Congrats to our 2026 Small Business Community Champions

20 winners received $10,000 to aid their businesses and communities.

View the full list of 2026 Small Business Community Champion Award winners

Small businesses are the heartbeat of our communities. They spread culture, provide jobs, and are owned and operated by our neighbors. To show appreciation for all they do and to help them find success, we created the Small Business Community Champion Award.

Here are some of 2025's Small Business Community Champion winners

The Pose Experience

Read Danielle's story

Duryea Electric

Read about Ian's business

Montville Florist

Read Leah's and Darcy's legacy

Stone Grow

Read Suzanne's passion

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