Small Business Award Nominations

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Second Annual
Small Business of the Year Awards
at Business Perks

Presented by

Save The Date
May 12, 2006

Is your small business, based in Broward County, outstanding?
Are you successful and ready to share your success story with others?
Are you active in our community and in the Chamber?

If you answered "yes" to these questions, or you know a company that can, then you could be recognized as "Small Business of the Year" by the Small Business Committee of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce.

NOMINATE A BUSINESS, INCLUDING YOURS!
Complete the information in this e-mail and submit your nomination privately NOW by clicking <SUBMIT> at the bottom of this e-mail!

All nominees will be recognized in the next ChamberLink and will receive a certificate at the Awards Ceremony.

Recognizing the importance and overall economic contributions of small business members in the Chamber. Five awards will be given at the Business Perks in May. A panel of judges will select honorees from completed applications submitted via email or fax. Self-nominations are welcome. The application deadline is April 10. No nominations will be accepted after that date, no exceptions.

2005 WINNERS

Fort Lauderdale Children's Theatre
Qualpath
Resource Benefits
S.Mark Graphics
Space Plus Storage
Transworld Business Brokers

Qualifiers:

Company must be a sole proprietorship, partnership or corporation
Must be a Chamber Member and in business at least 3 years.
100 or less employees and located in Broward County

Criteria:

Growth and relative performance
Commitment to the community and the chamber
Product/service innovation or market acceptance
High ethical standards
Sound business strategies and practices

Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber Small Business Awards Application Please Complete this form and click "SUBMIT" at the bottom of the form You may also print and fax this form to: (954) 527-8766 SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS APRIL 10 - NO EXCEPTIONS
PLEASE NOTE This form asks for the information about the Business you are nominating, NOT YOUR INFORMATION unless you are nominating yourself. BE SURE TO CLICK SUBMIT WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE FORM
Name of Business
Phone Number
Street Address
City
State
Zip Code
Principal(s) Name
Email Address
Is the Company a GFLCC Member?		Yes No
Is the Company HQ in Broward?		Yes No
Does the company employ less than 100 persons?		Yes No
For the following responses, please provide COMPLETE information
Please Describe the products or services your company provides:


Summarize the financial history of your organization in terms of longevity, profitability, percentage annual revenue growth and employee growth:


What other practices, techniques, or achievements contribute significantly to the success of your business?


What differentiates your company from other businesses in your industry?


Describe your company's involvement in the Chamber and community at large

Any additional supporting documentation or notable achievements to further portray the scope of the nominated business is encouraged. A panel of judges evaluates nominations based on the information provided. Please send application by April 10, 2006. Awards will be announced and presented May 12, 2006. All nominees not awarded will receive a certificate from the GFLCC on May 12, 2006. You must click <Submit Your Nomination> below for the nomination to be sent.