Chamber Alliance of Mason County

Our next Lunch & Learn will feature Chamber member and public relations veteran, Kim Skeltis, owner of Blue Blaze Public Relations, on April 9 to learn about communications and strategies to promote your business. The cost of $20 includes lunch. Chamber Lunch & Learns are sponsored by Filer Credit Union and Metalworks. REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/ereDks56 #ChamberAlliance #business #education #communications

Vision member spotlight: Filer Credit Union Filer Credit Union has been a staple in the Manistee area for decades, and last year, it opened a Ludington branch to serve its clients better in Mason County. FCU’s team will assist customers with savings, checking, business lending, personal loans, money markets and more. Filer Credit Union has been involved in the community with various foundations, causes, churches and local events. It also plans to award $25,000 in scholarships to local students this year. Additionally, FCU is planning another Financial Realty Fair for students, in cooperation with local schools. It will give students a realistic insight into how their finances may look with their chosen careers. Everything from going to the gym to vehicles, insurance, housing, student loan debt, and credit scores are discussed and accounted for during the fair. Apply to become a member of FCU here: https://lnkd.in/e2GyAm8X For employment information, visit https://lnkd.in/eV_H-6sN #ChamberAlliance #business #membership

? Deadline approaching: Apply for the Momentum Business Plan Competition by March 24 ? Five business plans will be selected to be pitched live in front of a panel of judges and a live audience on May 8. Judges will decide who will take home the grand prize of $15,000 and $10,000 in support services. A second prize of $10,000 cash and $5,000 in support services will also be awarded. In addition, a People’s Choice Award will profit one business a $5,000 cash prize. To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/egJE2sdv #ChamberAlliance #business #entrepreneurs #pitchcontest

Vision member spotlight: FloraCraft? Floracraft has a 78-year history in creating craft and floral FōM and accessories, distributing its products around the world. The local plant has notably received a sustainability award for the creation of FōM with PolyRenew made with recycled plastic and, in recent years, the company has added a more efficient and modern facility, warehouse, and packaging center. It has also been recognized as a Best in Class Employer by Gallagher. Thank you for your partnership, Floracraft! #ChamberAlliance #business #membership

See you tonight 3/12 at Sportsman's Restaurant and Bar for Business After Hours! ?? 5-7PM

Green Built Roofing. is your full-service exterior contractor. This company specializes in energy-efficient, green building practices for residential and commercial roofing, siding, and window replacements. To learn more, visit greenbuiltroofing.com or call (616) 359-9525. #ChamberAlliance #membership

?? Happy 70th anniversary to Sportsman's Restaurant and Bar! ?? Begun in 1955 by Hoyt and Ann Payment, Sportsman’s has grown over the years and is now under the ownership of a third generation, Megan Payment and Brian Josefowicz. The company has expanded to include The Mitten Bar: A Michigan Ideology and Hoyt's Next Door Lounge – and the adjoining businesses are a mainstay in the Downtown Ludington community. Be sure to stop by in March when Sportsman’s hosts Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m. on 3/12. Then, Boozy Breakfast and live music for St. Paddy’s Day are planned for 3/15! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eHSbPVnC. #ChamberAlliance #membership #anniversary

Welcome to Turning Leaf Landscaping, Inc. – now scheduling spring cleanups. If you’re seeking a trusted company that offers service to Mason and Oceana counties, this is it! Kurt & Michelle Beenan and their team offer lawn care, mowing, brick patios, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, snow removal and more. Call (231) 425-8798 or visit https://lnkd.in/e5WASAbw for more information. #ChamberAlliance #membership

The Michigan Office of Rural Prosperity has awarded the Chamber Alliance of Mason County a $50,000 Rural Readiness Grant to continue the work of the Mason County Housing Alliance (MCHA), which the Chamber Alliance facilitates. The MCHA is a group of community leaders working with a consultant to help make Mason County more “housing ready.” This is the second Rural Readiness grant the Chamber has received, awarded in fall 2023 when the grant program was first conceived. The first grant secured the consulting services of Ryan Kilpatrick and his Flywheel Community staff to work with MCHA on educating the community about housing needs and opportunities, following its 2023 Housing Needs Assessment by Bowen National Research. This second grant will enable the MCHA to work with Kilpatrick and Flywheel for another year, as it begins to implement a 5-year housing strategic plan. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/e-F-9ZMP #ChamberAlliance #economicdevelopment #housing

If you have successfully completed your business planning stage and are looking for innovative ways to fund your business idea, the Momentum Business Plan Competition may be exactly what you need. This contest will award up to $15,000 to start or move an early-stage business to Mason County. It’s an incredible opportunity to start and grow your business! Eligible contestants can submit a plan below by March 24. The Momentum Business Plan Competition board will evaluate submitted business plans and select five finalists to pitch their ideas in person before a panel of judges and public audience on May 8. Click below to learn more! https://lnkd.in/egJE2sdv #ChamberAlliance #business #pitchcompetition