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  • Mr. & Mrs. Jay L. & Diane Smith Announced as 2016 Christmas Parade Grand Marshals

    By Denise Behm | November 21, 2016 | Comments Off on Mr. & Mrs. Jay L. & Diane Smith Announced as 2016 Christmas Parade Grand Marshals

    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

  • ITC AWARDED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

    By Denise Behm | November 7, 2016 | Comments Off on ITC AWARDED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

    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

  • Annual Awards Nominations Now Being Accepted

    By Denise Behm | November 3, 2016 | Comments Off on Annual Awards Nominations Now Being Accepted

    Thursday, December 8th: SAVE-THE-DATE Chamber Annual Awards Gala at the beautiful Bay Pointe Lakefront Resort. Please watch for additional information soon. This event will take place from 6:00pm-9:00pm. During the event, we will present three annual awards including: the Business of the Year Award, the President’s Choice Award, and the Community Service Award. To nominate … Read more

  • Marketing Your Small Business Training Offered in Wayland

    By Denise Behm | November 3, 2016 | Comments Off on Marketing Your Small Business Training Offered in Wayland

    Marketing Your Small Business Training Offered in Wayland Wayland’s Economic Restructuring Committee (W.E.R.C.) will be holding their 2016 Fall workshop designed for small business owners looking for low cost marketing ideas with big business impact. The workshop is scheduled for November 9, 2016 at Vibrant Grains Bakery and Restaurant, 142 S. Main Street in downtown Wayland. Guest Speaker for the workshop … Read more

  • Chamber Announces Annual Christmas Parade & Art Hop Details

    By Denise Behm | November 3, 2016 | Comments Off on Chamber Announces Annual Christmas Parade & Art Hop Details

    Chamber Announces Annual Christmas Parade & Art Hop Details The first full weekend of December has been set for a fun filled weekend of Christmas activities in Wayland. The fun begins on Friday, December 2nd at 5:00pm which will be the start of the Wayland Main Street Annual Art Hop from 5:00pm-9:00pm. During the Art … Read more

  • WAYLAND CHAMBER AMBASSADORS ANNOUNCE #JustSayThanks CAMPAIGN TO SHOW APPRECIATION TO LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT

    By Denise Behm | October 3, 2016 | Comments Off on WAYLAND CHAMBER AMBASSADORS ANNOUNCE #JustSayThanks CAMPAIGN TO SHOW APPRECIATION TO LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT

    WAYLAND CHAMBER AMBASSADORS ANNOUNCE #JustSayThanks CAMPAIGN TO SHOW APPRECIATION TO LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT The Wayland Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors have announced their #JustSayThanks campaign to show thanks and appreciation to local law enforcement. Starting October 1st, and throughout the month, the Chamber Ambassadors, along with homeowners and businesses, plan to implement multiple projects to … Read more

  • Expo, Expo, Expo!

    By Denise Behm | September 12, 2016 | Comments Off on Expo, Expo, Expo!

    Expo, Expo, Expo!    The 12th Annual Chamber Expo is scheduled for Saturday, October 1st from 10:00am-2:00pm at the Wayland Middle School.   Did you know that the Wayland Area Chamber of Commerce is known for having the best Chamber Business Expo in West MI? If you have not yet experienced the Expo, come see for yourself why we are … Read more

  • Wyoming Costco Car Show – Saturday, August 20th

    By Denise Behm | August 19, 2016 | Comments Off on Wyoming Costco Car Show – Saturday, August 20th

    Wyoming Costco Car Show – Public invited!! Saturday, Aug 20th from 6pm-8pm. Please note warehouse will be closed during the show. If you have any questions or would like to enter your car, please contact Alisha Legg at w744mkt03@costco.com

  • Ribbon Cutting Held for Open Road Brewery

    By Denise Behm | July 30, 2016 | Comments Off on Ribbon Cutting Held for Open Road Brewery

    Ribbon Cutting Held for Open Road Brewery  Congratulations to Open Road Brewery located in downtown Wayland! A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to commemorate the grand opening was held by the Wayland Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Chamber Ambassadors, City of Wayland, and DDA Board.  ORB is Wayland’s first brewery offering several varieties of brew … Read more

  • Volunteer Call!

    By Denise Behm | July 30, 2016 | Comments Off on Volunteer Call!

    Looking for some fun volunteering? Are you a student who is looking for some volunteer hours? If so, Laurels of Sandy Creek’s Annual Car Show is coming up on Sunday, August 7th and they are in need of FACE PAINTERS from 1pm-3pm. If you are in need of volunteer hours or just like to volunteer, … Read more