The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce has just informed us that we are one of the three finalists in their Small Business of the Year, Business Award Program. For those of you keeping track of Brand Iron news, this is the second year in a row we’ve been up for this honor.

We are very excited to be a finalist as three are many great small businesses in downtown Denver. We would like to thank all our clients and partners in helping us achieve a great 2009.

The announcement will be made at The Business Awards luncheon on Wednesday, April 21st at the Hyatt – Colorado Convention Center from 11:00 am – 1:00 am. Stay Tuned.

- The Brand Iron Team

Brand Iron has been selected as one of the finalists for Small Business of the Year by the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce. The Business Awards luncheon to announce the winner will be held on Tuesday, April 28th at the Hyatt.

The award criteria includes:

• A for-profit venture
• Locally owned and privately held
• Profitable and/or demonstrating fiscal responsibility and adequate capitalization in the last fiscal year
• A company employing fewer than 100 employees
• In the business for a minimum of five successive years by current ownership

Despite the economic conditions, Brand Iron continues to grow and is coming off one of its most profitable years in 2008. We have addressed this challenge by practicing what we preach: Rather than cut back on marketing efforts during tough conditions, now is the best time of all to market your business. The opportunity to separate your business from the competition is now. Brand Iron continues to be aggressive in its business development and marketing efforts.

Small businesses are the foundation of a successful economy and make up more than 80 percent of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce membership base. We are truly honored to be one of three finalists. Please check back April 29th for the results.

Written by Meghan Herlehy, Design and Marketing Wrangler