Wanting to be a finalist for the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards?

The bottom line to becoming a contender for the Small Business Awards is consistent, good small business practices for a minimum of three consecutive years. Once you meet the minimum requirements of this award, the judges are looking for:

• A professional nomination submission.
• A neat, organized material packet.
• A well written and organized business story highlighting your firm’s best attributes.
• Your business’s story about positively impacting other small businesses.
• How you’ve energized your employees with training and community impact initiatives.
• Consistency in growth financially and in quantity of employees.

This award offered by the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce provides business exposure. As a finalist, get promoted to the public by the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce:

• Be introduced during Business After Hours
• Be highlighted during the awards ceremony by being called to the stage in front of 1000+ guests
• Have your business highlighted in video during the ceremony and online afterwards

Don’t be afraid to benchmark and brainstorm with previous finalists and winners. Most finalists would be honored you chose them as mentors for your small business. Check out the Chamber’s web site for the current finalists.

Hope these tips inspire you and your business team to consider planning for your nomination for the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards.