Supporting businesses and the community in working together to make Grand Ledge
a great place to live and do business
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This has been quite the year!
What a whirlwind for our community, the state, the country and the world in 2020. As a chamber, our goal has been to support the city, the community and local businesses to ensure economic development within the Grand Ledge Public School District. In the past, we have done this by hosting events in the community, as well as providing resources to businesses and connecting them with potential customers.
Since March we have had to stop all community events and the chamber has been focusing on helping businesses just survive. We are so thankful for the support we have in the community from our members that have enable US to stay afloat and provide these services to local businesses.
In the past few months we have:
- helped connect businesses with financial resources
- referred businesses to safety protocols
- interviewed local citizens on why they love Grand Ledge
- interviewed businesses about their programs
- sold T-shirts online to support local businesses. Click here to purchase one!
- educated ourselves on protocols and updated mandates
- worked in conjunction with local community partners to ensure we are maximizing our relationships
- stayed on top of executive orders
- been a resource for small business relief Click here for a list of resources!
It has been business as usual for the chamber even if it looks different now. Our operations and event committees have been meeting regularly to help decide the future of our 2020 events. It has not been an easy task in a constantly evolving situation.
As of today, these are the events we have canceled for 2020:
- St Patrick's Day Parade
- Annual Chamber Awards Dinner
- Yankee Doodle Days
- Music in the Park
- Movies in the Ballfield
- Golf Outing
Right now, these events are tentative:
- October 10: Grand Ledge Fall Festival (it merges the beer fest and color cruise into one day)
- October 23: Bridge Street Trick or Treat
- December 4: Night Lights Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
These events are STILL happening:
- Market on the Grand- come visit local vendors every Saturday from 9am-1pm in Jaycee Park. Social distancing and masks are required. This event runs through Saturday October 10th. Click here for our Covid Preparedness and Response Plan.
- Coffee and Conversation Breakfast Meetings- these will be held starting in September via zoom
- Business Expo- this will be held in September via zoom
- 4th Fridays Grand Ledge will start in September
- Shop Small Saturday in November
For all the events we have canceled, sponsors will be getting credit next year. We appreciate so much all the sponsorship dollars that were donated to fund these events and we will be able to make them bigger and better in the virus free 2021.
The chamber office in city hall is staffed on Mondays only. However, it is not open to the public at this time. If you wish to leave a message, do so at 517-627-2383. Calls will be returned each week. Otherwise, you may reach the chamber director any day of the week at amy@grandledgechamber.com
Thank you again for all you do to make Grand Ledge a great place to live and do business!
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Thank you to our Market on the Grand Sponsors Auto Owners Insurance, City of Grand Ledge, Flagstar Bank, Grand Ledge Paving LLC, Nick Cypher Farm Bureau Insurance and Sundance Chevrolet for making it possible for us to host this event this season.
The market runs every Saturday from 9am-1pm at Jaycee Park at 525 E. River Street in Grand Ledge.
In the coming weeks, we will have Market on the Grand Bags for sale each Saturday, as well as community information to pass out.
If you wish to become a vendor or learn more about our market, please click here.
We appreciate you following the social distancing and mask guidelines for our event.
For a full list of our safety protocols, please click here.
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Let's reconnect! We can't meet in person, but we can "see" each other each month over coffee via zoom.
Our first zoom breakfast will be Wednesday September 9th at 9am. The zoom link will be sent out a week prior.
Join us as we chat with one another!
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Our business expo this year will be via zoom. Chamber businesses will register with us and the public will be allowed to "enter" and ask questions of the businesses.
This event will be Thursday September 17th. Registration information will be sent out the week of August 17th.
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Let's start 4th Fridays Grand Ledge back up in September!
For more information about this event please click here!
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2020 Chamber Events:
Market on the Grand- Every Saturday 9am-1pm Jaycee Park
September 9: Coffee and Conversation Chamber Meeting via zoom
September 17: Business Expo via zoom
September 25: 4th Fridays Grand Ledge
October 10: Grand Ledge Fall Festival- tentative
October 10: Last Market on the Grand
October 14: Coffee and Conversation Chamber Meeting via zoom
October 23: Bridge Street Trick or Treat- tentative
October 23: 4th Fridays Grand Ledge
November 11: Coffee and Conversation Chamber Meeting via zoom
November 27: 4th Fridays Grand Ledge
November 28: Shop Small Saturday
December 4: Night Lights Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting tentative
December 9: Coffee and Conversation Chamber Meeting via zoom
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July 14- Joel's WonderReader Magic Show
July 18- Market on the Grand
July 20- Kid's Carnival
July 23- Fun Times Painting
July 25- Market on the Grand
Aug 1- Market on the Grand
Aug 3- Storywalk
Aug 8- Market on the Grand
Aug 15- Market on the Grand
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Being a Chamber member adds prestige to your business, solidifies your standing in the business community, and sets your business above the rest. It also shows your community support and pride!
A membership can help your business gain visibility and connect with potential customers, build a network, and reach out through unique marketing opportunities.
Members are included in the Chamber's online Member Directory where they can showcase their business' products and services to the community.
Members can also advertise in this weekly eNewsletter and on the Chamber's website for greater visibility. If you are interested, please contact Amy Hoyes
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Did you know that even if you don't own a local business that you can still show your support for Grand Ledge by helping the Chamber build a stronger community? The chamber hosts several large festivals and your "friendship" helps make those events happen!
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