The A2Y Chamber recently announced the nominees for this year’s Small Business Person of the Year award.

Among those nominated is Jeff Hauptman, CEO of Oxford Companies. In order to be considered for the award, business leaders must exhibit two consecutive years of growth within an existing firm of at least three years. Nominees must also show a commitment to the Ann Arbor / Ypsilanti regional community. Hauptman is one of five nominees for this year’s Small Business Person of the Year. The winner will be announced on November 13th.