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Nominations Open for Spirit of Innovation Awards


Nominations are now open for the Chamber’s 2018 Spirit of Innovation Award. The Spirit of Innovation Award recognizes innovative businesses with more than $50,000 of revenue to date.

Nominate your business or one you know for Spirit of Innovation here.

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The Spirit of Innovation honors businesses that originated in our region and have potential to impact many people and inspire change either within one industry or across a broader spectrum.

Three Spirit of Innovation finalists receive:

  • SHOWCASING: Finalist companies are highlighted during our Spirit of Innovation luncheon event with more than 1,000 top business leaders expected to attend including potential customers and investors.
  • VIDEO: The Chamber produces a video about each finalist company for the Spirit of Innovation luncheon. These videos – as well as raw footage – are provided to finalist companies for their promotional use.
  • MEDIA COVERAGE: The Chamber positions finalist companies for excellent local and national media coverage and has a great track record of also attracting international media attention.

More information about Spirit of Innovation here. Learn about last year’s recipient here.

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Nominations Open for Spirit of Innovation Awards