Application for Small Business of the Month Award

Congratulations on your nomination for Small Business of the Month (SBOM)! The SBOM competition is annually February to November. Once submitted, the SBOM Committee will score applications based on the level of community involvement, GLC involvement, and quality of responses to questions. The committee meets the fourth Monday of each month.

Eligibility Requirements

• 50 employees or less • Current member of the Greater Lafayette Commerce • Must be in business under current ownership for 3 or more years • Show active involvement in the community and/or Greater Lafayette Commerce • Not been awarded Small Business of the Month/Year for the past 10 years

Please Note:

Applications submitted after September, 2019 will be considered for the 2020 Year. The timeline for Small Business of the Month is annually February to November. At this time the committee is evaluating applications for 2018. Don't wait to apply! The committee works year-round on this program.

Company Name *

Current Owner(s) *

Main Contact

First Name *

Last Name *

Address

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

City *

Zip/Postal Code *

Phone Number *

Email *

Current Number of Employees *

Full time

Years in business under current management? *

Website *

1.) Please give us a description about your business - what you do and your mission. *

2.) Why are your customers and clients loyal to your business? *

3.) What sets your business apart from others in your industry? *

4.) How are you involved in the community? *

Please list specific organizations and your involvement; offices held, committee work involvement, number of years with the organization etc.

5.) How are you involved with Greater Lafayette Commerce? *

Please list specific committees, events, sponsorship, etc. and the extent of your involvement.

6.) How has your business changed to keep up with customer demand and market trends? *

Upload File

Please feel free to attach additional information that might assist committee members in getting to know you, your business and your employees.

Has your company been awarded Small Business of the Month or Year in the past 10 years? *

Yes No

If you answer "Yes" please complete the additional two questions below, #7 and #8. If you answer "No" please complete your application by clicking "Submit."

Additional questions for businesses that have been awarded Small Business of the Month more than 10 years in the past.

Please only complete questions #7 and #8 if you answered "Yes" to Has your business been awarded Small Business of the Month or Year in the past 10 years?

7.) Since your last honor of being Small Business of the Month/Year, how has the culture of your business change?

i.e. new owners, new products, change in target market, etc.

8.) What type of growth have you enjoyed?

i.e. more employees, acquired another business, went through a merger, added new departments and/or products, etc.