Welcome to your Chamber
Why Join the Chamber
We often get asked the questions “Why Join the Chamber” or “What’s the Chamber do for me, my business or the community”?
We Work for You
The Chamber’s mission is to build a dynamic and sustainable organization to serve the Business, Workforce, and Economic Development needs of all in Manistee County. The Chamber was established in 1916 and strives to drive change and growth throughout our area and that’s what our organization is still all about today. The Chamber Board of Directors Chamber Ambassadors, Staff and Volunteers are the boots on the ground individuals fulfilling this mission.
We Support Local
Supporting local businesses is a priority of the Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber has hosted 11 grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremonies so far for the year, over $7 million has been invested by these business in our community for a creation of over 40 new jobs. We would like to thank the following businesses: Save-A-Lot, Amor Sign Studios, Inc., Blarney Castle EZ Market, Manistee Beverage Company, West Shore Bank, Lighthouse Title, Love Your Event & Manistee Bridal, the Blue Slipper Tavern, United Way of Manistee County/Project Read Northwest, Sunset Valley Resort and Iron Fish Distillery. Let’s all support local!
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Chamber Chatter
Your Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce wants to showcase YOUR story, so we are going out to member businesses and chatting on camera about origins, how business is going, plans for the future and anything else we get on camera! You won't be on screen alone, Jacob our Marketing & Communication Coordinator, will be right there with you the whole way. If you are interested in being featured in an episode, contact the Chamber! You can catch all the episodes so far on our YouTube channel HERE


The Michigan Small Business Development Center has redesigned their online training series "The Fundamentals of Small Business Success" launching January 17th!
Webinars included will cover: Starting a Business, Writing a Business Plan, Marketing Your Business, Financial Management, and Business Legal Issues.
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Upcoming Chamber Events
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DATE: March 14, 2019
TIME: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
LOCATION: River Rock Sports Bar & Grille
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR(S)
Blarney Castle Oil & PropaneLittle River Casino Resort

Owner/Agent, Knizacky Insurance Agency
Being an Ambassador has been very fulfilling both personally and professionally. It has allowed me to meet many people who have become friends and clients.