EASTON, Pa. — Platinum Star Cleaning, a Lehigh Valley-based residential and commercial cleaning company headquartered in Downtown Easton, has been named one of the 2026 CO—100, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s annual list recognizing 100 of the best and brightest small and midsized businesses in America.
According to a news release, Platinum Star Cleaning was selected from more than 12,000 applicants nationwide, making the recognition an extraordinary milestone for the locally owned Lehigh Valley company.
The release says the company was also selected as a 2026 Customer Champion, one of 10 categories represented among this year’s CO—100 honorees. The Customer Champions category recognizes businesses that distinguish themselves through outstanding customer service, innovative customer engagement, and a demonstrated commitment to building lasting customer relationships.
For owners Aaron Coleman and Tony Austin, the national recognition is both humbling and deeply personal.
“When we received the news, Tony and I were honestly overwhelmed with gratitude,” said Coleman. “To think that our company, which we built right here in the Lehigh Valley, was selected from more than 12,000 businesses across the United States as one of only 100 honorees is difficult to put into words.”
Founded in 2018, Platinum Star Cleaning has grown into a leading residential and commercial cleaning company serving the Lehigh Valley and surrounding communities. The company has built its reputation around meticulous cleaning standards, extensive employee training, reliability and a customer-first culture.
The U.S. Chamber describes the CO—100 as a celebration of small businesses demonstrating exceptional ingenuity, resilience and ambition. The 2026 honorees collectively generate more than $340 million in annual revenue, employ more than 2,500 workers, represent 36 states and Washington, D.C., and span 15 industries.
“Being recognized specifically as a Customer Champion means a tremendous amount to us because customer service has been at the heart of Platinum Star from the beginning,” Coleman said. “We have always believed we aren’t simply in the business of cleaning homes and businesses. We are in the business of taking care of people, creating jobs, building relationships and serving our community.”
The recognition also places a Lehigh Valley small business on a national stage.
“We want people to see that businesses being built here in Easton and throughout the Lehigh Valley can compete, innovate and be recognized alongside some of the best small businesses anywhere in America,” Coleman added.
As members of the 2026 CO—100, Coleman and Austin are invited to participate in an exclusive three-day CO—100 VIP Experience in Washington, D.C., October 19–21, 2026.
The celebration will culminate with the Night of 100 Stars, where 10 businesses will be recognized as the top honoree in their respective categories and one company will ultimately be named the 2026 CO—100 Top Business of the Year, receiving a $25,000 award.
For Coleman and Austin, however, simply reaching the Top 100 is already something worth celebrating.
“We started with a vision of building a different kind of cleaning company — one focused on our customers, our employees and the communities we serve,” Coleman said. “There have been long days, challenges, lessons and plenty of growing pains along the way. To now have the U.S. Chamber of Commerce recognize Platinum Star among 100 businesses from across America is something Tony and I will never forget.”
ABOUT PLATINUM STAR CLEANING
Platinum Star Cleaning is a locally owned residential and commercial cleaning company headquartered in Downtown Easton, serving communities throughout the Lehigh Valley and surrounding region.
Founded in 2018, the company provides recurring residential cleaning, luxury deep cleaning, move in/move-out cleaning, commercial cleaning, post-construction services and specialty cleaning.