AMERICA'S SMALL BUSINESS SUMMIT 2008
April 16-18, 2008 in Washington, D.C.
America's Small Business Summit 2008 provides an opportunity for small business supporters to participate in thought-provoking sessions on relevant policy and management issues while bringing the collective voice of business to Congress.
.:Summit Photo Gallery
.:Regional Finalists Video Profiles
.:Reporting from the Summit
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD PROGRAM
Permac Industries Wins America's Small Business of the Year 2008!
Midwest Regional Finalist Permac Industries of Burnsville, MN was named America's Small Business of the Year 2008 on Thursday, April 17.
President and Owner Darlene Miller accepted the award at the America's Small Business Summit Awards Dinner on Thursday, April 17 and was cheered on by the Minnesota delegation!
The complete list of the 2008 Regional Finalists and Blue Ribbon Small Business Award Winners can be found here.
The Small Business of the Year Award
Every year, the U.S. Chamber honors the accomplishments of the small business community with the Small Business of the Year Award program. Each February, the selection committee reviews hundreds of applications in search of those organizations show excellence in entrepreneurship and a commitment to their community. The selection committee honors the top small business applicants with the Blue Ribbon Small Business Award.
The committee then selects seven regional finalists who demonstrate excellence in all five areas enterprise, including financial performance and business history, staff training and motivation, community involvement, customer service, and business planning.
All finalists are recognized at the America's Small Business Summit 2008 Gala Dinner and one will go on to be named the 2008 Small Business of the Year.
Meet representatives from these outstanding organizations by registering today for America's Small Business Summit 2008!
New Deadline to Apply for
the Inc. 5000
Due to a tremendous response, Inc. has announced an extension to its deadline. The final day to apply for the Inc. 5,000 is Friday, May 9th, 2008.
Every company honored on the Inc. 5,000 will be profiled on Inc.com, and the top 500 will be featured in Inc. magazine. Being featured on the Inc. 5,000 would announce your company's name to thousands of readers.
Get the attention your high-growth company deserves and today!
America's Small Business of the Year Awards Dinner 2008
April 17, 2008
The U.S. Chamber honored seven Regional Finalists for the America's Small Business Summit 2008.
The 2008 regional finalists include Bayshore Solutions, Gracewinds Perinatal Services, Mammen Glass & Mirror, Seconn Fabrication, Tredway, Lumsdaine & Doyle, and America's Small Business of the Year Permac Industries.
