The U.S. Chamber of Commerce named LEAN Frog of Huntsville, Alabama as a winner in its annual Blue Ribbon Small Business Awards®, a program that recognizes companies for their success and innovation and for their contributions to economic growth and free enterprise. LEAN Frog was selected from a record number of applicants from communities across the nation for demonstrating exceptional business practices in areas including strategic planning, employee development, community involvement, and customer service.
“We are thankful for the opportunity to use our expertise and talents every day doing what we love—improving the efficiency and effectiveness of public schools and thus improving the outcomes for generations of students. The LEAN Frog team is honored to be recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for our work,” stated LEAN Frog President and Co-founder Byron Headrick.
The Chamber will announce seven regional finalists from among this year’s Blue Ribbon Small Business Award® winners on March 18 and honor all of this year’s winners at the 11th annual America’s Small Business Summit, taking place June 8 – 10 in Washington, D.C. During the summit, one regional finalist will receive the DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Award, sponsored by Sam’s Club®, and a $10,000 cash prize courtesy of the U.S. Chamber.
All Blue Ribbon Small Business Award® winners are also eligible for the Community Excellence Award, which recognizes one business that has found notable success in the eyes of its community. The winner will be decided through online public voting between February 19 and March 4. (Click here if you would like to vote for LEAN Frog Business Solutions, Inc. for the Community Excellence Award . One vote per person please. )
Headquartered in Huntsville, AL, LEAN Frog’s mission is to amplify available resources in school systems to further student outcomes, engage parents and communities, and develop innovative strategies and practices through fully involving employees, reducing costs, and building a spirit of continuous improvement. LEAN Frog has won numerous awards including the 2014 Small Business of the Year Award from the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce, the 2014 “Excellence is Not an Excuse” from Alabama A&M University, the 2013 Small Business of the Year Award from the Madison Chamber of Commerce and the Better Business Bureau of North Alabama’s 2013 Torch award for Marketplace Ethics for Small Businesses. President and Co-Founder Byron Headrick won the 2013 Excellence in Leadership & Service Award from the Madison County Chamber of Commerce.