SMALL BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

About the Small Business of the Month Program

The Small Business of the Month/Year Program (SBOM) is designed to recognize the dedication, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit displayed by Greater Kokomo Chamber Businesses. The goal of the monthly award is to highlight a small business and give them extra marketing exposure to aid in growing their business. The award season runs from January to November annually. In November, all the previous years’ Small Business of the Month winners are in the running for the Small Business of the Year recognition at our Annual Awards and Celebration event.

Nomination Form

SMALL BUSINESS OF THE MONTH WINNER BENEFITS

Winners enjoy additional marketing during the winning month which includes:

Greater Kokomo Chamber of Commerce posts formal announcement in monthly e-newsletter & will send out a Member E-Blast
Immediately in the running for Small Business of the Year award
Ad run in the Kokomo Tribune
Ad(s) run on air on 100.5 Hit Country (WWKI)
Reception at your business or at Inventrek if you do not have a storefront
Greater Kokomo Chamber of Commerce sends out email invitation for the reception on behalf of winner
Facebook live at the reception
Social media posts announcing the winner
Greater Kokomo Chamber of Commerce will send out an email blast with full write up about winner, with photo from the reception

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Winners must meet the following eligibility requirements:

50 employees or less
Current member of the Greater Kokomo Chamber of Commerce
Must be in business under current ownership for 2 or more years
Show active involvement in the community and/or Greater Kokomo Chamber of Commerce
Must be a privately owned- for profit company (Locally owned franchise companies are eligible)
Must be in good standing with the Greater Kokomo Chamber of Commerce
Not been awarded Small Business of the Year for the past 5 years.