2011 Mid-Sized Business of the Year

By Woody Jenkins.

CENTRAL — Romero’s Food Mart was named Central’s Mid-Sized Business of the Year during the 2nd annual Central Business Award ceremonies at Elegant Memories.

Owner Joseph Romero was presented the award by local physician Dr. Kyle Dean.

Romero’s has locations at 9150 Joor Road at Lovett Road and at 13921 Joor Road at Core Road.

Dr. Dean said, “At Romero’s, they go the extra mile.  They treat people the way you want to be treated.”  Romero praised his employees and his customers.  “We work with a lot of great people,” he said.

Romero’s is a convenience store and gas station, but it also has a popular kitchen which prepares a variety of food items.  A favorite is their boiled shrimp.

Romero’s is a family-owned business, and Joseph Romero also holds down another full-time job.

Dr. Dean and Mr. Romero serve together on the Board of Directors at Central Private School.

The Mid-Sized Business Award is given to a business with seven to 20 employees which makes an outstanding contribution to the community.