On our icy morning with school closings, we also had a cancellation called-in for the monthly "Legislative Coffee" sponsored by the Ionia chamber, however, that cleared the calendar for Tina from the Ionia area Chamber to visit us today on the Morning show.  (After a very successful Chamber awards night on Saturday.)

WION was pleased this morning to recap: 

The many Business refurbishments mentioned

Citizen of the year: Vicki Kennedy

Business Woman of the year:  Carol Beck Blundy.

"Business to watch" in 2013:  via online voting: Olivera's.

'Most Promising New Business" went to:  S & P Auto Body. (by online voting)

"Chamber Member of the Year" was awarded to:  Sparrow Ionia Hospital.

Ambassador of the year: Renee Odette

Business Milestones: Many were highlighted.

Putting Ionia (county)  on the map award:  Lakewood Lady Viking Volleyball  and...Portland Raider Football.

Tina says, "see the entire list" later this week on "www.ioniachamber.org" and thanks everyone who attended!

Join us on Tuesday, as the morning show will welcome Big Brothers' Big Sisters' and discuss the growth of mentoring in Ionia County and available opportunities to be a Big Brother or Big Sister. 

See you Tuesday Morning!