ATHENS — Small businesses are known as the backbone of the community and are a vital component to the county’s economic health.
To celebrate the ingenuity and achievements of local small businesses, the Athens-Limestone County Chamber is hosting the annual Small Business of the Year Awards.
The ceremony is Tuesday from 4-6:30 p.m. at the Alabama Veterans Museum, 100 West Pryor Street in Athens.
The categories are:
- Emerging Business of the Year
- Small Business of the Year (1-10 Employees)
- Small Business of the Year (11-50 Employees)
- Manufacturer of the Year
- Nonprofit of the Year
- Health/Medical Services Business of the Year
- Woman-Owned Business of the Year
- Financial/Banking Service of the Year
- Hospitality Services
