River Country Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement.
River Country Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce plans for expansion in 2021 in anticipation of steady area recovery and growth. "Our Chamber believes now is the time to anticipate substantial recovery from the challenges created by Covid 19 and to embrace new expansion opportunities." stated Chamber President Dale Richardson. "Our focus in the coming year will include a clear emphasis on meaningful outreach and engagement with Members, Partners and Municipalities across Newaygo County and beyond, and delivering clear value for all stakeholders."
River Country Chamber expansion plans also include building a more complete staff. "We are pleased to announce the hiring of Kamille Massey as a full time Director of Events for our Chamber," said Colleen Lynema, Executive Director. " Kamille brings a wealth of event and membership engagement experience that will allow us to better evaluate what we do in and for the community, as well as how we might enjoy potential collaboration on new events with other Newaygo County Chamber entities."
The River Country Chamber now enjoys a strong, representative Board of Directors, which includes:
Executive Team
President: Dale Richardson, Resonate Church Trustee - Croton-Hardy Representative
Vice President: Scott Faulkner, Newaygo Nationals Association - Croton-Hardy Representative
Treasurer: Mandi Purcey, Wesco - Grant Representative
Secretary: Vicki Friar, Friar Investment Properties. Trustee - White Cloud Representative
Trustees
Ryan Hoag Coffey - White Cloud Representative
Eric Harvey, Resonate Church Trustee - Newaygo Representative
Lisa Lightfoot Coldwell Banker Schmidt - Croton-Hardy Representative
Scott Swinehart Edward Jones Investments - Newaygo Representative; Past President
Chad Gibbie White Insurance Agency Grant Representative
Ryan Dornbos Newaygo Police Department Newaygo Representative
Dan Abid Sally's Whatta Pizza - White Cloud RepresentativeTara Nelson, Newaygo County Prevention of Child Abuse - Grant Representative
Staff
Colleen Lynema, Executive Director
Kamille Massey- Director of Events
Racheal Peterlein- Administrative Assistant
If you would like more information on Chamber Membership or have questions regarding your current membership please contact Colleen Lynema at 231.652.3068 or email director@rivercountrychamber.com
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