The Allegan County School Boards Association is once again holding their annual “Outstanding People for Education Award.” The purpose of the award is to recognize and honor people in education who are excelling in their field and/or are making an impact in the quality of education in Allegan County. Examples of whom to nominate could … Read more
The chamber is proud to announce that there is a new option for teens when it comes to learning to drive. Famous for their jungle themed student driver vehicles, Jungle Survival Drivers Training, has a new location and is excited to serve the area. Jungle drivers experience a unique and effective training experience that both … Read more
December 15, 2016 For Immediate Release With photo Contact: Laurie Zywiczynski, Director of Community Relations, lauriez@wayland.k12.mi.us http://www.waylandtheband.com/ Rock Band Wayland will hold Concert to Benefit WUHS Music ProgramsWayland Union Schools, MI– Nationally known rock band Wayland will perform at the Wayland Union Fine Arts Center on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 7pm. All proceeds will … Read more
On Thursday, December 8th, the Wayland Area Chamber of Commerce held their annual Chamber Awards Gala at Bay Pointe Inn & Lakefront Resort. The focus of this event is to recognize chamber members for outstanding service in one of three areas. An engaging presentation was given by Emily Richett, owner of Richett Media, who spoke … Read more
WUS Toy Drive – Through December 9th Drop off a NEW unwrapped toy, craft, activity book, etc to any Wayland Union School office. All donations will be delivered to Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital to help brighten the day of a child. Please see flyer or video for additional information. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bY2e3-pzy7s&feature=youtu.be
We are pleased to announce the Grand Marshals of the 2016 Chamber Christmas Parade are Mr. & Mrs. Jay L. and Diane Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are true pillars in our community. Mr. Smith’s family started Smith Lumber Company in Wayland in 1898. The store provided items used by the local farmers and was … Read more
Congratulations Chamber Member ITC Holdings Corp. ITC Michigan earned a Green Infrastructure Project Award and three environmental site recertifications from the Wildlife Habitat Council at the organization’s 2016 Conservation Conference Nov. 2-3, 2016 in Baltimore. ITC’s rain garden project at its Wayland, Michigan warehouse in Allegan County earned the Green Infrastructure Project Award. The rain … Read more
Thursday, December 8th: SAVE-THE-DATE Chamber Annual Awards Gala at the beautiful Bay Pointe Lakefront Resort. Please watch for additional information soon. This event will take place from 6:00pm-9:00pm. During the event, we will present three annual awards including: the Business of the Year Award, the President’s Choice Award, and the Community Service Award. To nominate … Read more
Marketing Your Small Business Training Offered in Wayland Wayland’s Economic Restructuring Committee (W.E.R.C.) will be holding their 2016 Fall workshop designed for small business owners looking for low cost marketing ideas with big business impact. The workshop is scheduled for November 9, 2016 at Vibrant Grains Bakery and Restaurant, 142 S. Main Street in downtown Wayland. Guest Speaker for the workshop … Read more
Chamber Announces Annual Christmas Parade & Art Hop Details The first full weekend of December has been set for a fun filled weekend of Christmas activities in Wayland. The fun begins on Friday, December 2nd at 5:00pm which will be the start of the Wayland Main Street Annual Art Hop from 5:00pm-9:00pm. During the Art … Read more