KC Chamber Announces 2024 Top 10 Small Businesses, Finalists for Small Business of the Year

The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 2024 Top 10 Small Businesses in its annual Small Business Celebration. These businesses are competing to be named Small Business of the Year and take home the prestigious Mr. K Award.

They are, in alphabetical order:

• Blue Symphony
• DMC Service, Inc.
• Overflow
• Perfect Promotions
• Quantum Resource Professionals
• SnapIT Solutions
• Stellar Image Studios
• Taliaferro & Browne
• The Next Paige Agency
• Walz Tetrick Advertising

“Small businesses are the engine that drives Kansas City’s economy, and we are ecstatic for this year’s Top 10. From recognizing our Small Business Superstars to the public showcase of award candidates, this celebration is an incredible opportunity to continue supporting our small businesses,” said Joe Reardon, President & CEO of the KC Chamber. “This year, 60 candidates applied for awards, and we were awed by the talent and dedication of every one of these innovators. Year after year, it is abundantly clear that our region’s small business community is vibrant and so deserving of recognition.”

The Small Business of the Year will be announced at the Small Business Awards Luncheon, Thursday, June 13, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Westin Crown Center (1 East Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO). 

In addition to Small Business of the Year, the following specialty awards will also be presented:

• The KC Chamber Emerging Business Award
• The KC Chamber Small Business Equity Award
• The KC Chamber Weida Award for International Small Business of the Year
• The KC Chamber Legacy of Kansas City Award
• The KC Chamber Luminary Arts & Creative Small Business Award

The KC Chamber Small Business Celebration is recognized as one of the largest small business celebrations in the country. The Small Business of the Year receives the coveted Mr. K Award, named for Ewing Kauffman, entrepreneur and philanthropist. To be named Small Business of the Year signifies that a company has shown growth or sustainability of their business with strong employee relations, a commitment to DEI initiatives, and a record of giving back to the community. 

The Awards Luncheon Presenting Sponsor is Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. The Small Business Presenting Sponsor is Evergy. Our Small Business CEO Sponsor is Kansas City National Security Campus, managed by Honeywell FM&T. Our Small Business Superstars Presenting Sponsor is EAG Advertising and Marketing. Our Media Sponsor is Startland News.