MiBiz was founded in 1988 by its Editor & Publisher, William R. Lowry.
MiBiz (formerly The Shoreline Business Monthly) today presents readers with an in-depth snapshot of the business scene throughout West Michigan 26 times a year.
Professional Honors:
- In 2010, Lowry was named “Entre-Promoter” by the Muskegon Area Chamber of Commerce, one of the inaugural class of two.
- In 2007, Lowry was named “Entrepreneur of the Year” by the Muskegon Area Chamber of Commerce.
- In 2005 Lowry was awarded "Communicator of the Year" by the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM).
- In June 2002, Lowry was awarded two honors by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): Michigan Small Business Journalist of the Year, and Midwest Regional Small Business Journalist of the Year.
- In 1999, Lowry was awarded the Small Business Advocate Award by the Michigan Small Business Development Center (MI-SBDC).
- In 1993, Lowry was named "Michigan Small Business Media Advocate of the Year" by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
- In 1991, Lowry was awarded the “Muskegon 2000 Award for Business.”
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