The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce announced the inaugural Small Business Champion award recipient on Thursday, June 16, 2016.  Southeast Restoration Group was recognized as a Small Business Champion for their dedication to the community.

Small Business Champion is an initiative of the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce that is meant to recognize small businesses for their successes and contributions to the community.  This award provides the opportunity to showcase the story behind their success.  With this program, the Columbia County Chamber wants to promote awareness and visibility of small businesses throughout the Greater Augusta area.

To be considered for this award, a business must meet the following qualifications:

1. Employ 19 or fewer full-time employees.

2. In business three or more years.

3. Been a Columbia County Chamber member for at least one year and currently in good standing.

4. Contribute to the community.

5. Must not be a prior year winner in the same category.

6. Maintain good employee relations.

7. Demonstrate a commitment to good business practices.

8. Have primary source of revenues from business operations, rather than grants, donors, or governmental funding. Not-for-profits may be eligible to apply if they meet these criteria.

Nomination forms can be found on the Columbia County Chamber’s website.  A winner will be announced at the end of every quarter.  Nominations are good for one year.  For more information, please contact Becky Dearden, Member Relations Manager.