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Awards

Small Business of the Year Award

The Cobb Chamber knows that small businesses are vital to the county’s economic health and success. Our Small Business of the Year awards honor the exceptional companies that serve as the economic backbone of our community. Each May the Cobb Chamber presents the Small Business of the Year awards to celebrate the ingenuity and achievements of small businesses within our membership.

2024 Small Business of the Year

The Cobb Chamber named Yalo, a full-service creative agency, the 2024 Small Business of the Year at its Small Business of the Year Awards Luncheon, presented by LOUD Security Systems, Inc. and S.A. White Oil Company.

For the past 11 years, Yalo has been a 100 percent minority-owned creative agency, delivering branding, digital ecosystems, and omni-channel advertising for its roster of clients. Last year, Yalo was named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 list for its 151 percent revenue growth over a three-year period. Over the same time frame, Yalo’s personnel grew by 179 percent as well. By the end of 2023, the agency kept on the path of record growth, adding 12 new clients – its largest increase in net new clients ever. The company’s revenues reached over $10.64 Million, which is a year-over-year increase of 46 percent.

Yalo has a vibe that’s all its own. Drawing inspiration from film, arts, music, and sports, it creates dynamic brands for its clients while delivering unmatched results. Their soulful approach to each client’s brand essence and strategy makes them a standout within their industry.

As the Chamber’s 2024 Small Business of the Year, Yalo will compete in the state’s small business of the year competition.

Additional Award Winners

Woman-Owned Business Award: FruiTea Bubbles Café

Minority-Owned Business Award: Perfect Image

Community Service Excellence Award: 1885 Grill and The Alley Stage

2024 Business to Watch: Wasserman Talent Solutions

Next Level of Excellence Award: AquaGuard

Top 25 Small Businesses of the year

Top 3 Businesses To Watch

Small Business of the Year

Celebrating the very best in local small business, established small businesses can apply to be recognized as one of the Top 25 Small Businesses of the Year.

Business to Watch

These businesses are achieving incredible growth while launching just 3 years ago or less.

Next Level of Excellence Award

Companies who have exceeded SBA size standards and are continuing to soar.

Woman-Owned Business

Recognizing a woman-owned business owner for excellence in leadership and achievement.

Minority-Owned Business

Recognizing a minority-owned business owner for excellence in leadership and achievement.

Veteran-Owned Awards

Recognizing a veteran-owned business owner for excellence in leadership and achievement.

Community Service Excellence Awards

Small businesses that have made significant contributions to its community through impactful works of service.

co - Presenting Sponsors

Award Sponsor

Business to Watch Sponsor

Next Level of Excellence Sponsor

Hall of Fame Sponsor

Woman-Owned Business Sponsor

Celebration Reception Sponsor

Platinum Sponsor

Gold SponsorS

CTA
Georgia Primary Bank
Manay CPA
The Mazloom Law Firm
North Georgia Staffing
Six Flags Over Georgia
Yalo

Silver SponsorS

CROFT and Associates
Capital One
HR Knowledge Source