2018 Business Leader of the Year

Steve Pelkey- Atlas Fireworks

Over the past 25 to 30 years Atlas Fireworks has flourished into an international business with their hard work ethics. Atlas won the “Gold Jupiter Award” in 2012. Steve Pelkey, owner of Atlas Fireworks, is not only a hardworking businessman, but has donated much of his time to serve his community.  Every summer, Atlas hires 15 students from Franklin Pierce University and Conant High School, which gives them a sense of Atlas’s pride with their expectations in the workplace.

In his younger years, Steve Pelkey served his country by serving four years in the United States Air Force. While raising his young family, Steve coached the Conant High School basketball, softball, and soccer teams. He also began the first freshman boys basketball team giving all freshman the opportunity to play the sport.

Steve has also served the community by volunteering time to several organizations. He served as president of the Jaffrey Chamber, served on the board of the Keene YMCA, the board of trustees at FPU, and the board at Saint Patrick’s Church. He also had his hand in politics by serving as a State Representative for the towns of Rindge, Jaffrey and Dublin for two terms.

Mr. Pelkey now serves on the board of Atlas Pyrotechnics Association, and volunteers his time auctioneering at benefit auctions for Monadnock Family Services and Team Jaffrey. Steve has donated generously to youth organizations and those in need such as “Make a Wish” and “Shelter from the Storm” and supports many non-profit organizations in the Monadnock area through donations and generous discount for all firework displays.

As an outstanding businessman and community volunteer, the Rindge Chamber of Commerce awards Steve Pelkey,2018 Business Leader of the Year. This award will be presented at the Annual Rindge Chamber Gala on Saturday, January 19, 2019. Please come and help us all celebrate. For more information go to info@rindgechamber.org.