"I recently completed my third year of coursework through the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Organization Management (IOM). Since 1921, IOM has provided specialized professional development for chamber, association and nonprofit leaders. The program combines practical instruction from experienced professionals with the opportunity to learn from chamber leaders across the country. I attend
Abe Miller is the District Manager at Greatwater 360 Autocare covering all West Michigan from Grand Haven to Lansing. Greatwater is the parent brand of locally owned and operated Dykstra’s Auto at 14504 172nd Avenue, Grand Haven. Abe has two main goals he hopes to accomplish by serving as a Chamber Ambassador. “First, I wanted to
The Oasis of Norton Shores: Where Simplicity Meets Serenity One cannot overlook the overwhelming feeling of serenity that can be felt when entering the sunny hallways of The Oasis of Norton Shores. This is the time when people feel that they finally found someone who will not only support their loved one in terms
Brian Woline, Finance Director for Harbor Transit, shared about his experience with his Leadership Connect 2025-2026 cohort. Hi, my name is Brian Woline. I am the finance director at Harbor Transit, and I want to take a few minutes to tell you about my experience with Leadership Connect. When I began Leadership
It was 1994 and I had just gotten a promotion at my job that required me to move to Traverse City. My dad was afraid I would meet someone there, have kids, and never come back home to Grand Haven. He knew that the owner of this business was ready to sell (it was
What if finding care for your loved one didn’t feel overwhelming, but instead felt like finding the right person at the right time? For many families, the search often starts with a simple hope: “We just want someone we can trust.” That search proved overwhelming for one daughter. Her Dad, living with dementia, had
Q: Can you tell us about your business and what you offer local companies? Best Version Media specializes in helping local businesses connect with their communities through targeted marketing. We produce over 1,300 magazines across North America and offer integrated print, digital, and web design solutions. Locally, I publish Grand Haven Neighbors (now in its 7th
Inspiring Talks with West Michigan Business Leaders. The Chamber is excited to partner with and support Acorn Marketing and Rediscover Studio in a new joint venture to celebrate local business leadership! Hosted by Amy Atkinson, President & CEO of Acorn Marketing, Inspire West Michigan delivers authentic, behind-the-scenes conversations with the visionary presidents and
Congratulations to the 114 Chamber members who won a People's Choice Award! We wish to congratulate all the winners of The Tribune's 2026 People's Choice Awards! We are especially proud to congratulate the 114 Chamber members who won a People's Choice Award: Abiding Health Aldea Coffee Aldi, Inc. #144 American Dunes Golf Club
