SISU Mouth Guard has been recognized as one of the 2014 “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch,” an awards program presented by Michigan Celebrates Small Business.

SISU Mouth Guard will be honored at an awards ceremony during the tenth annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business event, May 6, 2014 in East Lansing, Mich.

Based out of Ann Arbor, MI SISU Mouth Guard is the manufacturer and global distributor of athletics SISU Guards and SOVA Night Guards for night time teeth grinding and bruxism. Developed in the Operating Room by Dr. Jan Akervall, MD, Phd. SISU is made from a non-compressible, perforated material that distributes impact force throughout the mouth. With its custom, re - moldable fit and unmatched thinness, SISU allows athletes the freedom to talk, breathe, and drink while using a stronger mouthguard. Night grinders enjoy the comfort of the ultra thin, super comfortable, yet very strong SOVA Guards.

“We’re so excited to have been chosen as one of the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch!” said Sassa Akervall, President and COO of SISU Mouth Guards, “This award honors second-stage companies that make an impact in their markets, in their communities and in the state and we are proud to be part of it.  We will be honored at the 10th Annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business awards ceremony on May 6!”

Companies making it to the “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch” list are a remarkable group of second-stage companies. Defined as having 6 to 99 full-time-equivalent employees and generating $750,000 to $50 million in annual revenue or working capital from investors or grants, these companies form the backbone of Michigan’s economy. Representing all regions of the state and a diverse range of industries, companies like SISU Mouth Guards are known for their exceptional entrepreneurial leadership, creation of innovation or use of innovation in creative ways, and their sustainable competitive advantage.

Winners were selected by Michigan-based judges from the banking, economic development, entrepreneurship development, and venture capital communities.

Michigan 50 Companies to Watch is presented by Michigan Celebrates Small Business.

Founding underwriters are the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, PNC Bank, Accident Fund Insurance Company of America, and Dynamic Edge, Inc.

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Contributing Underwriters are

AARP, Comcast Business Class, Consumers Energy, DTE Energy Foundation, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses, Hungerford Nichols CPAs and Advisors, Michigan Credit Union League & Affiliates, Rehmann, Constant Contact, McLaren Health Care, Michigan Business Network and Varnum Attorneys at Law.

Michigan Celebrates Small Business was founded by Michigan Small Business Development Center, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, U.S. Small Business Administration - Michigan, Edward Lowe Foundation, Chris Holman - Small Business Advocate, and Small Business Association of Michigan.

Information about Michigan Celebrates Small Business, can be found at www.MichiganCelebrates.biz.