Community Expo
2025
21st Annual Chamber Community Business Expo
NEW VENUE for 2025!!

Please note that if you do not have to attend the Expo to be a sponsor.
On Saturday, October 4th, the Wayland Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their 21st Annual Community Expo from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Wayland Carpenter & Millwright Apprentice Training Center located at 500 Reno Drive, Wayland, MI 49348.
This NEW venue is located on Reno Drive just one block east of US 131.
To become a SPONSOR of this event, please click HERE
For a general exhibitor registration, please click HERE
What Our EXPO is All About
We’re proud to host one of the best expos in West Michigan!
Our annual EXPO is designed to showcase the incredible businesses, products, and services offered in Wayland and the surrounding communities—all while providing fun entertainment and educational opportunities for visitors of all ages.
Here’s what you can expect:
🛍️ Vendors galore – Explore booths from local businesses, organizations, non-profits, and more, all under one roof.
🎁 FREE reusable canvas bag – First 500 adults through the door receive one!
🎉 Giveaways & prizes – Enter for chances to win gift cards, a trunk-load of groceries, and plenty more surprises.
🎶 Live music – Enjoy great local entertainment while you shop and explore.
🚒 Family fun – Snap a photo with police officers, firefighters, and emergency crews—climb inside a fire truck or police car!
🧵 Seasonal crafters – Browse unique handmade items perfect for gifts or for yourself.
📘 FREE community directory – Every guest receives a full-color directory packed with local resources.
🅿️ Convenience – Free admission and free parking (with extra handicap parking in the north lot).
✨ It’s free, fun, and a great way to connect with your community—don’t miss it!
Why Display at the EXPO?
The EXPO isn’t just about showcasing businesses—it’s about creating connections. Guests come not only from Wayland, but also from surrounding West Michigan communities. In just four hours, you have the opportunity to put your business or organization in front of hundreds of potential customers, clients, and partners.
Here’s why it’s worth it:
📣 Maximum exposure – We promote the EXPO across multiple channels, including radio, newspapers, posters, flyers, social media, websites, signage, and even cross-promotion from fellow vendors. Our goal is simple: to bring the people here to meet you.
🤝 Build relationships – Network with other local businesses and organizations. Vendors enjoy access to our exclusive lounge, featuring a complimentary continental breakfast and a power networking session before doors open.
☕ Vendor perks – The lounge stays open all day, offering a comfortable spot to take a break, enjoy lunch, or grab complimentary snacks.
🌟 Showcase your brand – Highlight your products, services, and mission to a highly engaged West Michigan audience.
This is your chance to shine—don’t miss the opportunity to make lasting connections and grow your business at one of West Michigan’s favorite community events!
Expo Sponsorship and Vendor Registration can be emailed to denise@waylandchamber.org. Upon receiving your registration, you will receive an email confirmation back to confirm your spot.
FOOD VENDORS: If you are a restaurant, bakery, deli, or other food vendor - please contact the chamber at denise@waylandchamber.org
2025 Expo Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors: Allegan County Community Foundation, Gun Lake Casino and Robinson Dental


Premier Sponsors:
- APEX Clean Energy
- Booth Hilaski Grevenstuk Insurance Agency
- Bay Pointe
- Full Potential Chiropractic
- Fleis & VandenBrink
- GRapids Home Services
- Greenridge Realty
- ITC
- The Laurels of Sandy Creek
- MyTown Ace Hardware
- Paws With-A-Cause
- Renewal by Anderson
- Sable Homes
- United Bank
Emergency Officials Luncheon:
Edward Jones
Gun Lake Tribe
Gordon Funeral Home
Grocery Guess Contest:
Ed Koehn Ford
Vendor Lounge:
RT Stitchcrafts
Entertainment Extraordinaire:
KIDS Activities Sponsor:
4 One 2 Distillery
DJ Sponsor:
Fusion Fitness
If you would like to be a sponsor, please fill out the sponsorship form and return it denise@waylandchamber.org.
2025 Expo Vendors
269 Designs
4 One 2 Cares
Action Awning
All Weather Seal
Allegan County Community Foundation
Allegan County Dept Health & Human Services
Allegan Transportation
Bay Pointe
Biggby of Wayland
Booth Hilaski Grevenstuk Insurance Agency
Calvary Church
City of Wayland
Estate Planning Service
Fleis & VandenBrink
Full Potential Chiropractic
Fusion Fitness - DJ
Gordon Funeral Home
Gordon Water
GRapids Home Remodeling
Greenridge Realty
Highpointe Community Bank
HSB Crossbuck
Huff Pool & Spa
Hutcherson Construction LLC
Keith’s Creations
Wayland Community Helpers - KIDS CRAFTS
Kubiak Cook Funeral Home
KW at the Lake - The Doezema Group
L Automotive
Laurels of Sandy Creek
Legacy Legal & Business Services PLC
Lions Club Vision Testing
Masons Children's ID Kits
Moline Mill Co-Op
MyTown Ace Hardware
Ofield Funeral Home
Paws With-A-Cause
Pioneer Water Treatment
Renewal by Anderson
Robinson Dental
Sable Homes
Schug Counseling
Seaglass Quilts - Patti Goudzwaard
United Bank
Wayland Community Gun Safety
Wayland VFW Post 7581
Wings of Hope Hospice
