Denise Behm

MYTOWN ACE HARDWARE ACHIEVES HIGHEST LEVEL OF RECOGNITION FROM ACE HARDWARE CORPORATION FOR EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE Neighborhood store recognized as a top performing retail location Ace Hardware Corporation is pleased to announce that MyTown Ace Hardware of Dorr achieved designation as a “Pinnacle Performance Retailing” store for its outstanding performance. Developed as part of Ace’s long-term … Read more

Members of the Wayland Area Chamber of Commerce gathered on February 17th in the Grand Hall of the Wayland Union School’s Fine Arts Center for their Annual Kick-Off Luncheon presented by Title Sponsor ITC and supported by Contributing Sponsor Edward Jones. This year’s guest speaker was Michigan House of Representatives, 77th District, Tommy Brann. Representative … Read more

    WAYLAND COMMUNITY QUILTERS, A CHARITY BEE Media Release Date:  February 7, 2017 From: Nancy Whitley Contact: 616.262.3415 The Wayland Community Quilters have organized to make quilts for those in need. Their first project is making lap quilts for patients at the Wings Home in Allegan, a project of the Wings of Hope Hospice. … Read more

The Allegan County School Boards Association is once again holding their annual “Outstanding People for Education Award.”  The purpose of the award is to recognize and honor people in education who are excelling in their field and/or are making an impact in the quality of education in Allegan County. Examples of whom to nominate could … Read more

The chamber is proud to announce that there is a new option for teens when it comes to learning to drive. Famous for their jungle themed student driver vehicles, Jungle Survival Drivers Training, has a new location and is excited to serve the area. Jungle drivers  experience a unique and effective training experience that both … Read more

December 15, 2016 For Immediate Release With photo Contact: Laurie Zywiczynski, Director of Community Relations, lauriez@wayland.k12.mi.us http://www.waylandtheband.com/  Rock Band Wayland will hold Concert to Benefit WUHS Music ProgramsWayland Union Schools, MI– Nationally known rock band Wayland will perform at the Wayland Union Fine Arts Center on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 7pm.  All proceeds will … Read more

On Thursday, December 8th, the Wayland Area Chamber of Commerce held their annual Chamber Awards Gala at Bay Pointe Inn & Lakefront Resort. The focus of this event is to recognize chamber members for outstanding service in one of three areas. An engaging presentation was given by Emily Richett, owner of Richett Media, who spoke … Read more

WUS Toy Drive – Through December 9th Drop off a NEW unwrapped toy, craft, activity book, etc to any Wayland Union School office. All donations will be delivered to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital to help brighten the day of a child. Please see flyer or video for additional information. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bY2e3-pzy7s&feature=youtu.be

We are pleased to announce the Grand Marshals of the 2016 Chamber Christmas Parade are Mr. & Mrs. Jay L. and Diane Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are true pillars in our community. Mr. Smith’s family started Smith Lumber Company in Wayland in 1898. The store provided items used by the local farmers and was … Read more

Congratulations Chamber Member ITC Holdings Corp. ITC Michigan earned a Green Infrastructure Project Award and three environmental site recertifications from the Wildlife Habitat Council at the organization’s 2016 Conservation Conference Nov. 2-3, 2016 in Baltimore. ITC’s rain garden project at its Wayland, Michigan warehouse in Allegan County earned the Green Infrastructure Project Award. The rain … Read more