Portage’s business community was full of optimism and pride recently at the Portage & District Chamber of Commerce 2025 Best Business Awards, held at Prairie Fusion on Nov. 6.The annual ceremony celebrates the achievements and community contributions of businesses across the Portage area, with this year featuring new categories aimed at reflecting the region’s diverse economic base.

“It was so much fun, and every year that we do this I’m consistently amazed at our community and the diverse offerings that we really do have in Portage,” said Stefanie Dunn, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce. “It’s such a special and really important celebration and recognition.”

New Categories Highlight Diversity

The 2025 awards introduced new categories including the Peoples Choice Award and B

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