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Date and Time
Tuesday Jun 20, 2017
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
June 20, 2017
11:30am - 1:00pm
Location
Crowne Plaza Springfield
3000 S. Dirksen Parkway
Springfield, IL 62703
Fees/Admission
Members
$33
Non-members
$60
Table Sponsor - $375
Sponsor's name will be on table and in the program. Includes 10 complimentary meals. Deadline to be included in the program is Friday, June 9.
Contact Information
Ashley Earnest
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Small Business Awards 2017
Description
The Chamber's 32nd Annual Small Business Awards, presented by Hickory Point Bank, recognizes area small business people for their outstanding achievement in five different business categories. Regular attendees include area business owners and leaders, local and state politicians, and small business advocates and employees.
We’ll celebrate the qualified nominees’ accomplishments and successes at the awards luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 20, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Click here to see the list of this year's nominees.
2017 Categories
Not-for-profit Business Director of the Year
Recognizes an executive of a not-for-profit corporation who has demonstrated the innovative use of organizational skills and management expertise to create or expand the organization's results to the community.
New & Emerging Business Owner of the Year
Recognizes a business owner who has demonstrated outstanding performance through innovation, growth, staying power and contributions to the community.
Small Business Owner of the Year
Recognizes a business owner who has demonstrated outstanding performance through innovation, growth, staying power and contributions to the community.
Lifetime Award Business Owner of the Year
Recognizes a business owner whose for-profit company has been in business in Sangamon County for a minimum of 25 years and who has made significant contributions to commerce and the community.
Outstanding Civic Involvement Business Owner of the Year
Recognizes a business owner who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, community stewardship and positive social and/or economic impact on the region.
Not-for-profit Business Director of the Year
Recognizes an executive of a not-for-profit corporation who has demonstrated the innovative use of organizational skills and management expertise to create or expand the organization's results to the community.
New & Emerging Business Owner of the Year
Recognizes a business owner who has demonstrated outstanding performance through innovation, growth, staying power and contributions to the community.
Small Business Owner of the Year
Recognizes a business owner who has demonstrated outstanding performance through innovation, growth, staying power and contributions to the community.
Lifetime Award Business Owner of the Year
Recognizes a business owner whose for-profit company has been in business in Sangamon County for a minimum of 25 years and who has made significant contributions to commerce and the community.
Outstanding Civic Involvement Business Owner of the Year
Recognizes a business owner who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, community stewardship and positive social and/or economic impact on the region.