IN ADDITION to the Application Form, please respond to the following, on EIGHT (8) SEPARATE PAGES

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Business Profile: In 100 WORDS OR LESS, please describe your business, including but not limited to its history, its products and/or services offered. Consider including what makes your business stand out, what about your business makes you proud, what awards and recognitions your company has received and what you attribute the success of your business to. By submission of the Business Profile you authorize its use in future marketing initiatives, such as luncheon and breakfast programs, print ads, etc.Mission Statement: If your business has a formal Mission Statement, please state.

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Business Growth & Performance: Describe growth and/or stability in your business, number of employees, sales volume, location (possible expansion), revenue, expanded or enhanced services to clients. Give examples.

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Sound Business Strategies & Practices: Describe the strategic vision and management philosophy. Give examples.

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Customer Service Strategies & Practices: Describe your approach to customer service, both internal and external, giving innovative and creative examples.

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Business Ethics Policy: Does your company have a formal, outlined ethics policy? Or, formally stated Core Values or Guiding Principles? If so, detail. If not, explain how you deal with making ethical decisions, both internally and externally. Give examples.

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Business Challenges: Describe challenges your business has faced and how they’re being addressed. Give examples.

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Unique & Innovative Approaches: Describe innovation and creativity in areas of product development, marketing, etc. you use in your business. Give examples.

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Community Involvement & Contribution: Describe your business’ community involvement and corporate citizenship. Give examples.

2019 SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD

The deadline has been extended to November 16

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