We're searching for the top 100 small businesses in America! Time is running out to apply for the CO—100, a prestigious awards program designed to recognize and celebrate the best that small and medium-sized businesses have to offer. The final deadline to apply is July 25.

Share this opportunity with your network and encourage them to apply — let's work together to showcase the incredible talent and innovation in the small business community nationwide!

Website: https://www.uschamber.com/co/co-100

Questions? Contact CO100@uschamber.com.

Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Contact partnerships@uschamber.com.

More about the CO—100

The CO—100 celebrates more than just a business’s bottom line; we care about ideas, challenges, community, company culture, customers, and overall growth.

When to apply: Small business owners can apply now through July 25.

Where to apply: Find the application portal and more information here.

Why should small businesses apply? All 100 small businesses selected for the CO—100 will receive:

  • A one-year paid membership to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
  • National media exposure
  • Exclusive community-building and networking opportunities
  • VIP access to a premier event and awards celebration at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s historic headquarters in Washington, D.C. where honorees will meet our keynote speaker — FUBU founder & CEO and the star of Shark Tank, Daymond John

More details and FAQs can be found here. There is a fee for each entry.

Sample Social Media Posts

Tag us: X (@growwithco) | Instagram (@thrivewithco) | Facebook (@GoAskCO) | LinkedIn (CO— by U.S. Chamber of Commerce)

Twitter

  • Final deadline alert! Apply for the #CO100 awards by July 25 for a shot at $25K, national exposure, and a special invite to meet @TheSharkDaymond this fall. Apply now to earn a spot on this exclusive list: https://www.uschamber.com/co/co-100
  • Applications for @growwithco & @uschamber CO— 100 are still open! Join the ranks of the top #CO100 businesses across America for exclusive opportunities and brand exposure. Get started today: https://www.uschamber.com/co/co-100

Facebook/LinkedIn

  • WANTED: America's Top 100 Small Businesses! Small and medium-sized businesses are welcome to apply for the CO— 100, a premier awards program from CO— by U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This elite list of businesses receives national recognition, exclusive community building and networking opportunities, a one-year paid U.S. Chamber membership, and more! Learn more and register: https://www.uschamber.com/co/co-100
  • Applications for the CO—100 Awards are still open! Apply by July 25 for your chance to:

    Take home $25,000

    Receive national brand exposure

    Get a free one-year U.S. Chamber of Commerce membership (a $250 value).

    Connect with ABC’s Shark Tank star and FUBU Founder/CEO Daymond John at our fall event

    Complete your application today: https://www.uschamber.com/co/co-100

Instagram

  • Is your business one of America's best? Apply to the CO—100, a small business awards program from @thrivewithco & @uschamber. Your business can earn national recognition + VIP perks and could even take home $25K — learn more and get started today. Apply before the final deadline on July 25 to earn your spot on this exclusive list!
  • Small businesses are fueling growth, driving change, and shaping the future of our nation — and @thrivewithco’s CO—100 is here to celebrate them! This premier awards program from @uschamber recognizes the top 100 small businesses in the U.S. in a wide range of categories — from marketing excellence to innovation. Winners receive recognition, resources, and a powerful platform to grow. Applications close July 25!

Sample Email Outreach Language

Attention Small Businesses! Applications are still open for the U.S. Chamber’s CO—100: America's Top 100 Small Businesses. This prestigious awards program celebrates the achievements of America's top innovators, customer champions, growth accelerators, disruptors, and global stars. Small businesses can apply now through July 25 for a chance to earn a spot on this elite list.

Businesses that make the CO—100 list gain national brand visibility, unmatched access to top experts and thought leaders, exclusive VIP perks and benefits, and networking opportunities. This fall, the CO—100 will be invited to Washington, D.C., for a premier event at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's historic headquarters, where honorees will meet our keynote speaker — FUBU founder & CEO and the star of Shark Tank, Daymond John. One business will earn the top spot on the list and take home $25K!

For more information and FAQs, visit https://www.uschamber.com/co/c.... There is a fee for each entry.

Graphics

  • Keynote graphic featuring Daymond John can be downloaded here.
  • "Benefits of applying" graphic can be downloaded here.
  • "Apply Now" graphic with final deadline can be downloaded here.
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