James Tyree Emerging Business Leadership Award
Funding Amount
$25,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
James Tyree Emerging Business Leadership Award
Funder: Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and Mesirow Financial
Award Amount: $25,000 plus business services from the Chicagoland Chamber
Geographic Scope: Six-county Chicagoland metropolitan area (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Will counties)
Program Focus: Recognizes high-growth small businesses that demonstrate the spirit and values of the late James Tyree, focusing on community advocacy, civic engagement, and philanthropic initiatives in healthcare, education, and children's causes.
- Operate within the six-county Chicagoland metropolitan area
- Minimum of 2 years in business
- Annual revenues of at least $500,000 but less than $10 million
- Demonstrate substantial growth over the past two years
- Have 5 or more employees
- Active in local civic or philanthropic initiatives
Eligibility Criteria
- Open application period: March
- Public voting at kickoff reception in April
- Private panel of judges convenes in May to evaluate finalists
- Winner announced at Chicagoland Chamber's Annual Meeting in June
Selection Process
About the Award: Named after James Tyree, late Chicagoland Chamber Chairman and former Mesirow Financial Chairman and CEO, who was an advocate for community causes.
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Application Period: Throughout March
2. Submission: Application form available on the Chamber's website
3. Public Voting: Open to the public at kickoff reception on Wednesday, April 22 at Mesirow Financial
4. Judge Evaluation: Private panel of judges convenes in May
5. Award Announcement: Winner announced at Chicagoland Chamber's Annual Meeting in June
Contact: Click on application link on Chamber website for more information or to apply
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