Overview

The program is designed to feature local businesses who foster pride in the City’s thriving business community and strong local economy. The goal of the program will be to recognize and award businesses for their achievements in both their business growth and support for the community. The spotlight program will allow businesses to showcase unique information about what makes their business value-added to the local community and Palm Bay residents.

Eligibility

Any commercial business with a physical location operating within Palm Bay city limits and having a valid Business Tax Receipt (BTR) with the City is eligible for nomination. The business being nominated should have a history of establishment not less than 1 year and demonstrate at least one of the following attributes:

• Growth – exemplifies positive growth trends in physical expansion, increased revenue and/or workforce; or
• Innovation – demonstrates creativity and imagination in their field; or
• Involvement – active in the community and encourages employees to be engaged; or
• Recognition – publicly recognized for an achievement or award that positively promotes Palm Bay.

Nomination Process

Anyone may submit a recognition nomination on an application prescribed by the City and submitted to the Community and Economic Development (CED) Department.

Selection & Award

• Eligible nomination forms shall be submitted to CED Department.
• A review-committee consisting of the Mayor, a staff member from the CED Department, and a staff member from the City’s Communication team will evaluate and select the business of the quarter recipient.
• Staff from the CED Department will coordinate recognition efforts, including notifying the selected business.
• The business will be acknowledged by the Mayor and City Council at a regularly scheduled City Council meeting and presented with a certificate of recognition/proclamation.
• The business will receive a business spotlight feature on the City’s Community and Economic Development website and recognition in the City's Community Connection quarterly newsletter for the entire length of the quarter.
• The business will receive an exclusive “Mayor’s Business Spotlight Recipient” window decal/cling recognizing them as a Palm Bay Business of the Quarter honoree.