Event Completed!
When: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Where: The H Hotel
Time: 5:00 PM ET
Junior Achievement of North Central Michigan and the Great Lakes Bay Region business community honors outstanding business leaders who make an impact on the regional economy and serve as role models for young people. A committee comprised of former Hall of Fame honorees and JANCM board of directors members selects Business Hall of Fame Laureates from nominations received.
Join us as we celebrate not only our honorees, but over 70 years of impact on young people in Michigan through our innovative programs. Since 1952, Junior Achievement has been serving students, teaching essential life skills to build successful careers, businesses, and thriving communities. Your participation will support the next generation of leaders, innovators, and game-changers.
The years honorees are:
Carrie Iafrate, Laureate
Brad Kaye, Laureate
Christian Velasquez, Laureate
Chris Mundhenk, Rising Star
Join us as we celebrate not only our honorees, but over 70 years of impact on young people in Michigan through our innovative programs. Since 1952, Junior Achievement has been serving students, teaching essential life skills to build successful careers, businesses, and thriving communities. Your participation will support the next generation of leaders, innovators, and game-changers.
The years honorees are:
Carrie Iafrate, Laureate
Brad Kaye, Laureate
Christian Velasquez, Laureate
Chris Mundhenk, Rising Star
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