Celebration of Small Business Luncheon

Over 500+ Attended!

The Celebration of Small Business Luncheon sponsored by Fifth Third Bank was held Wendesday, August 31 and proved to be an inspirational event that showcased the "Big Impact" Small Business make in the Greater Louisville region. Over 500+ attendees of companies of all sizes joined in the annual celebration.

For a listing of the 2011 Inc.credible Award Winners - click here.

This signature small business event featured the presentation of the 2011 Inc.credible Awards to small businesses in the following categories:

-Inclusion Award – award presented by Insuramax, Inc.
-Non Profit Impact Award – award presented by Charah, Inc.
-Innovation/Technology Utilization Award – award presented by Louisville Water Company
-Greening/Sustainability Award – award presented by Nu Yale Cleaners
-International/Global Award – award presented by Aspect Software, Inc.
-Phoenix Award - award presented by Spalding University
-Very Small Business of the Year Award (1-9 employees) – award presented by Humana
-Small Business of the Year Award (10-100 employees) – award presented by Staples

The event honors the 2011 Inc.credible Award winners and recognizes the ongoing contribution of the entire small business community to our region's economic vitality.

To access photos from the 2011 event - click here!
To access video from the 2011 event - click here!

The FACTS: Did you know?

- There are 29.6 million small businesses in the United States.
- African-American owned businesses are the fastest growing segment of new small businesses.
- The number of U.S. small businesses with Hispanic owners grew at 3 times the national average.
- Small businesses have generated more than half of all new jobs in the past 15 years.
- Women represent more than 1/3 of all people involved in entrepreneurial activity.
- Small businesses generate the majority of all innovations that come from U.S. companies.