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Christopher Andrus

Christopher Andrus is the co-owner of The Mitten Brewing Company, a microbrewery and restaurant with three Michigan locations. He is also the founder of Mitten Foundation, Inc.

Chris is a keynote speaker and panelist who regularly instructs on entrepreneurship and philanthropy. He is also the author of Dough Nation: How Pizza (And Small Business) Can Change The World.

2014 “Newsmaker of the Year” Finalist – Grand Rapids Business Journal
2015 “Young Entrepreneur of the Year” – Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce
2015 “Presidentʼs Award” – Association of Fundraising Professionals
2017 “40 Under 40 Business Leader” – Grand Rapids Business Journal
2017 “Community Partner Award” – Autism Support of Kent County
2018 “Excellence In Business Award” – Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce
2018 “Man of the Year” – West Michigan Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
2018 “Great Equalizer Award” – Arts in Motion
2018 “Beacon of Light Award” – Michigan Harvest Gathering
2019 “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch” – Michigan Celebrates Small Business
2019 “40 Under 40 Business Leader” – Grand Rapids Business Journal
2019 “Twenty to Watch”- Michigan Delegation of the Congressional Black Caucus, Washington D.C.

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