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!

Cindy Timmerman
Executive Director

Coopersville Area Chamber of Commerce

Marketing Director

Coopersville Downtown Development Authority

616/997.5164

ctimmerman@cityofcoopersville.com

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by Building Better Businesses"

 

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Upcoming Chamber Activities

S.C.O.R.E. Business Counseling

October 12th, November 9th, December 14th

9:00 a.m. - Noon - by appointment only. 

Schedule here.

FREE business counseling by retired business leaders.  FREE, confidential and available the 2nd Wednesday of every month.  By appointment only.

CCW Luncheon

Chamber Connected Women

Friday, October 7th

Noon - 1:30 p.m.

Davenport University, W.A. Lettinga Building

6191 Draft Avenue, S.E., Grand Rapids

An exciting blend of chambers gather to help meet the challenges business women share.

Information here.

Business Beyond the Bridge

Speed Networking

Wednesday, October 12th

8:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Northern Physical Therapy, 25 Conran

Chamber Members FREE
Future Member $10.00

RSVP here by Tuesday, October 11th

 

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!

 

3rd Thursday Chamber Breakfast

Thursday, October 20th

Arrival:  7:00 a.m. - 7:15 a.m.

Networking: 7:15 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.

Program:  7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Cost:  $12 Member/$18 Future Member

RSVP here by Tuesday, October 18th

This is a MUST ATTEND event for businesses looking forward to planning their 2012 Insurance Programming for their employees.

Speakers and Topics:

John Layton, River City Benefit Designs - Obama Care Updates for 2012

Mark Erickson, Merrill Lynch Management - Changes in HSA Accounts

Joe Biermacher, DeVries & Royston and Tammy Durer, Grotenhuis - "The Total Health Engagement Model"

Sponsored by:  Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

Catered by:  McDonalds

Location:  West Michigan Plumbers, Fitters & Service Trades Local Union # 174, 1008 O'Malley Drive

 

Chamber Chat

Wednesday, October 26th, November 30th, no date in December

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Chamber Office, 289 Danforth Street

Join Cindy at the Chamber office for a cup of coffee and a casual discussion about how to utilize Chamber programming to better your business.  Bring your ideas about how we can better meet your specific business needs, or brainstorm with Cindy for new and improved programming.  Please RSVP by Tuesday prior to the date.

 

November Chamber 3rd Thursday Breakfast

Ask the Expert:  End of Year Tax Panel

Thursday, November 17th

Arrival:  7:00 a.m. - 7:15 a.m.

Networking: 7:15 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.

Program:  7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Cost:  $12 Member/$18 Future Member

RSVP here by Monday, November 14th

The end of the year is quickly coming upon us.  Learn about new programs and changes with your taxes from some of our West Michigan Tax and Financial Planning Experts.  Plenty of time for Q & A and discussion will be included in this event.

Speakers and Topics:

Dan Feldt, Spoelman, Hovingh & Feldt - Current Tax Issues

Ed Aho, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management - Year end Tax Considerations for Your Investments

Bob Luxford, H & R Block

Michelle Hanks, DeBoer, Baumann & Company, PL - 2011 & 2012 Tax Updates

Evelyn Boes, Boes Financial Center & Money Concepts - Changes to the MBT and Michigan Income Tax for Business'

Phil Hayes, Edward Jones - Corporate 529's

As you can see from our panel of experts, we will be covering important updates for individuals, businesses of all sizes, and non-profit organizations.

Sponsored by:  Coopersville Area Community Foundation and Boes Financial Center & Money Concepts

Catered by:  Above & Beyond Banquet, Catering & Events

Location:  Church of the Saviour R.C.A., 180 N. 68th Ave.

 

Coopersville Downtown Development Authority Farmers Markets

The markets will be open from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, on Wednesdays through October 26th at the Farmers Market Pavilion located in the North Main Street Parking Lot & 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Fridays through October 28th at Veteran's Memorial Park located on W. Randall Street. 

Vendor Information here

 

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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