Brewster, Ohio:  Shearer’s Foods, home of Shearer’s Award Winning Snacks, has been honored as a 2011 Weatherhead 100 Centurion winner.  Being named a Weatherhead 100 Centurion company is a unique recognition that distinguishes Shearer’s Foods as one of Northeast Ohio’s fastest growing companies.

Since 1987, the Weatherhead 100 has been a hallmark for recognizing companies that have successfully met economic challenges and grown their businesses, while exhibiting a true entrepreneurial spirit. Qualifying companies must show consistent growth over the last five years.  The Weatherhead 100 list--objectively determined annually and highly regarded throughout the region--is a testament to hard work, commitment, innovation, and the dream to succeed.

Accepting awards is nothing new to Shearer’s.  Since its founding in 1974, the Brewster-based snack food manufacturer has been honored for its  outstanding snack food products, business growth, customer service, human resources practices, sustainability, community service, and innovation in manufacturing.  Shearer’s is now an eight-time Weatherhead 100 Award winner.  

The Awards were presented by the Council of Smaller Enterprises (COSE) in partnership with the Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management.  Sponsors of the event include: Smart Business
magazine, Time Warner Cable Business Class, Medical Mutual of Ohio, the Greater Cleveland Partnership, The Minute Man Human Resources System,Ahola, and Dollar Bank.