Thank you for your interest in applying for the 2021 Small Business of the Year awards! To learn more on eligibility and judging criteria, click here.
All applications must be submitted by Monday, March 15, 2021.
Contact Jani Dix at jdix@cobbchamber.org or 770-859-2335 if you have any questions.
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COMPANY INFORMATION: |
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Company Name |
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I acknowledge this is the Small Business of the Year application. To apply for the Business to Watch award, click here.
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Address |
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Business Phone |
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Business Fax |
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Contact Email |
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Website |
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Facebook (optional) |
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Twitter (optional) |
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YouTube (optional) |
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Instagram (optional) |
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Are you a member of the Cobb Chamber? |
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Does your business identify as a minority-owned small business? |
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Does your business identify as a veteran-owned small business? |
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APPLICATION PREPARED BY: |
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Name |
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Title |
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Contact Number |
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Email |
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SMALL BUSINESS STANDARDS: |
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Do you comply with the U.S. Small Business Administration's size standards in defining a small business? |
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*By selecting “Yes” you are confirming that your company is classified a small business based on the U.S. Small Business Administration size standards. You must be classified as a small business to be considered. Tables of size standards can be found by clicking here.
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Year business was established: |
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Years in business:
*You must have been in business at least 3 years to be considered for the Small Business of the Year award. Companies in business for 0-3 years can still apply for the Business to Watch award to be recognized as one of Cobb's up-and-coming small businesses. |
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BUSINESS PROFILE: |
In 100 WORDS OR LESS, please describe your business, type of industry, products and/or services, and additional information including but not limited to: its history, what makes your business stand out, what about your business makes you proud, any awards and recognitions your company has received, and to what you attribute your business success.
By submission of the Business Profile you authorize its use in future marketing initiatives, such as awards breakfast materials, press releases, etc. |
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| Mission Statement: If your business has a formal mission statement, please state. |
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UNIQUE & INNOVATIVE APPROACHES: |
| What innovative products or services do you offer? Describe the impact these products/services have had on the market, including innovation, market success and acceptance, competitor's response, etc. |
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BUSINESS GROWTH & PERFORMANCE: |
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2018 Gross Revenue:
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2018 Net Income:
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2018 Percentage of Increase in Sales:
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2018 # of Full-Time Employees:
2018 # of Part-Time Employees:
2018 # of Sub-Contractors:
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| Fiscal Year Ending 2019: |
2019 Gross Revenue:
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2019 Net Income:
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2019 Percentage of Increase in Sales:
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2019 # of Full-Time Employees:
2019 # of Part-Time Employees:
2019 # of Sub-Contractors:
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| Fiscal Year Ending 2020: |
2020 Gross Revenue:
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2020 Net Income:
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2020 Percentage of Increase in Sales:
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2020 # of Full-Time Employees:
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2020 # of Sub-Contractors:
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Total Number of Employees |
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| Describe growth and/or stability in your business, number of employees, sales volume, location (possible expansion), revenue, expanded and or enhanced services to clients. Please provide examples. |
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| Where do you see your company in 5 years? |
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BUSINESS ADVERSITY: |
Provide examples of adversity faced by your company and the responses used to successfully overcome them, specifically including your response to COVID-19 challenges. Include the details and results for each situation. |
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EMPLOYEE RELATIONS |
| Check all that apply. |
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COMPANY CULTURE: |
| How would you describe your company culture? |
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| Does your company have a formal culture or ethics policy, or stated core values? If so, please detail how this affects your internal and external relations. Please provide examples. |
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COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION: |
| Total dollars donated by your company: |
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2018 $
2019 $
2020 $
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Describe your business’ community involvement and corporate citizenship for 2020. Please provide examples, and list non-profits that your company supported this year. |
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TESTIMONIALS: |
If you have any supporting testimonials, please add them in the space provided below. (optional) |
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Need help? Questions? Contact Jani Dix at jdix@cobbchamber.org or 770-859-2335. |