Congratulations to the 2012 regional finalists for the DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Sam's Club®. These seven finalists represent the best in American business. Learn more about our 7 finalists. Congratulations to our 2012 Community Excellence Award winner, Italian Delight of South Boston, VA!
“These small businesses are each a shining example of the power of free enterprise and the opportunities it can create for America’s doers and dreamers,” said Thomas J. Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber.
“Small businesses are often described as the pulse or backbone of our country, and we admire the drive and initiative that it takes for their owners to be successful,” said Rosalind Brewer, president and CEO of Sam's Club.
View the full press release.
2012 Regional Finalists
| Eastern: BoConcept New York | Great Lakes: CETRA Language Solutions |
| Midwest: Heritage Homes | Northwest: Lakeland Feed and Supply |
| Southeast: Virginia Eye Consultants | Southwest & South Central: Renfro Foods |
| Western: Ski Butlers |
2012 Blue Ribbon Winners
These 75 small businesses were selected for their innovative business practices and strong contributions to their communities. Check out the Awards blog from FreeEnterprise.com. View the press release.
25 Businesses Named Free Enterprise Honorees
| Atlas Research Washington, DC |
Connected Logistics Huntsville, AL |
| Consumers Choice Coffee Louisville, KY |
Engineering & Computer Simulations Orlando, FL |
| FigDesign Irving, TX |
Fireman's Contractors Fort Worth, TX |
| Gloria's Cafe Los Angeles, CA |
Indus Instruments Webster, TX |
| Intelligent Office Palm Beach Gardens, FL |
Kerri Miene State Farm Insurance Irving, TX |
| L&M Office Furniture, Inc. Tulsa, OK |
Leduc Blueberries, LLC Paw Paw, MI |
| Locum Leaders Alpharetta, GA |
Majesty Title Services, LLC Tampa, FL |
| Seaworthy Marine Supply Fulton, TX |
Silicon Solar Solutions Fayetteville, AR |
| Smartware Group Inc. Center Harbor, NH |
Stanley Jones and Associates Rochester, MN |
| SteriTec Products Inc. Englewood, CO |
STL Business & Technology Solutions Bloomington, IL |
| Studio Four Design Knoxville, TN |
Swingle Lawn, Tree & Landscape Care Denver, CO |
| The Tomato Head Knoxville, TN |
Ultimate Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning St. Paul, MN |
| Wright's Markets Inc. Opelika, AL |
Learn more about our 2011 Award Winners
Congratulations to the 2011 DREAM BIG Small Business Award Winner, Red Frog Events! View the 2011 Award Winners and Free Enterprise Honorees.
