Presenting Sponsor
Program Sponsor
Agenda
Welcome & Sponsor Recognition
Brent Christensen, President & CEO, Greensboro Chamber of Commerce
Lunch Service Begins
Economic Impact of Small Business Discussion
Joey Cheek, Executive Vice President, Entrepreneurship
Tracy Myers, Executive Vice President, Member & Investor Engagement, Greensboro Chamber of Commerce
Sponsor Remarks
2024 Small Business Awards Ceremony
Laurie Jamison, Emcee
Market Executive for the Triad region of
Allegacy Federal Credit Union
Closing Remarks
Brent Christensen
Awards
Community Contributor Award
This recognition pays tribute to an organization or individual that makes a big difference in the lives of our local small business community, contributing to their success as an advocate, champion, and tangible resource.
Culture Creator Award
Creating a company culture is not just for large corporations. The recipient of the Culture Creator Award is a small business that is intentional in creating and demonstrating a culture of inclusivity and equity. They continually invest in the development and well-being of their employees.
Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Entrepreneur of the Year recognizes a person, or company, whose entrepreneurial success has created a thriving and sustainable business. This winner continues to contribute in meaningful ways to our local entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Ignition Award
This innovative, early-stage business should be on everyone’s “Watch List” as they are already thriving, contributing to our local economy and helping our community soar to greater heights. Companies in this category must have launched in the past three years and have already ignited positive impacts on our community.
Pivot Pro Award
We understand that the hallmark of owning a successful small business is flexibility. Whether it’s adapting to a pandemic and its effects, or the changing landscape of an industry. This company or individual thrives in uncertainty.
Small Business of the Year
The winning company exemplifies both business and civic leadership. Community involvement, management practices, and overall financial performance are the primary criteria for this category.
Laurie Jamison Market Executive for the Triad Region of Allegacy Federal Credit Union
Laurie serves as the Market Executive for the Triad region of Allegacy Federal Credit Union. In her role, she is responsible for the management of the Triad Business Services team that serves the loan and deposit needs of business members. She also leads the Treasury Services team that offers solutions to improve cash flow, optimize working capital, and mitigate fraud for small and medium-sized businesses. As the Market Executive, Laurie partners with leaders in Retail Banking, Financial Planning, Private Banking, and Business Development to build deep relationships with business members and to attend to the overall well-being of company owners and their employees.
Laurie joined Allegacy in 2018 as the first Senior Treasury Services Officer. She has more than 30 years of financial services experience and brings diverse knowledge in all aspects of business banking across much of North Carolina. Laurie is passionate about community outreach and economic development in our Triad communities.
