DENVER — Five small businesses in Colorado rose to the top out of thousands of applicants vying to be named best in the nation by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
The Washington D.C.-based business organization announced an inaugural list of 100 small businesses last week that it calls the "best and brightest in America."
The list, dubbed the CO-100 in a nod to the Chamber's digital platform for small businesses, analyzed 14,000 applications from small and mid-sized companies nationwide. More than half (64%) generated $1 million or more in revenue last year, the U.S. chamber said in a news release.
The 100 businesses were recognized for excellence in one of ten categories: innovative growth, commitment to community, micro-business leaders, adaptability, customer service, global reach, digital innovation, legacy, disruptors and positive employee culture.
Combined, the top 100 businesses generate more than $400 million in annual revenue and employ more than 5,000 people, according to the results webpage. Almost all of them, 95%, anticipate additional growth this year, the chamber said.
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