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Finalists for 2014 Entrepreneur Award announced; Muskegon-area winner to be named April 16

Three entrepreneurs and five student "young entrepreneurs" have been nominated for the 2014 Entrepreneur Award of the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce. The winner for each category will be announced at the 2014 Entrepreneur Luncheon from noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16 at Watermark 920, 930 Washington Ave. Read More: M LIVE

Multi-Chamber Regional Business Expo & Restaurant Showcase at Sears Centre

The April 10th afternoon event had an excellent turnout and B-to-B booths completely lining the corridors of the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates. Regional Business Expo exhibitors included Village Bank (Wintrust), PNC Bank, Verizon and Comcast Business. Local media companies included the Chicago Tribune and the Daily Herald. Hub 83, a shared office space company located less than a mile away was also present.

Great food was available at the restaurant Showcase from Gordon Food Service, Morettis, and many other local restaurants. The sausage from the HoffBrauHaus was terrific. The event lived up to its advance billing as one of the largest multi-chamber business-to-business events! It also was an opportunity to network with area professionals. Barbara Ryan of the Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Jon Ridler of the Arlington Heights Chamber were on hand providing exhibitor support and answering attendee questions.