The Southwest Michigan First Chamber is excited to announce the 2022 Chamber’s Choice Award Winners! The mission: to join the community in meaningfully acknowledging and celebrating those businesses and leaders who’ve made a significant impact in our community over the past year.
2022 Chamber’s Choice Award Winners
Alumnus/a of the Year
Jamauri Bogan
Nominees in this category are an alumnus/a of one of the institutions of higher learning within Kalamazoo County. They are recognized as a business leader who is engaging in transformational community- or business-building in our region.
Sponsor: WMU Alumni Association
Chamber Business of the Year-Mid/Large (>50 employees)
Gazelle Sports
Nominees in this category are mid to large size companies (>50 employees) who have shown resilience, dedication to the community, as well as a commitment to equity and sustainability.
Sponsor: Jaqua Realtors
Woman-Owned Business of the Year
Vintage in the Zoo
Nominees in this category must be 51% or more woman-owned and in business for at least three years. They are recognized for their business growth, response to adversity, contributions to the local community, and/or resilience.
Sponsors: Moxie Media Group and ADVANCING LIVES, LLC/Jacque Jennings-Carter
LGBTQIA+-Owned Business of the Year
The Dapper Hammer
Nominees in this category must be 51% or more LGBTQIA+-owned and in business for at least three years. They are recognized for their business growth, response to adversity, contributions to the local community, and/or resilience.
Sponsor: OutFront Kalamazoo
Minority-Owned Business of the Year and
Chamber Business of the Year-Small (<50 employees)
La Familia Café
Nominees in the minority-owned category must be 51% or more minority-owned and in business for at least three years. They are recognized for their business growth, response to adversity, contributions to the local community, and/or resilience. Nominees in the Chamber small business category are small businesses that have shown resilience, dedication to the community, as well as a commitment to equity and sustainability.
Sponsors: United Way of South Central Michigan and KALSEE Credit Union
Veteran-Owned Business of the Year
Dr. Croom Mobile Veterinary Service
Nominees in the veteran-owned category must be 51% or more veteran-owned and in business for at least three years. They are recognized for their business growth, response to adversity, contributions to the local community, and/or resilience.
Sponsor: Southwest Michigan First Chamber
Entrepreneur of the Year
Nicole Triplett
Nominees in this category are business owners who stand out in their leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, business or organizational success, and community impact.
Sponsor: Can-Do Kalamazoo
2022 Chamber’s Choice Awards | Sponsors
