Ballot Language: “Shall Ordinance 2012-9, which was adopted by the Allendale Charter Township Board on November 12, 2012, and which conditionally rezoned property located at 10686 52nd Avenue and 15020 52nd Avenue from the R-1 Low Density One-Family Residential District to the R-4 Medium Density Multiple Family Residential/Office District, and which approved the conditions voluntarily offered to (1) provide a 100 foot wide landscaped buffer all along the 52nd Avenue Right of Way and also along a portion of the northern property line, and (2) extend Campus West Drive to connect with either 
52nd Avenue or Pierce Street, as mutually agreed upon by the Township Board and the property owner at the time the property is developed, take effect?’

In lieu of Boulevard Days, the Chamber has partnered with area businesses and organizations to host the first Allendale Good Ol’ Days on Saturday, May 25 from 10am – 2pm. There will be an Artisan Craft and Vendor Show in the park and a Rummage Show along Lake Michigan Drive in front of the Township building.

Space is still available for crafters and sellers. Download the vendor application.

We’re changing things up this month and moving the Coffee & Networking to a Wednesday morning.

Wednesday, April 24
8:15am – 9:15am
St. Luke University Parish
6163 Lake Michigan Drive

Make a point to get out and network! Bring your business cards and polish up your elevator speech. Great connections are made here. RSVP to aacc@allendalechamber.org so we can plan refreshments accordingly. Thank you to this month’s sponsor and host St. Luke University Parish.

Pssst…April 24 is also Administrative Professionals Day.

Leads Networking Group

Generate Leads! A new Leads Networking Group is forming and needs a few more members to represent the business categories of retail, health care, non-profit and consumer services. The cost to participate is $50 and space is limited. Please contact Leads Networking Chairperson Greg Thomson at Gregory.Thomsen@ChemicalBankMI.com or 616-588-7624 for more information.  

Exciting Changes Underway at Your Chamber

I am pleased to announce a new benefit for AACC members! In the next month, the Chamber is completely changing the way WE do business and the way we promote YOUR business.

The Chamber has partnered with a company called ChamberMaster to provide a unique membership database, website and promotion solution for our membership. In the coming weeks, we will be rolling out a very cool new online member directory that will allow YOU to add photos/videos of your property, update your listing, run specials, register for events and much, much more.

I can’t wait to promote our members better and provide more value for your membership investment!! Keep an eye out for more information and upcoming trainings. 

Announcer ads are due on Monday, March 11 for the Aprill issue.

Send ads to aacc@allendalechamber.org.

Janessa has spent over nine years in the chamber business working at both the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce and the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. 

“We are thrilled to have Janessa on board,” said 2013 Allendale Chamber Board President Deanna Engelman. “Her expertise will take the Allendale Chamber to the next level.” 

Members will have their first opportunity to meet the new Executive Director at the upcoming Coffee and Networking being held on Tuesday, February 26 from 8:15am – 9:15am at Jet’s Pizza located at 5135 Lake Michigan Drive. Those planning to attend are asked to rsvp to aacc@allendalechamber.org.

Click here to read the full press release. 

Join us Tuesday, February 26th for the AACC February Coffee & Networking from 8:15-9:15am hosted by Jet's Pizza

5135 Lake Michigan Dr., Allendale

AACC Members, please RSVP to aacc@allendalechamber.org by 2/21/13

Please help us in congratulating the following businesses on their accomplishments!

New Business of the Year Award - Jet's Pizza, Allendale

Business of the Year Award - Allendale Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility

Community Service & Involvement Award - Rotary Club of Allendale

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