
By
William Lowry
Editor & Publisher
MiBiz
wlowry@mibiz.com
MiBiz
was founded in 1988 by its editor/publisher, William
R. Lowry, MiBiz (formerly MiBizWest, MiBizSouthwest
& The Shoreline Business Monthly) today presents readers
with an in-depth
snapshot
of the business scene throughout West Michigan 26 times
a year.
-In
2005 William
Lowry was awarded "Communicator
of the Year" by the Small Business
Association of Michigan (SBAM) in appreciation for
outstanding
dedication to communicating small business issues.
The award ceremony & luncheon was held on June
23, 2005 in East Lansing.

Pictured Left: Robert Fowler, SBAM President & CEO,
Bill Lowry, Center, Right: Chris Holman, SBAM Immediate
Past Chair.
-
In June 2002 the U.S. Small Business Administration
(SBA) awarded MiBiz® Editor and Publisher William
R. Lowry with two SBA awards: Michigan Small Business
Journalist of the Year and Midwest Regional Small Business
Journalist of the Year.
- Recipient of the 1999 Small Business Advocate Award by the Michigan Small
Business Development Center.
- Named "Michigan Small Business Media Advocate of the Year" by the
U.S. Small Business Administration in 1993. |