The Covington/Newton County Chamber of Commerce is proud to again entertain nominations for the annual “Dick James Small Business of the Year” award, to be given at the Chamber’s annual meeting in January.

The Dick James Small Business of the Year award was created to acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding efforts of the small businesses located in Newton County.   With small business making up over 80% of all business in Newton County, what better way to acknowledge their efforts than awarding someone with this prestigious honor?

The Chamber is asking for you to give careful consideration of a small business in Newton County that you feel is deserving of being honored as the “Dick James Small Business of the Year.” The following criteria will help you in your nomination:

• Member in good standing of the Covington/Newton County Chamber of Commerce.
• Two or more years in business as a for-profit company operating in Newton County.
• Fewer than 100 employees.

Please complete the nomination form to cast your vote.