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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 2022!

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 to the quality of life in Manistee County. The winner will be announced on Friday, March 10th at the Awards Gala event.

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: Myotek

Finalist: 

Sponsored By: 6PM Hospitality Partners

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: Swidorski Bros. Excavating LLC

Finalist: 

Sponsored By: Boyer Agency 

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: Manistee Proud

Finalist: 

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. 

Winner: Third Life Brewing Company

Finalist: 

Sponsored By: Peterson McGregor 

BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR

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

Winner: Zach Zupin (Zupin Crane, LLC)

Finalist: 

  • Shawn Middleton (Spicer Group, Inc.)
  • Tad Reed (Ludington Beverage)
  • Zach Zupin (Zupin Crane, LLC)

Sponsored By: 4Front Credit Union

THANK YOU SPONSORS