Nominations are being accepted at local Chambers of Commerce for the 2020 Small Business of the Year.
Henderson-Vance Chamber President Michele Burgess noted several criteria for companies who are nominated. Anyone can nominate a company for consideration, and companies may self-nominate, she said.
All nominated companies must submit a written application to the Chamber office no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, April 16, 2021.
The deadline is Monday, April 12 to submit written applications to the Granville Chamber in Oxford, according to a written statement from that Chamber’s Small Business Committee.
Both chambers use the following criteria for a small business to be nominated:
- employs a maximum of 50 people
- is a member of the local chamber and is located in the county
- has been in business at least 3 years and is experiencing growth or stability over its business life
- provides critical service or products, fills a void in the business community, or has a unique approach to the delivery of goods and services
- Is not a governmental agency or municipality
In addition to the above criteria, the Granville Chamber lists two more criteria for consideration:
- May have overcome diverse or extraordinary circumstances to remain in business
- Is supportive of community growth sustainability
- Representative(s) of each small business completing a written application will be invited to a Small Business luncheon
All applications are confidential.
Email michele@hendersonvance.org or call the H-V Chamber at 252.438.8414 to learn more and to request an application. Copies also are available at the Chamber office, 414 S. Garnett St., open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information about the Granville application, email wanda@granville-chamber.com or call the Oxford office 919.693.6125. Copies of the application are also available for pickup at the Oxford office, located at 124 Hillsboro St.