At this morning’s Wake Up Wind Down event in conjunction with “Louisville Business First,” Greater Louisville Inc., the metro chamber of commerce, named the 30 companies in the running for the 2016 Inc.credible Awards. The annual awards celebrate small businesses within the Greater Louisville region.

GLI is pleased to recognize small businesses in six categories this year. All finalists are listed below in alphabetical order.

Very Small Business of the Year Award (1-9 employees) presented by Mortenson Family Dental

The winning company exemplifies both business and civic leadership. Community involvement, management practices and overall financial performance are the primary criteria for this category.

Finalists:

• C2 Strategic Communications
• Hope Scarves
• Level 12
• Rodeo Drive
• Taylor Siefker Williams Design Group
• Wimsett & Company

Small Business of the Year Award (10-100 employees) presented by Integrity HR

The winning company must exemplify both business and civic leadership. Community involvement, management practices, and overall financial performance are the primary criteria for this category.

Finalists:

• ID+A, Inc.
• Ladyfingers Catering
• Michaelis Events
• Net Tango, Inc.
• PerlTech Solutions
• RunSwitch Public Relations

There will also be a People’s Choice Award given, which can be voted on here. All of the finalists are eligible for that honor.

“The Inc.credible Awards are a chance for Greater Louisville to really celebrate all the small businesses that make our region unique and vibrant,” Kent Oyler, President & CEO of GLI, said. “We are always excited to see the innovative business solutions that are being pioneered by the smaller players in our community.”

Since 2000, the Inc.credible Awards have recognized multiple small, local businesses for their ongoing contributions to our community’s economic vitality. The awards will be given out at the Inc.credible Awards Luncheon on August 19th, 2016 at the Galt House. To attend the 2016 Inc.credible Awards, register here.