The goal of the Small Business Success Center is to champion the growth of local small businesses by providing opportunities for networking, visibility, referrals, education and training pertinent business information.

The Small Business Success Center provides simplified steps to success. By collaborating with other resources, the center provides the much needed direction and guidance needed by small businesses.

Entrepreneurs can find valuable resources at the Center including trainings,  both virtual and live, a Resource Center filled with business reference guides,  and books, tapes and videos to guide small business owners through the matrix of business ventures.   

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2008 Small Business of the Year Awards
Winners

The spirit of the Small Business Awards is to recognize those businesses that have a history of outstanding business practices in the Boise community. This award honors the entrepreneurship, sustainability, productivity and effort put forth in a small business. The Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2008 Small Business of the Year Award Winners:

• The C&H Group, LLC (under 10 employees)
• Boise Weekly (10 to 50 employees)
• Business Psychology Associates (over 50 employees)

All three companies are great examples of the entrepreneurial spirit so vital to the success of small business throughout the Boise metro area. The Chamber of Commerce applauds their hard work, perseverance, and contributions to the community.

Congratulations to the rest of our 2008 nominees:
• Colliers International
• Fiberpipe, Inc.
• Indepth Solutions
• Johnna Johnson & Co.
• Peppershock Media Productions, LLC

Judging criteria:
• Staying power
• Growth in number of employees
• Increase in sales and/or unit volume
• Innovativeness of product or service offered
• Response to adversity
• Contributions by company to aid community-oriented projects
 

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