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About this category: Nominees in this category are business owners who stand out in their leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, business or organizational success, and community impact.
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“Cuba” Gonzales-Santos, Elisabe Hernandez-Perez, Alejandro Rodriguez - United Boxing Club
“At 10 years old, Gonzales-Santos began training as a boxer in Cuba – hence the nickname – but he was forced to stop and was kicked out of school when he began speaking out against Fidel Castro and the
Chad Jacob
“Hi, I am Chad Jacob and the start of my entrepreneurial career began with the opening of College Hunks in Kalamazoo. For the last three years, this business has been listed in the Kalamazoo INC 5000
Jess Thompson - BeeJoyful
“Bee Joyful Shop is Michigan’s 1st Zero Waste & Refillery offering plastic free options for you and your home with over 65 refill options. Good for you-Good for the planet!
Dan Martin - Kzoom
“Thank you to Zach Garton for nominating me!
Year #21 at Kzoom was our best year yet. We are a full-service marketing agency (kzoom.com). While I'd rather see the Kzoom team win an award, entrep
Denny Stults AKA Flat Denny
“"Flat Denny" was born when our round Denny took a leave of absence. Flat Denny is a pretty popular guy so we thought he deserved a nomination! After 38 years at Kellogg Company, Denny retired, got bor
Krystal Morris
“Hi 👋 Krystal Morris, owner of Slick Raven Marketing here. I'm great at marketing and volunteer my time helping hundreds of business owners via free consultations and digital audits. Within the last y