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44 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK LAKE CITY FASTENER 42882 Mound Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48314 TEL 586-799-2658 EMAIL info@lakecityfast.com WEB www.lakecityfast.com LAKE CITY FASTENER RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF MICHIGAN’S 50 COMPANIES TO WATCH Lake City Fastener has been awarded a Michigan 50 Companies to Watch Award of 2026, presented by Michigan Celebrates Small Business. Lake City Fastener was honored onstage before more than 800 small business owners and supporters at an awards ceremony during the 22nd Annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business Gala on April 22, 2026. “Michigan thrives when small businesses grow,” said Brian Calley, President and CEO of the Small Business Association of Michigan. “The 50 Companies to Watch Award recognizes a small business that is enhancing their community through consistent growth and a strong company culture. We’re fortunate for their impact, and excited about their future.” The Michigan 50 Companies to Watch award recognizes companies that are high potential, secondstage companies in Michigan. Companies nominated for the award must be second-stage companies, defined as having six to 99 full-time-equivalent employees and generating 0,000 to million in annual revenue or working capital. Additionally, the companies must be privately held and headquartered in Michigan. “Receiving the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch award is a huge honor because I know achievements like this are never accomplished alone. It reflects the hard work of our team,” said Christine Giorgio of Lake City Fastener . Judges from economic and entrepreneurship development organizations across the state annually select the winners based on demonstration of intent and capacity to grow based on the following: BONNIE CARVER, GM, RECEIVING THE AWARD AT THE GALA ¤ Employee or sales growth ¤ Sustainable competitive advantage ¤ Other notable factors that showcase the company’s success In addition to a competitive landscape for this award, the businesses who are selected by the judges go through a rigorous due diligence process prior to the final decision. The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) Foundation is the managing partner of MCSB, under the direction of an advisory committee. The advisory committee includes the Edward Lowe Foundation, Kinexus Group, Michigan Black Business Alliance, Michigan Small Business Development Center, Michigan Rehabilitation Services, National Veteran Business Development Council, Small Business Association of Michigan and West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. BUSINESS FOCUS ARTICLE LAKE CITY FASTENER