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SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS LUNCHEON CELEBRATES

from Update - June 2023

by The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce

from Update - June 2023, page 11

RISE & SHINE NETWORKING EVENT ...

Local Small Business Owners

The Luncheon, presented by Hickory Point Bank, also provides a great opportunity to network with your clients and friends. The Chamber recognized area small business owners for their outstanding achievements in four different categories at the luncheon on June 20 at the Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center. The categories were:

• Not-For-Profit Director of the Year

• New & Emerging Business Owner of the Year

The Chamber believes supporting the work of small business owners helps our local economy and community. Over 80% of our Chamber membership consists of small businesses with less than 25 FTE employees.

That’s one of many reasons The Chamber holds its annual Small Business Awards Luncheon. In its 38th year, the luncheon is an opportunity to honor the most outstanding entrepreneurs whose ingenuity, hard work and innovation have created and promoted a successful and growing business in the Springfield area.

• Small Business Owner of the Year

• Lifetime Award – Business Owner of the Year

Nearly 300 small business owners have been recognized over the past three decades. This year’s nominees are highlighted in this edition of the Update. Recipients of each category will be recognized in the August Update.