June/July 2013


TOMORROW, Tuesday, June 18, 2013
4:30 - 6:30 pm 
Mlive/Muskegon Chronicle in Downtown Muskegon
Cost: $5 donation to the MLCC Foundation
 
Come celebrate with us as we recognize the first ever Future 15 emerging young leaders along the Lakeshore.  
 
 
EVENT PARTNERS:
Mlive 
Jaycees YUP  
Creating a Unified Vision for Education...
Monday, June 24, 2013
Noon - 2 pm
Shoreline Inn and Conference Center
$25/per person
 
We are partnering with the West Michigan Policy Forum to host a Mini Forum on Education with the goal to develop a unified vision for the future of education for the State of Michigan, and specifically, the Muskegon Lakeshore area. 
 
Program participants include:
*  John Bebow, President & CEO, The Center for Michigan
*  Cindy Larsen, President, Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber 
*  Steve Olsen, President, Northern Machine Tool 
*  Steve Parker, facilitator and owner of Longview Consulting
*  Jared Rodriguez, President, West Michigan Policy Forum
*  Dave Sipka, Superintendent, Muskegon Area Intermediate School District
*  Kevin Stotts, President, Talent 2025 
Social Media Summer School
Tuesdays, July 9 & 23, 2013
8 - 9:30 am
Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce 
$20 per session or $35 for both sessions
 
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 - LinkedIn
Make the most out of your time on the world's most popular social network for business.  
  • Maximize your company page
  • Convert connections into sales
  • Learn tips and tricks to leverage this powerful sales, marketing, human resources and professional development tool 
Presented by: Jason Piasecki of Revel

Tuesday, July 23, 2013 - Facebook & Twitter
Learn the difference between a personal Facebook profile and a company Facebook page and how to effectively use both to grow your business.

A panel discussion on best business practices for both platforms.

EVENT SPONSOR: 
 
Health Care Reform Inform
Thursday, July 11, 2013
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce 
$15 and includes lunch
 

This briefing is designed for businesses with fewer than 50 employees

This informative session will provide crucial information small businesses need to know about the changes coming with the Affordable Care Act. 

Seating is limited to 50 people, so register early to secure your spot.  
 
EVENT PARTNERS: 
Muskegon Area First    
Chamber Classic
Registration is now open for the 
2013 Chamber Classic Golf Outing!

Monday, August 26, 2013
7:30 AM & 1:00 PM shot gun start 
Muskegon Country Club
 
Discounted rates are available to golfers with paid registrations by Friday, July 26.  Save money and sign your team up today!
 
Want to maximize your exposure at this year's outing? Consider a sponsorship. Click here for details.
 
Chamber Classic Sponsors:
 Waddell & Reed Morgan Stanley
    
  http://www.priorityhealth.com/  
Upcoming Events

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


Supervisory Skills (EA)

Date: 6.20.13

Time:  8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Where: Employers Association of W. Michigan

 

 

Building Your First Website  (SCORE)

Date: 6.24.13

Time:  6 - 8 pm

Where: Spring Lake District Library

Cost: FREE!

 

 

Legal Briefing - Drug Testing (EA)

Date: 6.25.13

Time:  8:30 - 10:30 am

Where: Employers Association of W. Michigan

    

 

Lean Series - A3 Thinking (EA)

Date: 6.26.13 and 6.27.13

Time:  8:30 am - 5 pm

Where: Employers Association of W. Michigan

 

 

1st Aid, CPR/AED, Bloodborne (EA)

Date: 6.28.13 

Time:  8 am - 1 pm

Where: Employers Association of W. Michigan

 

 

DIBBS Webinar (MAF)

Date: 7.17.13

Time:  2:00 pm

Topic: Being knowledgeable about this DLA Internet Bid Board System will help your procurement strategy by allowing your company to access more business opportunities.

Where: Online

Cost: FREE!

 

 

Click here for a complete list of up coming events...  

   
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Lakeshore Art Festival
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380 W. Western Avenue Ste 202
Muskegon, MI 49440