My husband, Tom and I recently had the pleasure of attending the VIP event at the new Aberdines restaurant, located cooperatively with El Camino just off Henry Street on Broadway in Muskegon. Keep in mind...it was game #2 of the Red Wings playoff series and although an AVID hockey fan, Tom did not hesitate missing the first period and a half of the game in order to check out a new restaurant. This lack of hesitation was further confirmed by the excellent quality of the food we received. And I quote: "this is the most tender prime rib I have ever had" I heard him say. At any rate, I encourage everyone to check it out. Great atmosphere, great food and a very friendly staff. Another top quality locally-owned restaurant in Muskegon...YEA!!!
Support another new member of the Muskegon Area Chamber of Commerce by attending their official ribbon cutting ceremony at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26th.
Pat
5.14.2009
Annual Jubilee
I hope everyone reading this has already heard about the upcoming Annual Jubilee the Chamber has planned for Thursday, June 4th from 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. The event committee has done a great job planning this event…you won’t want to miss it! In addition to a variety of fun activities and cold beverages, members of the Lakeshore Restaurant Originals will be showing off their cuisine skills by offering the following hor d’oeurves: Mini Frenchbread Sandwiches, Asiago Cheese Spread, BLT Canapes, Goat Cheese/Asparagus Tartine, Sushi with Wasabi Dijon Ailoli, Spinach and Artichoke Dip, Thai Chicken Skewers and Crab Cakes. Now doesn’t that sound tasty!!!! If you need more information or to make a reservation just call us at the Chamber, 231-722-3751.
5.13.2009
LAKESHORE BUSINESS EXPO
Thank you to the 70 vendors and nearly 500 attendees at last week’s Lakeshore Business Expo, held at the Trillium Banquet & Conference Center! This event, in partnership with The Chamber- Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg, proved to be an excellent opportunity for networking and learning about new products and services available on the Lakeshore. Based on our exit survey, vendors overwhelmingly ranked the networking opportunity at this event to be excellent. Be sure to put a reminder in your 2010 tickler file to watch for inforamtion on next year’s Lakeshore Business Expo.
5.04.2009
MUSKEGON MICHIGAN'S HOTTEST TOURISM DESTINATION!!!
Did you know over 1.5 million visitors came to Muskegon in 2008? And, did you know Muskegon is the most requested city in Michigan for travel information on the nation's most popular state website for tourism, Travel Michigan?
Whether you're a first time visitor or a Muskegon "regular", we're delighted to share our 26 miles of world-class sugar sand beaches, beautiful Lake Michigan waterfront, and more than 11,000 acres of inland lakes for boating, swimming, fishing nor just relaxing. Muskegon's Pere Marquette Beach has received the Certified Blue Wave Clean Beach Award - the only beach in Michigan to receive this award.
Muskegon is also the home of Michigan's Adventure Amusement Park the largest theme park in Michigan and enjoy the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex, where Muskegon's luge is one of four luge tracks in the United States and is considered the most publicly accessible.
So come out and enjoy all the year around fun that the Muskegon community has to offer! For more information, visit www.muskegon.org
Whether you're a first time visitor or a Muskegon "regular", we're delighted to share our 26 miles of world-class sugar sand beaches, beautiful Lake Michigan waterfront, and more than 11,000 acres of inland lakes for boating, swimming, fishing nor just relaxing. Muskegon's Pere Marquette Beach has received the Certified Blue Wave Clean Beach Award - the only beach in Michigan to receive this award.
Muskegon is also the home of Michigan's Adventure Amusement Park the largest theme park in Michigan and enjoy the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex, where Muskegon's luge is one of four luge tracks in the United States and is considered the most publicly accessible.
So come out and enjoy all the year around fun that the Muskegon community has to offer! For more information, visit www.muskegon.org
4.23.2009
Chamber Ambassadors prepare Muskegon for visitors
In preparation for the over 1 million visitors that come to the Muskegon area every summer, 14 Muskegon Chamber 
Ambassadors and staff joined forces to deliver the new 2009 Visitors Pocket Guide to Muskegon area retailers, restaurants, and area atractions. They spent a beautiful sunny afternoon visiting over 125 businesses and delivered over 4,800 Muskegon Visitors Guides.
The 2009 Visitors Pocket Guide is designed to showcase the wide variety of things to do and places to see for visitors as well as locals. It provides information for the many area events, attractions, places to stay, unique shopping, fabulous ding and more. Make sure you get one at a local Chamber member or at the Muskegon Area Chamber of Commerce so you can be prepared to answer some of the many questions tourists have.
