Now Accepting Nominations for Business of the Year

Posted On
January 1, 2016
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CenterState CEO is now accepting nominations for the annual Business of the Year awards. Business of the Year awards celebrate companies that have achieved growth and gone above and beyond to distinguish themselves as leaders in the business community.

Businesses can be nominated by peers, employees, or self-nominations.

Categories for nomination include businesses with 50+ employees, businesses with 1-50 employees, community involvement, minority-owned business and non-profit agency.

Nominations are now closed for 2016.

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