The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 2025 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:
- Café Corazon
- Cenetric Network Services
- DMC Services
- Fresco Marketing
- Holland 1916
- IBC
- Perfect Promotions
- Resolve Counseling
- Taliaferro & Browne
- Woodside Health Club
“Small businesses remain the driving force of Kansas City’s economy, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this year’s Top 10,” said Joe Reardon, President & CEO of the KC Chamber. “From showcasing award candidates in front of the community to honoring the Top 10, this celebration is all about lifting up the entrepreneurs who fuel our region. With more than 70 impressive candidates this year, we were truly inspired by their passion, innovation, and impact. Time and again, our small business community proves just how vital and vibrant it is.”
The Small Business of the Year will be announced at the Small Business Awards Luncheon, Tuesday, June 17, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center (2345 McGee St., KCMO).
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 diversity initiatives, and a record of giving back to the community.
The Awards Luncheon Presenting Sponsor is Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. The Small Business Celebration Presenting Sponsor is Evergy. Our Small Business Celebration CEO Sponsor is Kansas City National Security Campus, managed by Honeywell FM&T.
