The annual Small Business Excellence Awards, sponsored exclusively by Nevada State Bank, salute's the best in small business in Southern Nevada. The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce recognizes finalists and winners in five categories for their contributions and dedication to excellence in small business at this special awards ceremony.
Green Business of the Year
- Able to show reduced environmental impact through green initiatives
- A strong local community involvement with green initiatives
- 25 or fewer full time local employees
- For-profit venture
- Locally owned and privately held
- Minimum of two years in business
Minority and or Women Owned Business of the Year
- Must be woman or minority owned with at least 51% ownership in the business
- 25 or fewer full time local employees
- Utilizes strategic planning to stimulate and manage growth of business
- Active in the business community in Southern Nevada
- Demonstrates commitment to community stewardship
- Locally owned and operated, with a minimum of 2 successive years under current ownership
- For-profit venture
Non-Profit of the Year
- Demonstrates good stewardship of donor dollars and sound business practices, while meeting commitment to its organization mission
- A strong local community involvement and/or proven effective partnership with the business community
- Non-profit organization, fully accredited as a 501(c) (3)
- Operating history of at least three years with 25 or fewer full time local employees
- Locally based – not affiliated with national organization
Small Business of the Year
5 or fewer full time employees
- Utilizes strategic planning to stimulate and manage growth of business
- Active in the business community in Southern Nevada
- Demonstrates commitment to community stewardship
- Locally owned and operated, with a minimum of 2 successive years under current ownership
- For-profit venture
Small Business of the Year
25 or fewer full time employees
- Utilizes strategic planning to stimulate and manage growth of business
- Active in the business community in Southern Nevada
- Demonstrates commitment to community stewardship
- Locally owned and operated, with a minimum of 2 successive years under current ownership
- For-profit venture
Nominations open February 11, 2011 and close July 4, 2011. All nominees must be members of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce in good standing for a minimum of one year by June 2011. Nominees can submit or be nominated in no more than 2 categories, 1st choice and 2nd choice.
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