Partnered with the Visitor Guide, the Ambassadors delivered a poster with the Buy Local. Think Global... message, encouraging Muskegonites to spend their dollars at local businesses. Help your local community....Buy Local. Think Global.
Ambassadors and staff joined forces to deliver the new 2009 Visitors Pocket Guide to Muskegon area retailers, restaurants, and area atractions. They spent a beautiful sunny afternoon visiting over 125 businesses and delivered over 4,800 Muskegon Visitors Guides.The 2009 Visitors Pocket Guide is designed to showcase the wide variety of things to do and places to see for visitors as well as locals. It provides information for the many area events, attractions, places to stay, unique shopping, fabulous ding and more. Make sure you get one at a local Chamber member or at the Muskegon Area Chamber of Commerce so you can be prepared to answer some of the many questions tourists have.
Partnered with the Visitor Guide, the Ambassadors delivered a poster with the Buy Local. Think Global... message, encouraging Muskegonites to spend their dollars at local businesses. Help your local community....Buy Local. Think Global.
4.07.2009
Tales in Retail
Maggie’s Gourmet Foods and Gifts LLC
4851 – C Harvey, Muskegon
Owner: Maggie Vincent
Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10:00am – 6:00pm
Phone: 231-799-9333
Products and Services:
Maggie’s is known for Michigan made products from fudge and toffee to cherry salsa and chips, from soups to soaps and candles and chips. Maggie’s also carries gluten free and organic items.
Maggie’s specializes in made to order gift baskets for all occasions that can be shipped or delivered. Corporate orders are welcome and can be customized with business logos.
Maggie’s has been in business for over ten years and is excited to have loyal customers that keep coming back year after year, whether it be a local customer or someone who visits from another state. Stop in to see the map where she has shipped gift baskets around the U.S. and the globe.
4851 – C Harvey, Muskegon
Owner: Maggie Vincent
Hours: Monday – Saturday, 10:00am – 6:00pm
Phone: 231-799-9333
Products and Services:
Maggie’s is known for Michigan made products from fudge and toffee to cherry salsa and chips, from soups to soaps and candles and chips. Maggie’s also carries gluten free and organic items.
Maggie’s specializes in made to order gift baskets for all occasions that can be shipped or delivered. Corporate orders are welcome and can be customized with business logos.
Maggie’s has been in business for over ten years and is excited to have loyal customers that keep coming back year after year, whether it be a local customer or someone who visits from another state. Stop in to see the map where she has shipped gift baskets around the U.S. and the globe.
4.06.2009
New Muskegon Chamber Member Benefit!
The Muskegon Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce a new benefit for members, the Chamber Members Only portal. This area of the website offers members the opportunity to easily access and update business information at anytime, ensuring the most up to date information is listed on our website. Other features of the Members Only portal include:
• Exclusive business news, updates, and articles
• Add additional representatives and descriptions to business listings
• Pay for membership investments and events with online bill pay feature
• Review referrals received from the Chamber
• Offer and receive member to member coupons and discounts
The Chamber has provided the main contact of each member business with a company log in and password. Click here to enter the Members Only portal.
We are updating our database records for the 2009 Living on the Lakeshore Community Profile. We are encouraging members to take a few moments to verify business information. Deadline for all changes to company profiles must be made by Wednesday, April 15 to ensure accurate information in this year’s publication.
We encourage members to visit the Members Only portal on the Chamber website regularly to stay connected. Simply go to www.muskegon.org: under "members only", click on "enter". Feel free to contact the Chamber for questions or concerns at macc@muskegon.org
• Exclusive business news, updates, and articles
• Add additional representatives and descriptions to business listings
• Pay for membership investments and events with online bill pay feature
• Review referrals received from the Chamber
• Offer and receive member to member coupons and discounts
The Chamber has provided the main contact of each member business with a company log in and password. Click here to enter the Members Only portal.
We are updating our database records for the 2009 Living on the Lakeshore Community Profile. We are encouraging members to take a few moments to verify business information. Deadline for all changes to company profiles must be made by Wednesday, April 15 to ensure accurate information in this year’s publication.
We encourage members to visit the Members Only portal on the Chamber website regularly to stay connected. Simply go to www.muskegon.org: under "members only", click on "enter". Feel free to contact the Chamber for questions or concerns at macc@muskegon.org
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