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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and CO—, its award-winning digital platform for small businesses, have named Rab’s Country Lanes, one of America’s Top 100 Small Businesses for 2026.
Selected from more than 12,000 applicants nationwide, Rab’s Country Lanes is being honored in the CO—100 Enduring Businesses category. The distinction recognizes companies that have demonstrated remarkable long-term growth and sustainability while successfully adapting to changing markets and remaining steadfast in their commitment to excellence.
“This recognition belongs to every member of the Rab’s family—our family, our incredible team, our loyal customers, and the Staten Island community that has supported us for more than three decades,” said Frank J. Wilkinson, proprietor of Rab’s Country Lanes. “My parents, Rab and Dee, built this business around family, service, and community, and we continue to carry that forward. To see their legacy recognized among the top small businesses in America is incredibly meaningful. We are proud of where we have been, excited about where we are going, and deeply honored to represent Staten Island on a national stage.”
Founded in 1995, Rab’s Country Lanes has grown into one of Staten Island’s most recognized family-owned businesses and community gathering places. The 48-lane bowling and entertainment center welcomes generations of guests for bowling, leagues, tournaments, birthday celebrations, school outings, corporate events, dining, live entertainment, and family fun.
Rab’s impact extends well beyond its lanes. The business boasts one of the nation’s largest youth bowling programs, awards more than $25,000 in scholarships annually, and helps community organizations raise more than $500,000 each year through fundraising events and partnerships.
“Rab’s has always been about more than bowling,” Dee Wilkinson said. “It is about bringing people together, creating opportunities, supporting our neighbors, and making memories that last. This honor inspires us to keep evolving while staying true to the values that have guided us from the beginning.”
The 2026 CO—100 represents businesses from 36 states and 15 industries. Collectively, the honorees generate more than $340 million in annual revenue and employ more than 2,500 people.
Frank will represent Rab’s Country Lanes in Washington, D.C., October 19–21, during events at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s historic headquarters. The celebration will culminate in an awards dinner recognizing outstanding achievement across 10 categories of excellence and naming the 2026 CO—100 Top Business.
“Small businesses embody the spirit of opportunity that drives America’s economy forward. This year’s CO—100 honorees are solving problems, creating jobs, and strengthening their communities in remarkable ways,” said Jeanette Mulvey, Vice President and Editor-in-Chief of CO— by U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “Their success stories remind us that when entrepreneurs have the freedom to innovate and grow, the impact extends far beyond their own businesses.”
To view Rab’s official CO—100 profile, visit: https://www.uschamber.com/co/profiles/rab-and-dee-bowling-inc