The Leading the Way Speaker Series: State of Education is only a few weeks away!

We will hear from five Bay County Superintendents to discuss the state of education of our schools and what plans they have to lead our students into a bright future. We are excited to present the 2023 Jerome L. Yantz Partner in Education Award to a deserving recipient with a long history of supporting education. Reserve your spot today!

We also are looking for feedback from YOU! Please consider taking time to complete our 2024 Membership Survey to help us plan for a strong year ahead.

Thank you!

Welcome New Members!

Ball Insurance Group

Bierlein Trombley Electric LLC

Cremation Society of Mid-Michigan

Little Pastry Shop

PartnerShift Network

The Bay Chorale

Please make sure to welcome these businesses and support your fellow Chamber members!

Featured Content

Sponsor a Youth Leadership Bay County Student Today!

The Youth Leadership Bay County class of 2023-2024 is seeking sponsorships.

For each $500 sponsorship, 1 high school student can enroll in the program.

Youth Leadership Bay County is a program offered to high school juniors. It provides opportunities to learn about leadership, team building and their own strengths. Graduates say that the program helped them:

• Gain college admission
• Earn scholarships
• Further interpersonal skills
• Understand our community
• Understand business
• Understand government

Please send completed forms to jodi@baycityarea.com.

Chamber Membership Engagement Survey

We Need to Hear from YOU!

As we reflect on the past and plan for the future, the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce wants to hear from YOU! Please take a few moments to complete our survey.

Your feedback and input will help us better understand your business needs and will help shape the Chamber’s priorities, initiatives, and programs offered for the coming year. 

Click HERE to take this survey.

Bierlein-Trombley Technologies Offers FREE Network Audits

Volunteers Needed for Mock Job Interviews

Are you a business professional who has had experience conducting interviews, or is someone in your

organization looking to improve their skills providing interviews? The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is

looking for professionals with a strong sense of commitment to our community to provide personal and

professional development to our upcoming talent.

November 9, 2023, 8:30am-2:15pm

Available Shifts:

All Day: 8:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.

First Shift: 8:30 – 10:35 a.m.

Lunch: 10:35 – 11:05 a.m.

Second Shift: 11:05 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.

To volunteer, email Jodi at jodi@baycityarea.com.

Coming Home Hiring Mixer

Are you a job seeker or know someone looking for a job? Check out this casual hiring mixer at the Pierce Road Bar & Grill in Saginaw!

Enjoy complimentary drinks & appetizers while meeting 30 employers from the region who are hiring!



Thursday, October 26, 3-5pm

Pierce Road Bar & Grill

2903 Pierce Rd, Saginaw, MI 48604

Everyone is welcome!

Camp Fish Tales is celebrating the fall season with a Haunted Trail Moonlight 5K Run/Walk.

Delta College is hosting their 3rd Annual Wild Game Fundraising Dinner.

In response to an Emergency Blood Shortage, Versiti Blood Center of Michigan is looking for blood donors.

MaddMarketing Solutions is hosting a Personal Brand Building 101 event on October 16th.

The Doubletree's Inaugural Bridal Night Out event will take place on October 19th.

Blue Cross Blue Shield will offer free, science based, all employer webinars throughout October.

Shinewater unveils partnership with Dreamworks Animation to launch limited edition "Trolls Band Together" products.

The Bay Arenac ISD is asking for participation in their Casual for a Cause fundraiser to support the Bay Arenac Diaper Bank.

The Bay County Department of Veteran Affairs is hosting a Veterans Resource Fair on November 9th.

Delta College and Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! are partnering to host the Great Lakes Bay Job Fair.

Do you have news or events you would like to share with other Chamber members? Email your events to Annabelle to be included in the next Bay Area Chamber Banter, and add them to our 'Community Events' calendar.

October Eye Opener Breakfast

Join at our October Eye Opener Breakfast for a Saginaw Spirit takeover!

Friday, October 13, 7:15-9am

DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City-Riverfront

One Wenonah Park Place

Bay City, MI 48708

Guest Speaker: Jimmy Greene, Saginaw Spirit

$15 Chamber Members

$20 Walk-Ins - Chamber Members

$25 Future Members

October Business After Hours

Join us for our October Business After Hours at Growers Choice Insurance, co-sponsored by Melaleuca The Wellness Company!

Thursday, October 19, 5-7pm

Growers Choice Insurance

2880 E Beaver Road

Kawkawlin, MI 48631

For ease and speed at registration, PLEASE bring your business cards! 

No RSVP needed!

Leading the Way Speaker Series: State of Education

Join us as Bay County's Superintendents discuss the state of education of our schools and for the presentation of the 2023 Jerome L. Yantz Partner in Education Award.

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

11:15 A.M. - Registration, networking, and buffet lunch

12:00 P.M. - Program

The Grand Banquet & Conference Center

660 W. Hampton Road

Essexville, MI 48732

PANELISTS:

Dr. Stephen Bigelow, Superintendent, Bay City Public Schools

Andy Kowalczyk, Superintendent, Pinconning Area Schools

Darci Long, Principal/Superintendent, Bay City Academy

Dr. Justin Ralston, Superintendent, Essexville-Hampton Public Schools

Matthew Schmidt, Superintendent, Bangor Township Schools

MODERATOR:

Mike Vieau, Superintendent, Bay-Arenac ISD

COST:

$45 Chamber Members

$55 Future Chamber Members

$350 Table of Eight (8) - Chamber Members Only

Energize YPN Events

Energize October Coffee Social- No RSVP needed

Friday, October 20, 8am-9am, Populace Coffee

810 Saginaw St.

Bay City, MI 48708

Energize Luncheon- Must Register in Advance

Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 11:30am -1pm

DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City-Riverfront

One Wenonah Park Place

Bay City, MI 48708

Join Energize for a Nonprofit Speed Dating Luncheon! Young professionals will have the opportunity to talk to local nonprofits about how to get more involved in the community!

COST:

$25 Energize Members

$30 Future Energize Members

Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings

Diamond Image Auto Spa

Friday, October 13, 12pm

3391 S Huron Rd.

Bay City, MI 48706

Starbucks Coffee

Tuesday, October 17, 12pm

198 McKinley Ave.

Bay City, MI 48708

Woodworth Commercial- Bay Professional Building

Tuesday, October 17, 4pm

200 S Wenona Ave.

Bay City, MI 48706

Lake Huron Credit Union

Thursday, October 26, 4pm

314 E Midland St.

Bay City, MI 48706

Pure Medical Spa

Thursday, November 2, 4pm

201 6th St.

Bay City, MI 48708

Mark Your Calendars!

November Eye Opener Breakfast

Friday, November 10, 7:15-9am

DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City-Riverfront

One Wenonah Park Place

Bay City, MI 48708

November Business After Hours

Thursday, November 16, 5-7pm

Vinny's Pizzeria

168 Uptown Drive

Bay City, MI 48708

Bay Area Energize Coffee Social

Friday, November 17, 8-9am

Populace Coffee

810 Saginaw Street

Bay City, MI 48708

There are plenty of events for the last 3 months of the year! Check out our calendar to see what we have planned for the rest of 2023!

Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies

A ribbon cutting is a ceremonial opening of a new business, a recognition for newly renovated business, a celebration of an anniversary, or recognition for a major milestone. Ribbon cuttings are a great way to bring attention to your business!

In September, a Ribbon Cutting was done for Reality Check Bay City LLC, United We Go, Governor's Quarters, BC Golf Sim and Treehouse Club.

In Case You Missed It!

Thank you to all who attended our September Eye Opener Breakfast!

Please visit our Facebook Page to see photos from the event.

A Special Thank You!