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Honoring PathWays PA as the winner of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce's Annual Excellence Award as the Non-Profit of the Year.
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WHEREAS, This year marks the 30th Annual Excellence Awards celebration by the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, which acknowledges the accomplishments of small businesses and the contributions they make to our regional economy. Nominated by their peers throughout our 11-county region, the awards are presented in 10 categories; and
WHEREAS, Nominees of the award must be headquartered in the Chamber's 11-county Greater Philadelphia Area and have between one and 100 employees. The nominees must be owned and independently operated and also have four (4) full years of revenue and if picked as a finalist must be able to provide percentage of gross revenue growth over the past 3 years. Nominees, must show commitment to social responsibility and exemplify strong community involvement.
WHEREAS, The nominees for the non-profit of the year must be a 501(c) and demonstrate outstanding contributions to the community. The nominee must show benefits of service and how they set the organization apart including the quantitative results of their initiatives; and
WHEREAS, The Chamber created the Small Business Excellence Awards in 1982 which were later renamed the Excellence Awards Honoring the Region's Small Businesses in order to showcase the achievement and impact of small businesses in our region. Each year, businesses with fewer than 100 employees are recognized for their creativity, vitality, stability and relevance. Equally important in selecting winners are civic involvement and responsiveness, corporate responsibility, employee recognition and concerns regarding service issues. Over the years, the scope of the Excellence Awards has grown with the help of the Small Business Board. The Small Business Board has created new initiatives and categories, increased involvement in the nomination process, an...
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