Consumer’s Energy’s “Our Town” Promotion Launched with The Wayland Area Chamber of Commerce

                                              Wayland, MI (December 12, 2020) Consumer’s Energy’s “Our Town” Promotion Launched with The Wayland Area Chamber of Commerce The Wayland Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the very generous “Our Town” partnership with Consumers Energy that will help both our chamber members as well … Read more

Bay Valley Foods Holds Successful “Fall Food Harvest Drive” Campaign

Bay Valley Foods in Wayland, recently launched their “Fall Food Harvest Drive” focusing on collecting nonperishable food items for the Wayland Christian Neighbors Food Pantry. To make the campaign fun, and offer even more incentive to donate, team members Becky Honke and Aubrey Keeler spearheaded a contest between the plants three shifts and the office … Read more

Chamber Announces Cancellation of 2020 Christmas Parade

It is with regret that we inform you of the cancellation of the 2020 Wayland Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Christmas Parade. After much discussion amongst the chamber board, as well as consulting with the city, law enforcement and the county health department, it is clear that going forth with the parade during a pandemic … Read more

Fiber Internet Plans Announced for Rural Southwest Michigan

Great Lakes Energy has announced construction plans for its Truestream fiber network starting this spring in parts of its Hart, Newaygo, and Wayland service areas. The construction, which will progress in three phases, will expand the availability of high-speed Truestream fiber internet and voice services to members who are underserved with internet connectivity. The fiber … Read more

COVID-19 ****Chamber Member Restaurants & Bars Updates/Specials****

COVID-19 ****Chamber Member Restaurants & Bars Updates/Specials**** UPDATED 3/25 Below is a compiled list of our chamber members who are restaurants and coffee shops – along with their hours and what their new temporary “normal” is. This list will be updated as the chamber receives information. Also – If you are able to pick up … Read more

Chamber Member Restaurants & Bars Updates/Specials

COVID-19 ****Chamber Member Restaurants & Bars Updates/Specials**** Below is a compiled list of our chamber members who are restaurants and coffee shops – along with their hours and what their new temporary “normal” is. Note that all bold/italicized text contain links back to the restaurant. This list will be updated as the chamber receives information. … Read more

Strategies to Help Your Business in the Wake of Social Distancing

Strategies to Help Your Business in the Wake of Social Distancing The leaders of our country recommended people stay in their homes; airlines are grounding flights, the state has implemented shutdowns on schools and entire industries.  Your customers are being told to only leave for necessities; your employees are working from home, and you’re looking … Read more

Spectrum Health Pennock Expands Surgical Team

Spectrum Health Pennock is pleased to announce the addition of David Dargis, DO to the General Surgeons team in Hastings. Spectrum Health Pennock is pleased to announce the addition of David Dargis, DO to the General Surgeons team in Hastings. Dr. Dargis is a board-certified physician specializing in general surgery. He earned his medical degree … Read more

Wayland VFW Post #7581 Offering Weekly Fish Frys

The Wayland VFW Post 7581 have announced that they will offer a weekly fish fry every Friday through April 10th. These dinners are OPEN to the public and are from 5:00pm-7:00pm. These “All-You-Can-Eat” Fish dinners are $10.00 for ages thirteen and above. Children five through twelve are $5.00 each. Children four and younger are free. Take-Out meals are also available for … Read more

Chamber Ambassadors Welcome New Chamber Ambassador

The Wayland Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Alexis Bolo to the Chamber Ambassador committee.  Alexis is the Community Relations Coordinator for Gun Lake Casino. Prior to working for GLC, she was a part of the Children’s Mobile Crisis team at Barry County Mental Health. She loves working with the community, volunteering, and … Read more