Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce

10/15/2026

How do our priorities, perspectives, and lifestyles change as we move through different stages of life? 💬

Join us for an engaging panel discussion exploring how emotions, values, and lifestyles evolve throughout a lifetime. Come ready to listen, learn, and gain new perspectives!

Featured panelists:
✨ Madison Chapman, Ph.D., LP
✨ Samantha Hahn, Ph.D., MPH, RD
✨ Tamara Moutstatson, DO, FACOI

You won't want to miss our final Women in Business session of 2026!

Register today! 👉 https://business.mt-pleasant.net/events/details/women-in-business-life-changes-of-a-female-leader-352178
*Register by November 5th

10/13/2026

Our staff had a great time yesterday at Mid Michigan College’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration!

Done in partnership between the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, Central Michigan University and Mid, the event included an Indigenous dance presentation, songs by the Blue House Singers, and an Indigenous food sampling prepared by Chef Sam Anglin!

This day serves as a reminder to celebrate Indigenous brilliance, knowledge, and accomplishments, each and every day, whenever you can, especially right here in our community!

Miigwetch to everyone who made this celebration a huge success!

10/09/2026

Making a bigger impact, engaging with our partners! 🤝

Last week, our President & CEO, Padraic, joined his first meeting of the Dean's Alumni Advisory Committee for the Herbert H. & Grace A. Down College of Health Professions as part of CMU's Homecoming festivities.

Padraic is a two-time graduate of Central Michigan University, first in 1994 with a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Community Recreation & Park Administration, and again in 2005 with a Master of Arts in Sports Studies.

Dedicating time to give back to our alma mater strengthens connections and makes Mt. Pleasant the welcoming community that we love to live, work, and play in.

10/08/2026

Building connections is best served with a side of fries! 🍟

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our monthly Pop in 4 Lunch at The Den Bar & Grill at PohlCat Golf Course! ⛳

These casual lunches provide more than just small talk. They give our members direct access to strategic, intentional, and effective connections that help grow their business and expand their network.

That's the power of chamber membership!

10/08/2026

NEWS RELEASE! 📣

Don Hire celebrates 50 years with the Rotary Club of Mt. Pleasant!

Read the full story! 🔗

Mt. Pleasant, Mich. — The Rotary Club of Mt. Pleasant is celebrating a remarkable milestone as longtime member Don Hire marks 50 years of service to Rotary and the Mt. Pleasant community . For five decades, Hire has embodied the Rotary spirit of Service Above Self , giving his time, talents, an

10/08/2026

Last week, our Director of Communications & Engagement attended the Citizens Research Council of Michigan's Annual Public Policy Dinner alongside other community leaders in Isabella and Gratiot counties.

The evening featured insights from former congressmen Dan Kildee and Fred Upton on the current state of politics and the importance of nonpartisan public policy research.

10/07/2026

1 week left to register! ⏰

Want to better understand what’s happening in our local economy — and what it could mean for your business?

Join us for our upcoming Economic Outlook Luncheon, featuring economics expert Dr. Timothy Nash!

Hear about key insights and current trends, and take a closer look at the factors shaping our community and region.

Whether you’re planning for the year ahead, actively making decisions, or simply want to stay informed, this is a conversation worth being part of.

Register today! 👉 https://business.mt-pleasant.net/events/details/economic-outlook-luncheon-2026-352353
*Registration closes October 14th.

10/07/2026

The November 3, 2026, election is less than a month away! 📅

The best way to engage with your community is to be active resident informed about the policies and officials that guide decisions at the local, state, and national level.

Want information about early in-person or absentee voting?
🌐 michigan.gov/vote

Questions on voting locally? Call the City or Union Township Clerks!
📞 City Clerk, Holly Schmeltzer | 989-779-5361
📞 Union Township Clerk, Lisa Cody | 989-772-4600

10/06/2026

Three Zontians who have been named Citizens of the Year, took part in the CMU homecoming parade. We road on a float sponsored by the Mt Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce to recognize COY awardees. Zontians riding were Eileen Jennings, Helen Chase and Ruth Helwig. Also riding were Zonta Rose Award winners Bonnie Sprague, Diane Fleming and Peggy Burke, who are also past Citizens of the Year.

10/06/2026