Associate Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Town and Country Resort & Convention Center
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To reserve your spot at the luncheon contact Tony Petruzzelli at apetruzzelli@sdchamber.org or at (619)544-1344.
Participation Opportunities:
Small Business Awards Patron Table - $950
- Company name recognition in sponsor section of the Event Program.
- Company announced by emcee and recognized by the entire audience at the beginning of the luncheon
- VIP table for ten with priority placement
- Table signage
- Tabletop Exhibit in the Business Exchange
Small Business Awards Table of Ten - $700
- Table for Ten with second priority placement
- Table signage
Small Business Awards Individual Seat - $75

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About the Awards
The San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce will recognize small businesses in the categories of Outstanding Emerging Business, Excellence In Customer Service, Most Innovative Product or Service, Most Innovative Marketing Campaign/Concept and Most Environmentally Conscience.
Who Is Eligible?
There are two levels of business that are eligible to receive awards: micro business and small business. Both micro business and small business can win in the categories of Outstanding Emerging Business, Excellence In Customer Service, Most Innovative Product or Service, Most Innovative Marketing Campaign/Concept and Environmental Action! You may enter in as many categories as applicable to the nominated company. However, if you won last year, you may not apply for the same award again (c'mon, give somebody else a chance!)
Definitions of Micro and Small Businesses:
Micro Business - An eligible micro business may be a home-based, street front, or office-based business with ten or fewer employees. Micro businesses may be part-time or full-time businesses.
Small Business - An eligible small business is defined as a business that is independently owned and operated and is not dominant in its field of operation. 50 or fewer employees.
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How to Enter
Do you know a business that is "The Best Kept Secret in San Diego"?
This is an excellent opportunity for San Diego's small businesses to gain the recognition they deserve. Here's your chance to nominate your favorite business, especially if it's your own business! Make a splash and get some FREE recognition, have some fun, and possibly WIN an award!
Below are the award categories that your business, your vendors, your clients, or a business you feel deserves recognition, can receive. You may enter in as many categories as applicable to the nominated company. However, if you won last year, you may not apply for the same award again.
Winners will be announced at the 2009 San Diego Small Business Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at the Town and Country Resort and Convention Center.
(Applications are no longer being accepted)
- Outstanding Emerging Business
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- Excellence In Customer Service
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- Most Innovative Product /Service
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2009 SBA Finalists
Micro Business Awards
Emerging Business of the Year
Camp Run-A-Mutt WINNER
Crystal Pyramid, Inc.
San Diego Event Décor
San Diego Law Firm
We Clean San Diego
Workplace Learning & Performance
Excellence in Customer Service
Az U Wish
Law Offices of Ian Topf
Marketing Pro Consulting (Send Out Cards)
Medical Minds Healthcare Communications
San Diego Law Firm
United States Karate Academy WINNER
Most Innovative Product or Service
A2Z Logos, Inc.
Bluedominoes, Inc. WINNER
CCS, Inc.
RMJ Technologies
SplitScreen Media
Technology Training Foundation of America
Most Innovative Marketing
Campaign/Concept
A2Z Logos, Inc.
Bop Design
Knoefler Enterprises
Lev Promotions
Massage Mastery
Wellstrong Fitness, Inc WINNER
Environmental Action Award
Ecowash Mobile
Global Synteck
Hacienda de las Rosas Winery
Royal Impex
Service Master Professional Cleaning Services
Technology Training Foundation of America WINNER |
Small Business Awards
Emerging Business of the Year
Always Best Care Senior Services
Backyard X-Scapes
Bumperdoc, Inc. WINNER
Cleanology
Goldfield Stage
sandiego.com
Excellence in Customer Service
Par Escrow Corporation
Peartrees Catering, Inc.
TGG Capital
The Exit Light Co., Inc.
Wilding Wallbeds
Wisdom Matrix WINNER
Most Innovative Product or Service
Abacus Data Systems, Inc.
Component Surfaces
Intrax International Institute, San Diego
MojoPages
The Children's Initiative
Transworld Systems WINNER
Most Innovative Marketing
Campaign/Concept
AArrow Advertising WINNER
Abacus Data Systems, Inc.
Bumperdoc, Inc.
Component Surfaces
Hotelplanner.com
Visual Innovations Group Intl
Environmental Action Award
Backyard X-Scapes
Bumperdoc, Inc.
Cleanology WINNER
Independent Energy Solutions
Visual Innovations Group Intl Inc. |
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