2018 - Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce · 2019. 9. 26. · MISSION The mission of the...
Transcript of 2018 - Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce · 2019. 9. 26. · MISSION The mission of the...
ANNUALREPORT
2018
CELEBRATING125 YearsOF SUPPORTING BUSINESS
Community Promotion Community Leadership
Valued Member Services Inclusive Business Advocacy
MISSIONThe mission of the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce is to sustain an environment for business success through
community leadership, promotion, inclusive business advocacy and valued member services.
The Chamber takes a long-term view of community growth and prosperity by encouraging innovative regional solutions for economic development on Michigan’s West Coast.
Installed permanent anniversary exhibit at
the Heritage Museum, hosted a celebration with hundreds of attendees and promoted historical moments throughout the year.
Welcomed 10 port of calls this summer,
introducing over 2,000 passengers and crew
to beautiful Muskegon for the first time.
Held 12 trainings in total during 2018,
certifying 278 individuals, and 44 students. Since inception, 1378 STARs have been
trained!
INCLUSIVE BUSINESS ADVOCACY
The Chamber provides the voice of all businesses for all quality enterprises: multicultural, large and small, local, regional and global. The Chamber works to influence government and other local institutions to provide the best inclusive business climate
possible for business growth and development.
Muskegon in Focus leadership program included 65 presenters at 23 area locations,
and graduated 31 professionals.
Hosted over a dozen tours for media and VIPs,
including the Governor of Michigan.
Completed a pocket park and continued efforts to beautify Sherman Boulevard, as part
of the Watch Muskegon Campaign.
Hosted second annual Economic Summit,
bringing business and government together.
Promoted Silent Observer by presenting to nine different community groups, creating a new website and producing a promotional
video.
Updated the economic vision statement for
Muskegon County, expanding the goals to a global view.
Continued to advocate for updated bus routes and for business and community
transportation needs.
Interviewed over 20 election candidates and continued to push for the voice of business in
government.
Continued regional work and collaboration with the West Michigan Chamber Coalition
to promote the voice of over 6,000 West
Michigan businesses.
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
LATEST VALUED MEMBER SERVICES
The Chamber promotes the area as the best place in Michigan to live, work and play.
The Chamber offers quality business information, member referrals, cost-saving benefits, networking opportunities and affordable training.
Lakeshore Art Festival received two national awards, installed temporary kayak art
sculptures, and extended the festival footprint with a record number of applicants.
Continued with three additional years of supporting and managing the Watch
Muskegon campaign.
Cindy Larsen accepted the Grand Rapids Business Journal’s “2017 Newsmaker of
the Year” award, recognizing Muskegon’s redevelopment.
Mailed 149 relocation/visitor packets to locations all over the country. The Chamber website (muskegon.org) had over 5 million
total page views!
Exceeded goal of 400 members on the MLCC Member Connect Facebook group and
launched a Chamber Instagram page, which
has over 800 followers.
Worked with the City of Muskegon to win “America’s Strongest Town” and helped
facilitate a visit from the President and CEO of
Strong Towns.
What a year! Multiple events sold out, from the lunch training series to the Chamber
Classic golf outing.
Each member averaged 2,119 views on the Chamber website (muskegon.org) and the
online business directory had over 4 million uses!
Welcomed Morgan Carroll, Advocacy and Manufacturing Member Retention Specialist
and Bre McCarthy, Marketing Specialist to the Chamber team.
7 Entrepreneurs of Excellence
13 ATHENA Women
91%Retention Rate
41Chamber Events
4211Event Attendees
26Member Celebrations
143New Chamber Members
1254Total Chamber Members 15 Outstanding Young Professionals
COMMUNITY PROMOTION
BY THE NUMBERS...
CHAMBER LEADERSHIP
The heart of the Chamber is the work of the board and volunteer committees. Committees are formed to meet the needs recognized by members for the benefit of business and the community.
ThankYou!
