Small Business of the Month/Year
Celebrate Your Peers
About the Small Business of the Month Program
The Small Business of the Month/Year Program (SBOM) is designed to recognize the dedication, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit displayed by Greater Lafayette Small Businesses. The goal of the monthly award is to highlight a small business and give them extra marketing exposure to aid in growing their business.
The Small Business of the Month winner is honored at a reception on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 5-6 pm.
All previous Small Business of the Month winners are eligible for the Small Business of the Year award, which is presented at Greater Lafayette Commerce's Annual Celebration.
SBOM Award Eligibility Requirements
- 50 employees or less
- Current member of the Greater Lafayette Commerce
- Must be in business under current ownership for three or more years
- Show active involvement in the community and/or Greater Lafayette Commerce
- Not have been awarded Small Business of the Month NOR Small Business of the Year for the past 10 years*
Small Business of the Month Winner Benefits
Winner's enjoy additional marketing during the winning month which includes:
- Greater Lafayette Commerce sends out email invitation for the reception on behalf of winner
- Greater Lafayette Commerce posts formal announcement in monthly e-newsletter
- Greater Lafayette Commerce will livestream the ceremony on its Facebook page
- Greater Lafayette Commerce will send out an email blast with full write up about winner, with photo from the reception
- Monthly winners are also eligible to win the Small Business of the Year Award.
- Winners are given a pop-up banner to display in their business
- And winners are highlighted in Greater Lafayette Commerce's annual report and printed member directory.
The program is sponsored by:
