The Richmond County Chamber of Commerce will recognize a member of the Chamber as “Business of the Year” at the Chamber’s Annual Business Expo. “We are looking for enterprising owners and businesses whose innovative approach to business deserves special recognition,” stated Chamber President, Emily Tucker.

The Richmond County Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting nominations for the “Business of the Year” award. The candidate must be a member of the Chamber in good standing and must have been a member of the Chamber for 1 year or more. The candidate will be judged upon their innovations in marketing, employee relations, customer development, technology, distribution and competitive advantage. The candidate will also be judged upon their response to adversity. The last criteria will be the candidate’s involvement in their community. .

A selection committee will choose the winner and the award will be announced at the luncheon on April 20th at the Cole Auditorium. All businesses and governmental institutions in Richmond County are invited to make nominations whether or not they are members of the Richmond County Chamber of Commerce.

If this sounds like a business you know, please request a nomination form from the Chamber of Commerce, located at 101 W. Broad Avenue, Rockingham or call the Chamber at 910-895-9058. Nominations will close Friday, April 1st.

The Richmond County Chamber of Commerce is one of Richmond County’s largest business advocacy organizations formed to enhance the business, civic and economic vitality of Richmond County.