Cindy Larsen, President
Dawn Johnson, Vice President of Membership
Carla Flanders, Vice President of Marketing Morgan Carroll, Advocacy and Manufacturing Member Retention Specialist
Marie Chabotte, Accounting & Administrative Manager
Sue Carpenter, Member Relationship Manager Jodi Kittle, Communications ManagerKristin Knop, Events Director
Bre McCarthy, Marketing SpecialistPati Webster, Front Desk ManagerMeg Boertman, Lakeshore Community Cash ManagerPat Shafer, Muskegon In Focus Program Manager
Chamber Staff
Andy Price, Board Chair, McKenzie-Price Agency Inc. Tom Schultz, Vice Chair, Tyler Sales Company, Inc.Steve Olsen, Secretary, Northern Machine ToolRandy Filbrandt, Treasurer, H&S Companies, PC Gary Allore, Mercy Health
Chris Baker, Betten-Baker Auto GroupShawn Buckner, Meijer
Anna Duggins, Parmenter Law
Michelle Harris, Harris Hospitality
Dave Hazekamp, Hazekamp’s Premier Foods
Amy Heisser, Arconic
Angie Nelund, Wasserman’s Flowers & GiftsJim Rudicil, Muskegon Winter Sports ComplexJohn Swanson, Swanson Pickle Co.Jay Wallace Jr., Edward Jones Investments
Board of Directors
Tamica Fox, Co-Chair, ADAC Automotive
Tom Palmer, Co-Chair, Shoreline Insurance Agency Inc.Lisa Yager, Secretary, Comerica Bank
Lindsey Thorsen, Mentor Program Chair, My Social NetWorthScott Blease, Access HealthMeg Boertman, Steak N EggerGreg Borgman, GoodTempsKyle French, Merrill Lynch
Jeanette Harris, AflacJon Honore, Complete Restoration & Cleaning Services, Inc. Stephanie Hunter, Lake Michigan Credit UnionLori Johnson, Gems Near The LakeshorePaula Kendra, Kendra ConsultingTrinecia LeFear, Sanctuary at the Park
Brian Leibrandt, Parmenter Law
Dave Manley, CORE Realty PartnersKristine Mast, Muskegon Yoga CenterJerry Morlock, Staffing Inc.Kim Mulder, SERVPRO of Muskegon & HollandNatalie Pifer, Worksighted LLCAndy Price, McKenzie-Price Agency Inc.Juan Ramirez, Coldwell Banker Woodland SchmidtMary Beth Ramos, Ramos and Sons Body Shop
Russ Schuitema, Nexes Realty, Inc.Stephanie Stewart, Fricano’s Muskegon LakeJamie Sutton, Lamar AdvertisingMason Toothman, The KR Group, Inc.Jonathan Venlet, Modern Woodmen of AmericaAmy West, CUP-Health EAP ServicesCatherine Young, Environmental Resources Group, LLC
Ambassadors
Viktor Anderson, Chair, Structural Concepts
Eric Ringelberg, Vice Chair, Next I.T. Dave Alexander, Downtown Muskegon NowTim Arter, Brickley DeLong, PCRyan Bennett, Northern BoilerRyan Bryker, RehmannSteven Carey, Potomac Strategic Development
Wes Eklund, Fleet Engineers, Inc.Shannon Enders, Lakeshore Employee BenefitsKevin Even, Smith Haughey Rice & RoeggeLaura Fitzpatrick, Mercy Health
Amy Heisser, ArconicPaul Jackson, Warner Norcross & JuddAndy Johnston, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of CommerceWilliam Lievense, Capitol Group Consultants
Josh Lunger, Grand Rapids Area Chamber of CommerceGary Nelund, Gary Nelund Insurance AgencyDale Nesbary, Muskegon Community CollegeJonathan Pittman, The Lakes MallRobert Scolnik, Muskegon CountyDarryl Todd, Muskegon Area FirstJohn Workman, Eagle Alloy, Inc.
Government Affairs
Juan Ramirez, Co-Chair, Coldwell BankerMichelle Van Hemert, Co-Chair, Workbox StaffingJeanette Harris, AflacBrian Leibrandt, Parmenter Law
Chamber Classic Golf Outing
Tom Schultz, Chair, Tyler Sales Company, Inc.Paul Billings, WUVS/103.7 The Beat Greg Borgman, GoodTempsJim Christiansen, Muskegon CountyKelly DeVos, Shelby State BankDJ Hilson, Muskegon County Prosecutor’s OfficeSara Johnson, The Hope ProjectTom Johnson, Muskegon CountyJeffrey Lewis, City of MuskegonRandy Lundquist, Muskegon Area Intermediate School District
Rachel McCoy, The Health Project Martin Miller, Michigan State Police
Matt Mills, Parmenter Law
Jonathan Pittman, The Lakes MallBrandon Poel, City of Norton Shores
Michael Poulin, Muskegon County SheriffJosh Reece, Parmenter Law
Rob Roundtree, WUVS/103.7 The BeatTom Schmiedeknecht, Professional Med Team, Inc.William Wright, Baker College of Muskegon
Silent Observer
Pam Ackley, Craft/Artisan Food Market CoordinatorMarguerite Curran-Gawron, Muskegon Museum of ArtJohn Dumouchel, Logistics CoordinatorKirk Hallman, Muskegon Museum of ArtMegan Jones, Street Performer Coordinator
Dave Manley, Logistics CoordinatorMichael Ramsey, Volunteer Coordinator
Paula Ray, Fine Art/Fine Craft Coordinator Jacqui Robinson, Children’s Lane CoordinatorDeb Schaub, Craft/Artisan Food Market Coordinator Ken Sutton, Food Vendor Coordinator
Lakeshore Art Festival
Jennifer Scofield, Chair, Shoreline Vision
Carolyn Taylor, Vice Chair, Fifth Third BankCindy Achterhoff, PNC BankPamela Blake, The Chamber Grand Haven, Spring Lake, FerrysburgKris Collee, AgeWell Services of West MichiganBari S. Johnson, The Stanton GroupDwana Thompson, City of Muskegon
ATHENA on the Lakeshore