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Objective |
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To recognize and honor businesses that have demonstrated
“Best Practices” of entrepreneurship
such as, sound business planning, fiscal responsibility
and work process innovation in operating their
business.
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Criteria |
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- Any for-profit business headquartered in Tarrant
County
- 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 Emerging Business which
is less than three years
- Companies who provide a current member to
the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce Board of
Directors will not be eligible for consideration
- Companies must be a member of the Fort Worth
Chamber of Commerce at time award is presented
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Categories |
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Awards will be presented in the following
categories:
- Emerging Business (in business less than three
years)
- 1-10 Employees
- 11-50 Employees
- 51-150 Employees
Awards are based on information relevant to
the conclusion of the businesses’ most recent
fiscal year prior to September 1, 2007.
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Judging Elements |
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- Business Growth and Performance
- Sound Business Strategies and Practices
- Customer Service Strategies and Practices
- Business Challenges
- Unique and Innovative Approaches
- Community Involvement and Contribution
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Timeline |
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| » September 28, 2007 |
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Nominations Due |
| » November 30, 2007 |
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Applications Due |
| » December 26, 2007 |
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Finalists Announced |
| » January 10, 2008 |
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Business After Hours Reception Honoring Finalists |
| » March 20, 2008 |
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Small Business of the Year Awards Luncheon - Colonial Country Club |
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Presenting Sponsor:
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Gold Sponsor:


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