Online Business Directory

Share This Page!

Like what you see? Spread the word.

EPIC Awards

You're Here:

Save the Date for the 2013 EPIC Awards!

The EPIC Awards (which stands for Entrepreneurial, Progressive, Innovative and Collaborative) recognize businesses and individuals that support the community, demonstrate growth, are innovative, and have worked with others as mentors and collaborators.

Finalists in all award categories are:

Small Business of the Year
Baker Holtz
The Charter Group
i3 Business Solutions, LLC

Woman-Owned Business of the Year
Micro Visions, Inc.
Symplicity Communications, Inc.
ENCOMPASS, LLC

Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Kristian Grant, Sydney's Boutique
Johnny Brann, Jr., Kitchen 67
Kelly LeCoy, Uptown Kitchen

Minority-Owned Business of the Year
Tolman's Wholesale Meats
Jim Roberts Enterprises, LLC

Excellence in Business
Cascade Engineering, Inc.
Elzinga & Volkers, Inc.
Kent District Library

Non-Profit of the Year
Kids' Food Basket
Heart of West Michigan United Way
Habitat for Humanity of Kent County

Award recipients will be revealed at the EPIC Awards event to be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.

Event Information

Date | May 15, 2013
Time | 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Location | Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, 1000 E. Beltline
Cost | $60 members, $85 future member, $750 corporate table of ten
Registration | Register online below or call the RSVP hotline, 616.771.0303.

This event is ideal for:

Anyone who wants hear the success stories and recognize Chamber member companies for their contributions to the Grand Rapids Business Community.

Click here to view upcoming events.

If you like the EPIC Awards, you may also like:
Annual Meeting
ATHENA Award Luncheon
The Chamber Open

Sponsorship Opportunities

Promote your business through event sponsorship! The sponsorships for this signature event are designed to raise your company’s profile, image and brand. Social media mentions are included at all sponsorship levels. More than 450 Chamber members and friends have gathered at each of the past two EPIC Award events!

A wide range of industries are represented at this event as it brings together the audiences of three former events, the Minority Business Celebration, Salute to West Michigan Business, and Small Business Celebration.

Why sponsor the EPIC Awards?

• Enhance your company’s public profile
• Interact directly with customers and potential clients
• Recognize and salute the contributions of the nominees and recipient

We invite all Chamber Members to connect by participating in events and being a sponsor.

Click here for sponsorship levels and benefits or contact Mark Allen at 616.771.0348.

Thank you to our
2013 Event Sponsors

Without the generous support of our sponsors, it would not be possible to present this event.

Premier Sponsor

Media Partner

Minority-Owned Business Award Sponsor

Excellence in Business Award Sponsor

Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award Sponsor

Exclusive Dinner Reception Sponsor

Exclusive Award Finalist Reception

Corporate Benefactor
Chemical Bank

Criteria for all awards:

Nominees for the 2013 awards must have been Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce members in good standing for at least one year by May 15, 2013.

Nominees should be businesses or individuals that support the local community, demonstrate growth and stability, stand out and are innovative. Prefer Nominees who have worked with other businesses as mentors or collaborators.

For more information regarding this event, please contact Mercedes Cowper at 616.771.0341.

Photos courtesy of Tiberius Images.