February /March 2015
Business for Breakfast 
NEXT FRIDAYMUSKEGON'S MIGHTY MANUFACTURERS ARE BACK!

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND, the CEO's of Muskegon's leading manufacturing companies will talk about their latest projects and plans for future investment. 
March Breakfast Panel
EVENT DETAILS:
Friday, February 27, 2015
7:00 a.m. Registration Opens
7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Program
Shoreline Inn Conference Center (730 Terrace Point)
$18/member
EVENT SPONSORS:
GoodTemps
Accident Fund

LESS THAN 100 SEATS AVAILABLE!
With the improved economic climate, the Home Show is growing and moving to its new location: the Fricano Event Center March 20 and 21, 2015.

THE SHOW IS FILLING UP FAST! 
* Only 19 exhibitor spaces still available
* Only 8 Educational Seminar Opportunities still available
* Only 5 Do It Yourself (DIY) Seminar Opportunities still available
* Limited number of sponsorship opportunities still available 

SECURE YOUR SPACE TODAY!
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: FEBRUARY 25
EVENT PARTNERS: 

Fricano Place
Lakeshore Home Builders Association
  
EVENT SPONSORS:  

     Keene Lumber       
Staples
 
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Wednesday, March 4
4:30 - 6:00 pm 
Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber
Training Center
FREE to attend! 

You and your staff are invited
to attend a Member
Orientation, geared to help
you get the most out of
your Chamber membership
experience.

EVENT SPONSORS: 
Blue Cross Accident Fund


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POWER OF EMAIL MARKETING   March 18  11:30 am - 1 pm
Maximize your marketing dollars with email marketing. Learn how to build your contact list, get your emails opened, track results and increase sales. 

 

ENGAGE LOCAL NEWS MEDIA   April 1  11:30 am - 1 pm
Build and leverage media relationships by learning how to get news covered and the opportunities for communicating a message through marketing. This program features 
A roundtable with Muskegon media.


LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION    April 15  11:30 am - 1 pm
Learn how to establish, and when to engage, a relationship with TV news media and the most effective ways to work with news organizations. 

 

 Business Briefing Facilitators

 

Sessions held at the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce  

$25 per session or REGISTER FOR ALL 3 FOR ONLY $65 

LUNCH IS INCLUDED 

 

 

SERIES SPONSOR: 

 

 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 

Lakeshore Business Expo
With over 500 attendees and exposure to over 2,000 Chamber members, registering for the Expo is a great way to gain new clientele and market your business to both the Grand Haven and Muskegon business markets!
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EVENT SPONSORS: 
 
Shoreline Vision Logo
Chemical Bank Logo
Comerica Bank Logo
Staple Logo
WGHN Logo

Partner Programs

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

Date: Thursday, February 17, 2015 

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Spring Lake Library

Topic: assess your abilities to lead and manage a company, and evaluate market and sales potential. This is a free event!


Date: February 19, 2015
Time: Noon
Location: Chamber Offices
Topic: Residential Builders are invited to learn about joist hangers, deck ledgers, and truss fastening. Area Building Officials will be present to address any questions or issues you may have.

Date: February 23, 2015
Time: 7:30 am - 8:30 am
Location: Chamber Offices
Topic: Area legislators meet with HBA members covering current local, state, and national legislative topics and economic outlook.

Date: February 24, 2015
Time: 8:30 am - 10:30 am
Location:  EA Offices
Topic: Bob Sikkel with Barnes & Thornburg, will discuss best practices in discipline, employee documentation, and termination.

Special 1 hour Briefing: Who We Are (EA)
Date: February 25, 2015
Time: 8:30 am- 9:30 am
Location:  EA Offices
Topic: The Access Health Story/ Continuous Health Improvement Program


 

Date: February 27, 2015
Time: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location:  EA Offices


 

Starting a Non-Profit (SCORE)
Date: March 10, 2015

Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Hackley Public Library

Topic: Designed to guide the successful start-up and development of nonprofit organizations by focusing on the business side of a successful nonprofit organization.


 

Date: March 11, 2015
Time: 8:30 am - 10:30 am
Location:  EA Offices

 

Date: March 11, 2015
Time: 11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Location:   EA Offices
Topic: Panelist will share best practices on recruiting and retention within their organization.

Location:  
Topic: 
 

MEMBER CELEBRATION!

Community Mental Health is becoming HealthWest

Date: 3.25.15

Time: Ribbon Cutting at 4pm

Location: 376 E. Apple Avenue

Topic: Come see what's new at HealthWest (formerly Muskegon Community Mental Health) 

 

Click here for a complete list of upcoming events...  

   
Nominate an Outstanding Entreprenuer

A local entrepreneur will be awarded as the "2015 Outstanding Entrepreneur" at the Annual Entrepreneur Award Luncheon on

April 29th

 

Do you know someone worthy of being named Muskegon's Outstanding Entrepreneur? 

Nominations for this esteemed award are 

being accepted now until March 4, 2015.


 

Click here to nominate a local business owner

 

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