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Liz Lidgett Gallery and Design announced one of America's top 70 small businesses

  • By Tina Ehrlich
  • 21 Sep, 2023

Chamber’s “America’s Top Small Business Awards” celebrate small business innovation, entrepreneurship, and community engagement

Named one of America's top 70 small businesses 2023
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Liz Lidgett Gallery + Design
Contact: Liz Lidgett, Founder & CEO
Email: hello@lizlidgett.com
Phone: (515) 288-8990

Liz Lidgett Gallery and Design Named a Top Small Business by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Chamber’s “America’s Top Small Business Awards” celebrate small business innovation, entrepreneurship, and community engagement

DES MOINES, IOWA — (September 21, 2023) The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today announced Liz Lidgett Gallery and Design is one of America's top 70 small businesses, selected amid an extraordinary year that saw a record-breaking 15,000+ applicants for its annual “America’s Top Small Business" Awards.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce selected America’s top 70 small businesses from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. They were evaluated on their business growth, ability to overcome challenges, smart strategies for success, and community engagement. Seven of the top small businesses will go on to be named finalists.

The top 70 small businesses receive a one-year paid membership to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and will be prominently featured on the CO—website, a platform that provides practical information and tips to 20,000 business owners daily and over 6 million individuals annually, spanning the United States and the globe. The winner of the coveted title of "America's Top Small Business" will receive a $25,000 cash prize.

Liz Lidgett, gallery owner and founder said, “We are honored to be named to this remarkable list of small businesses. Our team here in Des Moines represents over 60 artists from around the world. We are committed to creating opportunities for artists to work and thrive.” The art gallery is located in the East Village of Des Moines, representing 60+ contemporary artists including Hunt Slonem, Kit Porter, Hillary Howorth, Ron Giusti and more.

On October 19, the top 70 small businesses and seven finalists will be recognized and celebrated at the America's Top Small Business Summit: Ready, Set, Scale at the Chamber’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. The winner will be announced at an awards ceremony following the summit. 

View the complete list of America’s 70 top small businesses here.

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Based in Des Moines, Iowa, Liz Lidgett Gallery and Design represents 60+ contemporary artists from around the world and ships artwork to clients worldwide. The gallery commits to representing at least 50% women artists and supporting diversity in the roster. Founded and owned by art advisor, Liz Lidgett, the gallery has partnered with national brands including Better Homes & Gardens, Martha Stewart, Emily Henderson, Architectural Digest and more. Learn more about Liz Lidgett, the gallery or art advisory services at www.lizlidgett.com.
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