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  • SUPPORT HENIKA DISTRICT LIBRARY THROUGH KEEP YOUR ARTS ALIVE!

    By Denise Behm | July 22, 2014 | Comments Off on SUPPORT HENIKA DISTRICT LIBRARY THROUGH KEEP YOUR ARTS ALIVE!

    KEEP YOUR ARTS ALIVE! is a program designed to alleviate the impact of reduced funding for non-profit arts and cultural organizations like the Henika District Library. You can participate by voting for Henika District Library.  Votes cost $1 each and 100% of the voting dollars go to the organization receiving the votes. Henika is competing against eleven other … Read more

  • LIGHT IT UP 5K RUN/WALK – TONIGHT IN DOWNTOWN WAYLAND

    By Denise Behm | July 18, 2014 | Comments Off on LIGHT IT UP 5K RUN/WALK – TONIGHT IN DOWNTOWN WAYLAND

    On Friday, July 18th, Wayland will be hosting an exciting 5K glow-in-the-dark night run. This is a first time glow run for the community and we are excited to offer such an event.  The run is titled “Light it Up” and our hope is to offer a fun event to kick-off the Annual Summer Celebration … Read more

  • 2014 Scholarship Recipient Announced

    By Denise Behm | June 13, 2014 | Comments Off on 2014 Scholarship Recipient Announced

    The Wayland Area Chamber of Commerce has proudly announced 2014 Wayland High School graduate Olivia Bernard as the recipient of the Wayland Area Chamber of Commerce Inaugural Scholarship valued at $500. The Scholarship Committee looked for a variety of experiences, involvements, volunteering, and short essay answers when deciding whom to select for this scholarship.  Olivia was … Read more

  • VFW Post 7581 Community Event Announced – Public Invited

    By Denise Behm | June 13, 2014 | Comments Off on VFW Post 7581 Community Event Announced – Public Invited

    The Wayland Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors are excited to present two public community open house events to be held on Tuesday, June 24th at 9:00am and 6:00pm. The one-hour events are open for all to attend to learn more about our local VFW Post 7581, meet the VFW Post Commander Steve Eernisse and former … Read more

  • Chamber Members Lunch & Learn Scheduled for Wednesday, June 11th

    By Denise Behm | June 4, 2014 | Comments Off on Chamber Members Lunch & Learn Scheduled for Wednesday, June 11th

    Wednesday, June 11: Chamber Lunch & Learn with guest speaker Anthony Parker, Guest Service Manager, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. Please join fellow chamber members for this engaging presentation on Delivering Excellent Customer Service. There will be information networking from 11:30am-12:00pm. Lunch beginning at 12:00 followed by the presentation. This event will be held at Hunter’s Glen Community Center, 1132 … Read more

  • Glow-in-the-Dark 5K Coming to Downtown Wayland- Friday, July 18th

    By Denise Behm | May 15, 2014 | Comments Off on Glow-in-the-Dark 5K Coming to Downtown Wayland- Friday, July 18th

    This exciting race/walk will take you home smiling from ear to ear. Let the kids run the FUN run and help be the change that helps us spread the GLOW. The streets will be shut down and the tunes will be playing at our after race GLOW DANCE PARTY! This 5k GLOW-IN-THE-DARK run/walk will be … Read more

  • Summer Celebration Scheduled Announced – by Wayland Main Street

    By Denise Behm | April 27, 2014 | Comments Off on Summer Celebration Scheduled Announced – by Wayland Main Street

    Saturday, July 19th – Downtown Wayland’s Summer Celebration Car show, photo booth, dunk tank, artists market, foot vendors, musicians, kids activities, bean bag tournament, 3-on-3 basketball, and so much more! Entertainment Lineup 12:30 – 1:15PM: Gun Lake Tribe Cultural Performance TBD: Sisters3Dance Performances TBD: Wayland’s Got Talent Finalists Performances TBD: Jessica Price Band TBD: Devin … Read more

  • Cruise Night

    By Denise Behm | April 27, 2014 | Comments Off on Cruise Night

    Every Wednesday from 5:00pm-8:00pm, NOW throughout the summer  – in the front parking lot of  Wing Kingz and Bentley’s Party Store (located across the street from the Wayland Fire Department).  Great food specials at Wing Kingz and save room for great dessert specials at the Big Dipper.

  • Welcome NEW Chamber Member

    By Denise Behm | April 14, 2014 | Comments Off on Welcome NEW Chamber Member

    WELCOME NEW CHAMBER MEMBER! Wing Kingz NOW OPEN, located at 165 West Superior Street (across the street from the Wayland Fire Dept and next to Big Dipper Ice Cream). Grand Opening Special – 12 piece wings, boneless or traditional, for $7.99 or 1 lb of perch for $6.99. Delivery service also available. Call to place … Read more

  • Chamber Whitecaps Night – Public Welcome

    By Denise Behm | March 20, 2014 | Comments Off on Chamber Whitecaps Night – Public Welcome

    Join the chamber on Friday, May 30th for a night filled with fun, food, and fireworks! Tickets are $25 per adult and $20 per child (ages 3-12). Price includes admittance ticket and an all-you-can eat buffet served on our private deck for 90 minutes. Menu includes: Cheeseburgers, hamburgers, bratwaurst, hot dogs, potato salad, chips, cookies, … Read more