Barry County Chamber & Economic Development Alliance

06/09/2026

Making banking a little easier in downtown Nashville!

We were excited to join Thornapple Credit Union today for the ribbon cutting of their new downtown drop box location. Small improvements like this make a big difference for the people who live, work, and do business in our communities.

Congratulations to the TCU team, and thank you for continuing to invest in Barry County!

06/09/2026

BrewFest Throwback: 2022 at Gun Lake

If these photos look warm... it's because they were!

Our 2022 stop brought BrewFest to the front lawn of Curley Cone, where attendees spent the day gathering under the tent, sampling beverages, enjoying live music from SilentBark, and making the most of one of the hottest BrewFest days on record.

Were you there in 2022? See any familiar faces in the crowd? Grab your tickets for our 10 year celebration in Hastings here - mibarry.com/brewfest

06/08/2026

For this week's Member of the Week we are excited to highlight Clark Brothers Building Contractors located in Delton!

Q - What is something you’re proud of:
A - "As brothers, we started working together many years ago; and not only have we been able to work through all of the things that navigating a business will throw at you, we also still have a very close relationship as brothers, too. I constantly hear about how working with family can be impossible, I am very proud of how we have defied those odds and been able to maintain a culture where people want to work."

Q - How do you stay involved in the local community:
A - "We find that investing in our community and joyfully supporting all the great people and things that Barry County has to offer is a great way to stay connected."

06/08/2026

Welcome New Member!

With 40 years of experience, Hungry Howie's Pizza is consistently ranked as one of the Top 10 pizza franchises in the nation.

06/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for yesterday's Success in 60 featuring Amber DeBolt of Maple Arrow Accounting & Startup Services!

Amber shared valuable insights on startup and financial foundations, giving attendees practical tips and tools to help build a strong financial future for their businesses. We appreciate her willingness to share her expertise and help support entrepreneurs and business owners in our community.

06/05/2026

Fun Fact Friday: Historic Charlton Park: Village, Museum & Recreation Area Edition

Did you know Historic Charlton Park welcomed nearly 60,000 annual visitors in 2025?

Visitors spent an average of 109 minutes exploring the park, trails, historic village, and waterfront areas, with visitation increasing 43.3% from the previous year.

From local families to travelers across the region, Historic Charlton Park continues to be one of Barry County’s standout destinations for recreation, history, and outdoor experiences.

06/04/2026

Last Friday’s Chamber Open at The Legacy at Hastings was about as perfect as it gets!! Beautiful weather, a great course, and an even better group of golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters.

A huge thank you to all of our sponsors for helping make this event possible, and to The Legacy at Hastings for being such an outstanding host year after year.

We also want to give a special shoutout to our Golf Committee. This event is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and it simply wouldn't happen without the committee members who step up year after year to plan, organize, and make sure everything runs smoothly. Your dedication makes a tremendous impact on our organization and the business community we serve.

Enjoy a few photos from the day, and stay tuned for the highlight video coming soon!

06/04/2026

Important News Release!

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06/03/2026

Event Announcement!

Join us for a morning of refreshments, networking, fun, and games at the Off the Clock Business Mixer! We re trying something new with a morning mixer and would love for you to join us. Start your day by connecting with fellow professionals and community members while building relationships and expa...