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The Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber of Commerce, along with our sponsors M&T Bank andDavidson Auto Group, announce nominations are now being accepted for our 2012 Business of the YearAward, and also the 2012 Entrepreneurial Award (historically presented by the JCJDC). The awards willbe presented on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 11:45 am at the Black River Valley Club in Watertown.

The Business of the Year AwardThe Business of the Year Award is presented to one company/organization in each of the followingcategories:

For-Profit Business with 50 or fewer employees For-Profit Business with more than 50 employees Non-Profit/Not-For-Profit Organization with 50 or fewer employees Non-Profit/Not-For-Profit Organization with more than 50 employees

The Business of the Year Award is presented to a business/organization able to demonstrate outstandingleadership and vision, successful performance and substantial growth, and able to serve as an inspirationto other businesses. The award is designed to recognize and reward a North Countrybusiness/organization that has invested in the region by creating economic success in the Greater

Watertown Area and continually gives back to the community.

Eligibility RequirementsThe nominee must be a member in good standing of the Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber ofCommerce; and may nominate themselves or another GWNC Chamber Member in good standing. Theymust have been in business in the North Country for at least three (3) years

Criteria - The nominee must demonstrate

Financial Viability Staying Power Significant contributions to the growth of the local economy and the Community Exceptional Customer Service Involvement and participation in professional, business and/or trade associations

The Entrepreneurial AwardThe Entrepreneurial Award, historically presented by the JCJDC as the New Business Venture Award, isintended to recognize a new business created and located in Jefferson County that that has experiencedgrowth in employment and sales.

Eligibility Requirements

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Nominations are open to companies established and located in Jefferson County who have been operatingfor at least two years but not more than four years and can show by specific examples that their businessplan is being implemented and effective in the growth of their business. Nominees do not need to be aChamber member.

Criteria

Business Plan Products & Services Marketing & Sales Measured Growth

The Process For All Awards

Return respective nomination form fully completed; along with a high resolution logo and acurrent photo of your business/organization (to be used in recognition pieces) on disc or by e-mailto GWNC Chamber of Commerce, 1241 Coffeen St., Watertown, NY 13601;events@watetownny.com. Please call Michelle at (315) 788-4400 to confirm submission hasbeen received.

Up to four additional pages may be attached as needed, in addition to the two letters of reference. Nomination deadline is Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 4:00 pm. A selection committee consisting of a diverse group of business and community leaders will

review all nomination forms and will select the recipients based on a scoring system of criteria

For further information please contact the Chamber at 315-788-4400 orevents@watertownny.com.

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2012 Business of the Year Nomination Form

NOMINEEBusiness Name:Date:Address:

Phone:Fax:E-mail:Name and Title of Primary Officer/Owner:

CHECK APPLICABLE CATEGORY

o For-Profit Business with 50 or Fewer Employeeso For-Profit Business with more than 50 Employeeso Non-Profit/Not-For-Profit Business with 50 or Fewer Employeeso Non-Profit/Not-For-Profit Business with more than 50 Employees

NOMINATORName:Business Name:Address:Phone:E-Mail:

1. Staying Power Provide a brief description of the nomineestrategies and goals and the percentage of their sales growth over the past three years. A letter

acceptable for describing growth.

2. Contributions to Local Economy and to the North Country Community Describe significantcontributions that the nominee has made to the growth of the local economy through capitalinvestments, jobs created or jobs retained. The company should also show its commitment toworkforce development within its organization by describing the training, motivation, educationand ethical standards programs provided to employees by the nominee. Include any innovativeinitiatives (development of a new technology, product, service) that the nominee has undertaken

achievements within the community.

3. Customer Service/Client Satisfaction Provide examples of exceptional CustomerService/Client Satisfaction provided by the nominee. Identify any local, state or nationalcustomer service awards, and date they were presented.

4. Professional Involvementprofessional, business and/or trade associations.

5. Letters of Reference Please provide (2) letters of reference, preferably from a customer/vendor,banker, accountant, or attorney.

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2012 Entrepreneurial Nomination Form

NOMINEEBusiness Name:Date:Address:

Phone:Fax:E-mail:Name and Title of Primary Officer/Owner:

NOMINATORName:Business Name:Address:Phone:E-Mail:

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Business Descriptionmanufacturer of shoes; restaurant specializing in German cuisine; retailer of widgets, etc.)

2. Business Plandescription.

3. Products & Servicesbetter than competitors? What gives the company the advantage? How is the company

theadvantage is maintained.

4. Marketing & Saleshave been successful. Without divulging proprietary information, please tell us how these

5. Measured Growth Describe the growth the company has experienced. Will the business planneed to be amended for future growth? In your opinion, why is the Business plan working? Whatis not working that needs some adjustment? How many employees did the companystart with and how many does it employ now? Please describe growth of the businessover the next three years.

6. Letters of Reference Please provide (2) letters of reference, preferably from a customer/vendor,banker, accountant, or attorney.