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On behalf of the Chamber of Commerce, congratulations to the 2026 Graduation Classes of Grand Haven High School and Spring Lake High School on reaching this meaningful milestone. Your dedication, resilience, and accomplishments have brought you here, and our entire community is proud of you.
As you take your next steps, we encourage you to explore boldly, continue to grow, and never stop learning. Embrace new experiences, challenge yourselves, and seek out opportunities that expand your perspective and shape your future.
At the same time, remember where your journey began. This community will always be here, cheering you on. When the time is right, we hope you’ll bring your talents, ideas, and experiences back home to help strengthen and inspire the place that helped shape you.
Wishing you success, purpose, and fulfillment in all that lies ahead!
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BOOMERANG continues to play a vital role in helping students explore career pathways while showcasing the incredible opportunities available right here in our community.
Through hands-on interactions with local employers, students gain insight into in-demand careers across industries like manufacturing, healthcare, skilled trades, technology, construction and more. Just as importantly, they learn that there are multiple pathways to success, whether through college, certifications, apprenticeships, or a direct path from high school into the workforce.
By building awareness early, BOOMERANG helps strengthen our local talent pipeline and encourages students to return home after completing their education. When they do, they bring valuable skills and fresh perspectives that support the continued growth of our region.
Together, we are helping the next generation discover that a successful future doesn’t have to be found elsewhere, it can be built right here.
Contact Mark Allen here to learn about opportunities to engage in BOOMERANG and connect with high school juniors and seniors from various school districts within Northern Ottawa County.
Date: October 13, 2026
Location: Grand Haven High School Field House
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The Grand Haven Art Festival is a community event that celebrates art from across the United States, brings over 40,000 people to downtown, and is a great way to get involved, give back, and meet new people!
Consider volunteering for 2 hours and enjoy a beautiful Grand Haven summer day by giving back in a fun and exciting way!
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Getting visibility and establishing your presence in Northwest Ottawa County is easy and affordable with Chamber summer events like the Grand Haven Art Festival with over 40,000 attendees and the Chamber Challenge Golf Outing with over 120 attendees.
Grand Haven Art Festival:
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Community Partner Sponsorship $350: An affordable way to support the festival while still receiving valuable visibility including name recognition as a Community Partner on the website, social media, and e-News.
Chamber Challenge Golf Outing:
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Bag Drop, Putting Green, OR Ball Drop Sponsor $500: High visibility at the beginning of the Golf Outing when everyone is fresh, relaxed, and excited to tee off, and includes sponsor recognition benefits, plus more.
Sponsorships are more than just financial support, they are partnerships that help drive economic growth, community engagement, and business success throughout Northwest Ottawa County.
Sponsorships are a powerful way to showcase your business, build relationships, and support the vibrant community we all share.
To learn more about how your business can support this work, please email Heather here.
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The Chamber wishes to congratulate and recognize Applebee's Bar + Grill on the completion of their renovations at 680 N. Beacon Blvd., Grand Haven.
Please join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 11 at 10:00 am. All attendees are invited to enjoy a complimentary lunch and a local non-profit organization will be recognized for the meaningful work they do for the community.
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The Chamber is thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of Winsor Place Apartments at 106 S Buchanan St., Spring Lake.
Please join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 11 at 1:00 pm. There will be guest speakers, refreshments, and tours of the building.
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Congratulations to Voda Cleaning & Restoration on the start of your business and your ribbon-cutting ceremony!
We wish you best and look forward to our continued partnership in NW Ottawa County.
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Leadership Connect is more than a program, it’s an investment in the future of our businesses and our community. Designed to develop emerging and established leaders, the program provides participants with the tools, connections, and insights needed to lead with purpose and impact.
Through hands-on experiences, local engagement, and direct access to community influencers, participants gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities shaping our region. Along the way, they build lasting relationships that strengthen both their professional growth and our broader community.
Now is the time to invest in leadership. We encourage businesses and individuals to apply for the upcoming program year and take an active role in shaping the future of our region.
Apply today and be part of building the leaders who will move our community forward.
Applications close on July 12, 2026.
Questions about participation and/or sponsorship? Contact Mark Allen by email or 616.842.4911.
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Have an event that you want to add to our calendar?
It's easy to submit an event!
| | From the Chamber homepage, go to 'Calendar,' and then you will find 'Submit Your Event' in the upper, righthand corner. After you submit it, Hanna will approve it and then it will appear on our calendar as a Community Event. | | We would like to recognize our Premier Partners | | |
Our office is open M-F 9AM - 4PM,
call at 616.842.4910, or email a staff member directly.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Would you like to advertise in our eNews?
Contact Director of Marketing & Communications, Megan Tobin.
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