The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce is seeking applications for the 2024 Small Business of the Year Awards to be presented on Thursday, August 29 at the Outer Banks Business Update and Small Business Awards breakfast. This event will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn at 8 a.m. and will feature Gary Salimido, president and CEO of the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce.

The Small Business Awards will recognize successful business ventures in three categories: Small Business with 10 or fewer employees, Small Business with 11-50 employees and an award for the best Cool Things Made on the Outer Banks. Eligible applicants must be in business in the Outer Banks area (Dare County, Currituck County or Ocracoke Island) and members in good standing of the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce.

“We are looking for those that stand out above the rest,” said Outer Banks Chamber president and CEO Karen Brown. “These awards recognize community partners that make the Outer Banks a great place to live and work.”

A panel of judges from area nearby colleges and chambers of commerce from around the United States judge the applications.

The deadline for nominations is 5 p.m. on Friday, July 19. Applications can be found online at outerbankschamber.com/smallbiz2024.

For additional information about the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce or the 2024 Small Business Awards, call 252-441-8144.

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