When it comes to small towns and their businesses, it tends to be a common practice to turn to the Chamber of Commerce to help get customers, spread the word about the area's shopping and keep business flowing in general.
Thankfully for businesses in Charlevoix, they know that their chamber is the best in the business for mid-size cities. Need proof? How about two years in a row of being named Michigan's Mid-Sized Chamber of the Year?
This year marks the second straight for the
Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce in receiving the honor at the annual Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals Leadership Conference.
"The Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce received this award based on its accomplishments in leadership and governance, financial stewardship, business advocacy and member programming," says Bob Thomas, director for the Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals.
Among the chamber’s achievements were its membership increase, dedication to education through the facilitation of candidate forums and incorporation of a new membership orientation program.
"We are thrilled to have received this prestigious honor a second year in a row," says chamber president Erin Bemis. "It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the staff and leadership from our Board of Directors. It really is very exciting. We love what we do, which is supporting our members, and it is nice to be recognized for our efforts."
The Outstanding Chamber of Commerce award is presented to one chamber of commerce in each of three membership categories (small, mid-size and large chambers of commerce) and based on a comprehensive application judged by chamber of commerce professionals from seven regional states including Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Ohio, Oklahoma and Wisconsin.
Writer: Sam Eggleston
Source: Erin Bemis, Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce
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