About the Growth Finalists: 
The Growth category includes businesses that has the potential to scale significantly in size and revenue. A “Growth Business” has the potential to go public, open a franchise or another location, or grow its employees to over 100. 

Redibandz, Bay City: Patent-pending, water-resistant medicament silicone wristbands designed to provide immediate access to life-saving medications, such as aspirin at the onset of heart attack symptoms.

Cultured Kombucha Co, Traverse City: The first kombucha microbrewery in northern Michigan, creating a minimally processed and organic probiotic health beverage.

MedPros Share, Marquette: An online marketplace that connects sellers and purchasers of medical training resources and educational tools.

Community Health Focus Inc., Ann Arbor: An interactive platform offering personalized, systemic navigation for pain patients offering pain management treatment options, and personalized daily support so they can stay on a course of action. 

Riker’s Dog Treats, Bath: Dog treats made with 100% human-grade ingredients with no fillers, preservatives or artificial coloring.

Touch of Gray Interiors, Wakefield: Offers professional cleaning, decorating, and painting services in the Gogebic County and surround areas. 

I Am a Genius, Metro Detroit: An inspirational brand that motivates individuals to cultivate the genius within offering apparel, mentorship programming, training workshops and speaking engagements.

BluWave Wellbeing, Midland: A company that partners with organizations to integrate ‘play’ into their professional DNA and to to positively impact employee wellbeing and workplace culture.