Small Business of the Year Nomination

Due September 1, 2026
To be considered for the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development Small Business of the Year Awards, the nominated business must:
-Be headquartered in Richland County
-Employ 250 or fewer full-time equivalent employees
-Be in operation for at least three years
-Have annual sales revenue of less than $20M
-Demonstrate an active concern for the community

Eligible applicants will be judged on the following:
-Business History & Performance
-Staff Training & Motivation
-Community Involvement
-Customer Service
-Business Strategies & Goals

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To be considered for the Richland Area Chamber Small NON-PROFIT of the Year Award, the nominated organization must:
-Be headquartered in Richland County
-Total budget $2M or less
-In operation for at least three years
-Must be a 501c3 organization

Eligible applicants will be judged on the following:
-Collaboration with other organizations
-Employee Practices
-Financial Performance (diversification, income streams, rainy day fund, etc).
-Customer Service
-Strategic Planning - long range