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Downtown Muskegon Michigan has experienced unprecedented growth and transformation over the past 20 years.  To understand the magnitude of the change in this Lake Michigan coastal city, a video was produced to highlight the community development process. “Seeing the progress of downtown through the lens of a videographer is impressive to say the least” says ...

The Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce announces the appointment of Shawn Buckner, Regional Vice President of Operations at Meijer, as Chair of the Board of Directors for a one-year term, effective January 1, 2022.  Buckner will be replacing Dave Hazekamp, President of Hazekamp Premier Foods. In addition, Anna Duggins, Attorney at Parmenter Law, Jonathan Wilson, ...

Redistricting is the process we use to change the size and locations of districts to determine who represents local citizens in government. On December 28th, Michigan’s Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission (MICRC) approved three final maps for U.S. House, Michigan State House and State Senate. These lines, drawn for the first time by an independent commission, ...

We’ve got your back. The headlines are filled with the news of rising natural gas prices, and you may be concerned about the impact that it will have on your business costs this winter.  We are always managing our gas supply and locked in our natural gas supply ahead of the recent price increases, insulating ...

The chamber welcomes five new members to the Ambassador League! The mission of the Ambassador League is to promote the interests of business and the Chamber by participating in events, delivering member plaques, helping with member appreciation, recruiting new members and attending monthly meetings, all while having fun and networking with businesses. Meet the new ...

Lack of employee engagement is detrimental to any business. Workwise provides human resource solutions that have a lasting impact on the performance of people and your business, resulting in less stress and increased profits.   My role as a trusted business advisor is to offer expert consultation on talent acquisition, talent management, as well as other value-added human resources functions. ...

As we all know, in today’s changing world, transformation is critical to the sustainability and growth of any organization. This means making fundamental changes to your business model or operation. It could include technology, personnel, processes and in some cases, the products we produce or the services we provide. This past year we have experienced what ...

“Because the purpose of business is to create a customer, the business enterprise has two – and only two – basic functions: marketing and innovation. Marketing and innovation produce results; all the rest are costs. Marketing is the distinguishing, unique function of the business.” – Peter Drucker   If I could hang a sign in ...

MUSKEGON, Mich. (Dec. 7, 2020) – Monday, the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce kicked off the “1000 Ways to take STOCK or STOCKINGS in Muskegon!” campaign which is supporting Mercy Health Muskegon’s frontline nurses and healthcare workers caring for coronavirus patients over the holidays.   “The ‘1000 Ways to take STOCK or STOCKINGS in Muskegon!’  ...

Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce receives $25,000 grant to support efforts in addressing the needs of the business community during the COVID-19 crisis.   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 9, 2020   Muskegon, MI – Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce has received a $25,000 grant from the Consumers Energy Foundation supporting the Chamber’s efforts in addressing ...