VERC Enterprises receives 2013 Best of Plymouth Award from the US Commerce Association

DUXBURY, Mass. - July 12, 2013 - PRLog -- For the sixth consecutive year, VERC Enterprises, a leading convenience store and Mobil/Gulf gasoline operator with locations throughout Eastern Massachusetts and New Hampshire has been selected for the Best of Plymouth Award in the Convenience Stores category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA), a New York based organization established to promote local businesses across the United States.

The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

This is the first year that a business has qualified as a Six-Time Award Winner, thereby further distinguishing VERC Enterprises.

VERC Enterprises has two locations in Plymouth; at 131 Commerce Way and at 109 Court Street.

“We’re honored to once again be the recipient of this award and are particularly proud to be designated as a Six-Time Award Winner,” said Leo Vercollone, CEO of VERC Enterprises. “The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their communities; it means a great deal to us to be among those acknowledged.”

About VERC Enterprises
VERC Enterprises is the region’s leading, independent chain of convenience stores and gasoline stations, with locations throughout Eastern Massachusetts and New Hampshire.  The company began 36 years ago with a single car wash in Marshfield, in a business founded by Eugene Vercollone. Today two of Mr. Vercollone’s sons operate the company, with Leo as President and Paul as Vice President. The firm has more than 230 employees and is a leader in hiring those with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. In 2011 VERC Enterprises was recognized by the Boston Business Journal as a Best Place to Work in Massachusetts and as a Leader in Diversity and in 2011 and 2012 by the Boston Globe as a Best Place to Work in Massachusetts. For additional information, please visit the website, www.vercenterprises.com, or call 781-934-7300.