Supporting businesses and the community in working together to make Grand Ledge
a great place to live and do business
We are thrilled to have Yankee Doodle Day this year on Saturday June 19th with activities at Jaycee Park!
The Market on the Grand will run until 5pm that day with 40 vendors stretching across Jaycee Park. There will be pony rides and Kona Ice there as well.
Global Village will take the stage at 7pm and your favorite fireworks will start at dusk.
See the map below for places to watch the fireworks around town.
Thank you to our sponsors Auto Owners Insurance, City of Grand Ledge, Flagstar Bank, Nick Cypher Farm Bureau Insurance and T-Mobile for making this happen for the Grand Ledge community!
The schedule for the day will be as follows:
9am-5pm- Crafters and Vendors at Jaycee Park
7pm- The band Global Village will take the stage at the Rotary Club of Grand Ledge Performance Pavilion
Dusk- Fireworks will be set off from Island Park
For more information about this day, click here!
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Market on the Grand has started for the season at Jaycee Park!
The weekly event runs every Saturday from 9am-1pm through October 2nd at 525 E River Street in downtown Grand Ledge.
For more information, please click here.
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Bring back the Music! We will host nine free concerts this summer thanks to our gracious sponsors!
- Auto Owners Insurance
- City of Grand Ledge
- Clinton Street Counseling
- Dart Bank
- Dennis Sullivan DDS
- Eaton Community Bank
- Flagstar Bank
- Flour Child Bakery and Cafe
- Grand Ledge Paving
- Granger Waste Services
- Grand Ledge Lions Club
- MacDowells Flower Shop and Fireplaces
- MSUFCU
- Myers Plumbing and Heating
- Nick Cypher Farm Bureau Insurance
- Orthopedic Rehab Specialists
- T-Mobile
- Witwer for Michigan
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Bring a chair or a blanket and join us for free movies under the stars at the Fitzgerald Baseball Field under the Bridge.
- Friday July 9th- Cars 3
- Friday July 23rd- Toy Story 4
Popcorn and Cotton Candy will be available for purchase at the baseball field.
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Our $1000 Golf Scramble Outing is Friday August 20th at Grand Ledge Country Club.
To register your team, click here!
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We had our annual dinner last month and gave out several awards.
Teacher of the Year: Abbie Burmeister
Athena Award: Pam Redman of Pam's Pantry
Volunteer of the Year: Shawn VanSteeland
Chamber Supporter of the Year: Nick Cypher
Lifetime Achievement: Walt Eschtruth
Helping the community: Augustine Family and Chuck Pantera
Thank you to everyone who was able to attend!
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4th Fridays Grand Ledge
Every Fourth Friday of the month think Grand Ledge!
We invite you to visit some of our chamber member businesses in Bridge Street Plaza on the 4th Friday of the month along with all our other businesses who will have deals and specials those days!
For more information about this monthly event please click here!
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We have given out $8000 to 11 different businesses in town thanks to Consumers Energy!
There are still 204 Chamber Bucks floating around out there. So spend them so the businesses turn them in and we can write the last of the checks!
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We have T-shirts you can purchase to help support local businesses! For each item purchased, $8 goes to help our businesses.
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We are having a lot of fun getting out into the businesses and recording videos with them.
It has helped us to get to know the business owners in a fun and engaging way.
Each week we will share a new video on our Grand Ledge Chamber of Commerce - YouTube channel!
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2021 Chamber Sponsored Community Events
Saturdays through October 2nd- Market on the Grand at Jaycee Park- registration open
June 19th- Yankee Doodle Day- Crafters, Music and Fireworks
July 1st- August 26th- Music in the Park at Jaycee Park
June 25th- 4th Fridays Grand Ledge
July 30th- 4th Fridays Grand Ledge
August 20th- Golf Tournament at Grand Ledge Country Club
August 27th- 4th Fridays Grand Ledge
September 8th- Coffee and Conversation Breakfast Meeting
September 16th- Fall Business Expo and Community Open House
September 24th-4th Fridays Grand Ledge
October 9th- Grand Ledge Fall Festival
October 13th- Coffee and Conversation Chamber Breakfast Meeting
October 22nd- 4th Fridays Grand Ledge
October 29th- Bridge St. Trick or Treat
November 10th- Coffee and Conversation Breakfast Chamber meeting
November 26th- 4th Fridays Grand Ledge
November 27th- Shop Small Saturday
December 3rd-Night Lights Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
December 9th- Coffee and Conversation Breakfast meeting
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Community Partner Events
If you have an event that you would like to advertise on our website, be sure and fill out the SUBMIT YOUR EVENT. This way we can include it on the community calendar.
June 5- Pet Party & Parade @ GLADL
June 8- In-Person Picnic Playdate: An Outdoor Family Storytime
June 8- Reading Dog for Kids: Meet Alfie from Canines for Change!
June 8- In-Person Gaming: Nintendo Switch!
June 11- Summer Take-Home Crafts @ GLADL
June 15- In-Person Picnic Playdate: An Outdoor Family Storytime
June 18- Summer Take-Home Crafts @ GLADL
June 22- In-Person Picnic Playdate: An Outdoor Family Storytime
June 25- Summer Take-Home Crafts @ GLADL
June 29- In-Person Picnic Playdate: An Outdoor Family Storytime
July 1- Summer Reading Program and July Daily Events @ GLADL
July 6- In-Person Picnic Playdate: An Outdoor Family Storytime
July 9- Summer Take-Home Crafts @ GLADL
July 13- In-Person Picnic Playdate: An Outdoor Family Storytime
July 16- Summer Take-Home Crafts @ GLADL
July 20- In-Person Picnic Playdate: An Outdoor Family Storytime
July 23- Summer Take-Home Crafts @ GLADL
July 27- In-Person Picnic Playdate: An Outdoor Family Storytime
July 31- 47th Annual Island Art Fair
Aug 3- In-Person Picnic Playdate: An Outdoor Family Storytime
Aug 10- In-Person Picnic Playdate: An Outdoor Family Storytime
Aug 13- Summer Take-Home Crafts @ GLADL
Aug 17- In-Person Picnic Playdate: An Outdoor Family Storytime
Aug 20- Summer Take-Home Crafts @ GLADL
Aug 24- In-Person Picnic Playdate: An Outdoor Family Storytime
Aug 27- Summer Take-Home Crafts @ GLADL
Aug 31- In-Person Picnic Playdate: An Outdoor Family Storytime
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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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