The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Dallas/Fort Worth District Office has officially opened the call for nominations for the race to nominate the region's best small businesses for the 2024 National and District Small Business Week Awards.
“At this time of year, we are excited to recognize and recognize the impact small businesses and advocates have on our nation's economy,” said Herbert Austin, District Director of SBA's Dallas-Fort Worth District Office. said.
SBA is looking for small businesses in North, East, and West Texas with outstanding innovation, growth, community involvement, or resilience. Submit your nominations by December 7th at 3pm CT for your chance to get the spotlight they deserve.
Nomination method
Nominations must be submitted electronically to the district's Box account, according to the SBA's announcement. Nomination and submission details are available on the SBA website. Information specific to the Dallas-Fort Worth area is also available here.
For more information or to obtain a copy of the National Dallas-Fort Worth Area Nomination Guidelines, please contact Ahmad Goree.
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