Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce

Start the year by building new connections! Grab your business cards and join us for four rounds of structured networking at Power Lunch on January 23. Enjoy a delicious meal, expand your network, and get the chance to win exciting door prizes. Thank you to our program sponsor, Hungerford, for their support of this event. Register now at https://buff.ly/4a5ZKbw

January is National Mentoring Month—a time to celebrate the power of mentorship and its impact on shaping brighter futures. In this month’s West Coast Way magazine, we highlight Kids Hope USA, a West Michigan-founded organization transforming lives through one-on-one mentoring. Discover more at https://buff.ly/4iSt1KC

There’s still time to register for Economic Forecast on January 14. Dr. Paul Isely of Grand Valley State University will present essential business insights based on the localized data you contributed. Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare for the year ahead—register now at https://buff.ly/41IkFz6

Ring in the new year with a renewed focus on goals. In the December edition of the West Coast Way magazine, explore actionable strategies to align your vision, inspire your team, and set clear goals for a prosperous year ahead. Read more at https://buff.ly/3CTE4CK

Start the new year right with a deep dive into cutting-edge AI tools that will help you boost your productivity and transform your workflow. Join us for a Leading Edge Workshop on January 9 as guest speakers from InsITe Business Solutions, Inc. will share actionable strategies to help you organize, collaborate, and streamline your task management. Register now at https://buff.ly/3ZYgM7Y

Effective board members bring purpose, passion, and commitment to the organizations they serve. Discover tips to support leadership and amplify the mission of the nonprofit in the December edition of the West Coast Way magazine. Learn more at https://buff.ly/49rVjre

We’re excited to share that Lakewood Construction has renewed their Silver Premier Partnership with the West Coast Chamber! We appreciate their commitment to our community and their dedication to advancing leadership and talent development and community impact.

Last night, the current West Coast Leadership class and alumni of the program gathered at Boatwerks for the annual West Coast Leadership Holiday Party. Attendees enjoyed reconnecting with old friends, meeting new connections, and reminiscing on their experience together. We are grateful for each and every member of the program who continues to make a positive impact in our community. Want to learn more about this longstanding and impactful program? Visit our website: https://buff.ly/3jYHHsy

Chad Mesbergen, Director of Events and Operations at Tulip Time Festival, embodies what it means to be an engaged community leader. Through his dedication to the Chamber and the broader business community, he shows how collaboration can create meaningful change. Together, WE ARE your Chamber.

Gentex Corporation truly exemplifies what it means to be a Community Champion Premier Partner. They lead the way as an innovative organization, an outstanding employer of choice, and a passionate advocate for their local community. We are so thankful for their ongoing partnership, which impacts our Chamber, businesses, and the community in so many meaningful ways. And you won’t want to miss the remarkable experience they create as our Golf Outing Tournament Sponsor - mark your calendars for August 18!