​In 1982, the Small Business of the Year awards were established to honor the important role that small businesses play in the Cobb community and the economy. In 2004, the Top 25 small business were also showcased as the exceptional companies that keep Cobb influential and thriving. By 2012, the Small Business Hall of Fame was created to shine a spotlight on the growing number of businesses that continue to set the standard for small businesses very high.

In 2016 we decided to celebrate Cobb’s brightest business stars and up-and-coming businesses, the Cobb Chamber expanded its Small Business of the Year program to include the Businesses To Watch award. These businesses are on the rise—achieving incredible growth while launching just 3 years ago or less.

Now in 2022 we are excited to introduce two new award categories: the Next Level of Excellence Award is for those companies who have exceeded SBA size standards and are continuing to soar. The Community Service Excellence Award is presented to a small business that has made an significant contribution to its community through impactful works of service.

Congratulations 2022 Winners!

2022 SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: Artisan Custom Closets
2022 BUSINESS TO WATCH:  Sundial Pools, LLC
2022 NEXT LEVEL OF EXCELLENCE: North Georgia Staffing
2022 MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: HR Knowledge Source
2022 WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: Proda Technology, LLC
SMALL BUSINESS HALL OF FAME: CROFT & Associates
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TOP 25 SMALL BUSINESSES OF THE YEAR

41 South Creative
Artisan Custom Closets
CDH Partners
CFO Navigator
DeNyse Companies
Digital Yalo
The Dwell Collective
DynamiX Web Design, LLC
Eclipse Networks
Four Hats, Inc.
Georgia Trade School
​​Governors Gun Club Kennesaw
GreenMellen

Honeysuckle Biscuits & Bakery
HR Knowledge Source
​InPrime Legal
​The Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team
Manay CPA Inc
The Partnership
Peach State Lumber Products
​PLAY, LLC
Poole's Pharmacy
Proda Technology, LLC
Southeastern Computer Associates
Stablegold Hospitality

TOP 3 BUSINESSES TO WATCH

Gaston Street Eats Co.
Maidpro Smyrna
​​Sundial Pools, LLC

TOP 3 NEXT LEVEL OF EXCELLENCE BUSINESSES

Cortavo by Aventis Systems
Liberty Furniture
​North Georgia Staffing

COMMUNITY SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Peach Tree Commercial Capital
Poultry Partners, LLC - dba Zaxby's
SpeedPro Marietta

	Co-Presenting Sponsors:
	Business to Watch Sponsor:
	Award Sponsor:
	Hall of Fame Sponsor:
	Platinum Sponsor:

Gold Sponsors:
Silver Sponsor:

​​AWARD CRITERIA

• Comply with the US Small Business Administration’s size standards.
• The applicant must be the owner, partner or major shareholder of the business, and active in its day-to-day operations.
• The business must be financially stable and operational for a minimum of three years with the exception of the Businesses to Watch which is less than three years.
• Businesses must be a member of the Cobb Chamber of Commerce at the time the award is presented.​  ​

​​JUDGING ELEMENTS

• Business Growth and Performance
• Business Challenges
• Unique and Innovative Approaches
• Community Involvement and Contribution
• Company Culture
• Employee Relations

JUDGING PROCESS
Small Business of the Year
After reviewing all applications, an evaluation team will choose a top 20 and from that group the top 5 finalists will continue on in the competition.

If your company is selected as a finalist, the main point of contact on the application will be contacted to schedule your on-site visit for the judges to see your place of work and get to know you, your company and your team culture better. Finalist site-visits will take place during the week of May 2 at the finalist company location.*Site visit are mandatory. Exact dates and scheduling will be finalized once finalists are announced. We kindly ask that upon applying for an award, you ensure that your schedule allows availability during the timeframes listed.*

Business To Watch & Next-Level of Excellence
After reviewing all applications, an evaluation team will choose the top 3 applicants and from that group the overall winner will be selected. The winners will be announced at the Small Business of the Year Breakfast on Monday, May 16, 2022 from 8:45-10:00 a.m. at the Coca-Cola Roxy.

For more information about the Small Business of the Year awards or to become a sponsor, contact Jani Dix at 770-859-2335 or jdix@cobbchamber.org.


SMALL BUSINESS HALL OF FAME

2021 - Croft & Associates
2020- Three-13 Salon, Spa & Boutique
2019 - Otter's Chicken
2018 - The Service Fort
2017 - Blue Sky Exhibits
2016 - Gaskins Surveying & Engineering Company
2015 - Cumberland Diamond Exchange
2014 - LOUD Security Systems, Inc.
2013 - Puckett EMS
2012 - Velociteach
2011 - K-9 Coach
2010 - Sundial Plumbing Services
2009 - EPIC Response
2008 - Foot Solutions
2007 - Professional Group Associates
2006 - MetroAtlanta Ambulance Service
2005 - Repro Products, Inc.
2004 - Ashton Staffing
2003 - Don Johnson State Farm Insurance
2002 - Entertainment Design Group

2001 - Flightworks
​2000 - Robert Bowden, Inc.
1999 - Georgia Mountain Water
1998 - Prime Power Services
1997 - InfoMart
1996 - Key Lime, Inc.
1995 - Executive Printing
1994 - Respiratory Care Services
1993 - Marketplace Promotions
1992 - Scapes, Inc.
1991 - Vascular Laboratories, Inc.
1990 - The Houck Group
1989 - Anderson, Hunt & Co.
1988 - C & S Paving, Inc.
1987 - Atkins Concord Pharmacy
1986 - Mini Maid Services
1985 - Carithers Flower Shop
1984 - Burrellco, Inc.
1983 - Futren Corporation
1982 - Harrison Glass Co.