At first glance they might not seem to have much in common, but a commitment to excellence and community unites all three winners of the 2025 Marysville Business Awards. They were nominated by the public for their inspiring stories. Mayor Jon Nehring and Ivonne Sepulveda, President and CEO of The Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce, presented the awards at the Marysville Business Summit on April 29. 

The Historic Business Award is presented to a company that has successfully been in business for 50 years or more. The Marysville Skate Center (formerly known as the Marysville Skate Inn) has been an institution for kids in Marysville since 1959. The rink caters to all abilities, from professional skaters to amateurs. Many in our community have fond memories of taking lessons there and spending weekends skating with friends. 

From the nomination: “Michael Louis purchased the rink a couple years ago, and it has been amazing to watch him and the business flourish. If you go to the Marysville Skate Center any given Saturday night, the rink will be packed with kids having fun and laughing. Mike hosts birthday parties and skate nights for area elementary schools for families to come enjoy time together - and maybe skate for the first time. 

“Kids who come to the Marysville Skate Center are spending time outside of home and school, without their phones, interacting with friends. Not to mention skating is great exercise! It is nice to see a business and business owner so dedicated to enriching the lives of children in our community.” 

The Obstacle Overcomer Award is presented to a company that faced one or more significant challenges by adopting a new business practice or strategy. 

Our winners made the leap from brewing beer and selling a world-class product in their Lake Stevens garage to a 100-year-old hardware store building on 3rd Street. Then they grew from 1300 square feet to 5000 square feet within 2 years! With the help of loyal customers, they built an outdoor pavilion and stayed open and in business during COVID. 

Nominees said 5 Rights also deserves public acclaim for community service and involvement. “Every year they make room for donation drop-offs for the Christmas Holiday season to help support the Marysville Food Bank. They donate to the Marysville Strawberry Festival and participate in team events. They donate to several school groups, youth sports and more. They also support Marysville Police and Fire and have hosted dozens of charitable events that support civil society in Marysville … 5 Rights is a hub for community engagement.” 

The Community Champion Award is presented to a company that, in addition to its core business, provides significant community support. The 2025 winner, I Know CPR, had many nominations testifying to the difference they make in our community. Here are just some excerpts from the nominations: 

“There is no doubt people are alive because of Randy's comprehensive training of CPR and other lifesaving first aid measures. Randy truly cares for the community and the work he does. 

“Randy has volunteered his time providing CPR classes to local high school students, church groups, and homeless shelters. This skill is required for many jobs, thereby giving these individuals a step up in their search for work.

“They have spent so much time helping new families and low-income families with health care and training … He saved my son’s life and I will always be grateful for him and his blessing of a family.”