December 2017
Holiday Kick-Off Party 2017!

Come celebrate the end of the year with us! There will be live music by Voices Eight, tastings from Bella Maria's Ristorante, casual networking with new and old friends, and a signature drink for the first 200 people sponsored by Parmenter O'Toole.

THIS THURSDAY, December 7 | 5:00 - 7:30 PM
Location:  Bella Maria's Ristorante & Event Center
513 West Pontaluna Road 
Norton Shores, MI 49444
Hosted by: Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce, Muskegon Area First, PTAC, Employers Association of West Michigan, SCORE, Downtown Muskegon Now, and Greater Muskegon Jaycees
Pricing: $5 donation at door to go towards the Muskegon Area Promise

It's not too late to get your 2018 Chamber Fast Pass!

  • Save money (amounts to 1 FREE Business for Breakfast)
  • Enjoy expedited check-in at 6 Business for Breakfasts and 1 Entrepreneur Award Luncheon
  • One-time payment
Muskegon Star! Training
Start 2018 on the right track and get all your employees Muskegon STAR! Certified. This program gives you and your staff the knowledge and resources to enhance your community as well as attract and retain talent.

Thursday, January 18 | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location:  West Michigan Works!
Sponsored by:   West Michigan Works!, Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce, Visit Muskegon, and Watch Muskegon
Pricing: $25/person

Annual Economic Forecast Business for Breakfast

Learn about local economic trends from Dr. Paul Isely,  Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs in the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University.

Friday, January 26
7:15 AM - 7:30 AM Networking
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM Program
Location:  Holiday Inn & Conference Center Downtown Muskegon 
939 Third Street 
Muskegon, MI 49440
Sponsored by:   Nichols, Manpower, and The Lakes Mall
Pricing: $25/member
$40/non-member
$300/corporate table of 10

This is our largest Business for Breakfast of the year! Register now. Space is limited!

December 13 - HealthWest – Holiday Open House and Annual Report, 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Annual Report at 5:30 PM, 376 E. Apple Ave.

January 31 - Farm Bureau Insurance - Kenney Agency, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Ribbon Cutting at 4:30 PM, 1715 North Getty St.
January 9 - MIOSHA - Advanced Accident Investigation (EA), 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM @ EA Offices

January 10 - Lunch N Learn - Employee Insurance and Wellness Initiatives (EA), 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM @ EA Offices

January 12 - GD&T - Geometric, Dimension & Tolerance (EA), 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ MCC Downtown Center

January 15 - Marketing Mondays (MIH),
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM @ Muskegon Innovation Hub

January 15 - 5 x 5 Night at the Hub (MIH),
5:00 PM @ Muskegon Innovation Hub
January 16 - Leaders - Core Competencies 6 Part Series (EA), 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM @ EA Offices

January 22 - Frustration Management (EA),
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM @ EA Offices

January 23 - Legal Briefing - Performance Issues (EA), 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM @ EA Offices

January 24 - 1st Aid, CPR, AED & Bloodborne Pathogens (EA), 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM @ GHSP - Hart

January 25 - Sound Safety Practices (EA), 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM @ EA Offices

January 30 - Develop Better Job Methods (EA), 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM @ EA Offices