Chamber Annual Awards Gala - Members & Invite Only
Name:
Chamber Annual Awards Gala - Members & Invite Only
Date:
December 11, 2025
Time:
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST
Registration:
Register Now
Event Description:
Chamber Annual Gala
A Night of Elegance
Members are invited to attend this evening of celebration as we gather for our Annual Chamber Gala.
Individual registrations will be available here - please check back SOON!
Now available - Reserved tables for 10. You may go in to reserve a group table now.
6:00pm: Social hour w/ appetizers (gluten and dairy free options)
7:00pm: Dinner Buffet Consisting of: TBD
Non-Alcoholic Beverages*
*Cash bar available
7:45pm: Presentation by Robert Nunez, President, Win Schuler Foods followed by the Chamber Annual Awards Presentation
9:00pm: Event Conclusion
*Optional Substitution Meal available upon request*
*Please list in registration comments if this meal is desired
- Dress Code - Business Dress/Business Casual
- A Cash Bar will be available (The popular "Chamber-tini" will return - be sure to try this member favorite!)
- Looking to extend your evening? Stay overnight and save 15% when you reserve a room online at https://www.baypointeinn.com/ (use group code LODG15). (Includes complimentary continental breakfast featuring Chef's choice of hot dish).
President/Owner Win Schuler Foods, Inc.
After spending most of his pre-school years out of the country, Robert grew up in Dearborn, MI. He was active in many activities and sports in and out of school, including baseball, hockey, football, golf, choir and school committees.
After graduating from Dearborn High School (1978), he attended Albion College, Albion, MI, majoring in Economics and Accounting. While at Albion he did a four-month internship at Chevrolet Headquarters in the Comptroller’s office.
He joined Ford Motor Company (1978) – North American Automotive Operations after graduating Albion (1978). At Ford, he was part of a two-man team charged with implementing a new Integrated Bill of Material system for Ford.
The following year, Robert enrolled in Northwestern University’s, J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management where he received his MBA in Marketing and Finance (1981). From Kellogg, he started his long-term career in packaged goods marketing beginning with The Clorox Company, Oakland, CA.
While at Clorox, he managed a number of businesses, including Litter Green Cat Litter, introduction of Hidden Valley Ranch Bottled Salad Dressing, Match Light Charcoal, and Kingsford Charcoal. He also led a long-term strategic planning process for the Kingsford Division.
In 1988, Robert joined Vlasic Foods, West Bloomfield, MI. At Vlasic, he started out running the newly acquired Durkee and Early California Olive business then eventually rose to Director of Sales and Marketing for all the Vlasic brands, Vlasic Pickles and Olives, Open Pit BBQ Sauce and Franco-American Gravy.
He left Vlasic Foods in 1991 and partnered with Tom Bitterman to purchase the Win Schuler’s brand from Campbell’s Soup Company in 1993, forming Win Schuler Foods, Inc.
He remains President of Win Schuler Foods which is comprised of the Win Schuler’s Cheese Spread line and the Win Schuler’s Snack Chip line. Over the years, the company has introduced several new flavors, initiated several packaging improvements, and continues to be the leading cheese spread in the Midwest.
Pre-registration required
Seating is limited - reserve early to ensure a space
Thank you to our generous sponsors:
Title Sponsor
Gun Lake Casino
President Investor
2025 Director Investor
2024 Ambassador Investors
Seating is limited - reserve early to ensure a space
Thank you to our generous sponsors:
Title Sponsor
Gun Lake Casino
President Investor
2025 Director Investor
2024 Ambassador Investors
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