2023 Shelby County Small Business Of The Year Nomiinations Now Being Accepted

Calera Main Street, Chelsea Business Alliance, Columbiana Main Street, Montevallo Main Street, Montevallo Chamber of Commerce and The Shelby County Chamber are once again collaborating on a joint Small Business of the Year program. The Small Business Awards program in five categories is part of this year’s annual Small Business Celebration presented in 2023 by Regions Bank. Completed nomination

2023 Presenting Sponsor

Year are:

Category I (1-5 Employees; Open 1 Year or More),

Category II (6-10 Employees; Open 1 Year or More),

Category III (11-20 Employees; Open 1 Year or More),

Whether you’ve started your own business – or are thinking about it -- April’s Go & Grow Workshop offers attendees valuable information they can use!

A panel of successful entrepreneurs / small business owners will share tips for how to start and grow a successful business. Topics discussed will be: packets in five categories are due to The Shelby County Chamber by no later than Friday, April 14.

The five categories which will be recognized for the 2023 Shelby County Small Business of the

Category IV (21+ Employees; Open More Than 1 Year) and

Category V (Open Less Than One Year, Less Than 25 Total Employees).

All 2023 nominees, and the

April 25 Go & Grow

2023 Presenting Sponsor

* Finding people

* Finding mentors recipients in each category, will be recognized and announced at the Shelby County Small Business of the Year Awards’ program scheduled for May 24. Nomination packets are available on-line at www.shelbychamber.org, or by contacting any of the host organizations. For additional questions, please call The Shelby County Chamber by phone at 205-6634542, or via e-mail at info@shelbychamber.org.

…and much, much more!

* Marketing & Selling your idea / product

* Finding funding

The workshop -- facilitated by Michael Smith of The Great, The Good and The Gone -- will be on Tuesday, April 25 from 11:30AM - 1:00PM at the Chamber. There is no cost to attend, but lunch is available for $10 per person for

Chamber investors ($20 for “Future” investors).

To ensure we have a proper headcount, please make reservations by noon on Monday, April 24 for this workshop by contacting Kirk Mancer via e-mail at kirk@shelbychamber.org or by calling 205-663-4542, or register online.