Celebrating a year of growth, connection & community pride.

 

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IN THIS ISSUE

• Small Business Saturday

• Jingle Mingle

• Member-2-Member Program Updates

• Coffee Hour

• 2026 Awards Dinner

• Event Calendar

• A Thank-You from Lori

Saturday, November 29 • 11 AM – 2 PM

Coldwater… It’s almost time to shop small, shop local, and show love to the businesses that make our community shine.

This year, the Coldwater Chamber & City of Coldwater are teaming up to bring shoppers directly to you.

We’re an Official AMEX Small Business Champion Community!

Pick up:

• Shop Small bags

• Posters

• Stickers

• Signs

• Swag for shoppers

Just let us know!

QR Code Poster

Display it to help shoppers:

• Take a fun survey

• Upload a receipt

• Enter to win prizes

Prize Sponsors

• Southern Michigan Bank & Trust – $100 Mastercard

• Longstreet Living – Holiday gift valued at $100+

Winners announced December 2.

Have a sale or special?

Send it to us and we’ll promote it!

 

RSVP by December 10

Our most festive Chamber night of the year is almost here!

Expect warm holiday energy, great food & drinks, and a room full of our amazing business community.

Please RSVP by December 10 so we can prepare the perfect experience.

Raffle Basket Donations Needed

Help add excitement to the night!

Donate a basket or gift card — big or small — to help make this year’s raffle fun and memorable.

 

New Year • New Offers • New Keycards

Our Member-2-Member Program continues to help strengthen our local economy by encouraging members to support members.

Now is the time to confirm your 2026 offer!

If you already participate:

✔ Let us know if you’d like to continue your current discount.

If you’d like to add a NEW discount:

We’d love to include you!

Fresh offers bring fresh engagement — and we’ll help promote it.

2026 Member-2-Member Keycards

New keycards will be available soon!

Pick yours up at the Chamber office OR pay your dues, and we’ll mail one directly to you.

Explore current offers here:

https://www.coldwaterchamber.com/member-to-member-offers

 

This month’s Coffee Hour at Hope Café has a one-time schedule shift:

Tuesday, December 2 • 8:00 AM

Thank you for your flexibility!

 

Nominations Now Open

Awards Dinner: March 5th, 2026

Help us celebrate the leaders, innovators, and community champions who made 2025 unforgettable.

Submit nominations online:

https://www.coldwaterchamber.com/copy-of-70th-annual-community-awards

Or pick up a form at the Chamber office.

Deadline: January 20

 

DECEMBER 2025

Speaker: Rick Vangessel, Chief Hospital Executive – Insight Hospital

• Ambassador Meeting — December 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM (Chamber Office)

• Jingle Mingle — December 18, 2025

RSVP: (517) 278-5985

 

JANUARY 2026

• Ambassador Meeting — January 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM (Chamber Office)

• Lunch & Learn — January 15, 2026 at 12 PM

• Love Local Chili Cookoff — January 30, 2026 (Downtown Coldwater)

 

FEBRUARY 2026

• Ambassador Meeting — February 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM

 

MARCH 2026

• Ambassador Meeting — March 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM

• Annual Awards Dinner — March 5, 2026

 

APRIL 2026

• Ambassador Meeting — April 2, 2026 at 8:00 AM

• Succession Planning Workshop — April 16, 2026

 

MAY 2026

• Ambassador Meeting — May 7, 2026 at 8:00 AM

• Cultural Jubilee — May 16, 2026 (Hackett Street)

• 517 Day — May 17, 2026

• AI for Small Business Seminar — May 2026 (TBD)

 

JUNE 2026

• Ambassador Meeting — June 4, 2026 at 8:00 AM

• Mini Golf Scramble — June 2026 (TBD)

• Art in the Park — June 26, 2026

• Chamber Chalk Festival — June 26, 2026

 

JULY 2026

• Ambassador Meeting — July 2, 2026 at 8:00 AM

 

AUGUST 2026

• Ambassador Meeting — August 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM

 

SEPTEMBER 2026

• Ambassador Meeting — September 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM

 

OCTOBER 2026

• Ambassador Meeting — October 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM

• Golf Classic — October 2026

• Scarecrow Contest — October 2026

 

NOVEMBER 2026

• Ambassador Meeting — November 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM

 

DECEMBER 2026

• Ambassador Meeting — December 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM

 

From ribbon cuttings and new members to community celebrations and major milestones — YOU helped make 2025 a year to remember.

Thank you for your energy, support, and partnership.

We are excited for an opportunity-filled 2026!
 

Warmly,

Lori Hunt

Executive Director

Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce