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Nominate a Small Business for the 2026 MCSB Awards

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Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 Michigan Celebrates Small Business (MCSB) Awards program!

We encourage you to nominate a small business making a big impact in Michigan, whether that’s your own or one that you see standing out in the community. Submit your entry today before they close on October 8.

Awards open for consideration include:

  • Michigan 50 Distinguished Alumni Great Place to Work
  • Michigan 50 Distinguished Alumni Strategically Focused
  • Michigan 50 Companies to Watch
  • Michigan SBDC Best Small Business
  • Micro Business Awards
  • Woman-Owned Business Awards
  • Veteran-Owned Business Awards
  • Disability-Owned Business Awards
  • Minority-Owned Business Awards

Be sure to mark your calendars and join us as we honor the best of Michigan’s small business community at our annual celebration April 21-22, 2026 in East Lansing, MI. Thank you for helping us spotlight excellence across the state!

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