Are you a Little Giant?

To seek out and reward innovative small businesses like yours, Rockland Business Digest has just announced its first annual Small Business Excellence Awards.

The Little Giant Award honors small businesses that represent a spirit of innovation, a dedication to the county, and a willingness to improve not only their own bottom-line, but the business community, as well.

These awards will give excellent exposure to Rockland’s Small Businesses, which make up nearly 85% of the total businesses in the entire county.

Awards will be given in seven (7) categories:

1. Family-Owned Business: Recognizes exemplary performance in a solely owned and run family company or organization.

2. Minority-Owned Business: Recognizes outstanding performance in a MWBE business.

3. Micro-Business (Less than 3 employees): Recognizes innovation in running a sole-proprietorship or true micro-enterprise.

4. Best B-to-B Business: Outstanding service and products which help other businesses to reach their objective.

5. Business Community Supporter: Recognizes a company, which understands the importance of a strong business core.

6. Most Innovative Business: Recognizes risk takers with bright ideas.

7. Best to Work For: Provides outstanding work environment and opportunities for all employees.

A select panel of judges, which will be announced in the next issue of Rockland Business Digest, will choose one winner in each category. Companies may be nominated by a third-party or you may nominate yourself or your company for the appropriate category.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS...

• Must have a physical presence in Rockland County, NY

• Less than twenty employees

• Must have been in business for at least one (1) year

• Gross revenues of less than $4 million in 2006

• Able to be available for a short interview with judges

WINNERS RECEIVE...

• An interview and follow-up article on your business to appear in a future issue of Rockland Business Digest.

• Beautiful Plaque

• The admiration of the entire business community

The application process is now open and will be until April 15, 2008. For questions about the Little Giant Awards, or how to apply online, please visit our website, www.RBDigest.com.