2026 Commerce Lexington Salute to Small Business, presented by Forcht Bank

At the Commerce Lexington Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon on August 14th presented by Forcht Bank, TOPS Magazine was named the 2026 Small Business of the Year. Other award winners included Goff Tents & Events (Achievement in Entrepreneurship), Thea’s Bass and Biddy Kitchen (Excellence in Minority Business), and Children’s Law Center (Nonprofit Community Impact). The week-long celebration featured Facebook Live segments with each award winner, a panel discussion featuring representatives of the award recipients, and an awards luncheon. Missed the Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon? No problem, check it out here!