Announcements:
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The Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce assisted Baroda Township with a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new playground equipment on Sat., May 9th, 2009. The Township installed a new Evos Playground System.
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Brittany Bly is the Lakeshore Chamber Scholarship Winner for 2009.
She is a senior at Lakeshore High School and will pursuing a degree in radiology.
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Board of Directors Update
The Lakeshore Chamber has recently announced five new members to their 2008-09 Board of Directors team and new Chamber President, Griffin Ott. A heart-felt thank you to those that served on the BOD’s and a warm welcome to Nancy Adams, Beverly Gough, Michelle Pingel, Stacy Loar-Porter, and Amber Topp. The Lakeshore Chamber would also like to recognize Diane Mensinger for her role as Chamber President for the last two years. Diane has really been the face of the organization from ribbon cutting ceremonies and scholarship announcements to local festivals and Lakeshore Chamber events. We appreciate all her hard work, support and continued dedication to the Chamber and Lakeshore community.
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2008 Business of the Year - Brunke-Geiger Heating & Cooling
Scott Geiger is a proud business owner of Brunke-Geiger Heating & Cooling located in Baroda. As your local Lennox dealer, Scott offers the finest heating, cooling and indoor air quality products, with prompt and professional customer service. Regardless of the season or the temperature outside, Scott and his team can make your home feel perfectly comfortable. According to Diane Mensinger, Past Chamber President, Brunke-Geiger Heating & Cooling was selected recipient of the 2008 Business of the Year because of their business growth, for bringing other businesses into the community, and for their community spirit and support.
Honorary Chamber Member
A congratulations to Sharon Geisler who was awarded as a honorary Lakeshore Chamber member upon her retirement from the Lincoln Charter Township. For over 15 Years, Sharon served as Clerk for the township. The members of the Lakeshore Chamber wish Sharon a happy and healthy retirement. A thank you for her continued support through the years and dedication to the Lakeshore community.
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New Members!
Frank Beltran, Candlewood Suites -- local, full service hotel accommodations, geared for business travelers, located on Marquette Woods Road in Stevensville. It is Southwest Michigan's premier hotel for overnight, corporate housing and relocation accommodations. Each room is equipped with a full size kitchen, high speed Internet, DVD movies. Also available for everyone is free laundry, private patio grill area, hot tub & fitness center, and a mini-store. There are also meeting rooms and business support for corporate meetings.
First Data Independent Sales -- established in 1964, a Flint-based credit and debit card processing service for local merchants. The Kalamazoo branch of First Data Independent Sales is a 3rd party processing company wholly owned by the First Data Corporation which approves/declines 2/3rds of all credit transactions worldwide. As a result of our dismal economic situation throughout the United States, it is their goal to meet and speak with as many business owners and merchants to see if they can provide them some relief by means of rate reductions for day to day credit/debit card approvals.
Sharon Tyler, State Representative 78th District -- representing the 78 House District, which includes parts of Berrien and Cass Counties.
Sharon Geisler, Honorary Member -- in recognition of her many years of service as Clerk of Lincoln Charter Township, and as the Township representative on the Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce Board.
Gary Ruhl, Baroda Lake Township Police Department -- Chief of Police providing police services for Baroda Village, Baroda Township, and Lake Charter Township
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