U.S. Chamber Selects Seven Regional Finalists for 2011 Small Business of the Year Award
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today selected seven regional finalists for the DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Award. Each will be honored for their accomplishments at America’s Small Business Summit 2011, May 23–25, in Washington, D.C., where a national winner will be announced and will receive a $10,000 cash prize, courtesy of the U.S. Chamber.
“This year’s regional finalists all have something in common. They have turned their dreams into reality through hard work and perseverance,” said Thomas J. Donohue, the U.S. Chamber’s president and CEO. “They are the true leaders in our economic recovery. Today we honor them, their employees, and an American dream that is alive and stronger than ever.”
The DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Sam’s Club® , pays tribute to businesses showcasing exemplary practices in the areas of staff training and motivation, community involvement, customer service, and strategy. One finalist from each region was selected out of the 75 Blue Ribbon Award winners, which were announced by the U.S. Chamber on March 1. The winner will be announced during the America’s Small Business Summit 2011 awards luncheon on May 24.
2011 finalists listed by region:
- Eastern: Next Step Orthotics & Prosthetics, Manchester, New Hampshire
- Great Lakes: Red Frog Events, Chicago, Illinois
- Midwest: Heritage Homes, Fargo, North Dakota
- Northwest: R&R Connor, Inc., Connor, Montana
- Western: Praetorian Group, San Francisco, California
- Southeastern: Prestige Cleaners, Knoxville, Tennessee
- Southwest & South Central: Cocoa Dolce Artisan Chocolates, Wichita, Kansas
To learn more about America’s Small Business Summit, visit www.uschambersummit.com.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations.
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