Michigan Celebrates Small Business

05/26/2026

https://www.dbusiness.com/hustle-and-muscle-articles/startup-spotlight-zos-mini-donuts/

Zo’s Mini Donuts, founded in 2023 by Zoey Heyn and Lydia Heyn and headquartered in St. Joseph, won the recent Michigan’s Next Big Idea Pitch Competition, sponsored by Comcast Business. Zo’s Mini Donuts, which won […]

05/05/2026

In honor of Small Business Week, we’re reflecting on MCSB and the incredible entrepreneurs behind it. Take a look back at one of our interviews featuring some of the small businesses we recognized – leaders who help make Michigan strong, vibrant, and successful.

05/01/2026

We’re proud to recognize Great Lakes Label, LLC as a 2026 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch awardee. This honor reflects their continued growth, innovation, and the hard work of a dedicated team making an impact in Michigan’s manufacturing and labeling industry.

As CEO Tony Cook shared, this recognition is a testament to the people behind the company and their commitment to serving customers while building a strong future.

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4uliRqT

The converter was honored onstage before more than 800 small business owners and supporters at the 22nd annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business Gala.

04/30/2026

Two days. One incredible small business community.

Thank you to our attendees, sponsors, partners, awardees, and volunteers for making Michigan Celebrates Small Business 2026 such a meaningful experience. Your energy, generosity, and passion are what make this celebration possible.

This highlight video captures just a few of the moments YOU made happen – so watch, relive it, and share it with your team.

📅 Save the date: April 19–20, 2027
🏆 MCSB 2027 nominations open September 2026

Tag a fellow small business, sponsor, or volunteer who deserves a shout‑out – and help us keep the celebration going.

04/28/2026

Congratulations to Zoey and Lydia Heyn of Zo’s Mini Donuts for winning Michigan’s Next Big Idea! This was our first year of including a pitch competition during MCSB events and we're looking forward to making it bigger and better next year! https://bit.ly/4vY3ne1

LANSING — After a statewide competition, Zo’s Mini Donuts of St. Joseph has been named the winner of Michigan’s Next Big Idea Pitch Competition.

04/23/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Zo’s Mini Donuts 🎉

The Sawyer based small business is the winner of Michigan’s Next Big Idea Pitch Competition, presented by Comcast Business and announced during the Michigan Celebrates Small Business Summit.

What started as a dream when Zoey Heyn was just 15 years old has grown into a beloved late night gathering spot for families and teens across Southwest Michigan. We’re proud to celebrate Zoey and Lydia Heyn – and all the small businesses turning big ideas into reality.

04/22/2026

04/21/2026

Curious about the outcome of MCSB’s first pitch competition? We’re going live around 4:45 pm today to announce the winner of Michigan’s Next Big Idea! Stay tuned!

04/21/2026

It’s a fantastic start to our Small Business Summit!