Spring 2018
Your Place for Business News, Local Events and Updates

8 REASONS WHY OUR CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP ADDS VALUE TO YOUR SMALL BUSINESS

 
  1. Membership Brings Credibility To Your Business. You can increase positive perception among consumers and business owners when you're identified as a member of a chamber of commerce.
 
  1. Increase Your Visibility In The Community. You will be listed in the chamber newsletter that has interesting information about operating a local business, on Facebook and have an opportunity to be interviewed on WTVB for Chamber Chat. You also can grow your business by advertising with the chamber and sponsoring events. The chamber will also promote a Grand Opening I Ribbon-Cutting ceremony and assist with public relations efforts.
 
  1. Create Networking Opportunities. We have numerous committees and serving on one of them provides numerous networking opportunities as well as professional leadership development. You can build your business while promote, develop interest to local businesses and the community at large.
 
  1. Receive Chamber Newsletters. Newsletters provide new member information, interesting information about operating a local business, articles about the local community, a community calendar and details about up-coming chamber events, among other things.
 
  1. Acquire Customer Referrals. Every day, we receive phone calls from individuals and businesses looking for potential vendors, and suppliers; chamber members typically recommend other chamber members.
 
  1. Chamber Events & Programs. Chamber events and programs provide members with great opportunities to get to know new people and expand their prospect base. Chamber events are innovative and fun ways to help members meet potential customers, clients and vendors- and  generate new business leads.
 
  1. Promotion & Publicity. With a chamber membership, you can reach potential clients through member exclusive advertising and opportunities for business-to-business advertising and publicity.
 
  1. Access To Member Only Discounts And Services. A business may offer a member-to-member discount where a chamber member will receive an additional discount off any purchase or buy one get one promotion.
 
A Chamber Membership is like joining a gym/health club for your business.  If you don't  go, you don't see results. Put the effort in!
 
Become Business "Fit" 

Altrusa International


Chemical Bank

With Chemical Bank by your side, you’ll have a full suite of business products and services designed to help your business thrive, along with financial insights to keep you on your growth trajectory. Ask me about our Secured Equipment Loan and how we can help grow the business of your dreams.
 

Congratulations to Denning Glass on receiving "Business of the Month!"


We are very humbled to receive the Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce "Business of the Month" Award. At Denning Glass our mission is ACCOUNTABILITY! We are constantly training our techs as well as updating and Improving our services to ensure the safety for you and your family. In this day and age where the driverless car is right around the corner, you can find comfort that Denning Glass is held to the highest safety standard and is a REGISTERED auto glass shop through the Auto Glass Safety Council! We Strive to educate the public on what to look for in a safe and proper windshield installment. Although we’re a FULL SERVICE GLASS SHOP, for many years we were a very small company. Our loyal customers are the ones to thank for where we are today. Its through hard work and repeat business we’ve been able to be involved in various charities and events around the Coldwater area. Next week (4-9-18) Denning Glass, partnered with Walgreens will be sponsoring Red Nose Day (5-24-18) to help END CHILD POVERTY! We encourage anyone and everyone to stop by Denning Glass during this time to learn more and for donations. We Sincerely, offer this Award up to our customers for they are the real winners!
 
#Denningdoesitbest
Thank you!
 

Beginning's Care

Franke Center

UPCOMING EVENTS!

Classic Films Series: Hitchcock Night
04/14/2018
07:00 PM - 10:30 PM E
Tibbits Opera House
14 S. Hanchett St.
Coldwater, MI 49036

Tibbits Volunteer Reception
04/17/2018 
5:30 PM
Tibbits Opera House
14 S. Hanchett St.
Coldwater, MI 49036

Branch County Republican Party Executive Committee Meeting
04/19/2018
07:00 PM - 08:30 PM E
Promedica Coldwater Regional Hospital
273 E. Chicago Street
Coldwater, MI 49036

Chamber 101 Training
04/25/2018
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM E
Coldwater Chamber of Commerce
20 Division Street
Coldwater, MI 49036

Branch County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner
04/27/2018
05:30 PM - 06:30 PM E
Dearth Community Center
Garfield Road
Coldwater, MI 49036

Social Media Secrets for Small Business
05/01/2018
08:30 AM - 04:30 PM E
Westin Southfield
1500 Town Center
Southfield , MI 48075

Spring Hiring Blitz
05/09/2018- 05/09/2018
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Kellogg Community College
125 Seeley St.
Coldwater, MI 49036

