LANSING -On April 30, 2009 the Michigan Celebrates Small Business awards will put the spotlight on companies that fuel Michigan’s economy. If you know a growing company that?s fueling Michigan?s economy nominate them today for a Michigan Celebrates Small Business award. Nominations are due November 14th with applications due December 5th.

Small business is the lifeblood of Michigan’s economy. Not since the early years of the era of mass production has that statement been more true. The five founding organizations that support and celebrate entrepreneurism in Michigan have banded together to create Michigan Celebrates Small Business, the state’s premier awards ceremony for entrepreneurs and small business leaders.

These organizations include:

Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center

The U.S. Small Business Administration – Michigan

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation

Edward Lowe Foundation

The Small Business Association of Michigan

Take a moment to review the nomination procedures and qualifications to determine how an entrepreneurial firm – your own or that of a colleague – might win one of these prestigious awards. Each of Michigan Celebrates’ awards has its own unique nomination procedures and requirements.

For more information, click on michigancelebrates.biz

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