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It is hard to believe I have been in this position for 20 years.  It has been a fast ride and forever a challenge and a delight.   Early on we had a theme called “Embrace Change.”    How true that turned out to be as we switched gears from high unemployment to a workforce ...

The Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome Emily Morgenstern to the chamber staff. Morgenstern joins the chamber as a Communications Specialist. Her position will focus on the creation and implementation of marketing and communication strategies for Chamber, Chamber Member and community success. This includes content development, print collateral, social media messaging and ...

“Muskegon’s economy outperformed the rest of West Michigan in 2019,” said Dr. Paul Isely, in his annual economic forecast delivered at the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce’s Business for Breakfast, a sold-out gathering of 400 local business leaders.   While 2019 was a strong year for Muskegon’s business community, 2020 predictions indicate continued upward momentum. ...

The Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce has named Mary Beth Ramos, Ramos & Sons Auto Body, and Lisa Falcon, Comerica Bank, as this year’s recipients of the 2019 Ambassador of the Year Award.   The Ambassador of the Year Award is based on an ambassador’s support of the Chamber and its mission, their commitment to ...

The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding businesses in Michigan that working capital loans are still available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations affected by severe weather and flooding on March 14, 2019.   “Businesses that suffered economic losses as a result of the disaster and ...

As part of the Livability Lab: 100-Day Challenge, Minority Businesses (Team 10), a diverse team of individuals, entrepreneurs, and business people have come together with the sole purpose to strengthen, support, and help grow minority-owned businesses throughout Muskegon County. Team 10 has created a survey to identify the needs of minority-owned businesses in Muskegon County. The ...

The Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce and SCORE Muskegon will be hosting a luncheon that will educate attendees on how to manage their business finances. This event will take place at Muskegon Area Transit System, 2624 Sixth Street, Muskegon Heights, on Wednesday, November 20 from 12:00 – 1:30 pm.   Money is at the heart ...

The award-winning Lakeshore Art Festival is now accepting fine art and craft applications for the 2020 festival taking place Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4, 2020.   Lakeshore Art Festival has a “blind jury process.” Every year, a group of industry professionals, artists and crafters review each entry, not knowing who the applicant is ...

The popular Muskegon Lakeshore Home, Garden + DIY show is returning to Fricano’s Event Center March 13 and 14, 2020.  Last year, booth spaces sold quickly, so interested businesses are encouraged to apply early.   The 2020 Muskegon Lakeshore Home, Garden + DIY show will feature over 50 exhibitors including everything from windows, siding, gutters, ...

The Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce promotes community safety through the Muskegon Silent Observer Program. With over 60 teams and dozens of volunteers, this year’s Chamber Classic golf outing, held at Chase Hammond Golf Club, raised $4,500 for the Muskegon Silent Observer Program. This is the largest amount raised to support the Silent Observer Program ...