AMERICA'S SMALL BUSINESS SUMMIT 2008

April 16-18, 2008 in Washington, D.C.

America's Small Business Summit 2008 provided an opportunity for small business supporters to participate in thought-provoking sessions on relevant policy and management issues while bringing the collective voice of business to Congress.

.:Summit Photo Gallery

.:Regional Finalists Video Profiles

.:Reporting from the Summit

SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD PROGRAM

Permac Industries Wins America's Small Business of the Year 2008!

Midwest Regional Finalist Permac Industries of Burnsville, MN was named America's Small Business of the Year 2008 on Thursday, April 17.

President and Owner Darlene Miller accepted the award at the America's Small Business Summit Awards Dinner on Thursday, April 17 and was cheered on by the Minnesota delegation!

The complete list of the 2008 Regional Finalists and Blue Ribbon Small Business Award Winners can be found here.

The Small Business of the Year Award

Every year, the U.S. Chamber honors the accomplishments of the small business community with the Small Business of the Year Award program. Each February, the selection committee reviews hundreds of applications in search of those organizations show excellence in entrepreneurship and a commitment to their community. The selection committee honors the top small business applicants with the Blue Ribbon Small Business Award.

The committee then selects seven regional finalists who demonstrate excellence in all five areas enterprise, including financial performance and business history, staff training and motivation, community involvement, customer service, and business planning.

All finalists are recognized at the America's Small Business Summit Gala Dinner and one goes on to be named the Small Business of the Year.