For 40 Years, The Hampton Roads Chamber and the Small Business Development Center of Hampton Roads, a Chamber affiliate, have celebrated our region’s small businesses with their annual Small Businesses of the Year Awards. Businesses were nominated by the business community, then a business from each of our region’s areas was selected by a distinguished panel of judges. Businesses were evaluated on their history, company culture, philosophy, financial performance, employee training and motivation, community engagement, business planning and growth and customer/client satisfaction.
In addition to honorees from the various geographic areas, winners from four additional categories were selected: Veteran & Military Spouse-Owned Business, Nonprofit of the Year, Top to Watch and Small Business Champion.
Small businesses are the backbone of our economy and are so important to the wellbeing of the communities they serve. CoVaBIZ is pleased to partner with The Hampton Roads Chamber and we’re proud to feature these deserving businesses in our special feature.
Winners were recognized at an event in June 2024 at the Delta Marriott in Chesapeake, presented by Southern Bank.
