LEARN, INNOVATE & SHARE WITH THE CHAMBER
The Chamber's Board of Directors met for the first time in the new fiscal year this week, welcoming both veteran and new members alike. First order of business: officially electing the 18-19 Board Chair, Mike Dykstra of Zeeland Lumber. We're excited to have Mike's leadership over the next year, as we embrace the concept of Servant Leadership.
Congratulations to ABC Award-Winners, Lakewood Construction!
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Western Michigan Chapter, announced last week the winners of the 32nd-annual Excellence in Construction Awards. Lakewood Construction received the award for the best renovation (under $1 million) for the West Coast Chamber building. We're grateful for this great partnership, and for all of the community support that made the project award-winning material.
Meet the City's Newest Park
This week we did something usual and had a ribbon cutting for ourselves. Actually, the ribbon cutting was a celebrations for the entire group that combined efforts to bring the City of Holland's newest pocket park to life. We can't wait to welcome you to Chamber Pointe!
Network @ Lunch
Wednesday, September 26, 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Get to know other business representatives by spending an hour with them over an energizing lunch. You will be seated with new dining partners at the event, giving you the opportunity to make new contacts and share about yourself and your business. This month at Gezelligheid.

Note: This event sold out last month, so act quickly.
New look for the ZAG logo.
Same awesome people!
Zeeland Affinity Group (ZAG) Meeting
Thursday, September 27, 7:30 - 8:30 am / Networking begins at 7:00 am
The Zeeland Affinity Group is the place to come and meet with other Zeeland business representatives and share experiences. This month Spectrum Health will shake up your perceptions of "t he past, present and future of healthcare. It impacts all of our lives and is changing very rapidly." Stay up to date with the ZAG. Sponsored by Spectrum Health Zeeland Community Hospital.
Leadership at the Movies: Remember the Titans
Tuesday, October 2, 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Looking for a unique way to inspire your leadership development? Join us for this after hours event. This is a conversation based on movie clips from  Remember the Titans ,  professionally facilitated by Tim Haines, founder of Symposia Labs . Then stick around at the CityFlats lounge to network and discuss your new insights.
West Coast Chamber Gold Sponsors
Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce, 272 E 8th Street, Holland, MI 49423

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