Supporting businesses and the community in working together to make Grand Ledge
a great place to live and do business
Thank you to our sponsors Auto Owners Insurance, City of Grand Ledge, Consumers Energy, Dart Bank, Home Light, Meijer, Metro Net, Nick Cypher Farm Bureau Insurance and T-Mobile for your generous support!
We had a successful parade with 55 businesses, along with a team of volunteers to set up, organize and keep everyone safe!
Thank you to the American Legion Post 48 for the tree donation this year, the City of Grand Ledge for helping us install and decorate it and Meijer for the donation of the lights!
There was a special North Pole delivery to Bridge Street Plaza on Friday so Grand Ledge kids can write a letter to Santa!
The light pole decorating contest is getting lots of votes!!
Be sure and stroll down South Bridge Street to take a look at Hedlund Plumbing, MacDowells, Weathered Nest Vintage Market, GLHS Foreign Language Department, Flagstar Bank, Transfast Trucking, Ledge Craft Lane and J Rose Designs decorated poles.
or in person at Ledge Craft Lane, MacDowells and Weathered Nest Vintage Market.
We will host Coffee and Conversation on Wednesday December 8th 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.
NOW 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 as well as $20 in chamber bucks!
Support your local community with your $75 friend of the chamber donation and win some goodies!
You can read the pages of a winter book on the store fronts of businesses on South Bridge Street.
We have worked with the Grand Ledge Area District Library on a storybook stroll that takes you on a journey!
Keep an eye out for these pages on different businesses on South Bridge Street and you can pick up a map inside the libary or at any of the participating storefronts.
For more information about this program, click here.
We are once again partnering with Independence Living, Meals on Wheels, Regency at Lansing West, Senior Community Care of Michigan, Tri County on Aging and Serenity Place to do porch drops for 50 senior citizens this Christmas.
The Christmas gift deliveries will be complete by December 22nd.
There are change buckets at the following locations through December 15th:
Ledges Chiropractic Center
MacDowells
Flour Child Bakery
First Place Sports
Ledge Craft Lane
Weathered Nest Vintage Market
Seven Islands Mercantile
Comets Nutrition
Pam's Pantry
Sports Stop
Eyes Optometry Boutique
These are used to 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
NOW-December 31st- Holiday Themed Smoothies, Shakes, Teas and Coffees
Grand Ledge Area District Library
NOW-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
"Elf on the Library Shelf" delivers children's letters to Santa at the North Pole from December 1st-23rd
Pam’s Pantry
December 10th-11th- Holiday Open House
December 17th-18th- Holiday Open House
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
2022 Chamber Sponsored Community Events
January 12th- Coffee and Conversation
January 21st- Movie at the Sun
February 9th- Coffee and Conversation
March 3rd- Michigan Downtown Association Conference at the Opera House
March 4th- Movie at the Sun
March 6th- Emerge Women's Brunch at the Opera House
March 9th- Coffee and Conversation
March 11th- Career Curiosity Fair at Grand Ledge High School
March 12th- St Patrick's Day Parade in downtown GL
March 24th- Mix and Mingle
April 21st- Mix and Mingle
April 28th- Annual Chamber Awards Dinner at the Opera House
May 14th- Market on the Grand Opens
May 19th- Mix and Mingle
June 18th- Yankee Doodle Day
June 23rd- Music in the Park Begins
August 12th Golf Scramble
August 18th- Last Music in the Park
August 19th- Movie in the Ballfield
September 8th- Coffee and Conversation
September 22nd- Fall Business Expo
September 24th- Last Market on the Grand
October 7th- Fall Festival and Color Cruise Field Trips
October 8th- Fall Festival, Color Cruise Trips and Beer Festival
October 12th- Coffee and Conversation
October 28th- Bridge Street Trick or Treat
November 9th- Coffee and Conversation
November 26th- Shop Small Saturday
December 2nd- Night Lights Christmas Parade and Festivities
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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