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.
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.

2007 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
2007 Small Business of the Year Award Winners:
• Quantum Point Technologies, LLC (1 to 10
employees)
• A-1 Plumbing & Emergency Rooter, Inc. (11 to 40
employees)
• McAlvain Construction, Inc (41+ 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 2007 nominees:
• Crossroads Business Development, Inc.
• Peppershock Media Productions, LLC
• Professional Employee Services, Inc. (P.E.S.)
• Blueline Marketing, LLC
• Boise at its Best, Inc.
• Boise Weekly
• Brighton Corporation
• RehabAuthority Physical Therapy
• Boondocks Fun Center, 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