At the 31st Annual Award Celebration, Carissa was honored as an Outstanding Achiever — a milestone reflecting her dedication to growth and excellence. Support from Oakland County CEED empowered her to strategically elevate SprayChic Airbrush Tanning on two separate occasions, strengthening its path toward scalable expansion.

The evening also marked a defining moment as CEED introduced its new name, Great Lakes Women’s Business Council, reinforcing its mission to advance women-owned businesses throughout the Great Lakes region.