Brought to you by:
The Ionia Area Chamber of Commerce
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This is such a busy time for everyone as the holidays are fast approaching! There are several ways members can participate in activities to get their name out there this Holiday Season through the Chamber. Read on in this issue to learn more!
Before we move forward, we must formally wrap up the 2022 Autumn Celebration - Chili Dawg Challenge. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event another huge success!
Event Sponsors:
Biggs Dickinson & Roberts Wealth Management Services
City of Ionia
And to Independent Bank for partnering with us to make the Chili Dawg Challenge possible again this year!
Contest Winners:
Scarecrow Alley
1st: IUE CWA Local 436
2nd: IHS Mrs. Siverly's Class
3rd: TIE between IHS Mrs. McClintock's Class & SSPP
Trunk or Treat
Seasonal Storefront
3rd: SunTitle Agency
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Quick Poll - Your Feedback Matters! |
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Our company/team would benefit from the option to set up auto-pay for membership.
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What's Happening at the Chamber? |
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2023 Annual Plan Highlights
CLICK HERE to view a summary of our 2023 Strategic Initiatives
Upcoming Chamber Events
- November 18th - January 2nd: Holiday Shopping Passport
- December 2nd: Hometown Holiday Parade
- December 2nd - December 31st: Twinkle Town Holiday Light Fest
- January 14th: Annual Celebration & Awards at Shadow Ridge Golf Course & Banquet Center
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Upcoming Networking
& Educational Opportunities
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*NEW! Power Networking Lunch
Join us for your lunch break at our monthly Power Networking Lunch!
The luncheons feature open and structured networking and will be highlighted by 3 presentation tables from members.
Prices:
$15 | IACC members*
$20 | Non-Members*
*includes lunch
$50 for presentation table (includes lunch for 1 and table for promo materials with 5 minutes to present)
Pre-register by 4pm on Tuesday, October 11th
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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: November 22nd @ 7:15am
November Sponsor: State Farm - Ryan Secor
November Location: Linda's Corner Landing | 128 W. Grand River Ave. Ionia
Interested in sponsoring in 2023? View Sponsor Information - CLICK HERE
2023 Line Up:
January: AVAILABLE
February: Habitat for Humanity Ionia County
March: PFCU
April: AVAILABLE
May: AVAILABLE
June: AVAILABLE
July: Portland Downtown
August: AVAILABLE
September: DOC Odds & Ends
October: AVAILABLE
November: AVAILABLE
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Ribbon Cutting - iDrive Academy |
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The Small Business Briefing
Airs Mondays and Thursdays at 3pm ET. Watch to get the latest news from SBAM’s Brian Calley and Sarah Miller, along with special guests!
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Supervisor & Manager Training Course
Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: In person, Michigan Chamber of Commerce in Lansing
$249 Members of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce | $349 Non-Members
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Post Electin Recap - What Do Results Mean for Small Businesses?
Date: Thursday, November 10, 2022
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM
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Social Media 101
Date: Thursday, November 10, 2022
Time: 2:00 PM
This is a FREE online workshop hosted by SCORE
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Events & Promotional Opportunities |
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Holiday Shopping Passport
Keep spending LOCAL this Holiday Season!
Program Dates
Friday, November 18th | Launch
Monday, January 2nd @ 12pm | Deadline to turn in completed passports to Chamber
Monday, January 2nd @ 4pm | Prize Drawing
Participate - FREE for Members (prize donation required)
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Please register by Wednesday, November 9th at 12PM - Click "Register" below or download PDF Registration Form by clicking HERE.
Sponsor -
Click Here to view opportunities to have your business recognized as a proud supporter of local businesses and a vibrant community.
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Hometown Holiday Celebration
Friday, December 2nd & Saturday, December 3rd
Electric Christmas Parade Registration:
Friday, December 2nd @ 6:30pm
FREE for Members of the IACC
$50/entry for non-member business
$25/entry for non-member nonprofit
Please register by Monday, November 28th @ 5PM
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Twinkle Town Holiday Light Fest
December 2nd - 31st
1 ) Self-Guided Residential Light Tour
FREE to register your home!
All Entries must be within the 48846 Zip Code
2) Business Storefront Decorating Contest
Includes businesses on Main St. in Ionia from Dexter to Kidd, as well as those on Steele, Depot & Kidd between Adams & Washington.
(Winner takes home bragging rights and a traveling trophy!)
ALL entries must be family friendly!
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The Annual Celebration & Awards is the networking event of the year where businesses and individuals are celebrated for their achievements and contributions to the Chamber and our community.
Attendees will also receive brief important updates from the Chamber and will enjoy dinner, drinks and more.
ATTEND
Invitations will be in the mail and e-vites will launch next week!
NOMINATE
Help us recognize well-deserving community businesses/organizations and individuals! Nominate by November 30th
(Nomination instructions will be included with invitation)
SPONSOR
We still have several opportunities available to represent your business at the Annual Celebration & Awards!
NOTE: Cocktail Reception, Dessert, 1 of 2 Drink Ticket, and Small Business Achievement Award Category options are no longer available
Click the button below to Download the full PDF, complete and return to the Chamber
OR Contact us to inquire about these opportunities!
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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 Credit Union President/CEO Harvey Hoskins Announces Retirement
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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
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Take 10% off of your product order when placed directly with Linda Downes
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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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Community Events Calendar |
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Friday, November 11
Friday, Nov. 18 - Mon. Jan 2
Friday, Nov. 25 & Saturday, Nov. 26
December 2 - 31
Friday, December 2 & 2
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Saturday, December 3
Mrs. Claus Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, December 3
Belding Home for the Holidays
Friday, December 09
Saturday, December 10
Saturday, January 14
Chamber Annual Celebration & Awards
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**IACC Member Benefit Spotlight** |
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Tools & Resources
- The Member Information Center - our online portal that gives members access to promote company news, events, job, and deals to our website, as well as update their company profile and employees, view/pay invoices, join lead and interest mailing groups, and more.
- Free mailing labels (1/year)
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Additional tools and resources are available to members at a discount through our partnership with the Small Business Association of Michigan.
- Merchant Services through UpPayment
- Debt Collection Services CBM Services
- SBAM Energy Solutions
- Information Technology Services
- Cyber Security Services
- Allstate Identity Protection
- Access to online resources
- Subscription to Small Business Weekly & Lansing Watchdog
- Small Business Certification
- Workplace posters & Employee Handbooks
- Payroll Solutions
- Legal & HR Hotlines
- AND MORE!
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Our Leadership Team - Spotlight |
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Don't forget to submit your content to the Member Information Center by the FINAL Wednesday of
each month to be included in our next Newsletter!
Ideas to get you started for November
(Are you running any specials or events?) -
Thanksgiving, Small Business Saturday, Holiday Shopping, Special Events, Sales, Promotions, Special Menus, etc.
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As always, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or comments |
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Kat Hansen | Executive Director
Ionia Area Chamber of Commerce
(616) 527-2560
info@ioniachamber.net
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