FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (July 8, 2025)

Contact: Jess Miller, Communications Manager, 608-443-1952, jess@madisonbiz.com

MADISON – The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Ground Floor Award for Small Business Leadership. Since 2016, the award has honored leaders in their business and in the community who have helped other small businesses succeed.

“Greater Madison’s economic momentum is real,” said Chamber President Zach Brandon. “This award recognizes community members who are helping accelerate that momentum. They are mentors, advocates and contributors to the continued development and prosperity of our region’s small businesses.”

Past Ground Floor Award recipients include:

• Henry Sanders, 365 Media (2024)
• Carol “Orange” Schroeder, Orange Tree Imports (2023)
• Eugenia Podestá, Synergy Coworking (2022)
• Mark Schmitz, ZEBRADOG (2019)
• Jeff “JP” Patterson, JP Hair Design (2018)
• Susan Bulgrin, Culver’s – Todd Drive (2017)
• Jim Garner, Sergenian’s Floor Coverings (2016).

If you know a small business leader who deserves recognition, you can nominate them at bit.ly/4lfEIvz. Nominations are open through July 27. For questions, contact Public Policy Manager David Aguayo.

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About the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce:
The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business with more than 1,200 organizations – ranging from one-person shops to corporations with more than 10,000 employees – working to bring the Greater Madison area to its full potential. The Greater Madison region is a leader in innovation. From cutting-edge technologies to distinctive retail shops to inventive services and products, our members vary greatly but are united by the region’s entrepreneurial spirit. More information can be found at madisonbiz.com.