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 YEARÂ
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: MyotekÂ
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 TireÂ
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)
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Finalist:Â
- 100 Women Who Care
- COVE (Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters)
- Manistee County Community Foundation
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.Â
Winner: NOMI RacingÂ
Finalist:
- Maple Ridge ManorÂ
- NOMI RacingÂ
- Wellnested, LLC
Sponsored by: The Boyer Agency
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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.Â
Winner: Sammie Lukaskiewicz, Manistee County Tourism Authority
Finalist:
- Karen Goodman, Centra Wellness NetworkÂ
- Sammie Lukaskiewicz, Manistee County Tourism Authority
- Scott Smith, Smith & Eddy Insurance
Sponsored by: Zupin CraneÂ
THANK YOU SPONSORS
BCBS
WSB
West Shore Community College
Blarney Castle
MHMH
4Front
Edward Jones
Filer CU
Dr. Shrink
Ludington Beverage
Dynamic Physical Therapy
Boyer
Cape Air
Peterson McGregor
LRCR
Accident Fund
CVB
6PM
Myotek
Tj's Pub
Networks Northwest
Hampton Inn
Consumers Energy
Zupin Crane
Swidorski Bros
Amazon Hub
Spicer Group