The SBA is proud to honor these individuals for their many accomplishments in entrepreneurship and for their ongoing support of the growing number of small businesses in Kansas and Missouri. The winners will receive their awards during Kansas City's celebration of Small Business Week '99 in June 1999. Each year, The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce celebrates the importance of small business to the local economy and selects the Top 10 small businesses of the year from a large pool of nominations. A record 1,368 nominations were submitted this year for this prestigious awards competition.
Nominees can continue the process by filling out applications.
Based on criteria such as commitment to good business practices, growth in the number of employees or sales, history of good employee relations and service to the community, a panel of judges selects the final 10 businesses. Top 10 Small Businesses for 1999 Press Releases Announcements of New Businesses, Products, Services, etc.