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Monday, March 01, 2021
Monday Member News 3/1/2021
In this edition: Member NewsNew MembersBusiness Directory and Community GuideMulti-Chamber Speed NetworkingCommunity PartnersHappy Chamberversary to Renewing MembersVirtual Expo Member News Do you have information that you would like to share with fellow Chamber members? Please contact the Chamber office to be included in next week's Monday Member News.(616) 878-0108 | jennifer@byroncenterchamber.org New Members Byron Center Nutrition 8233 Byron Center Ave SW, Byron Center, MI 49315 | (616) 277-1480 We've
Tuesday, January 26, 2021Member Benefit Highlight: Job Postings
Member Benefit Highlight: Job Postings Looking for an amazing new employee? Use our FREE Job Board to post your company/organization's open positions! Job listings are automatically pushed to our Facebook Page (1200+ local followers). CLICK HERE for the tutorial on how to post a job Check out the current listings on our job board http://www.byroncenterchamber.org/jobsSincerely, Jen Lukezich | Executive DirectorByron Center Chamber of CommercePhone: (616) 878-0108jennifer@byroncenterchamber.org
Monday, January 25, 2021Monday Member News: 1/25/2021
In this edition: Member NewsVolunteer OpportunityNew MembersCommunity PartnersHappy Chamberversary to Renewing MembersVirtual Expo Member News Do you have information that you would like to share with fellow Chamber members? Please contact the Chamber office to be included in next week's Monday Member News.(616) 878-0108 | jennifer@byroncenterchamber.org Volunteer OpportunityThe Chamber needs you! We are looking for a few individuals to assist the Executive Director in planning and carrying out programs to
Monday, January 18, 2021Monday Member News: 1/18/2021
In this edition: Member NewsMichigan Small Business Survival GrantVolunteer OpportunityCommunity PartnersHappy Chamberversary to Renewing MembersVirtual Expo Member News Do you have information that you would like to share with fellow Chamber members? Please contact the Chamber office to be included in next week's Monday Member News.(616) 878-0108 | jennifer@byroncenterchamber.org Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program to Open Application January 19 The Michigan Strategic Fund approved the $55
Thursday, January 14, 2021Survival Grant Application opens on Tuesday, January 19
Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program to Open Application January 19 The Michigan Strategic Fund today approved the $55 million Michigan Small Business Survival Grant program to meet the urgent need of Michigan small businesses that have experienced a significant financial hardship due to the recent COVID-19 emergency “gatherings and face mask orders.” The program was part of Senate Bill 748 signed into law by Governor Whitmer on Dec. 29, 2020. The application period for the grant will only be
Monday, January 11, 2021Monday Member News 1/11/2021
In this edition: SBA Outlines New GuidelinesA Look Back....a Look AheadCommunity PartnersHappy Chamberversary to Renewing MembersVirtual ExpoMember News SBA Announces Reopening of PPP forJan. 11, Outlines New Guidance The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) today announced that the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will reopen the week of January 11 for new borrowers and January 13 for second draw borrowers. For companies interested in applying for a new PPP loan, we strongly urge you to promptly
Monday, December 14, 2020Monday Member News 12/14/2020
In this edition: Pure Michigan Small Business Relief InitiativePop Up Speed NetworkingHoliday HappeningsCommunity PartnersLeads Referral GroupsNew MembersHappy Chamberversary to Renewing MembersVirtual ExpoMember NewsThank you to our Partners! Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiative Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiative The Pure Michigan Small Business Relief Initiative will utilize federal CARES Act funding to provide $10 million in grants to meet the urgent need of Michigan small
Thursday, December 10, 2020A message from Chamber member Rivertown Ridge
Rivertown Ridge Rivertown Ridge has a lot going on this Holiday Season! Please click the image to enlarge and/or download.
