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Startup of the Year

The Startup of the Year Award celebrates a new business that has achieved outstanding business performance in a short period of time; demonstrates exceptional promise for continued growth; serves as an inspiration for other new businesses; and displays a commitment to the community.

Criteria for award:

• Does not include an existing business under new management, or an existing business with a new satellite, mobile, or franchise operation 
• Is a new and emerging business that has shown growth and profitability in its first 1-3 years of operation 
• Demonstrates exceptional promise or potential for future growth, commercial success, and/or customer base  
• Has gained an expanding positive reputation and demonstrates excellence in innovation, management, marketing 
• Can show how their business has progressed in line with their business plan

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