201d
\nThe annual event is dedicated to recognizing the nation\u2019s top small businesses, entrepreneurs and small business advocates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Two local small business were recognized during National Small Business Week in May at the U.S. Small Business Administration\u2019s 21st Annual Small Business Excellence Awards luncheon in Albany. 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