Announcing Our Giveaway Winners and Celebrating the Small Businesses That Keep Our Communities Thriving
As November settles in and we enter the season of reflection, gratitude, and giving, we’re reminded of something simple but powerful: our communities are built on small businesses. They are the heartbeat of our neighborhoods — the cafés where we gather, the shops that remember our names, the restaurants that keep traditions alive, and the service providers who show up for us, even on the toughest days.
This month, in the spirit of giving thanks, we hosted a community giveaway to shine a light on these incredible businesses and the resilience they show every single day — especially in the face of rising power outages and unpredictable challenges.
Today, we’re honored to announce our winners.
But first, we want to pause and say something bigger:
Thank you. Truly.
Thank you to every business that entered.
Thank you to every owner who shared their story.
Thank you to every community member who supports a local shop.
Thank you to the teams who show up early, stay late, and care deeply.
Your comments, stories, and experiences moved us. Many of you shared how power outages have disrupted your workflow, threatened your inventory, cut into your revenue, or forced you to close your doors on days when you needed customers most. Others spoke about the emotional strain — the stress of uncertainty, the worry for your staff, the frustration of losing control over something so basic yet so essential: power.
And yet, despite everything, you continue to show up. You continue to serve. You continue to be there for your communities.
And that’s why we’re here.
Centinel’s mission has always been simple: protect small businesses from the unexpected and help keep your doors open when the power goes out. But this giveaway wasn’t about us — it was about you and the strength you bring to your cities, towns, and neighborhoods.
🎉 Our Giveaway Winners
Congratulations to our winners! We’re excited to support you, celebrate you, and stand beside you as you continue doing what you do best: making your community stronger.
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We’ll be reaching out directly to make sure your prizes are delivered quickly and smoothly.
❤️ A Season of Support
November is a reminder that gratitude isn’t passive — it’s an action. It’s choosing to show up for one another. It’s recognizing that small businesses are facing more challenges today than ever: grid instability, rising costs, staffing shortages, tighter margins, and unpredictable disruptions. And yet, these businesses remain the backbone of our communities.
This month — and every month — we encourage everyone to:
Support local
Leave positive reviews
Buy gift cards
Tip generously
Share posts
Recommend businesses to friends
Show empathy for what owners and staff are navigating
These acts matter. They strengthen the fabric of our neighborhoods and help small businesses keep going when times are hard.
🌟 Together, We Keep the Lights On
From all of us at Centinel: thank you for being part of this giveaway, and thank you for being part of our community. We know the world feels heavy in many ways right now, but we believe deeply in what small businesses represent — hope, creativity, resilience, and connection.
We’re grateful for you.
We’re here for you.
And we’re committed to standing with you and rooting for your success through every season.
If you’d like to stay connected, keep an eye out for more community features, helpful resources, and ways we’ll continue supporting the businesses that make our communities so special.
Here’s to gratitude, togetherness, and the small businesses that make November a little brighter.
