WORCESTER RAILERS HC ANNOUNCE SMALL BUSINESS STIMULUS POWER PLAY RECIPIENTS

41 businesses were chosen from over 5,000 nominations received

WORCESTER, MA – The Worcester Railers Hockey Club (@RailersHC), proud ECHL (@ECHL) affiliate of the New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) and Railers HC president and COO Michael G. Myers (@Myzie35) officially announced today the 41 central Massachusetts small businesses that will receive the Worcester Railers HC Small Business Stimulus Power Play boost.

The program, which was originally announced on April 14, received over 5,000 nominations through RailersHC.com and our social media channels which included 600 unique small businesses in central Massachusetts.

With the addition of the $5,000 pledge from Cornerstone Bank, the Railers HC Small Business Stimulus Power Play will now purchase $1,000 worth of gift certificates to 41 different small businesses located throughout central Massachusetts.  Each of the 41 small businesses will then be highlighted at one of the Railers home games at the DCU Center next season. In total, $41,000 worth of gift certificates will be purchased through the Railers HC Small Business Stimulus Power Play. Please see the list of businesses that were selected below:

Art Reach Studios

Axe to Grind Babershop & Supply Co.

Bagel Time

Bay State Brewing Co.

Brody’s Diner (Shrewsbury)

Buck’s Whiskey & Burger Bar

Café Reyes

C.C. Lowell Art Supply

Compass Tavern

Crompton Collective

Dalat Restaurant

Ed Hyder’s Mediterranean Marketplace

Elm Draught House Cinema (Millbury)

Jimmy John’s Worcester

Kleen ‘n Hard Sports

Livia’s Dish

Mac’s Diner

McCoy’s Action Karate (Auburn)

Murphy Academy of Irish Dance (Grafton)

Niche Hospitality Group

Nuestra

Paul Conzo Day Spa and Hair Salon

Peppercorn’s Grille & Tavern

Percy’s TV & Appliance

Perfect Fit Tailoring

Piercing Emporium & Tattoo

Recess Take 2 (West Boylston)

Regatta Deli

Sachs Jewelers (Shrewsbury)

Shawarma Palace

Skylite Roller Skating Center

Sneakerama

That’s Entertainment

The Coop (Millbury)

The Mill 185 (West Boylston)

The Queen’s Cups

Theatre Café

Val’s Restaurant & Lounge (Holden)

Wicked Wing Co.

WooBerry Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

Worcester Wares

Members of the Railers front office will be reaching out to the above businesses over the next few business days to arrange a $1,000 payment for gift certificates that will be used at a later date.

“We would like to thank everyone that nominated their favorite small business for the Stimulus Power Play,” said Railers president and COO Mike Myers. “We received an overwhelming response and encourage everyone to continue their support of small businesses in central Massachusetts.”

For more information, please contact Worcester Railers public relations coordinator Cam McGuire at CamM@RailersHC.com.

Stay safe… and for the most up to date information on all things Railers – please visit www.RailersHC.com or follow our social media channels.

#RailersHC