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Chamber President Thanks the Community

Posted: Fri, August 20, 2010

THANK YOU . . . to our COMMUNITY, for supporting our member businesses. We wouldn’t exist without you.

THANK YOU . . . to our MEMBERS, for your support of the chamber and the community. Your generosity is consistent with the unique West Michigan spirit of philanthropy.

THANK YOU . . . to our BOARD OF DIRECTORS (past and present), for your service to the chamber and the community. Your leadership and vision cannot be replaced.

THANK YOU . . . to our EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Sandy LeBlanc, and ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT,…

Grandville Jenison Chamber Members Attend Networking Event and Change Life for Slovakia Student!

Posted: Mon, August 9, 2010

By Member - Dawn R. Martinson, Regional Manager
International Student Exchange, Central Midwest Region

For those people who don’t believe that networking events will help with their business, I’d suggest that they think twice! No matter what the event from Networking Lunches to After Hours, to even an informal breakfast among members – all of them will leave an impression upon the people you meet.

About a week or so ago, the Grandville-Jenison Chamber invited its members to an informal breakfast at the Big Boy in Grandville. I must say that I always…

A Year Later - John Teeples, Grandville Jenison Chamber Vice President

Posted: Thu, July 8, 2010

2009-2010 has been a remarkable year for the Grandville-Jenison Chamber of Commerce (the "Chamber"). When the memberships of the former Jenison Chamber of Commerce and the former Grandville Chamber of Commerce made the decision in early 2009 to merge (effective July 1, 2009), there were many expressed concerns, risks and uncertainties, including: (1) will the merger be in the best interests of our respective business communities?; (2) are there sufficient synergies, common interests and goals between the communities for efficient administration?; (3) can the chambers be merged while safeguarding the unique and proprietary interests of the respective communities?; (4)…

Grandville Jenison Chamber Members Benefit from Speed Networking Events

Posted: Wed, July 7, 2010

One of the most popular events for Grandville Jenison Chamber Members has been the bi-monthly Multi Chamber Speed Networking Event. Members realize that In today’s world of doing more with fewer resources, they need to make the most of their valuable time! Speed Networking gives them the chance to super-size their contacts and meet twice as many people in half the time by eliminating the mundane chit-chat and cutting right to the chase. Members are encouraged to followup with new contacts and schedule a one on one with them. The ultimate goal is building relationships that help grow your…

A Year in Review - Joel Baar, President

Posted: Mon, June 28, 2010

The official merger of the Greater Grandville Chamber of Commerce and the Jenison Chamber of Commerce occurred on July 1, 2009. It has now been one year, and it is time to reflect. Who has benefitted from this merger that brought together the best of each chamber?

1. Our community - We have worked very hard to connect business to community. We do that by honoring and recognizing exemplary contributions to our community (Bryant Domina and Gil Dykstra), by honoring outstanding businesses (Grand Office Supply, DeVries Landscape, United Church Outreach Ministry) and outstanding businesspersons who devote…