Hispanic chamber announces nominees for annual awards
The West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has announced the nominees in each category for its annual awards.
The chamber will announce the winners at the 2017 West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala, 6-9 p.m., April 19, at The Pinnacle Center, 3330 Highland Drive in Hudsonville.
Hispanic chamber
The West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce was founded in 2003 by a group of Hispanic business leaders looking to support economic and cultural understanding and represent Hispanic business interests.
The chamber offers networking opportunities, workshops, events, bilingual business counseling and free legal advice.
The nominees in each category are:
Hispanic Business of the Year
Avanti Law Group LLC
El Granjero Mexican Grill
El Informador
Farandula
La Mejor GR
Supermercado Mexico
Hispanic Businessperson of the Year
Carlos Sanchez, Ferris State University
Chuy Morales, La Mejor GR
Javier Olvera, Supermercado Mexico
Raquel Salas, Avanti Law Group LLC
Roberto Alvarez, Avanti Law Group LLC
Most Promising Hispanic Business
El Globo Restaurante
iRide Smart
Mi Casa Restaurante
Tamales Mary
Vive Michigan Bilingual Magazine
Young Professional of the Year
Erika Vandyke, KSSN-West Elementary
Michelle Jokisch Polo, Rapid Growth Media
Steffanie Rosalez, Grandville Ave for Arts & Humanities
Building Bridges Award
Emily Hunsberger, Tertulia Spanish
Keith Vandenbergh, Erhardt Construction
Meghan Moore, Avanti Law Group
Teresa Weatherall Neal, Grand Rapids Public Schools
Tony Baker, Ferris State University
Nonprofit Champion Award
Kids’ Food Basket
Grand Rapids Public Museum
West Michigan Center for Arts & Technology
LINC Up
Mind Meets Music
Workers Center of West Michigan
