Chamber Quarterly Newsletter • April/May/June 2025

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Spring in the White Lake Area

Just when we need it most, spring shows up with sunshine, longer days, and that unmistakable energy in the air—and the White Lake Area is ready for it!


Now’s the perfect time to tackle those home, yard, and garden projects. From HVAC tune-ups to landscaping and everything in between, our community has the trusted local pros to help you check it all off your list.


Our shops, restaurants, and breweries are buzzing with that same spring excitement. Haven’t visited in a while? This is your sign to stop in somewhere new—or revisit an old favorite!


And let’s not forget what really comes alive this season—our parks, trails, and waterways. Whether you’re casting a line, hiking a trail, or enjoying a peaceful paddle, spring is a spectacular time to explore the outdoors here.


Some of our seasonal favorites are making their return, too:

  • Weesies Brothers Garden Center and WaterDog Outfitters are both open for the season
  • Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo opens May 16
  • White River Light Station opens May 22
  • Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park transitions to zip lining, hiking, and archery
  • Michigan’s Adventure opens May 23
  • Happy Mohawk Canoe Livery is back Memorial Day weekend
  • Abundant Blessings and The Garden Shed will reopen
  • The Hackley & Hume Historic Sites and the Montague Museum will both reopen for the season
  • Ice cream shops are scooping up smiles once again
  • Th Montague Farmers Market & Artisan Market Village will open up toward the end of spring
  • Outdoor dining will return
  • And yes—our golf courses are greening up beautifully

These are just a few ways to make the most of the season. Click here for more spring ideas.


As you welcome warmer days ahead, we hope this gives you fresh inspiration to explore, enjoy, and support all the White Lake Area has to offer during these upcoming warmer months.

Looking Back:

Quarter One Highlights

January-March, 2025

Winter Workshops

As we say farewell to winter and look ahead to spring, we’re reflecting on our 2025 Winter Workshops, sponsored by Shelby State Bank and hosted at the White Lake Community Library this January and February.

These sessions brought together local professionals eager to learn, grow, and connect—with each workshop sparking fresh ideas and conversations that will carry into the seasons ahead.

We’re incredibly grateful to our talented presenters, who generously shared their time and expertise:


Whether attendees showed up with notepads, laptops, coffee cups—or all three—it was a joy to learn alongside you. Thank you for joining us!

12th Annual White Lake Community Business Expo

Our 12th Annual White Lake Community Business Expo on March 22 was a success—full of energy, connections, and community spirit! Held at Whitehall High School, the event brought together local businesses, volunteers, and attendees for a morning of networking and discovering some of the businesses that make our area so great.


We’re incredibly grateful to the participating businesses who showcased their services and products, and to the many attendees who came ready to explore, engage, and support local. Thank you also to our Montague-Whitehall Rotary Club, who held their annual Pancake Breakfast in conjunction with our Business Expo.


This event wouldn’t be possible without the support of our generous sponsors:


Thank you to all the volunteers, vendors, sponsors, and community members who helped make this event a celebration of local business. Your energy, enthusiasm, and support continue to make the White Lake Area such a vibrant place to live and work.

Welcome Our Newest Members:

January-March, 2025

We'd like to give a special thank you and welcome to these new members who joined the White Lake Area Chamber & Visitors Bureau during quarter one! The mission of our Chamber is to serve and advance the business interests of members and to strengthen the economic climate of our area. We are always thankful and appreciative when businesses trust us and allow us to partner together to fulfill that mission!

Beachside Tattoo & Smoke Shop

Decadent Creations by Cheryl

Denver Air Connection

Get-R-Cut

Muskegon Community College

Scott St. Pierre Five Star Real Estate Leaders

Wayside Bar & Grill

Looking Ahead:

Upcoming WLACVB Events

Trash Bash

Date: Sunday, April 27

Time: 1:00-4:00pm

Meet at White Lake Area Chamber

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Legislative Breakfast

Date: Monday, May 12

Time: 7:00-9:15am

The Playhouse at White Lake

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Feet on the Street

Date: Sunday, June 1

Time: 2:00-7:00pm

N Mears Promenade

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June Arts & Crafts Festival

Date: Saturday & Sunday,

June 14 & 15

Goodrich Park

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