Retailers Roundtable

On Thursday, February 5, the Muskegon Area Chamber of Commerce hosted 11 local business owners for a “Retailers Roundtable” discussion. The purpose of the meeting was to have an informal conversation about our member retailer’s struggles and to share unique business issues with the Chamber and each other. Most importantly, the group met to determine how the Chamber can serve our retailer business members better during this economic transition.

Business owners asked for the Chamber to continue promoting small business and a buy local message, implement Muskegon map enhancements to help tourists find their shops, and start an ongoing “retailers alliance” meeting. We look forward to working on these great ideas both short term and long term.

This meeting proved to be very helpful in receiving constructive feedback on how the Chamber can be of assistance. Just like our largest investors, small business is very important to the Chamber and we rely on their continued success and support. Currently, 80% of the Chamber’s membership is small business employing 25 individuals or less.

The Chamber will host the next Retailers Alliance Roundtable on Monday, March 2 at 6:00pm. All Chamber member retailers are welcome.