2010 Dream Big Small Business "Free Enterprise Honoree"

Washington D.C. - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year award program is designed to honor our nation’s job creators and recognize their significant contributions as drivers of economic growth.

Each year, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce selects 75 Blue Ribbon Small Business Award® winners, with seven Blue Ribbon businesses named finalists for the DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Award. In addition, 25 businesses are named Free Enterprise Honorees for their strong business practices and contributions to the economy.

Members and nonmembers of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are invited to participate in the DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Awards program. In order to participate, eligible small businesses applicants must have fewer than 250 employees and gross revenues of less than $20 million in the prior year. Applicants are judged on the following criteria:

• Staff training and motivation
• Community involvement
• Customer service
• Business strategies and goals

This year's DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Award program was sponsored by Sam's Club.

“The Blue Ribbon Small Business award is about more than recognizing financially successful businesses. It’s about honoring those that show a commitment to their employees, sound business practices, and bettering their communities.”

–Thomas J. Donohue, U.S. Chamber president and CEO
 

• Go to U.S. Chamber of Commerce site