Brought to you by:
The Ionia Area Chamber of Commerce
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The new year is in full swing but we aren't ready to fully move on quite yet! In case you missed it:
In December, we mailed out our 2021 Annual Report. In case you missed that, you can view it online - CLICK HERE
In January, we welcomed our new and returning Board Members for 2022:
Officers for 2022:
- President: Ashley Brownell, Assistant Director of Member Services, M1 Community Credit Union
- Vice-President: Mike Rockafellow
- Treasurer: Janice Gustafson, VP Accounting, Independent Bank
Incoming Directors (At Large):
- Amy Hebruck, Marketing & Community Support Manager, Herbuck's Poultry Ranch
- Robert Spohr, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Montcalm Community College
Elected Directors with a term of January 01, 2022 through December 31, 2024:
- Ashley Brownell, Assistant Director of Member Services, M1 Community Credit Union
- Steve Hodgkins, Office Administrator, Advanced Pain Solutions
- Steve O'Mara, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
- Becky Wagner, Co-Owner/Agent, All Seasons Insurance Agency
To view the complete list of the Board of Directors, CLICK HERE
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Quick Poll - Your Feedback Matters! |
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Your business' biggest opportunity for improvement is in which area?
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Governance / Business Structure
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What's Happening at the Chamber? |
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How is it possible that we are only a month into the new year!?
January is a great time to get caught up on lingering projects and refresh plans for a new year. Here at the Chamber that is exactly what we have been doing. Our Board of Directors participated in the first part of a two-session Strategic Planning Retreat. The process provided an opportunity to address strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for our organization, our members and our community. The outcome will be a renewed and shared vision with actionable goals that guide our every day actions; we are excited to share that with you soon!
With that being said, I'm sure many of you are wondering "What's on the Chamber Calendar this year?". We are still in the process of determining our final slate of events, but a quick recap of what we DO know:
- Golf Classic - Friday, June 3rd (See below - registration is open & sponsorship available)
- Expo - Date TBD (Fall 2022)
- MI Pitch & Tri-Chamber After Hours - Tentative September
- Autumn Celebration - October 27
- Hometown Holiday - December 2
And don't forget about monthly events (more info see below):
- Legislative Update - Every fourth Monday @ 9am (except July/December)
- Wake Up Shake Up Networking Breakfast - Every fourth Tuesday @ 7:15am
Stay tuned!
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Upcoming Networking
& Educational Opportunities
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Legislative Update
Learn what YOUR state Senators and Representatives are working on at this FREE to the public monthly meeting! Local county, city and township officials, including commissioners and city officials are also in attendance to provide updates. Question & answer period at the end.
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Wake Up & Shake Up Networking Breakfast
This event is FREE for all Members to attend & refreshments will be provided compliments of the sponsor.
Next Meeting: February 22nd @ 7:15am
February Sponsor: Habitat for Humanity of Ionia County
February Location: Brick Street Studio | 415 W. Main St. Ionia
Interested in sponsoring an upcoming event? View Sponsor Information - CLICK HERE
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Events & Promotional Opportunities |
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Ionia Chamber Golf Classic
One of the BEST Fridays of Spring!
New promotional opportunities available
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Please Help us Welcome Our Newest Members! |
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Member Employment Opportunities |
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Do You Have Employment Opportunities to Share? |
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PFCU Employees donate $7,228.00 to Jacob's Ladder Foundation of Portland
(Click on the image to be redirected to the submission page)
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Habitat for Humanity of Ionia County Actively Seeking Board Members
Seeking backgrounds in construction, finance, marketing, retail, mortgage, social work, etc.
(Click on the image to download PDF for more information)
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Have News you'd love for us to share?
Don't forget to add it to the Member Information Center!
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FREE Emergency Ready Profile Advantage
(Click the logo to be redirected for more details)
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Take 10% off of your product order when placed directly with Linda Downes
(Click the logo to be redirected for more details)
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Have a Public or Member-Only Deal you'd love for us to share?
Don't forget to add it to the Member Information Center!
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Have an upcoming event you'd love for us to share?
Don't forget to add it to the Member Information Center!
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United Way Montcalm-Ionia Counties
Community Leadership Conference on Affordable Housing
Homeownership has come to symbolize the American dream - a symbol of stability, an investment in one's future, and a commitment to a community. Learn how the lack of Affordable Housing is having an impact on the community, employers, and the economic well-being of Montcalm and Ionia Counties.
Please join us as we hear from local experts and learn about the results of the housing study for our region that was completed by WE UpJohn Institue Inc.
This event is free to the public and a continental breakfast and lunch are included - registration is required.
Brought to you by United Way Montcalm - Ionia Counties with support from the Greenville Area Community Foundation and Mercantile Bank of Michigan with special thanks to the Montcalm Economic Alliance and the Ionia County Economic Alliance groups.
Date: 03/18/2022 (Fri.)
Time: 8:00am - 3:00pm EST
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**IACC Member Benefit Spotlight** |
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FREE Legal & HR Hotlines
SBAM Member Benefit
As a small business owner, you come across many difficult situations related to legal and HR in which you don't have a clear right or wrong answer.
Our expert partners, Taylor English and American Society of Employers are here to help you with an HR or legal issue whenever you need it.
(Dual Membership to SBAM is included with your Ionia Chamber Membership)
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Don't go it alone. Ask an expert.
Utilize the SBAM Ask An Expert services at any time and experience the benefit of having professional and trustworthy support for you and your business.
- It’s easy to directly ask a HR or Legal question through SBAM’s Ask An Expert online form. Log in to view and submit a question through the portal. A fact-based answer will be provided to you – completely free of charge.
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Our Leadership Team - Spotlight |
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As always, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or comments! |
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Kat Reed | Executive Director
Ionia Area Chamber of Commerce
(616) 527-2560
info@ioniachamber.net
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