2024 Small Business of the Year Updated Application

Congratulations on being selected as a 2024 Small Business of the Year Finalist!

Now there is just one final step. The selection committee needs a little more information to select the winner and award the $10,000 prize.

Please complete the required additional information. You also may update any information you previously submitted on this form. Maybe your company has had an increase in revenue, employees, new product line, market focus, etc. If no update is provided, we will use your previous responses.

The new questions have an asterisk* – they are required.

This application is due by the close of business Wednesday, November 6.

Application – Small Business of the Year Updates

"*" indicates required fields

Company Name*

Company President or CEO

First and Last Name

Title

Street Address

Address 2

City

State/Province/Region

Postal/Zip Code

Email

Phone

Phone (alt)

Website

In what industry is your business?*

*You may use Census.gov/naics to find your NAICS code (North American Industry Classification System) (ie. manufacturing, retail, service, healthcare)

What is your federal tax ID number?

When was the business established?

How long has current ownership been in place?

How long has the company been a Mobile Chamber member?

Number of Employees (2022):

Number of Employees (2023):

What is your company's mission?

Briefly describe the business: the company's history, products or services provided, etc.

Business Strategy

Describe the strategic vision for the company for the next three years. How has your basic goals and strategies helped guide your success?*

Financial Position and Human Resource Management

*All financial information will be kept confidential.

If your company has sustained growth, explain the strategies behind this accomplishment. If your business has not sustained growth in the past two years explain the issues that your business faced, and the methods used to solve them. (A decline does not eliminate a company from consideration.)

2022 Gross Revenue*

2023 Gross Revenue*

Describe the company's management structure, types of positions available and opportunities for advancement.*

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

How has your business grown or expanded through innovation, new products, or services, etc.*

Describe challenges your business has faced and methods used to overcome them.*

Customer Service

Describe your approach to customer service. How do you measure it?*

Community Involvement

Describe how the company is engaged in the community and with the Chamber.

References: You must submit a written letter of reference from your attorney, accountant, banker, or customer.

Max. file size: 50 MB.

In addition to your letter of reference you may upload relevant documents to accompany your application.

Company Contact (if different from above) (First Name); Company Contact (Last Name); Title; Email; Phone.

I attest the information provided is true and factual.*

By checking the box, I attest the information provided is true and factual.

Owner/President*

First Last

I understand that if selected as a Small Business of the Year Finalist, the Mobile Chamber has the right to use, reproduce, and distribute your image and likeness in various communication pieces, including but not limited to, newsletters, social media, website content, and promotional materials related to the Small Business of the Year award. I understand that I or a company representative will be required to attend the awards luncheon.*

By checking the box, I agree to the terms stated above.

Signature*

Date

MM slash DD slash YYYY

2024 Small Business of the Year Updated applications must be received by November 6, 2024.

You may save the application and come back to it later. When you are ready to submit it, verify that all information is correct and optional documents are uploaded before submitting.

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