Applications Are Open for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce “CO—100” Top Small Business Awards

Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and CO-, its award-winning digital platform for small businesses, opened applications for its annual small business awards program, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce CO-100. The CO-100 is an exclusive list of the 100 best and brightest small businesses in America, chosen by the world's largest business organization and network.

The CO-100 comprises the nation's most successful small businesses that are driving innovation, growth, and ingenuity in their communities and around the world. We are looking for America's top digital innovators, customer champions, growth accelerators, disruptors, and global stars.

The elite group of 100, to be announced later this year, will receive free U.S. Chamber small business membership, expanded visibility, community-building and networking opportunities, a business listing and content placements on CO-, and VIP access to the CO-100 awards experience in Washington, D.C. later this year.

"Every day, small business owners are solving problems, creating jobs, and moving their communities forward," said Jeanette Mulvey, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief of CO- by U.S. Chamber of Commerce. "Recognizing those achievements through the CO-100 is a powerful way to celebrate their impact and reinforce the U.S. Chamber's commitment to helping entrepreneurs thrive."

Ten of the CO-100 businesses will be recognized as best in class across 10 categories of business excellence. The 10 businesses each will receive $2,000 and a feature article on the CO- website, visited by over 4.7 million people a year for guidance to run and grow their companies.

One company will be named the "CO-100 Top Business" and receive $25,000, a feature article on CO-, dedicated social posts, newsletter spotlights, and priority access to national media opportunities.

To be eligible for the CO-100, a business must have fewer than 250 employees or gross revenues of less than $20 million for both 2024 and 2025. Eligible small business owners can apply for the CO-100 online here through July 23, 2026.

The 2026 applications were announced at today's CO- Small Business Day event, which featured experts and entrepreneurs sharing their best insights on accelerating growth, including Dwayne Myers of Dynamic Automotive, the 2025 CO-100 Top Business.

The U.S. Chamber serves and supports more than 5 million small businesses through membership, our nationwide federation of state and local chambers, and digital platforms-giving small businesses representation, resources, and a powerful voice at national scale. The CO-100 is part of the U.S. Chamber's robust portfolio of programs for small businesses. Learn more here.

About the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world's largest business organization and network representing companies of all sizes across every sector of the economy. Our members range from the small businesses and local chambers of commerce that line the Main Streets of America to leading industry associations and large corporations.

They all share one thing: They count on the U.S. Chamber to be their voice in Washington, across the country, and around the world. For more than 100 years, we have advocated for pro-business policies that help businesses create jobs and grow our economy.

About CO- by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

CO- is the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's digital platform for small business and is dedicated to helping business owners across the U.S. start, run, and grow successful companies. CO- helps 20,000 businesses every day and had more than six million site visits last year alone. The platform provides timely and actionable information and resources for business owners at all stages of growth through expert content, exclusive interviews with business leaders, and virtual and in-person events.