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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
January 20, 2025
St. Joseph, MI – The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is proud to announce the nominees for their annual Business Recognition Breakfast Awards Ceremony & Annual Meeting, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Corewell Health, Honor Credit Union and The Batalis Agency - Farm Bureau Insurance on Friday, February 20th.
Each year, the nominations highlight the strength, innovation, and community commitment that make our region thrive,” said Arthur Havlicek, President & CEO of the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber. “They are a powerful reminder that we are truly Stronger Together and that collaboration, leadership, and shared purpose continue to drive meaningful impact across Southwest Michigan. We look forward to celebrating these achievements and sharing our vision for continued growth in 2026.”
The 2026 Award Nominees are:
Business Focused:
- Best New Business
- Ellsbury Commercial Group
- Gym Rat Performance and Wellness
- Melrose Aesthetic
- The Batalis Agency — Farm Bureau Insurance
- The Grant Hotel
- Economic Impact Award
- Berrien County
- Corewell Health
- Four Winds Casinos
- Holtec International
- Small Business of the Year Award
- 2nd & Main Coffeehouse + Bar
- Bread + Bar
- Naturally You Aesthetics Medical Spa
- Zo's Mini Donuts
- Non-Profit of the Year Award
- Meals on Wheels
- New Heights CCDA
- Redbud Area Ministries
- Region IV Area Agency on Aging
Community Focused:
- Community Placemaking
- City of Buchanan - Downtown Infrastructure
- Lake Charter Township - John Gast Memorial Trail
- New Buffalo Township - Disc Golf Course at Glassman Park
- Village of Berrien Springs - Mechanic Street Project
- Lincoln Charter Township - John Beers Sidewalk Project
Individual Focused:
- Rising Star Award
- Allison Brown, ServPro
- Austin Batalis, The Batalis Agency — Farm Bureau Insurance
- Chris Britton, New Heights CCDA
- James Morris, Gym Rat Performance and Wellness
- The Pat Moody Award
- Jeffery Bradford, Wightman
- Matt Davis, Wightman
- Megan Yore, Sturgis Bank
In keeping with tradition, the Chamber will also recognize one of their Ambassadors as their 2026 Ambassador of the Year.
To view full event details and purchase tickets for the 2026 Business Recognition Breakfast Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony at the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center’s Grand Upton Hall, visit bit.ly/BRBAwards2026.
Early Bird pricing is available through January 31 at $60 per ticket or $500 for a table of 10. After that, regular pricing of $65 per ticket or $550 for a table of 10 will be available through February 13.
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