Congratulations on being named a 2026 CO—100 Honoree! Selected from a competitive pool of businesses nationwide, your company has earned a place on an exclusive list recognizing businesses driving growth, innovation, and impact. 

Use the resources in this toolkit to help share the news with your employees, customers, partners, and community. 

This toolkit contains:

  • Social media graphics and sample messages 
  • Honoree web badges 
  • Email signature graphics 
  • A sample press release 

Social media 

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and CO— will be celebrating the 2026 CO—100 and Honorees across social media and digital channels. 

Tag us: X (@growwithco) | Facebook (@GoAskCO) | LinkedIn (CO— by U.S. Chamber of Commerce) | Instagram (@thrivewithco) | All socials (@uschamber)

Sample Social Media Posts

  • We're honored to be named a 2026 CO—100 Honoree by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This recognition reflects the hard work of our team, the support of our customers, and the community that has helped us grow. Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey. Learn more at www.co100.com. @uschamber @growwithco 
  • Big news: we've been recognized as a 2026 CO—100 Honoree, placing our business among the most impressive small businesses in America. Thank you to our employees, customers, partners, and supporters for helping make this possible. @uschamber @growwithco www.co100.com 
  • Thrilled to announce we've been recognized as one of America's top 100 small businesses by the @uschamber and @growwithco CO—100! A huge thank you to our incredible team, loyal customers, and supportive community. We couldn't have done it without you! www.co100.com  
  • We made the list! Our business is proud to be part of the CO—100! Thank you @uschamber and @growwithco. See more about what this special recognition means and how our employees and our community helped make it happen at www.co100.com 
Congratulations on being named a 2026 CO—100 Honoree. Share the news with your customers, community, and network to celebrate this achievement, and don't forget to tag us! The CO— Social Team

Graphics and Other Assets

Social Media Graphics [Honoree | Made the List]

Email Signatures

Download these images for employees to add to their email signatures.

Email Signatures [dark | light]

Web Badges

Download this web badge for your website! You can hyperlink the badge to this URL: www.co100.com

Web Badges (horizontal) [dark] | (stacked) [dark | light]

Sample Press Release 

[Business Name Here] Named One of America's Top 100 Small Businesses 

U.S. Chamber of Commerce CO—100 list celebrates 100 businesses driving growth and innovation in their communities and around the world  

September 9, 2026 

[Your City Name Here] – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and CO—, its award-winning digital platform for small businesses, today announced [Business Name Here] was chosen for the CO—100: America's Top 100 Small Businesses list. 

[Business Name Here] was selected out of more than 12,000 applicants by an esteemed panel of judges for impressive growth, innovative strategies, and commitment to their customers. The list includes owners and founders from groundbreaking startups and innovative manufacturers to community builders and next-generation consumer brands from 36 states and Washington, D.C. 

["Insert Quote Here from Business Owner."] 

Each CO—100 honoree receives a one-year paid membership to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, national brand exposure, and exclusive access to expert insights, networking opportunities, and a vibrant community of fellow business leaders. 

Next month, [Business Name/Owner Name Here] will head to Washington, D.C., from October 19-21 to take part in premier events at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's historic headquarters, including a VIP experience and access to some of the most influential names in business through the Small Business Forum. At an awards dinner, 10 businesses will be recognized for outstanding achievement across 10 categories of excellence and receive $2,000 each. One standout company will be named CO—100 Top Business of 2026 and receive a $25,000 prize.  

"Small businesses embody the spirit of opportunity that drives America's economy forward. This year's CO—100 honorees are solving problems, creating jobs, and strengthening their communities in remarkable ways," said Jeanette Mulvey, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief of CO— by U.S. Chamber of Commerce. "Their success stories remind us that when entrepreneurs have the freedom to innovate and grow, the impact extends far beyond their own businesses."  

Learn more about the CO—100 honorees here. 

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Questions?

  • For questions about this toolkit, graphics, badges, or promotional assets, contact Tatiana Codnor-Perry at tcodnorperry@uschamber.com. 
  • For questions about your CO—100 Honoree recognition, event details, or program participation, contact Jeanette Mulvey at jmulvey@uschamber.com. 
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