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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - The Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce is getting ready for an event to honor businesses in our area and they need your help.
The Inaugural Minority Business Awards Gala is a new event that recognizes the achievements of North Florida's top minority and women-owned businesses, industry leaders and major corporations.
The BBMC will be bestowing two prestigious awards upon members during the Gala - the Chamber Business of the Year Award and Chamber Professional of the Year Award.
The group is looking for the public to nominate local businesses for the various awards by September 26th.
If you know of a local business that qualifies and deserves the recognition you can click here to nominate them.