Wednesday, December 09, 2020A message form Byron Center Meats
A paid message from Chamber member Byron Center Meats Holiday Gift Ideas Byron Center Meats is your one stop for unique gift ideas like meat gift boxes, sausage and cheese gift boxes, hams, and prime rib roasts. Stop in today and shop for employees, customers, family, and friends. See all of our gift collections starting at $35 at https://www.byroncentermeats.com/ and preorder online by December 14. Gift cards also make a great gift and they never expire See Holiday Flyer
Monday, December 07, 2020Monday Member News: 12/7/2020
In this edition: Pop Up Speed NetworkingPure Michigan Small Business Relief InitiativeHoliday HappeningsCommunity PartnersHappy Chamberversary to Renewing MembersVirtual ExpoMember NewsThank you to our Partners! Pop Up Speed Networking Join us on this new platform for some upgraded 1-on-1 speed networking. Promote your business easily, quickly, and effectively from anywhere. We will be hosting a handful of these pop up speed networking events during the month of December held at different times of the
Monday, November 30, 2020Monday Member News 11/30/2020
In this edition: Pop Up Speed NetworkingHoliday HappeningsCommunity PartnersHappy Chamberversary to Renewing MembersVirtual ExpoMember NewsThank you to your Partners! Pop Up Speed Networking Join us on this new platform for some upgraded 1-on-1 speed networking. Promote your business easily, quickly, and effectively from anywhere. We will be hosting a handful of these pop up speed networking events during the month of December held at different times of the day. Please register for any and all that work
Wednesday, November 25, 2020A message from SpartanNash
A paid message from Chamber member SpartanNash Job Opportunities Our community partner SpartanNash has been working to ensure our communities stay safe and supplied during this difficult time.They are hiring in their Grand Rapids distribution center and west Michigan stores and ensuring associates and customers stay as safe as possible! Ready to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact? Learn more about available career opportunities at your local SpartanNash store or the Grand Rapids
Tuesday, November 24, 2020Pop Up Speed Networking Events
Join us on this new platform for some upgraded 1-on-1 speed networking. Promote your business easily, quickly, and effectively from anywhere. We will be hosting a handful of these pop up speed networking events during the month of December held at different times of the day. Please register for any and all that work with your schedule. Register for one or all of the Pop Ups Byron Center Chamber Pop Up Speed Networking Click on the date below: Thursday, Dec 3 @ 8:00 am Thursday, Dec 10 @ 12:00 pm Thursday,
Monday, November 23, 2020Monday Member News: 11/23/2020
In this edition: Holiday HappeningsCommunity PartnersHappy Chamberversary to Renewing MembersVirtual ExpoMember NewsThank you to your Partners! Holiday Happenings Check out our list of events happening Now through December in and around Byron Center! If you have an event that you would like to have added to the list, please contact the Chamber office 878-0108Visit our website Community Partners Join Your Byron Center Chamber Friends in Community Partnership Build your business by investing in your
Friday, November 20, 2020News Release: Kent County Announces Supplemental Grants to Expand Small Business Recovery Program
NEWS RELEASE HOT OFF THE PRESSES! The Kent County Board of Commissioners, COVID Relief Subcommittee decided today to expand the Kent County Small Business Recovery Program to provide grants to help businesses affected by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services health orders that went into effect yesterday. The Grand Rapids Chamber will be reaching out to qualifying businesses that have not already received grant funding through this program and existing grant recipients who may qualify for
Wednesday, November 18, 2020Community Partners
Join Your Byron Center Chamber Friends in Community Partnership Build your business by investing in your community through the Chamber’s initiatives, programs, and projects What do Community Partners Support? Chamber 101Circle of HonorStreet Banners and SignsBuy ByronByron Rules the RoostChamber CommunicationsMembership and Volunteer Appreciation ReceptionRibbon CuttingsChamber Ambassadors Benefits of Partnership Recognition on Chamber Website and Chamber EventsCommunity Partner window cling and a website
Monday, November 16, 2020News Release: 11/16/2020
An Update on Michigan'sCOVID-19 RulesNovember 15, 2020 To Our Members: Last evening, Governor Whitmer and the Michigan Dept. of Health & Human Services issued new restrictions, effective Wednesday, November 18, 2020. These rules are expected to remain in effect until December 8, 2020. They include: Dine-in service at bars and restaurants is prohibited (outdoor dining is allowed).Retail store capacity is capped at 30%.In-person work is only allowed when doing that work remotely is not possible.Theaters,
Monday, November 16, 2020Monday Member News 11/16/2020
Monday, November 02, 2020Monday Member News 11/2/2020
Have you checked out the Virtual Expo? Visit the Virtual EXPOClick for more information New Grants Available!NEW GRANTS...HELP US GET THE WORD OUT!!! Kent County has announced two new grants to help businesses hurt by COVID-19. Please help us spread the word to businesses that might benefit from either of these grants: Businesses in any industry with 26-50 full time equivalent employees can be eligible for grants ranging from $10,000 - $40,000. This is a great opportunity for restaurants and manufacturing
Thursday, October 22, 2020Kent County Small Business Recovery Program needs you!