Coldwater's 31st Annual Swap Meet & Car Show
05/12/2018-05/13/2018
08:00 AM - 4:00 PM BOTH DAYS
Branch County Fairgrounds
Coldwater, MI 49036

Classic Films Series: John Wayne's Way
05/26/2018
07:00 PM - 10:30 PM E
Tibbits Opera House
14 S. Hanchett St.
Coldwater, MI 49036

How to Buy, Value or Sell a Business
06/01/2018
03:00 PM - 04:30 PM E
Coldwater Chamber of Commerce
20 Division Street
Coldwater, MI 49036

Strawberryfest 2017
06/16/2018
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM E
Downtown Coldwater
E Chicago St
Coldwater, MI 49036

2018 Tibbits Annual Golf Outing
06/22/2018 
10:00 AM Registration, 11:00 AM Shot-gun Start
Coldwater Golf Course
270 Narrows Rd, Coldwater, MI 49036
Teams of four, best ball scramble format
Raffles, Games, Door prizes, and Lunch included

Cheetah Chase 2018
06/23/2018
07:00 AM - 11:00 AM E
Binder Park Zoo
7400 Division Drive
Battle Creek, MI 49014

Corks for Conservation - Wine Event
07/13/2018
06:00 PM - 10:00 PM E
Binder Park Zoo
7400 Division Drive
Battle Creek, MI 49036

Tour de Zoo (Binder Park Zoo)
08/09/2018
05:00 PM - 10:00 PM E
Binder Park Zoo
7400 Division Drive
Battle Creek, MI 49036

Sunset on Savanna (Binder Park Zoo)
08/31/2018
05:00 PM - 10:00 PM E
Binder Park Zoo
7400 Division Drive
Battle Creek, MI 49014

Applefest 2018
09/15/2018
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM E
Downtown Coldwater
E Chicago St US12-US27 Intersection
Coldwater, MI 49036

ARE YOU LOOKING TO BUY, SELL, OR EVEN FINANCE A BUSINESS???

Branch County District Library

Branch & Hillsdale Senior Centers

Northern Initiative's 2017 Annual Report







 

65TH ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER

THE COLDWATER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WOULD LIKE TO SINCERELY THANK EVERYONE WHO SPONSORED, ATTENDED, AND VOLUNTEERED AT THE 65TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY AWARDS DINNER!

PRESENTING SPONSOR TABLES AND AWARDS NOMINEES:
Citizen of the year:  Diane Pridgeon 
Presented by:  Nick Grabowski, Southern Michigan Bank & Trust 

Business of the Year:  Dr. Matthew Christopher DDS       
Presented by:  Eric Beckhusen, Century Bank & Trust

Outstanding Community Program:  Branch County Association of Realtors
Presented by:  Matt Houtz, PNC Bank
                               
Educator of the year:  Don Hicks (Bronson HS)
Presented by:  Dola Gleason, Chemical Bank

Outstanding Public Service:  Mark Bartell (Coldwater City Police)
Presented By:     Jay Johnson, BlueOx Credit Union




CORPORATE SPONSORS:
  • ELZINGA & VOLKERS CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS
  • BRANCH INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT
  • TRINE UNIVERSITY-CENTREVILLE EDUCATION CENTER
  • ASAMA
  • REAL ALLOY
  • COLDWATER BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
  • DR. CHRISTOPHER MATTHEW-UC SMILES 
  • COLDWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
  • BRANCH COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
  • WTVB
  • CONSUMERS CREDIT UNION
  • ROYAL CHEVROLET
  • MIDWESTERN REALTY GROUP
  • BRANCH COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
  • PROMEDICA
PHOTO SPONSOR
COLDWATER COUNTRY CONFERENCE & VISITORS BUREAU

BAR SPONSORS
EL CERRITO
LILAH'S BRIDAL

ENTERTAINMENT SPONSORS
CONSUMERS CREDIT UNION
AMERICAN HARDWOODS

APPETIZER SPONSORS
HAYLETT RV
REAL ALLOY
 

1ST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION NIGHT


THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE 1ST RESPONDERS WHO CAME OUT AND ATTENDED THEIR NIGHT OF APPRECIATION TO THEIR DEDICATION AND SERVICE.  MAKE SURE THAT IF YOU ARE A 1ST RESPONDER THAT GOT FITTED FOR A QALO THIN LINE RING THAT YOU GO AND PICK UP YOUR COMPLIMENTARY RING AT KIESS JEWELRY TODAY!  THE NIGHT HAD A GREAT TURNOUT AND THE CHAMBER IS EXTREMELY HONORED TO BE ABLE TO HOST SUCH AN EVENT.  THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU 1ST RESPONDERS THAT TRULY MAKE THIS COMMUNITY A SAFE AND COMFORTABLE PLACE TO LIVE!

