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The Return of the Grand Rapids Chamber’s EPIC Awards

Entrepreneurial. Progressive. Innovative. Collaborative.
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    GR Chamber - EPIC Awards Gala - 2021 BannerThe Grand Rapids Chamber is thrilled to announce the return of the EPIC Awards Gala on Monday, October 25 at the JW Marriott Grand Rapids.

    The premier business award celebration in the region, the EPIC Awards Gala recognizes businesses and individuals that foster community growth, demonstrate innovation, and have championed alongside others as mentors and collaborators.

    Dr. Bill Pink - President, Grand Rapids Community College
    Dr. Bill Pink – President of Grand Rapids Community College

    With event emcee Dr. Bill Pink, President of Grand Rapids Community College, this high-energy event will bring together Chamber members and community leaders to celebrate the outstanding organizations and individuals who are leading the way in our region.

    As we close out another incredibly challenging year, coming together to celebrate resiliency, success and innovation is more important than ever.

    This year, the Grand Rapids Chamber received an outstanding number of nearly 120 nominations for eight categories of awards. Additionally, this year the Chamber has introduced three diversity, equity and inclusion-focused recognitions.

    Award recipients will be announced the evening of the event. The full list of award finalists will be announced at www.grandrapids.org.

    Among the 2021 finalists are:

    business awardbusiness awardWoman-Owned Business of the Year:

    • Gold Coast Doulas, LLC
    • Hire for Hope, LLC
    • La Fuente Consulting, LLC

    Minority-Owned Business of the Year:

    • La Fuente Consulting, LLC
    • Management Business Solutions
    • Pure Architects

    Small Business of the Year:

    • Ageless Beauty
    • Echelbarger, Himebaugh, Tamm & Co., PC (EHTC)
    • Pure Architects

    Non-Profit of the Year:

    • Comprehensive Therapy Center
    • In the Image
    • Treetops Collective

    Creative Business of the Year:

    • Grand Rapids Ballet
    • Oh, Hello Companies
    • Ozone Films

    LGBTQIA+ Champion Recognition – Organization of the Year:

    • Camp Blodgett
    • Health Net of West Michigan
    • The Mitten Brewing Co.

    DEI Champion Recognition – Organization of the Year:

    • AHC Hospitality
    • Fishbeck
    • Open Systems Technologies, Inc. (OST)

    DEI Champion Recognition – Leader of the Year:

    • Ovell Barbee, Senior Vice President of Human Resources & Chief Diversity Officer, Spectrum Health
    • Jessa Challa, Co-CEO and Software Engineer, Mallowfields
    • Mandice McAllister, Diversity Equity + Inclusion Coordinator & Resource Analyst, Warner Norcross + Judd, LLP

    Emerging Leader of the Year:

    • Shaquille Anthony, Senior Talent Engagement Specialist, Spartan Nash
    • Jessa Challa, Co-CEO and Software Engineer, Mallowfields
    • Sylvia Nyamuhungu, Michigan Refugee Community Organizer, Americorps, Bethany Christian Services

    Excellence in Business:

    • Acrisure, LLC
    • Autocam Medical
    • Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing

    Each award category recognizes the outstanding organizations and individuals who are leading the way in growth and innovation, strengthening our business community, enabling collaboration and connections, and accomplishing incredible endeavors with their focus on the future. Our finalists are truly the entrepreneurial, progressive, innovative and collaborative engines driving growth in the region.

    Tickets for the EPIC Awards Gala are available now. Register today to save your seat for this great event! https://www.grandrapids.org/event/epic-awards/


    Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce - LogoAbout the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce

    The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce leads the business community in creating a dynamic, top-of-mind West Michigan region. Together with over 2,500 member businesses (80% of which are small businesses with fewer than 50 employees), we work to expand the influence, access, and information required to actively encourage entrepreneurial growth and community leadership. We offer the connections, resources, and insights needed to develop strong leaders, engage a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive and welcoming community, and advance a vibrant business environment that nurtures economic prosperity for all. Learn more at www.grandrapids.org.

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      The Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce leads the business community in creating a dynamic, top-of-mind West Michigan region. Together with over 2,500 member businesses, we work to expand the influence, access and information required to actively encourage entrepreneurial growth and community leadership. We offer the connections, resources and insights needed to develop strong leaders, engage a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive and welcoming community, and advance a vibrant business environment that nurtures economic prosperity for all. For more information, visit grandrapids.org.

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