Up and Coming Weekly is a weekly publication in Fayetteville, NC and Fort Bragg, NC area offering local news, views, arts, entertainment and community event and business information.
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10 APRIL 22-28, 2015 WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM Does your advertising leave you feeling this way? Advertising can be pretty complex. You may not know which way to turn. ere is a sign you can rely on — ours. Call us today so that our professionals can make the most of your advertising investment. Free Papers Working For You Another sign we're working for you. 484-6200 wwwupandcomingweekly.com WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM 14 159 Maxwell St., Fayetteville, NC 28301 • P: 910.483.8133 • F: 910.483.0263 • www.FayBiz.com The Fayetteville Regional Chamber will be spotlighting the individuals and businesses who, through their independent entrepreneurial spirit, play a vital role in building the community and the economy. To be nominated is a reward in itself and a nomination serves as a great tribute to a company's leadership and employees. To formally recognize this significant achievement in business, please visit www.faybiz. com and click on the link. All small business nominees and recipients will be recognized at the Second Annual Small Business Awards ceremony on May 20. Award criteria small business person of the year For developing an outstanding, growing organization; innovative product(s), increasing jobs, increasing sales, overcoming adversity, and community contributions. Buy Local. Buy Chamber. small business Of the year Staying power – a substantiated history as an established business, growth in the number of employees, increase in sales, innovative product(s), overcoming adversity, and evidence of contributions by nominee to aid community-oriented projects. Young entrepreneur of the year A youthful vibrance - key to any thriving small business. Recognizing the business leaders under 40 years of age is vital as we continue to grow our economic community. family-owned small business of the year A locally owned functioning business which has been passed from one generation to another with at least a 15-year track record; growth in the number of employees; increase in sales; contributions to the community; nominees must serve as a majority owner and operator; award is presented to the company. professional of the year Occupation is traditionally viewed as a "profession" (such as doctors, pharmacists, accountants, dentists, engineers, architects, lawyers, etc.); open to an individual or small business; innovation, resourcefulness, and creativity in response to adversity; evidence of contributions to enhance community, use of personal time and resources; evidence of growth or expansion. agriculture champion of the year An established farm/agricultural business that has demonstrated sound business practices and leadership within the agricultural sector based on economic impact, marketing innovative farm practices, and dollar investment in the community. diversity small business champion of the year Staying power - a substantiated history as an established business, growth in the number of employees, increase in sales, innovative product(s), overcoming adversity, and evidence of contributions by nominee to aid community-oriented projects, and must be at least 50.1% minority owned. "Go local" small business champion of the year A local business, individual, or not-for-profit organization committed to continual reinvestment of revenue back into the local economy through innovative and collaborative partnerships with local vendors, customers, and users. A champion of local brick and mortar businesses and other organizations by consciously choosing a local option when competitively available. 2015 Small Business Awards Businesses do not have to be members of the Fayetteville Regional Chamber to be nominated, but should be located in the greater Fayetteville region. small business person of the year For developing an outstanding, growing organization; innovative product(s), increasing jobs, increasing sales, overcoming adversity, and community contributions. small business Of the year Staying power – a substantiated history as an established business, growth in the number of employees, increase in sales, innovative product(s), overcoming adversity, and evidence of contributions by nominee to aid community-oriented projects. Young entrepreneur of the year A youthful vibrance - key to any thriving small business. Recognizing the business leaders under 40 years of age is vital as we continue to grow our economic community. family-owned small business of the year A locally owned functioning business which has been passed from one generation to another with at least a 15-year track record; growth in the number of employees; increase in sales; contributions to the community; nominees must serve as a majority owner and operator; award is presented to professional of the year Occupation is traditionally viewed as a "profession" (such as doctors, pharmacists, accountants, dentists, engineers, architects, lawyers, etc.); open to an individual or small business; innovation, resourcefulness, and creativity in response to adversity; evidence of contributions to enhance agriculture champion of the year An established farm/agricultural business that has demonstrated sound business practices and leadership within the agricultural sector based on economic impact, marketing innovative farm practices, and dollar investment in the community. diversity small business champion of the year Staying power - a substantiated history as an established business, growth in the number of employees, increase in sales, innovative product(s), overcoming adversity, and evidence of contributions by nominee to aid community-oriented projects, and must be at least 50.1% minority "Go local" small business champion of the year A local business, individual, or not-for-profit organization committed to continual reinvestment of revenue back into the local economy through innovative and collaborative partnerships with local vendors, customers, and users. A champion of local brick and mortar businesses and other organizations by consciously choosing a local option when competitively available. Businesses do not have to be members of the Fayetteville Regional Chamber to be nominated, but should be located in the greater Fayetteville region.