Recognized for Making a Difference...
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Nine community leaders and initiatives were recognized as the 2013 Agents of Change. This group of individuals and projects have made a positive contribution to the Muskegon Lakeshore!
CONGRATULATIONS TO:
The Muskegon Angels LLC - Angel Investment Group
Capture Muskegon Public Art Murals - Capture Muskegon Committee
Movies on the Beach - Kerry Halloran, winner of a Love Your Community $500 Love Note mini-grant
Tom Anderson - Advocate of non-motorized trails
Carla Flanders - Lakeshore Art Festival
Girls on the Run - Melissa Reid
VanKampen Boyer Molinari Foundation/Hampton Green Farm - for supporting local non-profits
Women's Division Chamber of Commerce - Dancing with the Local Stars
Kid's Food Basket - Kris Collee, Program Manager
The 2013 Agents of Change were recognized at a Business After Hours event at Fricano Place on November 7, 2013. This event is coordinated in partnership with WGVU. Each of the agents were interviewed by morning show host, Shelley Irwin. Tune in to WGVU FM (95.3 Muskegon, 88.5 Grand Rapids) on Friday, November 22 from 10 - 11 am to hear their stories. Click here to learn more about these individuals and projects.
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Chamber Board Encourages Businesses to take Advantage of Work-Based Learning
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The Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has recently endorsed the Work-Based Learning program coordinated by the Muskegon Area Career Tech Center (MACTC).
The work based training program helps students develop relevant job skills that will benefit individuals and employers, thus building stronger companies and our local economy. This program saves employers time and money normally spent on skill development and training programs.
The Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber encourages local business to participate in this program. Click here for more information and to contact Sasamon Parker. Put MACTC students to work for you!
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Twenty Leaders Graduate from Muskegon In Focus
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Muskegon In Focus just concluded another successful session graduating 20 community leaders with a whole new knowledge of Muskegon. This 8-week community leadership program boasted 64 speakers over the eight sessions and traveled to more than 25 different locations around Muskegon County including ADAC Automotive, Anderson Global, Cole's Quality Foods, USS Silversides Submarine Museum, Alcoa Howmet, MLive, Culinary Institute of Michigan, and others!
The Muskegon In Focus Leadership Program is produced by the Chamber each fall in partnership with Muskegon Community College. Thank you to the Women's Division of the Chamber of Commerce and Rotary for providing scholarship money for several students whom attended. This program was sponsored by Alcoa Howmet.
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Rachel Stewart has been interning at the Chamber since August. She has recently been hired as a part-time community information manager and front desk receptionist. Rachel is a 2010 graduate of Oakridge High School and is currently attending Grand Valley State University. In June of 2014, Rachel will graduate from Grand Valley with her Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management with emphasis in Meetings and Event Planning.
"Working for the Chamber has been a great opportunity for me," says Rachel Stewart. "I have learned so much about the community I grew up in and am excited to watch it continue to grow."
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Congratulations Elected Officials!
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On behalf of the business community, we congratulate the elected officials on their recent victories! The valuable experience, hard work and fresh ideas that they will bring to political office will help to move Muskegon forward.
CONGRATULATIONS:
Muskegon Community College on your success in the recent millage proposal passing!
City of Montague
Mayor A. James Neubauer
Council Member Claude J. Babcock
Council Member Bruce E. Froelich
Council Member Steven Mayberry
City of Muskegon
Mayor Stephen J. Gawron
Commissioner Ken Johnson
Commissioner Dan Sybenga
City of Muskegon Heights
Council Member Eddie B. Jenkins, III
Council Member Anthony Dawell McDonald
Council Member Bonnie M. McGlothin
City of North Muskegon
Mayor Chris Witham
Council Member Jan A. Koens
Council Member Bill Mogren
City of Norton Shores
Mayor Gary Nelund
Council Member Lowell Kinney
Council Member Donald Martines
Council Member William A. Moulatsiotis
Council Member Gary W. Ostrom
City of Roosevelt Park
Council Member Bob Grevious
Council Member T.C. Hasper
City of Whitehall
Council Member Tanya Cabala
Council Member Jeffrey Holmstrom
Council Member Stephen H. Sikkenga
Council Member Edward Whalen
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Boomer Capital Management
Brew House
Donley Computer Services LLC
Drip Drop Drink
Hoodz of West Michigan
ICS - Intellect Computer Systems
Lakeside Cafe LLC
Lake Michigan Credit Union
Muskegon CrossFit
Muskegon Yoga Center
Unruly Brewing Company LLC
Wildwood Creek Condominium Association
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Planet Fitness Grand Opening
Friday, November 22, 2013
10:00 am
West Village Plaza, 2500 Henry Street
Brew House Grand Opening!
Friday, November 22, 2013
12:00 pm
255 Seminole Road at Seaway Drive
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Registration is required for all of the following events...
Date: 11.20.13
Time: 4:30 - 6 pm
Topic: Join us to learn about the benefits of being a member and how to maximize your membership.
EVENT SPONSORS: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Accident Fund Insurance
Cost: FREE to attend! Refreshments provided
Date: 12.05.13
Time: 5 - 7:30 pm
Location: Russell Block Market
Topic: Food, entertainment and free samples of beer from Unruly Brewing Co. and free samples of coffee and pop from Drip Drop Drink!
Cost: $5 donation at the door to benefit the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Date: 12.10.13
Time: 8 - 9:30 am
Topic: This is the year of 'self' improvement. Join us for this quick session of tips and techniques to get a grip on your life!
Presented by: Mitzi Taylor, NSBT
Where: Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber
Cost: $20/member, $35/general admission
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Use your Go Muskegon! mobile app for easy event registration.
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