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U.S. Chamber opens nominations for ‘CO—100’ Small Business Awards
ColoradoBiz Staff //May 12, 2026//
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U.S. Chamber opens nominations for ‘CO—100’ Small Business Awards
ColoradoBiz Staff //May 12, 2026//
In Brief:
- U.S. Chamber opens nominations for “CO—100” awards
- 100 small businesses to be recognized for growth
- Top business award includes $25,000 prize
- Nominations open through July 23, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has opened nominations for its annual CO—100 awards program recognizing small businesses across the country.
The program, run through the Chamber’s small business platform CO—, will recognize 100 businesses later this year for growth, innovation and community impact.
Businesses selected for the CO—100 will receive a free U.S. Chamber small business membership, networking opportunities, recognition on the CO— website and access to the awards event in Washington, D.C.
“Every day, small business owners are solving problems, creating jobs and moving their communities forward,” said Jeanette Mulvey, vice president and editor-in-chief of CO— by U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “Recognizing those achievements through the CO—100 is a powerful way to celebrate their impact.”
Ten businesses will be named best in class across 10 categories and receive $2,000 and a feature article on the CO— website. One company will receive the CO—100 Top Business award and a $25,000 prize.
To qualify, businesses must have fewer than 250 employees or an annual gross revenue below $20 million in both 2024 and 2025.
Nominations are open through July 23, 2026.
The Chamber announced the program during its CO—Small Business Day event held earlier in May, which featured presentations from business owners and industry experts.
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