More than 11 years ago a pastry chef named Gregg Sinkovic and his wife Gail decided to open a bakery in Gail's hometown of Bowie. That shop, The Cakery, located in the rear of Hilltop Plaza, has been a resounding success ever since, drawing repeat customers locally and from around the region.

Friday, The Cakery was named Bowie's business of the year at the first Business Appreciation Luncheon held at Belair Mansion. The event and the awards were sponsored by the city's Economic Development Committee and the Greater Bowie Chamber of Commerce.

Along with The Cakery, Dr. Marie Therese Oyalowo's company, Comcare Pharmacy, located...