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Business Awards Gala 2024

Recognizing Manistee County Businesses & Business Professionals

This is a time to celebrate OUR Manistee County businesses and business professionals! An elegant semi-formal evening starts with a networking cocktail hour paired with appetizers, followed by dinner, dessert, and the awards program. Join us as we celebrate the achievements of 2023!

NOMINATIONS CLOSED

The Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Business Awards sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan recognizes individuals, businesses, and organizations that have made significant contributions to the Chamber of Commerce, the business community, and the quality of life in Manistee County. The winner will be announced on Friday, March 8th at the Awards Gala event at the Little River Casino Resort.

LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 

This award recognizes a business, in good standing with the Chamber 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.

Winner: Filer Credit Union

Finalist:

Sponsored By: Myotek 

SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

This award recognizes a business, in good standing with the Chamber 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.

Winner: Manistee Tire 

Finalist:

Sponsored by: Consumers Energy

COMMUNITY ACTION AWARD

This award recognizes a business, organization, or person with our community who has selflessly gone above and beyond to devote time, energy, and expertise in voluntary services to and for the betterment of our community of Manistee County.

Winner: COVE (Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters)

 

Finalist: 

Sponsored by: Highstreet Insurance & Financial Services

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. 

Winner: NOMI Racing 

Finalist:

Sponsored by: The Boyer Agency

 

BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR

This award recognizes a business leader in our community who is in good standing, actively participates with the chamber, and goes above and beyond for Manistee County. All parties must approve and accept this nomination. 

Winner: Sammie Lukaskiewicz, Manistee County Tourism Authority

Finalist:

Sponsored by: Zupin Crane 

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THANK YOU SPONSORS