Congratulations to the businesses recognized and honored at our 2026 Business Recognition Luncheon! It was a wonderful afternoon celebrating the businesses that help our community grow and thrive. We were proud to recognize five outstanding businesses selected by their municipalities for their contributions to our local economy, along with six businesses celebrating milestone anniversaries
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 6, 2026 Jeanette Hoyer Named 2026 Lakeshore ATHENA Award Recipient Muskegon, MI – The Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce and The Chamber – Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg proudly announce Jeanette Hoyer, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of West Michigan, as the recipient of the 2026 ATHENA on the
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 6, 2026 Marisela Sierra Named 2026 ATHENA Young Professional Award Recipient Muskegon, MI – The Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce and The Chamber – Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg proudly announce Marisela Sierra, third-generation owner of Navarro’s Mexican Take-Out, as the recipient of the 2026 ATHENA Young Professional Award, recognizing
"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
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
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
