2009 Information 2009 Application Packet 2009 Finalists Announced November 25 2009 Winners Announced February 12 Past Winners

Objective

To recognize and honor businesses that have demonstrated “Best Practices” of entrepreneurship, such as sound business planning, fiscal responsibility and work process innovation in operating their business.

Criteria

• Any for-profit business headquartered in Tarrant County
• The applicant must be the owner, partner or major shareholder of the business, and active in its day-to-day operations
• The business must be financially stable and operational for a minimum of three years with the exception of the Emerging Business which is less than three years
• Companies who provide a current member to the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will not be eligible for consideration
• Companies must be a member of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce at time award is presented

Categories

Awards will be presented in the following categories:

• Emerging Business
  Start up company in business less than three years, cannot be a buy-out of an existing company.
• 1-10 Employees
  In business three or more years.
• 11-50 Employees
  In business three or more years.
• 51-150 Employees
  In business three or more years.

Awards are based on information relevant to the conclusion of the businesses’ most recent fiscal year prior to September 1, 2008.

Judging Elements

• Business Growth and Performance
• Sound Business Strategies and Practices
• Customer Service Strategies and Practices
• Business Challenges
• Unique and Innovative Approaches
• Community Involvement and Contribution
• Employee Relations

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