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Small Business Committee

Adam Hodges - Committee Chair
To assist membership staff to effectively communicate Chamber value to members and the community. This committee directs ambassadors, volunteer at ribbon cuttings, grand openings, chamber events, and help to provide an increase to membership participation. If you would like to nominate a small business to win Small Business of the Month, please click here for details.
Small Business of the Month
Click below to learn more about each of the 2023 Small Businesses of the Month
July 2023 - Amada Senior Care
August 2023 - ServPro of Rocky Mount
September 2023 -
October 2023 -
November 2023 -
January 2024 -
February 2024 -
March 2024 -
April 2024 -
May 2024
June 4, 2024 - Small Business Celebration
August 2023 - ServPro of Rocky Mount
September 2023 -
October 2023 -
November 2023 -
January 2024 -
February 2024 -
March 2024 -
April 2024 -
May 2024
June 4, 2024 - Small Business Celebration
Please CLICK HERE to nominate a small business for "Small Business of the Month" Award. The business must be a member of the chamber for at least 1 year and be involved in their community. Each business of the month is eligible to become "Small Business of the Year" at the annual Small Business Celebration held in June. If you have any questions, please contact committee chair, Adam Hodges. Thank you
Small Business Celebration - June 6, 2023
Click HERE for the Full Article in the RM Telegram
Small Business Celebration 2023 Winners: (L-R)
Neill and Joe Nelson of Davenport AutoPark - People's Choice Award for Best Franchise New Car Dealership
Melanie Davis of Davis Furniture - Downtown Business of the Year
Will Kornegay of Ripe Revival - Small Business of the Year
Dr. Jean White - Business Advocate of the Year
Delwin & Dianna Clark of BoxHause Rocky Mount - Rising Star Award
Shirley Thigpen representing M&D Accounting (2022 Winner of People's Choice Award)
Erin Gall of Allegra Marketing Print Mail - Immediate Past Chair, Small Business Committee
William Phillips of Big Boys BBQ - People's Choice best Food Vendor
Adam Hodges of Crown LSP Group - Incoming Chair for Small Business Committee
David Farris - President & CEO Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce
Not pictured: Smith's Red & White - Legacy Business of the year
Neill and Joe Nelson of Davenport AutoPark - People's Choice Award for Best Franchise New Car Dealership
Melanie Davis of Davis Furniture - Downtown Business of the Year
Will Kornegay of Ripe Revival - Small Business of the Year
Dr. Jean White - Business Advocate of the Year
Delwin & Dianna Clark of BoxHause Rocky Mount - Rising Star Award
Shirley Thigpen representing M&D Accounting (2022 Winner of People's Choice Award)
Erin Gall of Allegra Marketing Print Mail - Immediate Past Chair, Small Business Committee
William Phillips of Big Boys BBQ - People's Choice best Food Vendor
Adam Hodges of Crown LSP Group - Incoming Chair for Small Business Committee
David Farris - President & CEO Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce
Not pictured: Smith's Red & White - Legacy Business of the year
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD; the 2023 Favorite New Car (Franchise) Dealership.
Congratulations, Davenport Auto Park for the Win!
The 8 New Car Franchise Dealerships that we have in Rocky Mount are:
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD; the 2023 Best Food Vendor
Congratulations to Big Boys BBQ for the Win!
The food vendor with the:
All the pictures from the event are on our Facebook Page.
Click HERE to be taken there.
Mark your calendar for next year's Celebration - June 4, 2024 Details coming in March of 2024. Thank you.
Congratulations, Davenport Auto Park for the Win!
The 8 New Car Franchise Dealerships that we have in Rocky Mount are:
- Capital Ford
- Davenport Auto Park
- Don Bulluck Chevrolet
- Gabe Rowe Nissan
- Joey Griffin Kia
- Medlin Hyundai
- Rocky Mount Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
- Rocky Mount Toyota
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD; the 2023 Best Food Vendor
Congratulations to Big Boys BBQ for the Win!
The food vendor with the:
- Best display,
- Best tasting food
- Best service
- Sal's Pizza
- Barley & Burger
- Pap's Catering
- Aacme Soul & Seafood
- Guava Island
- Carolina Chicken & Waffle
- Big Boys BBQ
- Poppies Bakery
- Carolina Eagle Distributing
All the pictures from the event are on our Facebook Page.
Click HERE to be taken there.
Mark your calendar for next year's Celebration - June 4, 2024 Details coming in March of 2024. Thank you.