
Celebrating Manistee County Businesses and Business Professionals.
It's time to honor and celebrate the businesses and professionals of Manistee County! Come together for a sophisticated evening filled with a networking cocktail hour, a delicious dinner, decadent desserts and an exciting award ceremony. Join us as we toast to the achievements of 2024! Presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Care Network of MichiganÂ
The Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Awards presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Care Network of Michigan  celebrates the outstanding contributions of individuals, businesses, and organizations that strengthen the Chamber, uplift the local business community, and enrich the quality of life in Manistee County. Join us on Friday, March 7th, at the Awards Gala at Little River Casino Resort, where this year's winners will announced.
If you are interested in lodging, please call the Little River Casino Resort at (231) 723-1535 to reserve your room. Use the booking code bkg575.
If you are interested in lodging, please call the Hampton Inn & Suites Manistee Waterfront at (231) 299-1096 to reserve your room. Use the booking code C-GAL.
BUSINESS OF THE YEARÂ
This award recognizes a business that has demonstrated success and innovation over the years. They provide a quality product or service and conduct their business with professionalism and integrity. Must be in business 3 + years.
Award Finalist:
Sponsored By: DTE EnergyÂ
COMMUNITY ACTION AWARD
This award recognizes a business, organization, or person within our community who has devoted time, energy, and expertise for the betterment of our community of Manistee County.
Award Finalists:
Sponsored By: Filer Credit Union
EMERGING BUSINESS
This award recognizes a new business or a business that branched to Manistee County that has opened within the last 3 years. They have shown entrepreneurial spirit, provide a quality product or service, and conduct their business with professionalism and integrity.
Award Finalists:
Sponsored By: Boyer AgencyÂ
BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR
This award recognizes a business professional in our community who actively participates with the community, and goes above and beyond for Manistee County.Â
Award Finalists:Â
- Cody Watson of Watson’s Manistee Chrysler
- Connie Freiberg of Blue Fish Kitchen + Bar
- Deanna Marsh of Northern Spice Company, Alpine Chocolate Haus, and Manistee Inn & Marina
Sponsored By: Networks NorthwestÂ
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS

BCBS

Filer CU

West Shore Community College

Blarney Castle

MHMH

Edward Jones

Dynamic Physical Therapy

Boyer

DTE

Networks Northwest

LRCR

WSB

Hampton Inn

Swidorski Bros

Tjs

Spicer

Myotek

Bungalow Inn