MI Snack Competition

08/09/2024

Grateful to our friends at Vending Market Watch, a national trade publication for the vending industry. They have shared our appeal to Michigan snack makers as we continue accepting registrations from micro-sized snack making companies based in Michigan who wish to compete for $55,000 in cash prizes in Port Huron on September 14! The deadline for entering the competition is August 12, so reach out to the Blue Water Area Chamber of Commerce for registration information!

https://www.vendingmarketwatch.com/management/news/55131280/entry-deadline-approaches-for-michigan-snack-competition-that-rewards-local-small-businesses?o_eid=&oly_enc_id=&rdx.ident[pull]=omeda|&utm_campaign=CPS240805105&utm_medium=email&utm_source=VMW+Today+NL

The MI Snack Competition — a contest open to snack makers headquartered in Michigan that have 10 or fewer employees — is accepting entries until August 12.

08/08/2024

Thank you to our friends at Thumbcoast.tv and our one and only Jonathon Holden, vice president of sales and marketing at All Star Services of Port Huron, for sharing information regarding the upcoming MI Snack Competition! We are still accepting registrations from businesses across St. Clair County and the entire State of Michigan. Do you know someone with a small business who makes your favorite snacks? Encourage them to enter our competition. ALL entries this year are eligible to win cash prizes if they tickle the tastebuds of our judges! (And a big thank you to Josh Chapman of the YMCA of the Blue Water Area for serving as a friendly television host!)

https://ebw.tv/spotlight-jon-holden-mi-snack-competition-with-all-star-services/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEiJ0RleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHWqRdyeIGjHHEe0Xg60yhsahPfVxIc4_WDI1eZcd_yRY__r5x2LUsaTzsw_aem_MyLB--mSU9-EiXBE359v1w

The biggest day for Michigan-made snacks this year is Saturday, September 14th with the MI Snack Competition. Jon Holden explains a few new elements of this year's event including a St. Clair County competition and even a dog treat competition.

08/08/2024

So many thank yous to our friends at WGRT 102.3 FM in Port Huron for all of their help in promoting the MI Snack Competition. We are still accepting registration.

Micro-sized snack businesses are encouraged to register and compete for cash prizes! There is a special competition just for snack makers based in St. Clair County, and, of course, they can also choose to enter the statewide competition, as well.

Don't think you can win? Well, we encourage you to read on about Dave Shammas, owner of Live Crispy of Ferndale. During year one, Dave came, he shared his snacks, he didn't win a thing. He came back during year two and guess what? He won the grand prize and he went home with $30,000 in his pocket! That could be you, too!

https://wgrt.com/ferndales-live-crispy-won-last-years-mi-snack-competition-now-eyeing-bigger-markets/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEh3clleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHX1nJahAiTeSTNFxD9t1ugZtWyakB7sfEizH1LzYdbc4YPBoed8h5-wKtA_aem_wdrK6uWRand6VbllV4haCg

Ferndale-based entrepreneur Dave Shammas, owner of Live Crispy, won the grand prize at the second annual MI Snack Competition in Port Huron, taking home $30,000. Despite not placing in the previous…

08/06/2024

Thank you to our friends at the SooLeader.com, in Sault Ste. Marie, for sharing our news release regarding the success of the 2023 MI Snack Competition Grand Prize Winner, Dave Shammas! If you own a snack micro-business based in Michigan, you, too, could win cash prizes and the glory of being Michigan's favorite snack king or queen for a year! Deadline for entries is August 12. The competition takes place in downtown Port Huron on September 14, 2024. Be there or be square!

https://www.sooleader.com/local-news/mi-snack-competition-2023-grand-prize-winner-presented-with-growth-opportunities-9299710

Live Crispy owner Dave Shammas took home $30,000

08/06/2024

In 2022, Live Crispy owner Dave Shammas entered the MI Snack Competition and went home empty handed. He didn't win a thing. But he came back in 2023 and guess what? HE WON THE GRAND PRIZE, which, combined with other winnings, sent him home with a cash prize totaling $30,000!

Are YOU thinking of entering the MI Snack Competition, but you're thinking, "Oh, I'd never win..." OH YES YOU MIGHT! Don't hesitate...just do it!

Read more about Dave, his Live Crispy healthy snacks, and all of the deets regarding how YOU and your Michigan-based snack micro-business could win cash prizes this September!

