Business of the Year Award
View Previous Years' Winning Recipients Below
The Chamber's Business of the Year Award is based on the following criteria.
- Chamber Involvement: This business demonstrates support of Chamber events and activities through sponsorships and participation as committee or event volunteers.
- Community Leadership: This business offers a model for others through community involvement and has made an impact on key community priorities, such as: education, business development, and quality of life.
- Economic Impact: This business generates a positive impact on local economy through growth, increased employment opportunities, community awareness, and aesthetic value.
- Membership Promoter: This business promotes and supports the Chamber, its values, and its business members as a whole by encouraging new and existing businesses to participate in membership activities.
The Business of the Year award is presented at the annual Awards Gala in March. The recipient receives a commemorative plaque and special recognition. All nominees will be recognized during the ceremony
 
CAM Tech, Inc. was awarded because owner Joseph Kreuser takes an extremely active role in promoting the Chamber’s mission to support local and small businesses. Joe’s business does not receive direct benefits from these activities, yet he has a drive to help create a strong community. He is always positive, shares thought provoking ideas, promotes small businesses, has great community awareness, and generously donates his time, efforts, and resources to many organizations, start up businesses, and young entrepreneurs. This year’s recipient is well-deserving of the award for the great impact made on the Chamber specifically and the business community at large.Â
 
The Lodge Muskego was awarded for being quite active in both the community and Chamber. Their representatives are concerned and hands-on toward creating a healthy community. They encourage other businesses to do the same and are always willing to help make the community a better place. They received multiple nominations citing their support of other businesses, the community, and the Chamber’s mission through volunteer work and any opportunity to help us be a better place. The Chamber staff appreciate the extra work their representative has done among our committees, especially the Jammin’ on Janesville committee.Â
Indian Motorcycle of Metro Milwaukee received this award for their continual support and engagement within our community, especially in supporting important causes that make our community better. Their team cares deeply about our community and supports other businesses, organizations, and entities with volunteer work, donations, sponsorships, and fundraisers. Through a phenomenal fundraiser last year, this business raised an astounding $40,000 for the Tess Corners Fire Department to purchase much needed, life-saving equipment. This is by no means a one-time scenario as they have raised funds for many other important causes.Â
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Vintage Grounds Coffeehouse received this award based on their continual support of our community, businesses, the Chamber of Commerce, and numerous fundraising efforts that help with quality of life in the Muskego area. Since purchasing the business, owners Erin and Ryan have done a phenomenal job of creating a homelike atmosphere where community and friends can gather.
Kathy Miller of Tealightful Tea received this award for her continual support of other small business owners, her active participation in the Chamber's Women Business Connections group as both a steering committee member and attendee, and her constant promotion to other Small Business owners on the excitement, potential, and profitability to being a Muskego Chamber business member.