July 2018
Putting Business First -
Vote August 7
Primary elections are right around the corner on August 7th. Volunteers from your chamber Board of Directors and Government Affairs Committee interviewed Muskegon County Commissioners and rated the candidates on a business friendly 5-star rating scale. 

The ratings are based on the candidate's views and intent to act upon the issues that impact businesses in Muskegon County.

New Government Affairs Leadership
Your chamber welcomes new leadership to the Government Affairs Committee: Chair, Viktor Anderson with Structural Concepts, and Vice-Chair, Eric Ringelberg with Next I.T.

Your chamber works with elected officials on the local, state and federal levels of government to influence pro-business policies that support economic growth. Participation in the political arena from all citizens in the community is essential for dynamic growth.

Recruiting and Retaining Young Talent
More than 60 area interns from 20 Muskegon companies attended this year's Interns on Deck event!

In its ninth year, Interns on Deck gathers summer interns from Muskegon Lakeshore businesses and provides them with an opportunity to meet one another and tour the Muskegon Lakeshore community. 

The area interns did a walking tour around Downtown Muskegon, and had a bus tour showing them fun places to visit.

The goal is to showcase what the Muskegon Lakeshore has to offer in hopes that the interns will consider moving to or staying in Muskegon County upon graduating college and completing their internship.

Thank you to Arconic and L3 Combat Propulsion System for sponsoring this year's event!
Record Breaking Year!
Your chamber is proud to announce that our Lakeshore Art Festival had a record breaking year! From the record number of exhibitors, media exposure, and attendees, this year marks the best yet. Huge thanks to the sponsors and volunteers who made this event possible!

This event is directed by chamber staff member, Carla Flanders. Your chamber staff worked hard on the marketing, logistics, coordination, volunteering, and so much more!

Thousands of visitors traveled to Muskegon for this award-winning event. Your chamber is now surveying members to see how business was impacted during the destination festival.
Meet Morgan Carroll
Please join us in welcoming Morgan Carroll, the newest addition to your chamber team! Morgan graduated from Grand Valley State University with a degree in Economics.

Her title at the chamber is “Advocacy and Manufacturing Member Retention Specialist”. She will focus on making sure you have access to chamber resources as well as other community resources.

Morgan was previously employed at The Right Place, an economic development organization which offers comprehensive business services to all of West Michigan.

Feel free to contact her at mcarroll@muskegon.org.
Date: Stop in anytime during July
Location: 2150 E. Laketon Avenue – Muskegon, MI 49440

Walmart - Grand Re-opening
Date: Friday, July 27
Time: 7:30 AM
Location: 1879 E. Sherman Boulevard – Muskegon, MI 49444

Wayne's Deli - 60th Anniversary
Date: Thursday, August 23
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: 746 W. Laketon Avenue – Muskegon, MI 49440

Pioneer Resources - Grand Opening
Date: Tuesday, August 28
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: 1123 Mill Iron Rd, Muskegon MI 49442

Date: September 13
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: 99 W. Western Ave. Muskegon, MI 49440
Date: Thursday, July 19
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: West Michigan Works!
Topic: Get the knowledge and resources to enhance your community as well as attract and retain talent.

Date: Wednesday, August 8
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce
Topic: Social media strategies to grow your business! Presented by: Jason Piasecki, partner at Revel.

Date: Friday, August 24
Time: 7:30 AM & 1:30 PM tee times
Location: Stonegate Golf Club
Topic: SOLD OUT! Green sponsors still available. Raffle prizes and swag for golfer bags still needed!
Tournament Sponsor: Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge

Date: Nine Wednesday's starting September 12
Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Unique places along the lakeshore!
Topic: Get an inside look at manufacturing, education, sustainability, community resources. and much more!
Brought to you by: Arconic and Muskegon Community College
Register by August 1 to save money!

Date: Thursday, September 20
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: West Michigan Works!
Topic: Get the knowledge and resources to enhance your community as well as attract and retain talent.

Date: Thursday, September 20
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Muskegon Heritage Museum
Topic: Your chamber is celebrating 125 years of impacting the community for
the benefit of businesses, members, and more!

REGISTRATION FOR ALL EVENTS CAN BE MADE ONLINE. CLICK HERE
5 TIPS FOR GENERATING SALES!
This week on The Chamber’s Quick Tip, we have five quick tips for generating more sales without spending any money on marketing.

Each Thursday, a new 2-3 minute video will be released.  Check back each week for the newest Chamber Quick Tip video.
Looking for an easy gift
to give this summer?

Buy Lakeshore Community Cash which can be used at over 70+ local businesses.

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Congratulations Future 15!
Approximately 200 people gathered at your chamber’s Future 15 STIR Networking Event last month celebrating fifteen of the Muskegon Lakeshore's up and coming young professionals:


The 2018 Future 15 finalists were recognized for contributing to the growth and success of their company or organization and the positive impact they are making in the Muskegon Lakeshore community.

CONGRATS TO ALL OF THIS YEAR'S HONOREES!
Hist-o-gram Stories: 2012
In 2012, your chamber took over the Muskegon Art Fair that was once part of Summer Celebration and re-branded it as the Lakeshore Art Festival.

The art fair has been part of Muskegon's summer events for more than 50 years and was a natural fit for your chamber.

Chambers across the state and country produce art fairs because it promotes the community, supports local business, and brings visitors from all over the country.

Lakeshore Art Festival is now an award-winning festival that continues to grow and thrive.

Check out our Facebook and Instagram page for our monthly Hist-o-gram Stories!
Member Benefit: Discounts/Coupons Page
Does your business have any coupons, discounts, or specials? Add them to your chamber's coupons and discount page!

This page contains member to member coupons as well as public coupons. They are easy to add and remove. PLUS, you get FREE exposure for your business!