"Open For Business" Quarterly Awards
Nominate a business or your own business
Small businesses in the greater Maple Valley and Black Diamond area need to be celebrated more than ever. They are the backbone of the nation’s economy, creating jobs and helping build strong communities. It is time to honor the achievements, the dedication, and the innovative spirit of entrepreneurs.
We want to tell our stories, proclaim achievements, celebrate milestone anniversaries, and brag a little. Not only is this an opportunity to more formally recognize and applaud businesses, it is an opportunity to share the most successful business practices and set a benchmark for excellence.
Submissions for the 2011 quarterly Open For Business Awards must be received by 5pm on March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31.
Congratulations to the 2010 Business of the Year, Claffey's Painting and to The Loft Salon & Spa, The 2010 Economic Engine That Did Award
Eligibility:
- For-profit businesses award categories: ‘Open For Your Business’ (given quarterly), ‘Business of the Year,’ ‘The Economic Engine That Could’ and ‘The Executive Director’s Award’
- Non-profit business award categories: The Economic Engine That Could and The Executive Director’s Award
- Nominees must be a chamber member
- Must have been in operation for a minimum of three years
- Winners of the ‘Business of the Year’ are not eligible for three years after receiving the award
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Submit an executive summary that gives judges a snapshot of your business. Executive summaries will be judged using a criteria-based point system.
Criteria for ‘Open For Business’ Quarterly Award
Community involvement and collaboration
- Contributions to your industry & the business community as a whole
- Business performance and growth
- Personal leadership and courage
- Innovative practices, business strategies, and goals
- Response to changing conditions and flexibility in these economic times
- Achievement or awards in management, staff training and motivation, work place excellence
- Product and/or customer service innovation and creativity
Criteria for The Economic Engine That Could Award
- Presented to a business that is five years old or less that exhibits creativity, planning and measurable success that results in consistent growth, job creation and customer satisfaction.
Supplemental Items: Your Executive Summary may include two samples of advertising and promotion, two photos, and customer testimonials.
Submit Summaries To: The Greater Maple Valley-Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce
Submissions for the 2011 quarterly Open For Business Awards must be received by 5pm on March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31.
For more information: contact Sue VanRuff, 425.432.0222
Judging: A panel of independent business leaders will judge the nominations. Judges will determine winners based on the content and quality of the completed nomination.
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