Businesses, Municipalities Honored By Market Van Buren

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Market Van Buren has held its second annual Business Recognition Awards at South Haven’s Black River Barn. The Community Champion of the Year went to Tri-Mation Industries of Mattawan, with the village of Lawton winning the Municipal Trailblazer of the Year. The organization recognized three businesses as the Best New Business of the Year instead of two, as The Lodge and Waters View Inn of South Haven tied for Van Buren County. In Cass County, Patch & Remington of Marcellus won the Best New Business of the Year. Michigan Economic Development Corporation CEO Quentin Messer gave the keynote address, saying “economic development is a team sport which requires cooperation among municipal leaders, businesses, and local and state economic development organizations.” In recognition of support of Market Van Buren within the last year, 12 local municipalities and businesses were also celebrated Torchbearer Investors.