2022 Small Business Awards Program

Agenda Welcome Brent Christensen, President & CEO Greensboro Chamber of Commerce Spectrum Reach Pay It Forward Grant Presentation Opening Remarks Brian Vannoy, EVP/Chief Credit and Risk Officer Allegacy Federal Credit Union 2022 Small Business Awards Ceremony Brian Vannoy, emcee Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities Brant Taylor Barrier Free Success Award Outstanding Employer of the Year Award ArtsGreensboro Arts in Business Award Greensboro Chamber of Commerce Community Contributor Award Culture Creator Award Goal Setter Award Pivot Pro Award People’s Choice Award Small Business of the Year

Sponsors Presenting Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors ArtsGreensboro • Carolina Digital Phone Inc. • First Citizens Bank FSI Office • Mayor's Committee for Persons with Disabilities MI BOX Triad Inc • Xtern Software

Awards

Brant Taylor Barrier Free Success Award Given by The Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities, this award recognizes and honors an individual or organization that has made significant contributions to creating a barrier-free environment for persons with disabilities.

Outstanding Employer of the Year Award The Mayor’s Committee for Persons with Disabilities recognizes an Outstanding Employer of the Year for demonstrating significant achievements towards improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Arts in Business Award This award honor businesses in the community for their leadership, commitment, and vision for providing exemplary support for artists and arts organizations, enabling them to thrive and succeed.

Goal Setter Award This award recognizes a business that invests in the economic vitality of our region by its support of Accelerate Greensboro and the Scale to Excel programming. A company recognized with this award has shown strong support for the value of minority-owned business in our ecosystem.

Community Contributor Award This recognition pays tribute to an organization or individual that makes a big difference in the lives of our local small business community, contributing to their success as an advocate, champion and tangible resource.

Culture Creator Award Creating a company culture is not just for large corporations. The recipient of the Culture Creator award is a small business that is intentional in creating and demonstrating a culture of inclusivity and equity. They continually invest in the development and wellbeing of their employees.

Pivot Pro Award We understand that the hallmark of owning a successful small business is flexibility. Whether it’s adapting to an ongoing pandemic, or the changing landscape of your industry. This company or individual thrives in the uncertainty.

Small Business of the Year The winning company exemplifies both business and civic leadership.

Community involvement, management practices, and overall financial performance are the primary criteria for this category.