Coopersville Area Chamber of Commerce



 

Coopersville is OPEN for business!

As a Chamber member, you invest in the future of the business community of Coopersville and surrounding areas and insure that the Chamber may continue it's mission of "Enhancing the Community by Building Better Businesses".

The Chamber's mission is achieved through the efforts of volunteers and staff working together to provide affordable and effective Advocacy, Education, Information, and Networking programs to our members.  We also aggressively align our organization to those that will create additional opportunities for our member businesses.

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

Members are encouraged to attend events, take advantage of special services and discounts, get involved with Chamber committees, roundtables and task forces.  This increases the members' voice in the community, and presents a unified voice on issues of interest and concern to area businesses.

EXPOSURE

Take advantage of special advertising promotions offered to Chamber members in our monthly E-newsletter, annual Community Profile & Business Directory, numerous sponsorship opportunities, and a wide range of volunteer or leadership development opportunities available to those wishing to contribute their time to Chamber and community projects.

NETWORKING & VISABILITY

  • Business Beyond the Bridge Speed Networking
  • Chamber Chat
  • 3rd Thursday Chamber Breakfasts
  • Lunch & Learn
  • Chamber After Hours
  • Annual Meeting & Dinner
  • CEO Roundtable

Leadership Development/Volunteer Opportunities

  • Advocacy Committee
  • Ambassador & Membership Committee
  • Annual Meeting Task Force
  • Awards Committee
  • Christmas Parade Task Force
  • Finance Committee
  • Fundraising Committee
  • Marketing Committee
  • Medical Mile Committee
  • Networking & Education Committee
  • Retail Study Committee
  • Summerfest Committee
  • Summerfest Transition Task Force

PROMOTIONAL ASSISTANCE

  • Anniversary Celebrations
  • Ground Breakings
  • Ribbon Cutting
  • Other!

INFORMATION RESOURCE

The Coopersville Area Chamber of Commerce has close working relationships with many organizations at the local, state and national level to help your business succeed. 

Here are just a few:

  • City of Coopersville
  • Coopersville Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
  • J. Mann Consulting Group
  • Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women (GROW)
  • Medical Mile Resource Group (MMRG)
  • Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals
  • Michigan Chamber of Commerce
  • Michigan Economic Development Corp.
  • Michigan Retailers Association
  • MiSBDTC
  • Ottawa County
  • Ottawa County Economic Development
  • Ottawa County Michigan Works! Agency
  • SCORE
  • Silent Observer
  • Travel Michigan/Pure Michigan
  • West Michigan Chamber Network
  • West Michigan Film Office
  • West Michigan Tourist Association
  • Other

As you can see, the Coopersville Area Chamber of Commerce is the vanguard of our community for your organizational success. 

Please contact me to learn more about this vibrant and most beneficial organization today!

Rebecca Rych
Executive Director

Coopersville Area Chamber of Commerce

616/997.5164

chamber@coopersville.com

"Enhancing the Community

by Building Better Businesses"

 

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West Michigan Plumbers, Fitters and Service Trades, Local 174 News Update

A critical component for economic vitality continually raised by political aspirants and businesses is the need for skilled workers. A Coopersville Area Chamber member is providing skilled workers without any public funding assistance. The West Michigan Plumbers, Fitters and Service Trades Local #174 has been doing this for over 100 years!   An open house celebrating 121 Years Strong and Unveiling will be held May 18, 2012 4 pm – 7 pm at 1008 O’Malley Dr. in Coopersville. 

http://www.mibiz.com/news/design-build/19593-union-offers-apprenticeship-model-to-talent-constrained-firms.html

         

May 17, 2012: Chamber 3rd Thurs. Breakfast “Maximizing Your Computer Programs,” Speakers (and sponsors): Reps from IT Resource, Inc.; Location (and catering): 327 Pizza & Pub

2nd Annual Summerfest

Planning Meeting

Tuesday May 22, 2012

7 pm - 8 pm

City Hall Conference Room

(upstairs)

Call 997-5164 to RSVP

 

June 13, 2012: Speed Networking in

Allendale

 

June 18, 2012: “Legislative Luncheon.” Sponsored by Northern Physical Therapy; still looking at location: Moss Ridge or Terre Verde, 11:45 – 1 p.m.

Business Beyond the Bridge

Speed Networking TBD

Bring plenty of business cards, handouts if you'd like, and breath mints!  This is not your daddy's networking event!  Speed Networking is a GREAT way to give attendees updates about your products or services in a FUN and always lively manner!  If you've been, you know how fun it is, and if you haven't, you're missing out on a unique and very beneficial opportunity to get your message out!

Chamber Chat

TBA

 

First Fridays

Various locations throughout the community. 

Look for the "Ask Me About Our First Friday Specials" signs in participating merchant windows to enjoy special savings each "First Friday" of the month!
 

 

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