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  • 13th Annual Chamber Expo A Huge Success

    By Denise Behm | November 2, 2017 | Comments Off on 13th Annual Chamber Expo A Huge Success

    13th Annual Chamber Expo A Huge Success The Chamber held their 13th Annual Community Expo on Saturday, October 7th. Over 75 vendors displayed at the event that included educational presentations by Critchlow Reptile Sanctuary, a “Mums for Charity” sale, “Meet & Greet Emergency Officials,” a “Taste of Wayland Food Court,” live music by the Kathy … Read more

  • 2017 Wayland Area Chamber of Commerce Community Expo Details Announced

    By Denise Behm | September 2, 2017 | Comments Off on 2017 Wayland Area Chamber of Commerce Community Expo Details Announced

    2017 Wayland Area Chamber of Commerce Community Expo   On Saturday, October 7th, the Wayland Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their 13th Annual Community Expo from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Wayland Union Middle School, 701 Wildcat Drive in Wayland.  The purpose of the Expo is to highlight area businesses, products … Read more

  • WAYLAND COMMUNITY QUILTERS SUPPORTS HOSPICE CARE

    By Denise Behm | August 14, 2017 | Comments Off on WAYLAND COMMUNITY QUILTERS SUPPORTS HOSPICE CARE

    After 6 months of quilting bees, Wayland Community Quilters have made 40 lap quilts for patients and families of Wings Home, a program of Wings of Hope Hospice located in Allegan, MI. The group has met monthly since February with their sewing machines in tow at the United Church of Wayland. A service to bless … Read more

  • Ground Breaking Held for Green Acres

    By Denise Behm | July 24, 2017 | Comments Off on Ground Breaking Held for Green Acres

    On July 11th, the chamber held a Ground Breaking Ceremony for Phase 2 of Green Acres located at 298 Kay Lane in Wayland. Phase 1 currently has 20 apartment homes. Phase 2 will add an additional 20 apartment homes in both studio and deluxe one-bedroom homes. Ten of the new homes will be memory care … Read more

  • Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held for Simply Celias

    By Denise Behm | July 24, 2017 | Comments Off on Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held for Simply Celias

    Simply Celia’s located at 142 S. Main in downtown Wayland. Formally known as Vibrant Grains, owner Celia Gleason took a bit of time off to refocus her business and prepare for the opening of Simply Celia’s. The focus of Simply Celia’s is breakfast during all of their open hours.  In addition to typical breakfast items, … Read more

  • 19th Annual Chamber Golf Outing – Friday, August 4, 2017 – Public Welcome

    By Denise Behm | May 21, 2017 | Comments Off on 19th Annual Chamber Golf Outing – Friday, August 4, 2017 – Public Welcome

    19th Annual Chamber Golf Outing  Save-the-Date for the BEST Golf Outing in West Michigan! Friday, August 4, 2017 – Yankee Springs Golf Course Prizes, games, door prizes, breakfast, lunch & a steak dinner is all included! Public invited!  The 2017 Chamber Golf Outing will be held on Friday, August 4th at Yankee Springs Golf Course. … Read more

  • Play Ball! Chamber Night at the Whitecaps! – June 23, 2017 – PUBLIC WELCOME

    By Denise Behm | May 21, 2017 | Comments Off on Play Ball! Chamber Night at the Whitecaps! – June 23, 2017 – PUBLIC WELCOME

    Chamber Night at the West Michigan Whitecaps – Public Welcome   Enjoy a night of baseball on a private deck with the Wayland Area Chamber of Commerce. Ticket price includes game admittance an All-You-Can eat buffet grilled on our deck for 90 minutes. Chamber Whitecaps Night – Friday, June 23, 2017 Community Event – All … Read more

  • Northern Physical Therapy Offering 5K Training in Wayland

    By Denise Behm | May 16, 2017 | Comments Off on Northern Physical Therapy Offering 5K Training in Wayland

    Join our 8 week program and start training for a 5K! Have fun while getting in shape with our coach to 5k program.  Exercise coaches will be with you every step of the way! Classes meet weekly on Tuesday evenings staring at 6:00pm at the Northern Physical Therapy Clinic located at 870 E. Superior St. Cost … Read more

  • TODAY – Gun Lake Casino’s Expansion – Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Details

    By Denise Behm | May 3, 2017 | Comments Off on TODAY – Gun Lake Casino’s Expansion – Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Details

    Today is the grand opening of the much anticipated Gun Lake Casino’s Harvest Buffet. Below are details from their FB page. Please feel free to attend if you are available as this is a public event. I had the opportunity to try the amazing buffet last week. I guarantee you will not leave hungry. One … Read more

  • Wayland Memorial Day Events Announced

    By Denise Behm | April 29, 2017 | Comments Off on Wayland Memorial Day Events Announced

    Wayland Memorial Day Events Announced  All are invited to Wayland’s annual Memorial Day events scheduled for Monday, May 29th.  Veterans are needed for cemetery honors and parade participation. The bus for the cemetery honors will depart at 7:45 am from the Wayland VFW.  The cemetery schedule is: 8:30am Hooker, 9:00am Native American, 9:25am Germond, 9:45am … Read more