Fredericksburg looking for Business of the Year

Just a few days left to submit your nomination for Business of the Year and Entrepreneur of the Year to the Chamber of Commerce.  

DEADLINE THIS FRIDAY, JAN 7th.  

Support your community businesses and make sure you get your nominations in today!

Nominations for the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce

Business of the Year & Entrepreneur of the Year Awards

are now being accepted.

Awards will be presented on January 28, 2011 at the Chamber's *Annual Gala.

The purpose of the Business of the Year awards is to recognize local businesses that have achieved success while supporting initiatives and organizations that enhance the quality of life in the region.

There are two categories for Business of the Year: 1) a company with 15 employees or less; 2) a company with more than 15 employees. The Entrepreneur of the Year award is to acknowledge and celebrate an individual who recently successfully started a new business.

Does this sound like YOU or someone you know? If so, please submit a nomination for the 2010 Business of the Year or Entrepreneur of the Year award!

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS CRITERIA:

Any Chamber member may nominate any eligible business, including his or her own organization:

1. Nominee has been a Chamber member in good standing for at least 5 years.

2. Nominee has been in business for at least 5 years under the current ownership.

3. Nominee has participated in and supported the Chamber & community activities.

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS CRITERIA:

1. Nominee does not have to be a Chamber member however the nomination must come from a member of the Chamber.

2. Nominee has owned the business for at least 3 years.

3. Consideration will be given for community involvement.

NOMINATION FORM – DEADLINE-This FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 2011

Business Name: ___________________________________________________________________

Name of Owner/President: ____________________________________________________________

Number of years in business under current ownership __________Number of employees:__________

Please complete the following items:

A. Brief description of the business.

B. Brief comments about significant accomplishments of the organization.

C. List the organizations or community endeavors that senior management or owners have participated in.

D. List professional and/or trade organizations (please note leadership positions held) that senior management or owners have participated in.

E. List any other information that you would like to be considered.

Information on individual completing the form:

__________________________________________________

Your Name

__________________________________________________

Date

__________________________________________________

Phone Number

__________________________________________________

Email

Please return nominations to: whitney@fredericksburgchamber.org or Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, Attn: Whitney Watts, P.O. Box 7476, Fredericksburg, VA 22404 or fax to 540-373-9570, attn: Whitney Watts. For questions, please call 540-735-1922.

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* The 2011 Annual Awards & Gala will take place at the Fredericksburg Hospitality House & Conference Center beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, January 28, 2011.

BB&T Bank is serving as Title Sponsor.

Tickets are $60 and are on sale now!

Please contact Whitney Watts for sponsorship information.