Small Business of the Year

About the Small Business of the Year Awards

The Cobb Chamber of Commerce began the Small Business of the Year awards in 1982 to honor the important role that small businesses play in the Cobb community and the economy. Starting in 2004 the Cobb Chamber of Commerce honored a Top 25 to showcase more of these SBOY 2012 Logo

exceptional companies that make Cobb County a great place to live, work and play.

   Nominations are accepted annually, giving the community a chance to recognize its favorite small businesses. After being nominated, each company competes a thorough application based on the Small Business Administration standards. The application covers company information, growth, community involvement, employee benefits and adversity among other criteria. An independent panel of judges composed of business and community leaders reviews the applications and the Top 25 are selected. The Small Business of the Year winner is selected from among the Top 25, and participates in the state small business of the year competition.

   Please join us at the June 4 First Monday Breakfast to recognize the Top 25 Small Businesses of the Year and the Small Business Hall of Fame inductees.