We hosted our State Legislative Luncheon on May 5, 2023 to a full house of Chamber members at The Grand in Essexville.

We heard updates on key legislative issues affecting Bay County and our business community. Thank you to our Guest Speakers for your leadership:

State Senator Kristen McDonald Rivet, 35th District

State Representative Timmy Beson, 96th District

State Representative Matthew Bierlein, 97th District

State Representative Mike Hoadley, 99th District

Also, thank you to our Moderator, Herb Spence III, President & CEO of Spence Brothers and Event Sponsors, Bay City Public Schools, Bangor Township Schools, Delta College, Michigan Sugar, Personal Assistance Options, and Wanigas Credit Union.

Welcome New Members!

City of Essexville

Covenant Advantage/Physicians Health Plan

Elite Home Lending Group

Governor's Quarters

MiOasis Aesthetics

Unity of Bay City

Featured Events

Mark Your Calendars!

May Business After Hours - No RSVP Needed

Thursday, May 18, 5-7 PM

Camp Fish Tales, 2177 E. Erickson Rd, Pinconning, MI 48650

May Eye Opener Breakfast - Please Register Online

Wednesday, May 24, 7:15-9 AM

DoubleTree Hotel Bay City - Riverfront

Summer Fun with Mike Bacigalupo

Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings

Bay County Fair: Tuesday, June 6, 4:00 PM

800 Livingston, Bay City, MI 48708

All Chamber members are invited to attend! No RSVP needed.

Chamber Annual Golf Outing

The Chamber's Annual Golf Outing is Monday, July 17, 2023 at Maple Leaf Golf Course.

Registration is available online HERE and teams will fill up fast so don't delay!

If you are interested in sponsorship information, information is available HERE.

Download our 2023 calendar of events and make sure to add them to your calendar so you don't miss out! Please send it to all your colleagues as well!

Featured Content

Leadership Bay County Class of 2024

The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the Leadership Bay County Class of 2024. Click HERE for more information on the program.

Applications to join Leadership Bay County are due August 18, 2024.



The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking Project Proposals for the 2024 Leadership Bay County class project.

• Your proposal should explain an unmet need in the community.
• Your agency must be willing to partner with approximately 20 class participants and must provide a variety of roles for each class member to participate in the project.
• Project budget can be up to $25,000 (unless applying for a Patronicity matching grant)
• Project must be completed by June of 2024.

Project proposals are due September 15, 2023.

Google IT Support Professional Certificate

Considering a career in IT? This training is designed for an entry level professional wishing to explore and upskill their computer knowledge and ideal for roles of IT support and computer network specialist. This course is 94 hours of training done on-line using your personal computer and may be completed in six months. It can be accessed at a time convenient for you and has guided instruction with assignments and quizzes. 

This career credential training will allow learners to complete five separate training courses including: technical support fundamentals, bits and bytes of computer networking, operating systems and becoming a power user, system administration and IT infrastructure, IT security. 

Join Delta College for an online orientation session Wednesday, May 17^th from 2:00-2:45 PM for any person interested in the FREE Google IT Support Certificate. Learn how to use the online learning platform and how Google can save you up to $1,700 and earn you 14 credits toward your degree at Delta College. To register, email kmwyzkie@delta.edu.

Delta is now providing FREE face to face, faculty help to support students in the certificate program. Attend the session to learn how to kick start your career.

SBDC Presents: Exit Planning Lunch & Learn

Have you ever thought about what will happen to your business when you're ready to move on? Whether you are planning to retire, sell, or pass on your business, it is important to have an exit plan in place. If you're interested in learning more about exit planning then, you're invited!

WHEN:

• Wednesday, May 24, 2023
• 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
• Registration begins at 11:00 AM

WHERE:

• Saginaw Valley State University Curtiss Hall Seminar Room
• 7400 Bay Road,
• University Center, MI 48710
• Register HERE

The 2nd Annual Foster Fest is May 20th from 1-6pm in Auburn Park.

United We Go is hosting their Grand Launching on May 20th from 4-7pm at Water Street Nutrition.

The Children’s Grief Center is holding their 3^rd annual Grit Your Grief 5K fundraiser ON THE RUNWAYS AT MBS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT on Saturday, May 20. There will be a color run for kids, and many other activities for the community.

Bay Veterans Foundation will be holding our 10th Annual Golf Outing this year on June 23 at Green Hills Golf Course in Linwood. 

The Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center is excited to introduce CTE Summer Camps for students entering 5-8th grade. Each career camp is filled with fun, hands-on activities allowing you to acquire new skills and complete exciting projects in a safe educational environment.

Save the Date! National Night Out is Tuesday, August 1, from 5-8pm in Wenonah Park.

If you have news you would like to share in our next newsletter, please email chamber@baycityarea.com.

The April Eye Opener Breakfast featured Dr. Michael Gavin, President of Delta College, and Dr. George Grant, President of Saginaw Valley State University.

Watch the video HERE.

Additional photos from Harbour Light Photography can be found at the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page.

A Special Thank You!