Small Business of the Year Awards 2026
Small Business Week 2026 is May 4th-May 7th! Each year, we honor our small business community by recognizing five exceptional small business members who represent the spirit of the business community through their innovation, community involvement, and financial success. Finalists for Small Business of the Year are nominated by our membership and selected by a panel of expert judges.
We’ll celebrate our five finalist businesses throughout Small Business Week with ribbon cuttings that allow them to show off the best their business has to offer. At the end of the week, we’ll name our 2026 Small Business of the Year Winner at an Awards Celebration. Please join us Thursday, May 7th at Cooper's Ridge Event Venue from 5-7 p.m. in business professional or cocktail attire.
Our 2026 Small Business of the Year Finalists:
Optimized CFO & Controller Services
Better Together Mental Health
CoMo Premium Exteriors
Cooper's Ridge Event Venue
Partner for Better
Thank you to our Small Business of the Year Award Sponsors:
Video Sponsor: The Evoke Group - Gold Sponsors: Delta Systems & The Connection Exchange - Catering Sponsor: Columbia Insurance - Location & Decor Sponsor: Cooper’s Ridge Event Venue - Photography Sponsor: Sarah Jane Photography - Plaques Sponsor: Regional Economic Development Inc.
Event Sponsors
Date and Time
Thursday May 7, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Awards
5-7 p.m.
Program: 6-7 p.m.
Location
Awards
Cooper's Ridge Event Venue
24991 MO-98, Boonville, MO 65233
Fees/Admission
$25 - Single Member Ticket
$30 - Single Non-Member Ticket
$250 - Table Sponsorship
$30 - Walk-ins
Contact Information
Justin Keehler (573) 817-9111
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