Nominations Open for Chamber’s Annual Business Awards

Nominations Open for Chamber’s Annual Business Awards

Nominations are now being accepted for the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce 2006-2007 Small Business of the Year Award that recognizes an outstanding small business and Greater Hall Chamber member. A Chamber member may nominate their own business or another member. Nomination deadline is Monday, April 16. Eligibility and judging criteria includes:

€ Nominee must have operated two years in Hall County
€ Must be a member of the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
€ Show growth in sales, income, number of employees
€ Innovative product or service and response to adversity
€ Contributions to civic and community involvement
€ Must employ 50 people or less

The Family Business of the Year Award recognizes a family-owned business for 2006-2007. Any business nominated must be a member of the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce. Nominations must be received by Monday, April 16. Eligibility and judging criteria for the Family Business of the Year Award includes:

€ 25 years or more in business in Hall County
€ Family owned
€ Contributions and involvement in the community
€ Member of the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce
€ Brief company description with history, owners, product/services, location
€ Brief information on why company is deserving of award

Award winners will be announced at the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Gala on May 17 at Brenau University. Details, Karen Long at the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce, 770-532-6206. E-mail: klong@ghcc.com