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The Michigan Celebrates Small Business (MCSB) awards event plays a key role in supporting and recognizing the achievements of Michigan’s new economy businesses from all parts of the state. This year’s reception and gala dinner event will be held on Thursday, May 7, at the Lansing Center in downtown Lansing. Best known for presenting the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch, the event has focused the spotlight on Michigan’s emerging companies for the past 11 years.
Among the recipients of this year’s 50 Companies to Watch awards, are Algal Scientific, BEET Analytics, Histosonics, and Varsity News Network – all companies that have gone through the NEF Coaching Team process or were coached by NEF for Michigan Growth Capital Symposium or Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition. A complete list of award winners can be found on the event website at http://www.michigancelebrates.biz/the-event/2015-award-winners/
The first annual MCSB event was held in 2005. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Michigan Small Business Development Center, U.S. Small Business Administration, the Edward Lowe Foundation and the Small Business Association of Michigan joined forces to create this high-visibility program to celebrate entrepreneurial excellence and honor Michigan’s outstanding entrepreneurs. Launching with 400 attendees in 2005, the event quickly outgrew the capacity of the Kellogg Center. It was moved to the Lansing Center in 2008 and attendance has continued to grow; 1,000 attendees have filled the venue for the past three years.
In addition to the Gala festivities, the event includes a private reception for award recipients and underwriters at the Governor’s Residence on Wednesday, May 6. During the day on May 7, award recipients participate in a schedule of activities, tours and meetings, including visits to the Capitol to meet lawmakers and top government officials.
