Supporting businesses and the community in working together to make Grand Ledge
a great place to live and do business
'80's band Starfarm will be headlining this Thursday! Bring your chairs and join us starting at 7 pm. See what Nick Cypher Farm Bureau Insurance is raffling off and be sure to get the kids to turn in their designs for their T-shirt with Eaton Federal Bank under their tent! Please adhere to all parking rules at Jaycee Park. The Library Parking lot has lots of spaces and is just a short walk to the park.
There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony this Thursday August 8th at 4 p.m. for the new Performance Shelter that the community, partners and funders help make happen! Speakers include Mayor Thom Sowle, Director of Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs Alison Watson, CEO of Oakwood Homes Patrick Hamill and Tim Walling of the Grand Ledge Rotary. In addition to the speakers, the Lansing Symphony Orchestra will hold a "pop up concert" with an ensemble that is sure to get your feet tapping and hands clapping!
Later that evening, the 80s band from East Lansing, Starfarm will be performing at our regular Music in the Park venue at 7 p.m.
Join us along the river for a wonderful afternoon and evening of music!
This Friday August 9thwe will be scrambling up at Centennial Acres Golf Course!Thank you Auto Owners Insurance, Comcast Business, SNAP Fitness, Sundance Chevrolet and Work Horse Staffing for sponsoring this event! Cash and prizes!
Our last Movie in the Ball Field is this Friday, August 9! Join us for "Incredibles 2" in the baseball field near Island Park. Gates open at 8pm. Movie will start at dusk. Popcorn, snowcones, and cotton candy will be available and games from our sponsors!
We are about halfway through our Market on the Grand Season, but still have an array of vendors there each week. Make plans to see our regulars and some new faces each week at Jaycee Park from 9am-1pm on Saturdays.
Mark your calendars for these Chamber Sponsored Events:
Every Thursday: Music in the Park from 7-9pm in Jaycee Park
Every Saturday: Market on the Grand from 9am-1pm in Jaycee Park
August 9: $1000 Golf Scramble at Centennial Acres
August 9: "Incredibles 2" Movie in the Ball Field
September 19: Chamber Members Business Expo SIGN UP NOW!
October 11-13: 40th Anniversary Color Cruise and Island Festival
October 12: Grand Ledge Beer Fest
October 25: Bridge Street Trick or Treat - SIGN UP FOR A SPOT!
Aug 8- Special Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Performance Shelter Venue - Jaycee Park Aug 8- 5th Annual Bradley Rappuhn Memorial and Charity Run Aug 9- 5th Annual Bradley Rappuhn Memorial and Charity Run Aug 10- LCC Auto Auction and Auto Show Aug 10- 20th Annual Touch a Truck Day Aug 10- 5th Annual Bradley Rappuhn Memorial and Charity Run Aug 17- Community Model Aviation Day - Come Learn to Fly RC and Totally Free Aug 23- St. Michael Parish FunFest Sept 4- Painting Class Sept 5- Painting Class Sept 5- Painting Class Sept 5- Kegs & Corks for a Cause Sept 6- Beginning Drawing Class Sept 6- Children 6-12 Classic Art Classes Sept 9- Painting Class Sept 10- Painting Class Sept 11- Painting Class Sept 12- Painting Class Sept 12- Painting Class Sept 13- Beginning Drawing Class Sept 13- Children 6-12 Classic Art Classes Sept 14- Clay Sculpture & Glazing Workshop Sept 16- Painting Class Sept 17- Painting Class Sept 18- Painting Class Sept 19- Painting Class Sept 19- Painting Class Sept 20- Beginning Drawing Class Sept 20- Children 6-12 Classic Art Classes Sept 23- Painting Class Sept 24- Painting Class Sept 25- Painting Class Sept 26- Painting Class Sept 26- Painting Class Sept 27- Beginning Drawing Class Sept 27- Children 6-12 Classic Art Classes Sept 28- Clay Sculpture & Glazing Workshop Sept 30- Alcohol Ink Workshop Sept 30- Painting Class
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
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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