May 2013


Lakeshore Business Expo
THIS THURSDAY,
May 9 
1 - 6 pm
Trillium Events 


Stop by the lakeshore's premier business to business expo where more than 70 Muskegon and Grand Haven businesses will be showcasing their products and services. Click here to see a list of exhibitors.

Chamber Business After Hours to follow from 4:30 - 6 pm. 

 

EVENT SPONSORS:   
 
  

 

                   


 
Thursday, May 16, 2013
4:30 - 6:30 pm 
Located at Hall's Sports Center
(759 E Broadway Ave) 

$5 donation to the MLCC Foundation



Help us kick-off the summer season at this "Summer Fun" Business After Hours event!  Networking, give-aways, and more! 

RSVP's requested.  Click here to register.

See you at Hall's! 
Hall's Sport Center
 

Wednesday, May 22
- Two times & locations to choose from:  
 
8 - 10 am at the White Lake Community Library in Whitehall

OR

Noon - 1:30 pm
at the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce (BYO Brown Bag Lunch)
Constant Contact Discount

 

Find out how to increase email open rates and social shares and learn how to maximize and utilize Constant Contact - our newest member benefit!

Constant Contact Authorized Local Expert, Kim Schott, will reveal these closely-guarded secrets and much more!  


EVENT PARTNERS: 

Lakeshore Chamber Logo Color    

EVENT SPONSOR:  
  
Friday, May 31 
7:30 - 9 am 
SPECIAL LOCATION: 
ABOARD THE LST 393! 
Cost: $16/member, $26/general admission   
 
 
Hear an update on the status and effectiveness of the Pure Michigan tourism campaign and find out how Muskegon County is partnering with Pure Michigan.  Plus, learn what else is being done to promote our tourism industry. 

EVENT SPONSORS:  
Redi Rental
SAVE THE DATE! Volunteers Needed
Chamber Classic
SAVE THE DATE for this year's Chamber Classic!

Monday, August 26, 2013 at the Muskegon Country Club
   
 
We are looking for volunteers! 
If you're looking for networking opportunities and a short-term committee commitment, we'd love your help with the 2013 Chamber Classic golf outing. Contact Pat Ackerberg at 231-722-3751.
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 
Cost: $20/member, $35/general admission 
EVENT SPONSOR: Parmenter O'Toole
 
Annual Intern/New Professional Meet & Greet 
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
3 - 6 pm 
Meets at the Chamber office and ends at Business After Hours
FREE to attend!
 
Business After Hours - Future 15 Awards
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
4:30 - 6:30 pm 
Mlive in Downtown Muskegon
Cost: $5 donation to the MLCC Foundation
Click here to nominate an outstanding young professional 
 
Health Care Reform 101 
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Noon - 1:30 pm (BYO Lunch)
Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce

Business for Breakfast - Muskegon County's Economic Growth (past, present & future)
Friday, June 21, 2013 
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Holiday Inn Muskegon Harbor
Cost: $16/member, $26/general admission 
EVENT SPONSOR: Macatawa Bank
 
Public Mini Forum on Education
Monday, June 24, 2013
Noon - 2 pm
Shoreline Inn and Conference Center

 

Upcoming Events

Other events of interest to the business community for which Chamber members receive a discounted or free attendance... 

Date: 5.8.13

Time: 10 am - 2 pm

Where: Muskegon Area First 

Cost: FREE!  

  

 

Date: 5.10.13

Time: 8 am - 5 pm

Where: Lake Welding Supply, 363 Ottawa Street in Muskegon

Topic: Join us to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Lake Welding Supply. Stop by for this one day sale and BBQ lunch.  

 

 

Date: 5.10.13

Time: 5 - 7 pm

Where: Holiday Inn Muskegon Harbor
Cost: FREE! 

 

  
Date: 5.11.13

Time: 12:45 - 5 pm

Where: Holiday Inn Muskegon Harbor
Cost: The class is typically offered for $60.00 to $90.00 BUT the Michigan Junior Chamber is offering this opportunity
for ONLY $40.00 with advance registration.

  

 

Date: 5.13.13 - 5.17.13

Time:  Bike to work all week!

Topic: Register to bike to work and you could win valuable prizes from local merchants!! Register to ride with the link above.

 

 

Date: 5.14.13

Time:  8:30 am - 4pm

Where: MAREC

Cost: $105 and includes lunch  

 

 

Date: 5.17.13

Time:  10 am - 2 pm

Where: LST 393

 

 

Innovation After Hours NEW SERIES!

Date: 5.21.13
Time: 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Topic: A new networking event to introduce innovators to entrepreneurs who can make science and technology business developments happen.
Where: MAREC, 200 Veridian Dr. 49440
Cost: $5 donation to benefit the e-merge Entrepreneur Network

Register: Call 231-722-4371 to register 


Fundamentals of Financial Management (e-merge)

Date: 5.22.13
Time: 6 - 8 pm
Topic: learn the basic accounting  principles needed to run a small business.
Where: MAREC, 200 Veridian Dr. 49440
Cost: FREE!



Date: 5.23.13

Time:  8:30 am - 4:30pm

Where: Employer's Association

 

 

Placemaking Workshop (W. Michigan Chamber Coalition)
Date: 5.30.13

Time:  8:30 am - 5pm

Where: GVSU Alumni House, Allendale, MI  

   
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Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce | 231-722-3751 | mlcc@muskegon.org | www.muskegon.org
380 W. Western Avenue Ste 202
Muskegon, MI 49440