KENT COUNTY'S SMALL BUSINESS RECOVERY PROGRAM NEEDS YOU! Dear Members: As a member of the task force helping Kent County support our businesses in recovering from the effects of COVID-19, your Byron Center Chamber has been asked to nominate people to review applications for the Kent County Small Business Recovery Program grants. The grants will help private, for-profit business in Kent County with 0-25 full time equivalent employees which have been directly impacted and experienced a loss of income due to
Monday, October 19, 2020Monday Member News 10/19/2020
Lake State Chiropractic 2155 84th Street SW Unit 4Byron Center, Michigan 49315 2020 has certainly been a challenging year for all of us. As we all know, events, especially indoors, are not happening and we don't know when we will be able to start them back up. Because of this we have made the difficult decision to cancel our Community EXPO. In lieu of an in-person expo this year we’re launching a Virtual Expo on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. To give you more exposure, we’re partnering with
Tuesday, October 13, 2020Lake State Chiropractic Grand Opening
Lake State Chiropractic 2155 84th Street SW Unit 4Byron Center, Michigan 49315
Tuesday, October 13, 2020Connected Chamber Women - November 6, 2020
We can't wait tosee you in person! Come and connect, laugh and learn with other Chamber women! Bringing together women from eight neighboring chambers, the Connected Chamber Women Luncheon will provide an excellent opportunity to promote your organization and expand your network! Join us Friday, November 6, 202011:30 am - 1:00 pm Our speaker will be Bridget Clark-Whitney from Kids Food Basket. Kids' Food Basket is currently distributing meals to 70 distribution sites in Kent, Ottawa, Allegan and
Wednesday, October 07, 2020Project Update … 100th Street Bridge Replacement
Community News PROJECT UPDATE...100th Street bridge replacement Byron Center- See map and project flyer below.The on ramp from 100th Street to northbound US-131 is scheduled to close tomorrow (Thursday) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.The work is weather dependent.Sign up for email from MDOT: http://bit.ly/14ucwY2Follow MDOT's Grand Region on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/MDOT_WestFor up-to-date information on this project and others, go to the list of statewide lane closures at: www.michigan.gov/drive. Follow MDOT
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Monday, August 24, 2020Monday Member News 8/24/2020
MONDAY MEMBER NEWS 8/24/2020 TOMORROWKent County Grants and PPE Info Learn more about Kent County grants and PPE available for small businesses! Short presentation followed by Q&A. Presenters:~ Stanley Stek, Kent County Commissioner~ Dante Villarreal, GR Chamber of Commerce You do NOT need to be a Chamber Member to attend this ZOOM Webinar! All small businesses are welcome to attend! Register Now You can get involved too! When you are out and about just check in on Facebook at a participating business
Wednesday, July 15, 2020Grant Reminder - Applications Now Being Accepted
GRANT REMINDER - APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED!! Michigan Small Business Restart Program is accepting grant applications beginning today, July 15, through August 5!!Small businesses can apply for grants of up to $20,000 for recovery from COVID-19. Businesses and nonprofits with 50 or fewer employees worldwide which are located in Michigan who have NOT received a grant under the Michigan Small Business Relief Program (MSBRP) are eligible to apply for grants from the Michigan Small Business Restart
Friday, July 10, 2020New Executive Order on Face Masks
Governor Whitmer has signed Executive Order 2020-147, which reiterates that individuals are required to wear a face covering whenever they are in an indoor public space. It also requires the use of face covering sin crowded outdoor spaces. Most significantly, the order requires any business that is open to the public to refuse entry or service to people who refuse to wear a face covering, with exceptions. Find the full Executive Order here.
