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Muskegon Forms New Partnership With GVSU
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We are excited to share that starting in 2017, we will be partnering with Grand Valley State University - Seidman School of Business to deliver Muskegon County's Annual Economic Forecast. Associate Dean, Dr. Paul Isely will lead his team to research and present the forecast during the popular January Business for Breakfast.
Following the retirement of long-time forecast presenter George Erickcek, from the W.E. UpJohn Institute for Employment Research, a new local partnership was sought out.
"Dr. Isely is very familiar with our community and will be able to deliver more county specific information than in the past," Chamber President Cindy Larsen said.
Click here for more information about the Annual Economic Forecast Business for Breakfast.
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More than 400 people gathered at Verdonis Event Center to kick-off the holiday season. Check out this photo gallery from the year's hottest party, and be sure to tag yourself in photos!
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Tips & Tricks For Recruiting Talent
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Recruiting and retaining talent continues to be a top issue impacting the business community. During a recent recruitment lunch many "tricks and tips" were shared. Here is a quick list of some of the ideas for attracting and retaining workers:
- Friends and family referral programs
- Seek out overlooked populations
- Show off your company
- Use all forms of social media including video
- Consider a higher entry wage
- Get involved in the community
- Engage employees in business decision making
- Sell Muskegon when recruiting
Click here for a full list
Contact the Chamber for more information at 231-722-3751 or at muskegon.org
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We've added some new opportunities for you to get in front of the business community next year. If you are interested in sponsoring an event or marketing to the business community, email Dawn Johnson or call her at 231-722-3751.
Click here to view the sponsorship and marketing book.
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Member Benefit:
Talent Recruitment Tours
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Are you trying to recruit executive or skilled talent from outside the area? Your chamber is now offering customized community tours upon request.
How It Works
Step 1: Our community specialist Sue Carpenter will learn more about your prospective employee and their lifestyle activities.
Step 2: Sue will drive your prospective employee (and their family) around, showing off the area's best assets that are of interest to them.
Cost: $125/ per tour (available to Chamber members only)
Book Your Tour
To learn more or schedule a tour for a potential employee, contact Sue at 231-722-3751 or email [email protected]
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Congratulations Art Van PureSleep on your grand opening!
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Congratulations Spectrum Health in North Muskegon on your grand opening!
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Date: Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Time: 11:45 AM - 1:15 PM
Location: Fricano's Muskegon Lake
Topic: Check out the Chamber's newest networking event that's all about generating new business leads! The format will be similar to "speed dating" where attendees will have the opportunity to network with a total of three different groups of people during the luncheon.
Price: $25/member
$40/general admission
Date: Thursday, January 19, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: West Michigan Works! Office
Topic: The Muskegon STAR! Program provides individuals the tools to excel at customer interaction and enhance the overall experience for tourists, guests, friends and fellow employees.
Price: $25
Program Partners: Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce & West Michigan Works!
Date: Friday, January 27, 2017
Time: 7:00 AM Registration
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM Program
Location: Holiday Inn and Conference Center Downtown Muskegon
Topic: A new partnership has been forged with Grand Valley State University - Seidman School of Business to produce this long-standing chamber tradition. Dr. Paul Isely will leade his team to research and present Muskegon County's Annual Economic Forecast
Price: $25/member
$40/general admission
$300/corporate table of 10
Event Sponsors: The Lakes Mall, Manpower, Nichols and the Muskegon County Airport
Event Partners: Grand Valley State University - Seidman School of Business and Muskegon Area First
REGISTRATION FOR ALL EVENTS CAN BE MADE ONLINE. CLICK HERE
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110% Chamber Supporters
(September 2016 - November 2016)
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Aerial Hydraulic Repair, Inc. | Airport Tour and Travel | Allied Machine, Inc. | American Leather Classics | Avio-Tech | Batka's Cleaning Service LLC | Bel-Aire Motel | Belasco Electric Company Inc. | Betten Baker Chevrolet Cadillac GMC | Braeburn Wealth Management | Cannon River Ranch | Central United Methodist Church | Chase Hammond Golf Course | CityHub Cyclery | CORE Realty Partners | D & D Logistics LLC | Davis Financial LLC | Di's Hallmark | Dr. Robert Terry, DDS | Dynamic Conveyor Corporation | Edward Jones - Joe Legros | Glenside Pub | GMI Composites, Inc | Hackley Community Care | Hampton Green Farm | Hearthstone Banquets & Catering | Hearthstone Bistro | Heartland Health Care Center-Knollview | Heavylift, Inc. | Hobo's Tavern | iLike Media Group | Integrity Trailers | JAAR, Inc. | Joe Chan's Bistro | Kathy's Pet Haven | Kerkstra Portables and Septic | Kerkstra Portables and Septic | Kuerth's Disposal Inc. | Lexes Obstetrics & Gynecology | Living Word Church of Muskegon | MALEC Engineering Solutions | McDonald's Homemade Candies - Century Club Center | Monarch Powder Coating | Morrison Industrial Equipment Co. | Muskegon Surgery Center | My Auto Import Center | No More Sidelines | Northside Pub | Northside Storage of Muskegon | Osteopathic Foundation of West Michigan | Planet Fitness | Port City Federal Credit Union | Precision Tax Service | Preferred Employment & Living Supports | Ramos & Sons Body Shop | Ramos Towing | Rehmann | Revel | Rolar Products, Inc. | SB Community Federal Credit Union | Se4sons Gastropub & Banquet Center | ServiceMaster Lakeshore | Smith Tire | Spanky's Pizza Shop & Restaurant | Spectrum Health System | Subway, Inc.- GNS Corporate Office | Sun Agency, Inc. | Superior Monument Co. | The Bicycle Rack, Inc. | The Right Place, Inc. | The Station Grill | Watkins Pharmacy & Surgical Supply | WMU-Muskegon | Z Supply, LLC
Click Here to view the full list of 110% Chamber Supporters
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