Small Business Excellence Award FormPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. The RBGA Small Business Excellence Award recipient receives this promotional package. You will be given a 2-sided yard sign to display at your business for two months. A team photo is taken this day. You will be our complimentary guest at the RiverBend Growth Association’s networking event, Member Mingle. Attend in person the RiverBend Growth Association’s monthly show on WBGZ Radio (227 Market Street, Alton) or call in to discuss your business live on the air for approximately 15-20 minutes. You will receive a wall plaque from the Growth Association. The Growth Association will produce a press release that will be sent to our local media contacts, including AdVantageNews.com, Edwardsville Intelligencer, RiverBender.com, The Telegraph, and WBGZ. Your business will be featured in the RBGA weekly email blasts. Your business will receive social media exposure on Facebook and LinkedIn. The publicity package that is associated with this award has been valued at approximately $4,000. Business Name *Business Owner(s) Name *Phone *Website/Facebook *Email *Number of Years In Business *Number of Employees *TELL US A STORY - Please tell us your mission and vision for your business. Ex. Why did you start your business? Why are you in business? *COMMUNITY SERVICE - What are you doing to make the community a better place? *COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT - Has your business sponsored any community/charitable events in the last 5 years AND/OR what organizations do you or your employees volunteer with? * INTERNAL/EXTERNAL CHANGES - Have you added on, expanded, or made improvements to the business in the last 5 years? If yes, please explain. *OPPORTUNITIES - (1) What have been your greatest opportunities in running your business? *OPPORTUNITIES (2) - How do you set your business apart from your competition? What are you most proud of about your business? *OPPORTUNITIES - (3) Have you encountered any challenges over the years in running your business? * your us your What else would you like to tell us about your business?Name & Date * *OPTIONAL - Please share any thoughts or ideas you have on how the RBGA can better promote, support, and recognize your business. (you will not be scored on your comments)Submit Application
