PASCAGOULA -- The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and its Small Business Issue Manager Group seek to recognize those small businesses andnon-profit/charitable organizations that are “anchors” of the community.
The ANCHOR Awards, created to honor, reward and celebrate the achievements of these small
businesses and charitable organizations, will be presented at Pelican Landing in Moss Point on Wednesday, August 22, at 8 a.m.
businesses and charitable organizations, will be presented at Pelican Landing in Moss Point on Wednesday, August 22, at 8 a.m.
Jerry St. Pé, former president of Ingalls Shipbuilding, will serve as master of ceremonies, and John McKay, president of the Jackson County Board of Supervisors, will provide this year’s keynote address.
“Small businesses and charitable organizations are critical to the economic success of our community. Nomination for an Anchor Award is one way we can salute them and thank them for their contribution,” said Anita Brooks/Geiger Promotional Products, 2012 Anchor Awards chairperson.
Applications are currently being accepted for Anchor Awards nominees in four categories:
Rookie Business of the Year Award (open one to three years with less than 200 employees)
Small Business of the Year Award Category 1 (50 or fewer employees)
Small Business of the Year Award Category 2 (51-200 employees)
Non-Profit Organization (An entity with IRS Section 501(c)(3) status)
Contact the chamber at 228-762-3391 or visit www.jcchamber.com today to nominate a Jackson County Chamber of Commerce business and/or non-profit member for this year’s ANCHOR Awards. Be sure to reserve your table or tickets today!
June 29 is the deadline for nomination, and the nomination application must be received by July 9, 2012, for the business/non-profit to be eligible for the ANCHOR Award.
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