The Portland Business Journal's BizGrowth Summit Small Business of the Year Awards will be presented to businesses with less than 100 employees that have demonstrated excellence in the following areas: • Growth in sales, customers and/or market penetration • Industry impact • A compelling / innovative product or service offering • A strong level of community engagement • A commitment to staff training and customer service Award winners will be profiled in the Business Journal's BizGrowth special publication and will receive their awards at the Small Business Awards Luncheon at the BizGrowth Summit on July 26 at the Oregon Convention Center.