10th ANNUAL SMALL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS LUNCHEON May 5 at The Desmond in Albany May 9 at the Double Tree Hotel, Syracuse 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
SMALL BUSINESS SELECTION FORM Submit by Friday, March 7, 2008 Complete online at “SMALL BUSINESS SELECTION FORM” or complete this form and fax to (315) 471-9273 or complete this form and save as a word doc to email to cathy.pokines@sba.gov
SELECTION CRITERIA: 1. Select a small business that you are proud to be associated with and make sure they can attend the luncheon 2. The business does not need to have an SBA loan 3. The business should meet SBA ’s criteria for “small” business click here for “small” business size standards 4. Make sure the business is in good financial condition WITH YOUR SELECTION FORM, SEND THE FOLLOWING FOR THE LARGE SCREEN AUDIO-VISUAL PRESENTATION: Your organization logo, camera-ready, e-mail file or on disc (only if you did not attend the luncheon in 2007) 2 colored photos -preferably a jpg file to cathy.pokines@sba.gov (each no larger than 2 MB) • One of the business owner(s) • One of a product, building or sign.
SELECTION CRITERIA: 1. Select a small business that you are proud to be associated with and make sure they can attend the luncheon 2. The business does not need to have an SBA loan 3. The business should meet SBA ’s criteria for “small” business click here for “small” business size standards 4. Make sure the business is in good financial condition
WITH YOUR SELECTION FORM, SEND THE FOLLOWING FOR THE LARGE SCREEN AUDIO-VISUAL PRESENTATION: Your organization logo, camera-ready, e-mail file or on disc (only if you did not attend the luncheon in 2007) 2 colored photos -preferably a jpg file to cathy.pokines@sba.gov (each no larger than 2 MB) • One of the business owner(s) • One of a product, building or sign.
Questions ??? Call Cathy Pokines (315)471-9393x241
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS REQUIRED: This will be in the luncheon program so please make sure this information is complete and the spelling is accurate!
Please provide a business profile, including the business history, products, progress, number of employees and any other interesting details. This will be used in the souvenir luncheon program. (Additional paper may be used, may include brochure)
March 7- Reservation Deadline: submit, “PARTNER RESERVATION FORM” Complete online or fax to (518) 694-8541 or email to sdiaz@nybdc.com
March 7 - Small Business Selection Deadline: submit,“SMALL BUSINESS SELECTION FORM” Complete online or fax to (315) 471-9273 or email to cathy.pokines@sba.gov
March 7- Payment due: to NYBDC-Small Business Luncheon, Mail to: PO Box 738, Albany, NY 12201-0738 Attn. Nate Kaminski To obtain an invoice or pay by credit card contact Nate at (518)462-2268 or nkaminski@nybdc.com