Allendale Area Chamber of Commerce

Be apart of the fun and enjoy the end of Summer with sales and activities in Allendale on August 20 & 21! You can download a registration form here to register for the 3rd Annual Allendale Boulevard Days! Allendale Boulevard Days Registration Form (pdf)

If you have questions or need more information, please contact Amy via email under the contact us tab above or call 616-892-2632 Tuesdays & Thursdays.

We are looking forward to another successful event this year!

Love I.N.C. will be having a Grand Opening on Saturday, August 7 for their New to You Store. The new second-hand store is located at 6101 Lake Michigan Drive in the Heritage Towne Square in Allendale.  Register for a prize.  Search for a $100 New to You gift certificate.  Activities for kids! Shopping! Music! Fun! Food!  The festivities begin at 11:30 am until 1:30pm. The New to You store is open from 10am to 5pm.  For more information check out the website at www.allendalelove.org or call 895-5683.

Information About New "Cottage Food" Law based off of (http://www.michigan.gov/mda) - This new law exempts a "cottage food operation" from the licensing and inspection provisions of the Food Law of 2000. A "cottage food operation" is defined as a person who produces or packages a "non-potentially hazardous" food (such as baked goods, jams, jellies, candy, snack foods, cereal, granola, dry mixes, vinegar, or dried herbs) in a home kitchen (the kitchen of the person's primary domestic residence). A cottage food operation would still have to comply with the labeling, adulteration, disclosure, and other provisions found in the Food Law, as well as other applicable state or federal laws, or local ordinances.  Select one of the links below for additional information.

Cottage Food Labeling Guide 

Cottage Food FAQ's 

Campus West Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Monday May 24, 2010 9:00am

Campus West Apartments just celebrated the completion of their new student housing project phase I which includes 2 and 4 bedroom housing for students with updated amenities such as a beautiful community building which houses the leasing offices, a lounge area with a fitness room, game room, and tanning facilities.  For more information visit www.campuswest.net

Sandy Ohlman and Ron Brouwer have joined the staff at Love In the Name of Christ in Allendale.  Sandy is the new program manager and oversees client assistance and budget counseling.  She is excited to be part of Love I.N.C. and to be able to help the people of Allendale who are struggling to pay their bills.   “Love I.N.C. is a great ministry.” Sandy said, “I’m so thankful to God for the opportunity to serve along side this team.”   Sandy works with individuals and families in the Allendale community who find themselves unable to pay their bills.  She helps them get back on track with their finances through budgeting classes, food assistance, and resources through Love I.N.C. and other services agencies.  Please call Love I.N.C. at 895-5683 if you are struggling financially.  We are here to help you!

Ron Brouwer is Love I.N.C.’s Volunteer Coordinator and Bookkeeper.  He is working with the churches, community organizations and local schools to recruit new volunteers, as well as getting to know and working with our current volunteers.  The volunteers are the foundation of the day-to-day ministry of Love I.N.C.  If you or your business would like to spend some time volunteering at Love I.N.C., please call Ron at 895-5683, ext. 104.