The Town of Conception Bay South recognized some of its longstanding businesses earlier this week.

As part of the town’s 50th anniversary celebrations, thirteen businesses who have had their doors open for over five decades, were recognized at a ceremony put off by the town.

What started out as just a handful has grown over the years as C.B.S. is now home to over 600 businesses.

A full list of those honoured:

S.S. Meigle Lounge – Est. 1951
Smith’s Furniture & Appliances – Est. 1960
Parsons and Sons Transportation – Est. 1962
Taylor’s Fish, Fruit and Vegetable Market – Est. 1962
Sun Construction – Est. 1968
Dawe’s Plumbing & Heating Business – Est. 1969
Seal Cove Grocery – Est. 1970
Foxtrap Automotive Ltd. – Est. 1971
Jefford’s Enterprises – Est. 1971
Eagle Construction – Est. 1972
Eric Taylor Ltd. – Est. 1973
Hickey’s Timber Mart – Est. 1973
Denver’s Fine Foods – Est. 1974