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Business Awards: Why Should You Apply

As a business, you’re constantly looking for ways to make your business stand out in the crowd. The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce of Business Awards is just one way to get a leg up on your competition. The Chamber’s Business Awards recognizes local businesses in six categories: start-up business, small business, minority or woman-owned […]

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As a business, you’re constantly looking for ways to make your business stand out in the crowd. The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce of Business Awards is just one way to get a leg up on your competition.

The Chamber’s Business Awards recognizes local businesses in six categories: start-up business, small business, minority or woman-owned business, green business, small nonprofit and large nonprofit.

Here are four reason why you should apply for Business Awards by Jan. 25:

Exposure: Your company will be the star of the show at the Business Awards luncheon on May 1 and you’ll also get exposure to all of our Chamber members.

Chamber tip: Discover other ways your business can reach your target audience with these three tips.

Credibility: Your business has the opportunity to be among the best of the best of Denver and you’ll get to share your story on camera.

Chamber tip: Credibility is everything is business – here are eight ways you can establish trust and customer confidence.

Employee recognition: Winning a Business Award isn’t just about recognizing the outstanding work of your business, but about recognizing the hard work of your employees.

Chamber tip: Do your employees feel that they have a sense of ownership in the company’s growth? Learn why recognizing individual employees will make your business more successful.

Connections: Strengthen your relationships with Chamber members and create new ones among the Chamber’s 3,000 members. And you’ll also get exclusive access to the other Business Awards finalists at the VIP reception.

Chamber tip: One of the best ways to connect is to network. Here are three tips that you can keep in your back pocket at networking events.

Want your organization to be highlighted for its work? Apply for the Chamber’s Business Awards by Jan. 25. All finalists will be honored at our luncheon on May 1, and winners will be announced live.

Laura James is a senior communications and marketing specialist for the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce.

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