CORPORATE PARTNERS




















CHAMBER LEADERS

 




 

MEMBERSHIP DESCRIPTIONS/BENEFITS

-CORE MEMBERSHIP-
  • LISTING IN MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
  • ACCESS TO TRAINING AND RESOURCES
  • EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
  • BI-MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION
  • CUSTOMIZED WEB LANDING PAGE
  • MEMBER ONLY REFERRALS
  • CHAMBER CHECK "REDEEMABLE LOCATION"
  • FREE ADS IN SHOP LOCAL FLYER
  • RIBBON CUTTING
  • EXPOSURE ON COMMUNITY EVENT CALENDAR
  • MEMBER TO MEMBER DISCOUNTS
  • FREE CLASSIFIED LISTINGS
-MARKETING MEMBER-
  • LISTING IN MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
  • ACCESS TO TRAINING AND RESOURCES
  • EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
  • BI-MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION
  • CUSTOMIZED WEB LANDING PAGE
  • MEMBER ONLY REFERRALS
  • CHAMBER CHECK "REDEEMABLE LOCATION"
  • FREE ADS IN SHOP LOCAL FLYER
  • RIBBON CUTTING
  • EXPOSURE ON COMMUNITY EVENT CALENDAR
  • MEMBER TO MEMBER DISCOUNTS
  • FREE CLASSIFIED LISTINGS
  • ONE E-BLAST TO 1,500 SUBSCRIBERS
  • A 30-DAY HYPERLINKED AD ON CHAMBER WEBSITE​  
-COMMUNITY LEADER-
  • LISTING IN MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
  • ACCESS TO TRAINING AND RESOURCES
  • EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
  • BI-MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION
  • CUSTOMIZED WEB LANDING PAGE
  • MEMBER ONLY REFERRALS
  • CHAMBER CHECK "REDEEMABLE LOCATION"
  • FREE ADS IN SHOP LOCAL FLYER
  • RIBBON CUTTING
  • EXPOSURE ON COMMUNITY EVENT CALENDAR
  • MEMBER TO MEMBER DISCOUNTS
  • FREE CLASSIFIED LISTINGS
  • ONE E-BLAST TO 1,500 SUBSCRIBERS
  • A 30-DAY HYPERLINKED AD ON CHAMBER WEBSITE​ 
  • BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTED AS A LEADER ON WEBSITE
  • BUSINESS IS LISTED IN EVERY NEWSLETTER
  • BUSINESS IS LISTED AT OVER 40 EVENTS
-CORPORATE PARTNER-
  • LISTING IN MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
  • ACCESS TO TRAINING AND RESOURCES
  • EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
  • BI-MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIPTION
  • CUSTOMIZED WEB LANDING PAGE
  • MEMBER ONLY REFERRALS
  • CHAMBER CHECK "REDEEMABLE LOCATION"
  • FREE ADS IN SHOP LOCAL FLYER
  • RIBBON CUTTING
  • EXPOSURE ON COMMUNITY EVENT CALENDAR
  • MEMBER TO MEMBER DISCOUNTS
  • FREE CLASSIFIED LISTINGS
  • ONE E-BLAST TO 1,500 SUBSCRIBERS
  • A 30-DAY HYPERLINKED AD ON CHAMBER WEBSITE​ 
  • BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTED AS A LEADER ON WEBSITE
  • BUSINESS IS LISTED IN EVERY NEWSLETTER
  • BUSINESS IS LISTED AT OVER 40 EVENTS
  • FULL LOGO RECOGNITION AT OVER 40 EVENTS
  • FULL COLOR LOGO RECOGNITION ON CHAMBER WEB HOME PAGE
  • FULL COLOR RECOGNITION ON EVERY NEWSLETTER
  • FULL COLOR LOGO RECOGNITION ON EXECUTIVE LETTERHEAD
  • 2 DEDICATED E-BLASTS TO OVER 1,500 SUBSCRIBERS
 
 

Lake Access Magazine

Curtis Funding Group, LLC

Kiess Jewelry

ALL FIRST RESPONDERS WHO ATTENDED 1ST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION NIGHT AND WERE FITTED FOR A SERVICE RING CAN NOW GO PICK UP THEIR COMPLIMENTARY QALO THIN LINE RING AT KIESS JEWELRY TODAY!

Coldwater Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Chamber E-News - Spring 2018