Greenville, S.C. (October 14, 2020) – Greenville-based full-service marketing communications firm BRIGHT+CO Marketing was honored by the Greenville Chamber of Commerce and CommunityWorks with a 2020 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Award as area residents’ favorite small business. Voting for the award was conducted through social media promotion, with participants free to nominate and vote for any organization of their choice.

Currently, in its fifth year, the Excellence in Entrepreneurship Small Business Awards recognition program recognizes and celebrates the many entrepreneurs, micro and small businesses that make our region unique and vibrant. Awards were given to organizations that pioneer innovative business solutions in our community.

The award was presented in a virtual ceremony on October 13, with other awards including Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Minority-Owned Small Business of the Year, Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year, Entrepreneurial Success Award and Small Business Champion of the Year.

In addition to an impressive national roster of clients, BRIGHT+CO represents many high-profile local organizations, including Michelin, Uniroyal, ReWa, The Greenville Drive, and Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County. The local award also comes on the heels of multiple national and regional accolades for the firm and its CEO and founder, Jennifer Sutton, a recognized expert in the field of marketing and a well-respected community advocate.

“While we value all these awards and our clients’ continued support of our work, there’s something especially sweet about winning a people’s choice award here in our own backyard,” said Sutton. “Our team of experts devote themselves 24/7 to delivering impactful results for our clients and also building relationships and connections within our community. We love Greenville, and we’re so proud to know that the feeling is mutual.”