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Montana State University College of Business seeks nominations for family business awards

March 29, 2012 /

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Nominations for the 2012 Montana State University College of Business State Farm Insurance Family Business Awards are due June 15.

Sponsored by the MSU College of Business and State Farm Insurance, awards are based on business development, family/business links, community and industry contributions, innovative business strategies and practices, preparedness for succession, multi-generational family business involvement and longevity. Awards are usually given to businesses in several categories: large, medium, small, very small, old and new.

All family businesses headquartered in Montana, except prior winners, are eligible for the awards. Anyone may nominate companies, and self-nominations are encouraged. Businesses that are nominated will receive an application packet to complete.

Winners will be honored at the annual Family Business Day in Bozeman on Nov. 28.

Nomination forms are available by calling the MSU College of Business at 994-6796, by emailing [email protected], or on the Web at: http://www.montana.edu/wwwdb/FamilyBusiness/FamilyBusiness.html

Contact: Phyllis Johnson, (406) 994-6796 or [email protected]

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