We're searching for the top 100 small businesses in America! Applications are now open for the CO—100, a prestigious awards program designed to recognize and celebrate the best that small and medium-sized businesses have to offer.
Share this opportunity with your network and encourage them to apply — let's work together to showcase the incredible talent and innovation in the small business community nationwide!
Website: https://www.uschamber.com/co/co-100
Questions? Contact CO100@uschamber.com.
Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Contact partnerships@uschamber.com.
More about the CO—100
The CO—100 celebrates more than just a business’s bottom line; we care about ideas, challenges, community, company culture, customers, and overall growth.
When to apply: Small business owners can apply now through July 7.
Where to apply: Find the application portal and more information here.
Why should small businesses apply? All 100 small businesses selected for the CO—100 will receive:
- A one-year paid membership to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- National media exposure
- Exclusive community-building and networking opportunities
- VIP access to a premier event and awards celebration at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s historic headquarters in Washington, D.C.
More details and FAQs can be found here. There is a fee for each entry, with early bird pricing available.
Sample Social Media Posts
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- Applications for @growwithco & @uschamber CO— 100 are live! Join the ranks of the top #CO100 businesses across America for exclusive opportunities and brand exposure. Get started today: https://www.uschamber.com/co/co-100
Facebook/LinkedIn
- WANTED: America's Top 100 Small Businesses! Small and medium-sized businesses are welcome to apply for the CO— 100, a premier awards program from CO— by U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This elite list of businesses receives national recognition, exclusive community building and networking opportunities, a one-year paid U.S. Chamber membership, and more! Learn more and register: https://www.uschamber.com/co/co-100
- Attention small businesses: The CO— 100 is now accepting applications! Enter today to earn your spot on this elite list of America’s 100 top small businesses. #CO100 honorees receive exclusive opportunities, brand exposure, and networking! Don't miss out on this opportunity — get started today: https://www.uschamber.com/co/co-100
- Is your business one of America's best? Apply to the CO—100, a small business awards program from @thrivewithco & @uschamber. Your business can earn national recognition + VIP perks — learn more and get started today.
- Small businesses are fueling growth, driving change, and shaping the future of our nation — and @thrivewithco’s CO—100 is here to celebrate them! This premier awards program from @uschamber recognizes the top 100 small businesses in the U.S. in a wide range of categories — from marketing excellence to innovation. Winners receive recognition, resources, and a powerful platform to grow. Applications are open now!
Sample Email Outreach Language
Attention Small Businesses! We’re thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the U.S. Chamber’s CO—100: America's Top 100 Small Businesses. This prestigious awards program celebrates the achievements of America's top innovators, customer champions, growth accelerators, disruptors, and global stars. Small businesses can apply now through July 7 for a chance to earn a spot on this elite list.
Businesses that make the CO—100 list gain national brand visibility, unmatched access to top experts and thought leaders, exclusive VIP perks and benefits, and networking opportunities. This fall, the CO—100 will be invited to Washington, D.C., for a premier event at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's historic headquarters.
For more information and FAQs, visit https://www.uschamber.com/co/c.... There is a fee for each entry, with early bird pricing available.
