The U. S. Chamber of Commerce has announced the seven regional finalists of America's Top Small Business Awards program. 15, 000 plus applicants to this contest, for which the U. S. Chamber of Commerce has chosen seven finalists. Following criteria, businesses must uniquely demonstrate innovation, courage, and the entrepreneurial spirit that drives the American economy. But it's from this list of finalists that one will be chosen as the top winner on October 19th.