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America’s Top Small Business to be honored by U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Listen to this articleThe U.S. Chamber of Commerce will award $25,000 to the 2023 “America’s Top Small Business.”
The awards program celebrates the country’s small business owners who are contributing to the economy and job creation and embody the spirit of entrepreneurship, initiative, and innovation.
Small business owners can apply online for the awards beginning today through July 7.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne Clark said in a statement that small business owners contribute to local communities and the nation’s economy.
“In addition to serving small businesses through policy advocacy, convening entrepreneurs to strengthen their networks and share best practices, and providing valuable resources to help people start, run and grow their business, the Chamber is also proud to recognize and celebrate their accomplishments and inspire the next generation of America’s entrepreneurs,” said Clark.
Ten small businesses will be named as semifinalists for each of seven U.S. regions – Eastern, Great Lakes, Midwest, Northwest, Southeastern, Southwest and South Central, Western. Pennsylvania is in the Great Lakes Region.
The highest-scoring business in each region will be named a regional finalist and go on to compete for the title of “America’s Top Small Business” and win $25,000. Small businesses will be evaluated on their answers to 10 questions about their business growth, contribution to the local economy, innovations, successful business strategies, and community engagement.
A one-year paid membership to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce will be made to each of the 70 regional finalists. In October, the finalists will be celebrated at an award ceremony at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. and America’s Top Small Business will be announced.
