News from the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce

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Amy VanLoon
Executive Director

2010 Legislative Luncheon Addresses Current Issues

The White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its eleventh annual Legislative Luncheon on Monday, May 17th at Alcoa/Howmet Plant 10, 3850 White Lake Drive, Whitehall, MI. Due to the success from last year's luncheon, there will again be a time to meet and greet with our keynote speaker, United State Representative Peter Hoekstra, at 11:30am for one-on-one interaction. The luncheon and program will begin at 12:00 noon.

   The luncheon will feature United States Representative Peter Hoekstra. Congressman Hoekstra will inform attendees of his work with the committees in which he is involved and give an update on local and current issues in Washington, D.C., expectations for the future, as well as responding to questions from the floor.
     County and local officials will also be attending this event. A regional representative from United States Senator Debbie Stabenow's office will be present along with State Senator Gerald Van Woerkom, State Senator Wayne Kuipers, State Rep. Doug Bennett, State Rep. Mary Valentine, and State Rep. Geoff Hansen. Several other honored guests from the area will also be participating in the luncheon.
     A broad, cross-section of people from the White Lake Area's industrial, commercial and business communities have expressed the importance of attending this luncheon. This is a great opportunity for interested citizens to communicate with these leaders as well as a potential future Governor of Michigan.
     This year's event is generously hosted by Alcoa/Howmet and sponsored by PNC Bank. Dave's Kountry Katering is planning a delicious lunch along with Debby Does Dishes. Both are looking forward to catering the luncheon.
     Tickets are $22.00 per person. Reservations are required. Contact the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at (231) 893-4585 or toll free at (800) 879-9702.

	Business After Hours - May 2010 Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm 4180 M-20 New Era, MI 49446 Thursday, May 20, 2010 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Spring has sprung! Get the family on over to Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm for an evening of fun. Grandparents show the kids who are #1 on the pedal carts. Mom & Dad hop on the jumping pillow & join in the fun with the kids. Also ride through the orchard and mingle with the animals. So stop out and see what this area attraction has to offer!

The White Lake Area Chamber Leads Group Invites Members to Grow the Business

One of the purposes and functions of the Chamber is to connect business with community. The Leads group is yet another way to assist and support its members. Thanks to a group of dedicated business professionals, a committee has formed and been meeting to organize the Chamber's first Leads Group. They have developed some guidelines and policies for a referral group to come together and meet to continue building business.

The members of the Leads Group will meet regularly to network and pass on referrals. The structured meeting agenda provides an environment in which members develop personal relationships allowing the opportunity to increase and grow their business. So, whether your business is newer or well-established, all of us can grow professionally by learning from other members. There is a $75 charge for those who join the Leads Group. This is a great way to network for referrals and promote your business. A Leads Groups is a basic concept and is an effective program designed for networking and referral opportunities by sharing hot leads with fellow members.

Come and join us for an informational meeting!
Tuesday, May 25 from 7:30am-9:00am
at the White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce

Please call the Chamber at 893-4585 to RSVP
for the initial meeting and to join the group.

Chamber Classic Golf Outing

FORE!!! Listen for the shotgun start and then tee off for a really good time! The date is quickly approaching for the Annual Chamber Golf Classic. The tournament is set for Wednesday, June 2 at Grand View Golf Course, 5464 S. 68th Ave. in New Era. There will be a 1:00pm shotgun start. A scramble format is followed.

What a great way to meet and greet old friends and members as well as some new ones!
We will have the Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, along with other fun holes. Don Rypma will once again be sponsoring the Hole-In-One contest. Following the 18 holes of fun, we will have a delicious dinner by Pekadill's, along with plenty of prizes, including a 50/50 drawing, and raffles for many giveaways, including a Super Prize. Please contact the Chamber ASAP to get a form and reserve your spot!

	Business After Hours - June 2010 Shelby State Bank 8238 Whitehall Road Whitehall, MI 49461 Thursday, June 10, 2010 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Come out to the Shelby State Bank for the Business After Hours to get together with friends and meet & greet with members. Learn about the 7 new commercial lots under development on their 11 acre parcel. Please join us for appetizers and beverages!

The 32nd Annual White Lake Area
Arts & Crafts Festival

Now that spring is upon us, we are once again looking forward to another fun and exciting event. Our annual Arts & Crafts Festival will be moving to a new location this year, Goodrich Park Annex along beautiful White Lake, which has been home to our Maritime Arts & Crafts by the Lake. The dates for this year's event will be Saturday, June 19, 10am-5pm and Sunday, June 20, 11am-4pm. This year's festivities include:

Over 75 juried exhibitors and booths with a wide variety of participating artists.
Food vendors including cinnamon roasted nuts, pizza, brats, cotton candy, and taffy, along with our favorites like elephant ears, lemonade and much more.
Continuous live entertainment, including Mike Snell, Tommy Foster, and Keith Scott.
Various activities for children, such as face painting and balloon animals.
The continuation of the Arts & Crafts Festival poster series, featuring artwork by a White Lake Area student.

White Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
124 W. Hanson Street
Whitehall, MI 49461
231.893.4585 | 800.879.9702
info@whitelake.org
www.whitelake.org