Wednesday, July 08, 2020Michigan Small Business Restart Program Opens July 15 and 110th Street Bridge News
EVEN MORE GREAT NEWS YOU CAN USE!!Recovery Help100th Street Bridge COVID-19 RECOVERY HELP MICHIGAN ANNOUNCES Michigan Small Business Restart Program opening July 15!! Agricultural grants are also available.Small businesses can apply for grants of up to $20,000 for recovery from COVID-19. Applications will be accepted from July 15 through August 5. Businesses and nonprofits with 50 or fewer employees worldwide which are located in Michigan who have NOT received a grant under the Michigan Small Business
Tuesday, June 30, 2020Upcoming Chamber Events
REGISTER TO ATTEND THE OPEN HOUSE Neighbor Networking Thursday, Aug 27 | 11am - 12pm Network with members from three neighboring chambers over Zoom. You will be given a topic of discussion and broken into breakout rooms of approximately 4 people. After 10 minutes, a new topic will be given and the people in your breakout room will change!REGISTER TO ATTEND NEIGHBOR NETWORKING
Monday, June 29, 2020Kent County Announces 2nd Round of Grants
KENT COUNTY ANNOUNCES NEXT ROUND OF GRANT HELP!Kent County Small Business Recovery Program Announces It Is Now Accepting Applications ForSECOND ROUND Grants Partnering with the Grand Rapids Chamber to deliverfinancial support to small businesses in Kent County Kent County is TODAY accepting applications for the Kent County Small Business Recovery Program grants from those businesses that have already received COVID-19 funding. Applications continue to be accepted for First Round Grants for those which have
Thursday, June 25, 2020Kent County Small Business Recovery Program needs volunteers
KENT COUNTY'S SMALL BUSINESS RECOVERY PROGRAM NEEDS YOU! Dear Members: As a member of the task force helping Kent County support our businesses in recovering from the effects of COVID-19, your Byron Center Chamber has been asked to nominate people to review applications for the Kent County Small Business Recovery Program grants. The grants will help private, for-profit business in Kent County with 0-25 full time equivalent employees which have been directly impacted and experienced a loss of income due to
Wednesday, June 24, 2020Meet the Candidates
Byron Township Primary Election August, 4, 2020 We wanted you to have information about the Byron Township Candidates for our upcoming August 4, 2020 Primary Election. Please see the link to Meet the Candidates, thanks to BCTV.Click to meet the Candidates
Wednesday, June 17, 2020Kent County Small Business Recovery Program
KENT COUNTY ANNOUNCES GRANT HELP FOR SMALL BUSINESSES! Kent County Launches Small Businesses Recovery Program Partnering with the Grand Rapids Chamber to deliverfinancial support to small businesses in Kent County Kent County is launching the Kent County Small Business Recovery Program to deliver short-term financial support to small businesses in Kent County with the purpose of supporting and cultivating a strong economic recovery. The Grand Rapids Chamber, in partnership with Kent County, will be
Monday, March 30, 2020The Right Place, Inc. will receive $1M Grant for Small Business Relief
The Right Place, Inc. will receive $1M Grant for Small Business Relief $1M grant to support small businesses in 11-county West Michigan region Dear Right Place Investors, Today The Right Place, Inc., in collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and regional partners, announced that The Right Place will receive a $1 million grant from the MEDC to support small businesses that have realized a significant financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19
Thursday, March 26, 2020100th Street Bridge Update
This upcoming weekend will be the demolition of the old bridge. The sequence of events are as follows: Friday morning 3/27/20 at 9 AM until 6PM: US-131 NB and SB will have single left lane closures for guard rail and cable rail removals. Friday evening 3/27/20 at 6PM: US-131 NB and SB will continue to have the left lane closed with the right lane going up and over 100th Street so that no traffic goes under the structure as we remove it. For the safety of US-131 traffic and 100th Street traffic
Monday, March 23, 2020COVID-19 Announcement from the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity
COVID-19 Announcement Dear Michigan employees and employers,Governor Whitmer, in an effort to protect all Michiganders, today signed Executive Order 2020-21 that directs residents to remain at home or in their place of residence to the maximum extent feasible. A summary of her, "Stay Home, Stay Safe,” Executive Order is available online. For purposes of this order, critical infrastructure workers are those workers described by the Director of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency in
Friday, March 20, 2020RESTAURANT TAKEOUT, CURBSIDE, & DELIVERY OPTIONS
RESTAURANT TAKEOUT, CURBSIDE, & DELIVERY OPTIONS(CHAMBER MEMBERS)CHAMBER MEMBER Restaurants & Bars Updates **Please Share**Please support our amazing chamber restaurants during this difficult time. This list will be updated as the chamber receives information.Also - If you are able to pick up an order, please do so. Many are offering delivery to help you out but if you can help them out in return, pick it up.Also remember to TIP whether you are picking up or having something delivered (when using
