The Michigan Celebrates Small Business awards program recognizes & honors entrepreneurs who are building Michigan's economy.

Lansing, Michigan, USA
Joined October 2009
MCSB 2027 nominations are still open – but not for long. Recognize a small business strengthening Michigan communities by Oct. 16: michigancelebrates.org/ #MCSB2027 #MichiganSmallBusiness
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Nominations close tomorrow! ⏰ Recognize a Michigan small business making a difference. Submit your MCSB 2027 nomination by Oct. 9: michigancelebrates.org/ #MCSB2027 #MichiganCelebratesSmallBusiness
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Nominations are still open for the 2027 Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards! Help recognize the innovators, job creators and entrepreneurs driving Michigan forward. Nominate a deserving small business – michigancelebrates.org/ #MCSB2027 #MichiganCelebratesSmallBusiness
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MCSB partners, alumni and community champions: Nominations for #MCSB2027 are open, and your network may include the next Michigan small business we celebrate on stage. Share this post and encourage a nomination today. 🔗 michigancelebrates.org/ #MCSB207 #MichiganSmallBusiness
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✨ Who will you nominate for MCSB 2027? Your business? A client? A colleague? Maybe it's a company making a difference in your community. Now is the time to shine a spotlight on MI small business success. 🔗 michigancelebrates.org #MCSB2027 #MichiganCelebratesSmallBusiness
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🚨 Nominations are officially OPEN for the 2027 Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards! Help us recognize the entrepreneurs, innovators and job creators making an impact across MI. Submit a nomination: 🔗 michigancelebrates.org/ #MCSB2027 #MichiganCelebratesSmallBusiness
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Grateful for everyone who made #MCSB2026 unforgettable. Here's what happens when MI’s small business community comes together. 📅 Apr 19–20, 2027 🏆 Nominations open this Sept Tag a small business you’re cheering for! #MichiganCelebrates #SmallBusiness youtu.be/EAq1nq--Ibk
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Big win for a big idea! Congrats to Zo’s Mini Donuts, winner of the Michigan’s Next Big Idea Pitch Competition at #MCSB. From an idea at 15 to a thriving Michigan small business – this is what celebration looks like.
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It’s MCSB week. We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone attending Michigan Celebrates Small Business this Tuesday and Wednesday! Access the event app here: bit.ly/3ObunWB
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Michigan Celebrates Small Business begins Tuesday. Two days. One powerful small business community. If you’re joining, get ready. Be sure to download and explore the event app for the full experience! bit.ly/3ObunWB
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Enter @BCBSM's healthy workplace contest! Blue Cross small business customers are invited to share wellness initiatives for a chance to win prizes and a social media shoutout. Details: miblues.co/4s2wsC4 #SmallBusinessMonth #MichiganBusiness
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Capitol Day at MCSB connects small business leaders with policymakers shaping Michigan’s business climate. This year’s panel focuses on the state budget and legislative priorities. Moderated by Brian Calley (SBAM) and Charity Dean (MBBA). More: bit.ly/4cboVvX
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Good news – registration for #MCSB2026 has been extended. Still time to join us April 21–22 in East Lansing. Register: michigancelebrates.org #MichiganCelebrates #MCSB2026 #MichiganCelebrates #SmallBiz
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Last call – registration for #MCSB2026 ends this Friday, April 3. Join Michigan’s small business community April 21–22 in East Lansing. Register: michigancelebrates.org #MCSB2026 #MichiganCelebrates #SmallBusiness
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Hiring is hard. Keeping great people is harder. Join Sheri Welsh at the MCSB Summit for a breakout packed with real strategies to attract the talent you need and retain top performers – ideas you can tailor to your business. Register: bit.ly/40FJZ77
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Growth gets harder when customer data lives everywhere. At the MCSB Summit, Joshua Watson of @InVerveInc shares how a CRM brings structure to sales and marketing – centralizing data, improving follow‑up, and supporting growth without chaos. Register: bit.ly/40FJZ77
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Strong culture is important, but systems make culture actionable. In this breakout, Elena Stegemann shares how high-performing organizations connect cultural values with operational practices to strengthen teams and accelerate execution. Register: bit.ly/40FJZ77
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Every business owner exits - eventually. The question is whether you’ll be ready. Jessica Starks’ breakout helps owners understand what it takes to build a sellable business that’s less owner-dependent and more valuable over time. Register: bit.ly/40FJZ77
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Looking to unlock new innovation? Jeffery Smith shares practical ways to work with research universities—accessing breakthrough tech, leveraging patent licensing, reducing R&D costs, and building partnerships that drive growth and advantage. Register: bit.ly/40FJZ77
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Tool fatigue. Subscription overload. AI changing daily. If “digital transformation” feels like chaos, this breakout is for you. Matthew Russell shares practical ways to simplify your tech stack, evaluate your digital footprint, & improve ROI. Register: bit.ly/40FJZ77
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