Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce

10/30/2026

🎄✨ Cozy barn, hot cocoa, sweet treats, and a little holiday creativity? Yes, please! 😍

Smith + Blossom is hosting a wreath workshop on December 4th, and it sounds like the PERFECT girls' night out! ❤️ Grab your friends and sign up for some festive fun! 🌲🎀

10/29/2026

🎄 Calling All Christmas 'Round Town Vendors! 🎄

Christmas 'Round Town is coming, and we want YOU to be part of the holiday fun! ❤️💚

We're looking for local businesses, crafters, and vendors to join us for a festive shopping experience in Lakewood Area!

🏠 To participate, you must have a location where shoppers can visit you, whether that's a storefront or a shopping stop set up at your home!

You don't need to be a member to participate! If you're a crafter, maker, or someone with something special to sell, we'd love to have you join us!

🎁 Vendor registration is still OPEN!

📝 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvoB7A4UiH6nJa-n6QYEvUk4XuamUS_wJ3FoKg0zKbbEUj0A/viewform?usp=header

Help us make Christmas 'Round Town a fun holiday shopping experience while encouraging our community to shop local! 🎅

10/27/2026

Our Chamber Ambassadors are excited to be part of this challenge! 💗 We're ready to give back, make a difference, and have a little friendly competition along the way!

🎉 LOOK WHO'S JOINING THE FUN! 💗💙

The Chamber Ambassadors from the Ionia Area Chamber Of Commerce are officially in for the IM Kids 3rd Meal Community Impact Challenge! 🙌

You might recognize these friendly faces from ribbon cuttings, networking events, and community celebrations, but now they're on a mission to help fight childhood hunger!

And they're not just talking about making a difference. They're getting to work! 💪

❤️ Want to join them in supporting a great cause?

It's not too late to get your team signed up! Whether you're a business, school, organization, or group of friends, there's a place for you in this challenge.


🏆 You'll even score your first 100 POINTS just for registering!

📅 Now through January 31, 2027

📝 Sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_NgVgN52xtOUjRbNnUJB9m9CMJuXEAIJRyrgPtLzOSjmx1g/viewform?usp=header

The Ambassadors are in! Who's joining them? 👀

10/26/2026

It's FREE for Chamber members, so grab your ugly Christmas sweater and get registered! We hope to see you there!

Get ready for some holiday fun with the Ionia Area Chamber of Commerce!

Break out those ugly Christmas sweaters and join us for an evening of networking, laughs, and a little friendly competition!

Looking for a fun team building activity for your staff? Gather your coworkers and enter our Gingerbread House Competition! We'll provide ALL the supplies, and your team will have just 30 minutes to create your masterpiece! Competition kicks off at 5:30 PM.

Not into gingerbread houses? No worries! You don't have to compete to attend. Come hang out, connect with fellow Chamber members, and enjoy some holiday cheer!

Thursday, December 10
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Renucci's in Ionia

FREE for Chamber Members!

Registration is required. https://www.ioniachamber.org/members/upcoming-events/ #!event/2026/12/10/ugly-christmas-sweater-party-gingerbread-house-competition

And don't forget your ugliest Christmas sweater. There might just be a prize waiting for you!

10/25/2026

☀️ LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!

Start your morning with great conversations, new connections, and a little networking!

Join us for Coffee & Connect at the Lumbermill Inn! It's the perfect opportunity to catch up with fellow Chamber members, make new connections, and grow your network.

📅 Tuesday, October 27
⏰ 7:30 AM
📍 Lumbermill Inn

Don't miss out! Register today and save your spot! https://www.ioniachamber.org/members/upcoming-events/ #!event/2026/10/27/coffee-connect-at-lumber-mill-inn

10/15/2026

Have you ever thought about becoming a Chamber Ambassador?

Our Ambassadors are a fun, energetic group who love connecting with local businesses, meeting new people, and getting involved in our communities!

If you're interested in joining or just have questions about what being an Ambassador involves, we'd love to chat! Reach out to the Ionia Area Chamber of Commerce to learn more!

🏆 AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH! 🏆

Help us give a BIG congratulations to Sarah Weller, our Ionia Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Month!

If you've ever been around Sarah, you know the energy she brings! Her positive attitude, contagious smile, and enthusiasm make every event a little more fun. She has a way of making people feel welcome and bringing people together, which is exactly what being a Chamber Ambassador is all about!

Sarah, thank you for showing up, getting involved, and bringing that amazing energy wherever you go! We're lucky to have you on our Ambassador team! ❤️

Help us congratulate Sarah on this well deserved recognition!

10/08/2026

🍂🎨 HEY CRAFTERS & MAKERS! WE WANT YOU! 🎃🛍️
Calling all creative people! Do you make something awesome? We want to see it at Autumn Celebration! 🍁
Whether you make jewelry, candles, home decor, handmade gifts, or something totally unique, come show off your creations in Downtown Ionia!

🗓️ Thursday, October 22
⏰ 4:30 to 7:30 PM
📍 Downtown Ionia
💰 Booth spaces are ONLY $15!

✨ Participated in the Ionia Farmers Market this year? Register directly with the Farmers Market!
✨ Didn't participate? No worries! Register through the Ionia Area Chamber of Commerce!
📞 (616) 527-2560
📧 [email protected]
🍁 Tag your crafty friends! Let's fill Downtown Ionia with some amazing local talent!

10/07/2026

Today we had the pleasure of presenting Habitat For Humanity of Ionia County with $1,200 from the proceeds of our Billy Strings Community Guitar Auction!

What started as a fun way to celebrate Billy Strings and showcase some incredible creativity turned into an opportunity to give right back to our community. 🏡❤️

Thank you to everyone who created a guitar, displayed one, placed a bid, shared the auction, or helped make this project such a success.

And congratulations to Habitat for Humanity of Ionia County! We’re so excited that these funds are staying local and supporting the great work they do right here in Ionia County. 🎉

10/04/2026

Who wants a chance to see the Lions vs Packers?! 🏈

🦁🏈 IT’S LIONS GAME DAY! 🏈🦁

Watching the Lions today? How about watching them LIVE at Ford Field next time?! 👀

We’re selling football squares for your chance to win 3 TICKETS to the Lions vs. Packers game on October 25! 🙌

💰 Squares are just $25 each
🏈 Only 100 squares available
🎟️ ONE winner gets all 3 tickets!
📣 Winner announced October 16 at noon

Want in? Email [email protected] and tell us how many squares you want!

A $25 square could turn into a pretty awesome Lions Sunday. 😉🦁

GO LIONS! 💙🏈

A huge thank you to JBM Property Solutions for sponsoring this fun giveaway!