Thursday, October 19

6:00 pm ET
Guest Arrival   

 

6:45 pm ET
Welcome and Opening Remarks 

• Steve Patterson, Gala Host

 

6:50 pm ET
Guests Seated for Dinner

 

7:30 pm ET
Introduction of U.S. Chamber of Commerce: A Voice for Small Business

• Michelle Russo, Chief Communications Officer, U.S. Chamber of Commerce 

 

7:35 pm ET
U.S. Chamber of Commerce: A Champion for Small Business

Presenters:

• Sara Armstrong, Vice President & Managing Director, Federal Relations & Grassroots Advocacy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce 
• Tom Sullivan, Vice President, Small Business Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce 

• Mike Morello, Senior Vice President & Chief Digital Officer, U.S. Chamber of Commerce 

• Jeanette Mulvey, Editor-in-Chief, CO— by U.S. Chamber of Commerce

                           

7:40pm
Finalist: Eastern Region
Calgo Gardens

                           

7:45pm
Finalist: Western Region
P.L.A.Y. Pet Lifestyle and You

 

7:50pm
Finalist: Great Lakes Region
Alderly Instruments, Inc.

 

7:55pm
Finalist: Southwest/Southcentral Region
Waggin' Tails Pet Ranch

8:00pm
Finalist: Southeast Region
River Rock Outfitter

 

8:05pm
Finalist: Midwest Region
Shakopee Brewhall

 

8:10pm
Finalist: Northwest Region
Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals

 

8:15pm
America's Top Small Business Award Presentation

 

8:20pm ET
Closing Remarks 

 

8:30pm ET               
Program Concludes