We had an amazing time during our 29th Annual Chamber Classic! Thank you to all the teams, volunteers, & sponsors for making the day great! Check out all the fun below and mark your calendars for next year’s outing on Thurs, June 20. If you find a photo of yourself or your friends and would …
Special Message from the Board
Dear Chamber Members and Community, It is with both a profound sense of sadness and gratitude that we announce the departure of the Allegan Area Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Director, Aaron Steinmann. Aaron will be leaving the post effective April 14, 2023. During his time with the Chamber, Aaron continued the operations of our regular …
Tech Center Hosts Tech Camp
The Allegan Area ESA Tech Center is hosting a Tech Camp for students in grades 5th-8th. Check out more on the programs offered below. Babysitter Pro Learn techniques for caring for children of all ages Create fun activities for children Learn first aid skills Cameras to Art Learn how to take better pictures with a …
Allegan County Agricultural Society Scholarship Fund

Allegan County Agricultural Society provides scholarship funds to help students planning to pursue a post secondary education. This scholarship requires that applicants have participated in exhibiting at the Allegan County Fair for three out of four years of their high school years. Click to Download the Application here > https://allegancountyfair.com/…/01/scholarshp23.skm_.docx You are responsible for seeing …
Multi-Agency Collaborative Council Joins Community Foundation

The Allegan County Multi-Agency Collaborative Council (MACC) is now a program of the Allegan County Community Foundation. Through nonprofit capacity building and ecosystem strengthening, the Allegan County MACC works to promote effective collaboration and coordination among human services agencies to enrich the lives of Allegan County residents. Click here for more info.
Lakeshore Advantage Announces the Appointment of Two New Board Members

ZEELAND, Mich. – Lakeshore Advantage announced the appointment of two new members to the board of directors. Elected to serve three-year terms are Phil LaMothe, plant manager of fairlife, LLC and Nick Nykerk, CEO of Lakewood Construction with terms beginning this month. “We look forward to learning from Nick and Phil’s expertise,” said Board Chair …
Consumers Energy Planet Awards Letter of Intent

Consumers Energy Foundation is currently seeking letters of intent from nonprofit organizations and municipalities for the 2023 Planet Awards! The Planet Awards will provide as much as $250,000 to two or more Michigan organizations aiming to make a positive impact on the State’s land, water, or air. The letter of intent is the first step …
First Presbyterian Church of Allegan “Women on Wednesdays”
Allegan County Food Pantry Collaborative Peanut Butter Drive

The Allegan County Food Pantry Collaborative Peanut Butter Drive will kick off on January 24th, National Peanut Butter Day. The drive will run until February 28th. Donations will be accepted online, and at various drop off locations across the county. Click here for more info on this Allegan County Community Foundation program
Lake Michigan College nets $500,000 for jobs training program

Employers in Southwest Michigan who are expanding or locating operations in the region will now have access to $500,000 of free training through Lake Michigan College and the Michigan New Jobs Training Program. Designed as an economic development tool, this state program connects community colleges and employers who are creating new jobs that pay 175 …