Michigan Celebrates Small Business offers a platform for Michigan entrepreneurs to be recognized for their ingenuity and perseverance, and overall positive impact on the state’s economy. There have been over 1,000 companies honored at MCSB over the past 20 years, including 950 second-stage companies recognized by the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch Award.

“As we recognize many incredible entrepreneurs on the statewide stage at Michigan Celebrates Small Business, we want to give special recognition to Capital Steel & Wire as a Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year,” said Charity Dean, President of the Michigan Black Business Alliance, and member of the Michigan Celebrates Small Business Advisory Committee. “These founders and owners inspire us deeply, knowing the unique challenges women in business face on their path to success. Capital Steel & Wire is emblematic of the entrepreneurial spirit that drives our state’s economy forward, and we are so proud of their success.”

From Kelly Preston, President of Capital Steel & Wire: “We are truly honored to be recognized as a 2025 Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year! This award is representative of many employees, past and present, who have laid the groundwork and turned Capital Steel & Wire into the robust manufacturing company it is today. From our long-standing employees who built our company culture through years of hard work and dedication. To our newly starting employees, who have been inspired by that vision and continue to build upon it. We look forward to celebrating this accomplishment with ALL of our employees and continuing to grow CSW in the future!”

Since 2001 Capital Steel & Wire has been an innovative manufacturer, distributor and supplier of steel bar and wire products. We provide superior quality, and direct, personalized service to our customers. We are dedicated to delivering a well-managed, just in time, value-added product for our customers.

Companies nominated for the Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year award must be at least 51% owned and controlled by women. Women must be involved in managing the day-to-day operations and making long-term decisions for the business.

Awardees in this category are selected based on the following:

• Staying power, a history as an established business;
• Demonstrate stable number of employees;
• Financially stable;
• Demonstrated potential necessary for long-term business success and growth;
• Have a positive company culture where employees are valued;
• Community engagement, including contributions and volunteerism to aid community-oriented projects; and
• Voluntary efforts to support women directly or issues affecting women, including women-owned businesses within the community.