Do not delay...enter today! The deadline is August 12!

https://conta.cc/4c7QyCP

07/26/2024

Thank you so much to our friends at WLUC-TV6 in Marquette for helping us spread the word regarding our competition to Michigan Snack Makers across the U.P.! There is still time to enter this competition...the deadline is August 12! Visit this website for more information and to register YOUR snack business: https://www.bluewaterchamber.com/mi-snack-competition-port-huron.html

Watch the WLUC TV6 story here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WykV_e3FiE

Each company will face off in categories such as confectionary creations, crunchy cravings, sweet sensations, and mindful munchies. For more Local News fro...

07/25/2024

Extra, extra, read all about it! You can now purchase your wristbands to attend the 2024 MI Snack Competition in Downtown Port Huron! Cost is only $10 for adults and $5 for youth! Check out the flier, below, for more details, and click on the link to purchase your wristbands: https://www.bluewaterchamber.com/mi-snack-competition-port-huron.html

07/25/2024

Hey there Michigan Snack Makers! There is STILL TIME to enter the MI Snack Competition! Don't miss out on this tremendous opportunity to expose your snack making abilities to potential new wholesale customers, potential new retail customers, and, be crowned the King or Queen of Michigan Snack Makers complete with cash awards! For more information, visit: https://www.bluewaterchamber.com/mi-snack-competition-port-huron.html

07/17/2024

Greetings St. Clair County Snack Makers! There is still plenty of time left to enter the 2024 MI Snack Competition! We have extended the deadline to August 12, 2024! (Why? Because we extend the deadline every year because we know y'all are busy makin' the snacks!) 🙂

St. Clair County snack makers are eligible to enter a special competition at a reduced entry fee of just $100, or they can enter the statewide competition for just $100 more. It's up to you! Do you feel up to the challenge? Are you ready for the competition?

Maybe this is YOUR year to medal and stand on the podium as St. Clair County's Chief Snack Maker! Get it!

Wanna learn more? Check out this video from Jonathan Holden, vice president of sales and marketing at All Star Services. Jon is our resident Snackaholic, Chief Snackolicious Dude and just all around great guy! He will give you all of the deets regarding entry...it's SUPER EASY THIS YEAR! If you would like more info, visit the Blue Water Area Chamber of Commerce website at https://www.bluewaterchamber.com/mi-snack-competition-port-huron.html

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07/17/2024

Hey there Michigan Snack Makers! There is still plenty of time left to enter the 2024 MI Snack Competition! We have extended the deadline to August 12, 2024! (Why? Because we extend the deadline every year because we know y'all are busy makin' the snacks!) :)

Wanna learn more? Check out this video from Jonathan Holden, vice president of sales and marketing at All Star Services. Jon is our resident Snackaholic, Chief Snackolicious Dude and just all around great guy! He will give you all of the deets regarding entry...it's SUPER EASY THIS YEAR! If you would like more info, visit the Blue Water Area Chamber of Commerce website at: https://www.bluewaterchamber.com/mi-snack-competition-port-huron.html

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/uv0lq09ko7ltxw8fz4brk/Statewide-Entries.MOV?rlkey=x9wfmf2ezy7i1n0yhpjysgd50&dl=0

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06/04/2024

Thank you to our friends at the Times Herald for this awesome story about the 2024 MI Snack Competition, featuring the awesome success story of 2023 People's Choice Winner Marleigh Dell of Fort Gratiot! MI Snack Competition is making a difference and is helping grow MI Snack companies!

Save the date and plan now to attend and taste all of the deliciousness on September 14, 2024 at the McMorran Plaza in downtown Port Huron!

Since winning the People's Choice Award, MJ's Bakes has expanded into selling cookies in three businesses in the Blue Water Area. Here's how you can enter the competition.

06/04/2024

Good morning, Michigan snack makers! Did you hear the good news from last week? The MI Snack Competition (formerly MI New Favorite Snack) is BACK in 2024! We will celebrate all things MI Snack on Saturday, September 14, 2024 on the McMorran Plaza in the heart of downtown Port Huron! The deadline for entries this year is July 12! For all of the deets regarding this year's competition, including our simplified entry requirements, check out our news release, below:
https://conta.cc/4bE6woH

(Pix, below, of the 2023 award winners!)