It is now November and the leaves are falling and cooler temperatures are upon us!

We had a very successful Fall Fest, Beer Fest and Bridge Street Trick or Treat last month and we are in full holiday season planning.

The Christmas Parade is a month away along with a full month of activities around Grand Ledge.

Read below for all the information of what the chamber will be up to in the next month!

Do you think our Bridge Street Light Poles need to be jazzed up this holiday season? We thought it would be fun to have a contest and adorn these posts with some holiday cheer!

If your business, group or family would like to decorate one this month for Grand Ledge to enjoy through the rest of December, read here to learn more!

Each pole costs $50 and winners will receive Chamber Bucks to use at our member businesses!

This Friday November 5th, several of our chamber member businesses will be at the College and Career Fair at Grand Ledge High School as part of a hiring event for high school students.

From 10am-1pm high school juniors and seniors will be able to talk to potential employers about their job openings and positions. Many of these opportunities can generate a career path!

If you are an individual seeking employment or a company looking for staff, please reach out to amy@grandledgechamber.com.

We will host Coffee and Conversation on Wednesday November 10th at 9am in the City Hall Community Room across from the chamber office.

Come meet fellow chamber members and learn about programs and events we offer with our community partners.

Coffee and Bagels will be served.

Starting November 15th through December 15th if you sign up to be a "Friend of the Chamber" you will automatically be entered in a drawing to win a gift basket from Pam's Pantry in Grand Ledge.

Support your local community with your $75 friend of the chamber donation and win some goodies!

To learn more, click here!

Starting on Shop Small Saturday November 27th , you can read the pages of a winter book on the store fronts of businesses on South Bridge Street.

The Grand Ledge Area District Library is working on the map and more details!

So keep an eye out for these pages on 14 different businesses on Bridge Street at the end of the month.

For more information about this program, click here.

Shop Small Saturday is November 27th!

For a list of our chamber member businesses

to support right here in Grand Ledge, click here!

The Night Lights Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting is Friday December 3rd starting at 7pm.

The American Legion Post 48 has donated the tree for Bridge Street Plaza. The lights will be turned on prior to the start of the parade. To register to be in the parade, please click here.

Other activities the night of the parade include:

Hot Chocolate at Pam's Pantry
Reindeer Food at Ledge Craft Lane
Gingerbread Houses at the Grand Ledge Area District Library
Jingle Bells at the Grand Ledge Area District Library
Six foot away Santa Selfies in Bridge Street Plaza
Letters to Santa mailbox in Bridge Street Plaza
A firepit in Bridge Street Plaza to keep warm!

We are once again partnering with area assisted living, nursing homes and programs for elderly shut ins to provide porch dropped Christmas gifts.

If you would like to adopt a senior citizen and purchase some Christmas gifts to put a smile on someone's face, please click here!

Deadline to sign up is November 15th.

We will be putting change buckets at various locations throughout town to help collect money for Grand Ledge Emergency Assistance Program (GLEAP)

If you see one, drop in your spare change! Change can make change!

Businesses Activities in December

Comets Nutrition

- December 1st-December 31st- Holiday Themed Smoothies, Shakes, Teas and Coffees

Grand Ledge Area District Library

- November 15th-December 13th "Book on Every Bed" reading initiative encourages adults to give books to their own families at Christmas and to donate new children's picture books for distribution by the Grand Ledge Shopping Tour's Christmas program to community children in need

- Children can safely visit with Santa during "Zoom with Santa" at 7 pm on December 15th. Santa chats about the North Pole, answers children's questions, and takes requests!

- "Elf on the Library Shelf" delivers children's letters to Santa at the North Pole from December 1st-23rd

Pam’s Pantry

- December 9th-11th- Holiday Open House

- December 16th-18th- Holiday Open House

Masonic Temple
- December 17th- Pasty Dinner
SNAP Fitness

- Toys for Tots drop location

Ledge Craft Lane

- Turn in your created Gingerbread House from the library kit to Ledge Craft Lane by December 10th to have it displayed in their store

- December 17th and 18th- snowflake making

2021 Chamber Sponsored Community Events

November 10th- Coffee and Conversation Breakfast Chamber meeting

December 3rd-Night Lights Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

December 9th- Coffee and Conversation Breakfast meeting

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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