Thank you for your interest in applying for the 2020 Small Business of the Year awards! To learn more on eligibility and judging criteria, click here.
All applications must be submitted by Monday, March 9, 2020.
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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*Please list company name how you would like it listed on the award.
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Which award are you applying for?
Businesses established for 0-3 years should select "Business to Watch." Businesses established for more than 3 years should apply for "Small Business of the Year." |
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Address |
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State |
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Zip Code |
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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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APPLICATION PREPARED BY: |
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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 for 0-3 years to be recognized as one of Cobb's Businesses to Watch. If you have been in business for more than 3 years, you may apply for the Small Businses of the Year award. |
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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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| What are the reasons behind the creation of your business? |
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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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Total Number of Employees |
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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. Include the details and results for each situation. |
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EMPLOYEE RELATIONS |
| Check all that apply. |
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COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION: |
| Total dollars donated by your company: |
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2018 $
2019 $
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Describe your business’ community involvement and corporate citizenship for 2019. 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. |