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MCSB | Deadline Extended for the Veteran-Owned Small Business Award

Michigan Celebrates Small Business
December 12, 2022 8:00 AM

MCSB logoDeadline to Apply Extended: December 21 @ 11:59 p.m.

The Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year is a business with at least a 51% ownership share held by a military veteran with a minimum of a “general discharge,” active-duty service member eligible for the military’s Transition Assistance Program, reservists and National Guard members.

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Additionally, the nominated party must have proof of service (DD214, NGB-22, or other official proof of service must be submitted before award can be presented). The applicant for this award must also be the highest-ranking officer of the company.
 
To be considered, the company must meet the following for the year ending 2021:
 
  • Staying power, a history as an established business
  • Demonstrate stable number of employees
  • Provide employment opportunities for members of the military community
  • Demonstrated potential necessary for long-term business success and growth 
  • Have a positive company culture where employees are valued
  • Community engagement, including contributions and volunteerism to aid community-oriented projects 
  • Voluntary efforts to support veterans directly or issues affecting veterans, including veteran-owned businesses, families of Veterans within the community
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    To nominate a Veteran Owned Small Business please click the button below to
    email the company name, contact person, and email. MCSB will contact the company to inform them they have been nominated and will provide the application link.
  • NOMINATE NOW
  • If you are a Veteran Owned Small Business Owner,
    you may access the application below.
  • APPLY HERE
    Please contact Laura Zemaitis with any questions about nominations for this award. You may reach Laura at Laura@MichiganCelebrates.org.

About Michigan Celebrates Small Business
Michigan Celebrates Small Business is a collaboration of trusted statewide founding organizations that offer resources for small businesses. Since 2005, their awards gala has celebrated how small businesses positively impact our communities and state. MCSB is focused on supporting, connecting and celebrating small businesses in Michigan.

About Kinexus Group
Kinexus Group is an organization that invests its time and resources into inspiring positive economic change one individual, one business, and one community at a time. For more information, visit Kinexus.org, follow us on Twitter @KinexusGroup or “like” us on Facebook @KinexusGroup.

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Michigan Celebrates Small Business (MCSB) remains on the forefront of championing small business and fostering the entrepreneurial spirit in Michigan. The MCSB's role is to serve as a catalyst for creating an entrepreneurial culture while inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs.