2024 Salute to Small Business Week & Awards Luncheon presented by First Financial Bank

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Date and Time

Tuesday May 7, 2024
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT

Doors & Food Line Open at 11:00 AM
Program Runs 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Location

201 Mesquite St. Abilene TX 79601

Fees/Admission

Diamond Sponsor - $600 (Reserved table of 10, company name linked on Chamber's event webpage, company logo and name included on programming and on-site signage).
Table Sponsor - $400 (Reserved table of 10)
Chamber Member Individual Tickets - $45
Prospective Member Individual Tickets - $50

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE LUNCHEON

Contact Information

Ashley DiMauro
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SAVE THE DATE FOR SMALL BUSINESS WEEK! May 6-10, 2024

The Abilene Chamber of Commerce will be spotlighting individuals and businesses who, through their independent entrepreneurial spirit, play a vital role in building the community and the economy. To be nominated is a reward in itself and a nomination serves as a great tribute to a company’s leadership and employees. All small business nominees and recipients will be recognized at the Salute to Small Business Luncheon. Salute to Small Business Week is Presented by First Financial Bank, Star Auto Group, and America's SBDC at Texas Tech.

Small Business Award Categories

Small Business Community Investment Award, sponsored by First Financial Bank
Family-Owned Business of the Year, sponsored by Star Auto Group
Small Business Young Entrepreneur of the Year, sponsored by R egan Law Firm, PLLC
New Business of the Year, sponsored by Holland Hearing Center

See 2024's Nominees! | See a List of Previous Winners Here

Small Business Activities for the Week

MON, MAY 6: SMALL BUSINESS WEEK KICK-OFF
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Help us as we pay tribute to the work you all have done over the past year at the Star Auto Group Small Business Week Ribbon Cutting Celebration!

Are you a business without a storefront? Let us help celebrate your business with a Ribbon Cutting during! Click here to get more info.

TUES, MAY 7: SALUTE TO SMALL BUSINESS WEEK AWARDS LUNCHEON
Join us for our annual Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon where we honor and recognize the recipients of the 2024 Small Business Awards. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE LUNCHEON

WED, MAY 8: TRIBUTE TO SMALL BUSINESSES SOCIAL MEDIA DAY
Engage with us on social media as we pay tribute to, honor, and share fun facts about why small businesses are so important to Abilene and our economy. Include #SmallBizWeek in your post so we can share!

THURS, MAY 9: SMALL BUSINESS SUCCESS SERIES: Hiring an Employee Vs Independent Contractor
Hosted by America's SBDC at Texas Tech and the Abilene Regional Growth Alliance, employers can learn about navigating the choice between hiring an independent contractor and an employee. This presentation will address the differences in the classifications between these two options and help employers determine how to classify workers when looking to hire help. Register to attend this session here.

FRI, MAY 10: THE MORNING EDGE - SMALL BUSINESS WEEK EDITION
Network with other small businesses over coffee! This final event of our Salute to Small Business Week will be located at El Fenix Cafe. Hear sponsor presentations from this week's sponsors, America's SBDC at Texas Tech, First Financial Bank, and Star Auto Group.

Thank you to our 2024 Diamond Table Sponsors for the Awards Luncheon
as of April 23:

3310 Connections
Black Plumbing
CCSB - Coleman County State Bank
First Bank Texas
Kiwanis Club of Greater Abilene
Life of Pie Bistro and Boutique
State Representative Stan Lambert
Vexus Fiber
Vintage Marketplace