BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260507T213000Z DTEND:20260507T233000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:River Country Chamber Annual Meeting 2026 DESCRIPTION:We can't wait to celebrate with YOU!\n\n\n\nMake plans now to attend our River Country Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Meeting. Join us May 7th for an evening of robust conversation\, good food and laughs with friends. Doors open at 5:30pm!\n\n\n\nOur members serve a vital role in the operations of the Chamber. The Annual Meeting and Election of Board of Directors is a great way to ensure your voice is heard. We want to hear from you! \n\n\n\n*Award winners will be announced! It is so exciting to be able to recognize and highlight our Member Businesses!\n\n*Catering will be providing an array of hors d'oeuvres and desserts to go with our make it easy to mingle while getting some delicious bites in!\n\n*Less talking! We will be focusing on Chamber highlights and our Members!\n\n\n\n2026 Award Categories:\n\nTrendsetter\n\nRecognizes chamber members who demonstrate exceptional innovation\, creativity\, and a forward-thinking approach in their respective fields\, positively impacting the community and setting new trends in their industry.\n\n Nominees: Gene's Family Market\, Newaygo Fitness Club\, Third Coast Creative\n\n\n\nGoes the Extra Mile\n\nChamber members who consistently demonstrate exceptional commitment\, dedication\, and effort beyond the norm to support their customers\, community\, and fellow chamber members.\n\n Nominees: Haven Design Build\, Newaygo Plumbing\, Heating & Cooling\, Sportsman's Bar\n\n\n\nMost Growth\n\nChamber members who have demonstrated significant business growth and development while positively impacting the local economy and setting an example for other members.\n\n Nominees: Moe & Sons Hardware\, Rivers Edge Jiu-Jitsu\, Veurink's RV & Marine\n\n\n\nBest Customer Service\n\nChamber members who have demonstrated exemplary customer service practices\, ensuring a high level of satisfaction\, loyalty\, and positive experiences for their customers.\n\n Nominees: Camp Newaygo\, Dogwood Center for Performing Arts\, Murray Lumber & Supply\n\n\n\nMember Engagement\n\nChamber member who consistently attends\, participates in\, and supports Chamber hosted events and initiatives. Their active involvement strengthens connections\, fosters collaboration\, and demonstrates a strong commitment to the Chamber community.\n\n Nominees: Active Training Consultants\, Gerber Federal Credit Union\, Vital Signs & Graphics\n\n\n\nMember of the Year \n\nAn outstanding individual who has demonstrated exceptional dedication\, leadership\, and commitment to the mission and vision of the chamber. The recipient exemplifies the spirit of community engagement and serves as an inspiration through their unwavering support\, professionalism\, and advocacy.\n\n To be announced at the event\n\n\n\n\n\nFor your review\, Please find the 2026 Board of Directors Ballot here . (coming soon)\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQ:\n\nWhat is the theme? Boujee Picnic\n\nWhat is the attire? Business casual. We want you there and comfortable.\n\nWho gets to vote for open board seats? Each Membership gets a minimum of 1 vote.\n\nAre there open board seats? Not at this time. Please call us or email krider@rivercountrychamber for more information.\n\nParking: There is plenty of parking around at Water's Edge and they'll have a cart to take you down to the pavilion if needed. Closer parking to the venue\, but we don't want to block The Bunker's guests. \n\n\n\nTimeline:\n\n5:30pm: Doors open\, networking\, food & beverages available\n\n6:00: Welcome - Dale Richardson\n\n\n\nCommittee Updates:\n\n Branding - Ryan Coffee Hoag\n Membership Satisfaction - Ramona Deters\n Resource & Education - Tim Liberty\n Leadership Class Recognition - Tim Liberty\n\n Community Highlights:\n\n\n Croton - Vicki Friar\n Grant - Jake Swinehart\n Fremont - Randy Poll\n Hesperia - Jena Zeerip\n Newaygo - Jazmin Vaderwall\n White Cloud - Lori Shears\n\nTourism Council & Collaborations- Kelly Rider\n\nBallots for Board Positions - Kelly Rider\n\nEvent Update - Rachael Porter\n\nAwards - Ramona Deters & Rachael Porter\n\nBoard Ballot Announcement - Vicki Friar\n\n7:25pm: Closing Remarks - Dale Richardson X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:We can'\;t wait to celebrate with YOU!
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\nMake plans now to attend our River Country Chamber of Commerce Annual Membership Meeting. Join us \;May 7th for an evening of robust conversation\, good food and laughs with friends. Doors open at 5:30pm!
\n
\nOur members serve a vital role in the operations of the Chamber. \; \;The Annual Meeting and Election of Board of Directors is a great way to ensure your voice is heard. We want to hear from you! \; \;
\n
\n*Award winners will be announced! It is so exciting to be able to recognize and highlight our Member Businesses!
\n*Catering will be providing an array of hors d'\;oeuvres and desserts to go with our make it easy to mingle while getting some delicious bites in!
\n*Less talking! We will be focusing on Chamber highlights and our Members!
\n
\n2026 Award Categories:
\nTrendsetter
\nRecognizes chamber members who demonstrate exceptional innovation\, creativity\, and a forward-thinking approach in their respective fields\, positively impacting the community and setting new trends in their industry.
\n&diams\;Nominees: Gene'\;s Family Market\, Newaygo Fitness Club\, Third Coast Creative
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\nGoes the Extra Mile
\nChamber members who consistently demonstrate exceptional commitment\, dedication\, and effort beyond the norm to support their customers\, community\, and fellow chamber members.
\n&diams\;Nominees: Haven Design Build\, Newaygo Plumbing\, Heating &\; Cooling\, Sportsman'\;s Bar
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\nMost Growth
\nChamber members who have demonstrated significant business growth and development while positively impacting the local economy and setting an example for other members.
\n&diams\;Nominees: Moe &\; Sons Hardware\, \;Rivers Edge Jiu-Jitsu\, \;Veurink'\;s RV &\; Marine
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\nBest Customer Service
\nChamber members who have demonstrated exemplary customer service practices\, ensuring a high level of satisfaction\, loyalty\, and positive experiences for their customers.
\n&diams\;Nominees: Camp Newaygo\, Dogwood Center for Performing Arts\, Murray Lumber &\; Supply
\n
\nMember Engagement
\nChamber member who consistently attends\, participates in\, and supports Chamber hosted events and initiatives. Their active involvement strengthens connections\, fosters collaboration\, and demonstrates a strong commitment to the Chamber community.
\n&diams\;Nominees: Active Training Consultants\, Gerber Federal Credit Union\, Vital Signs &\; Graphics
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\nMember of the Year \;
\nAn outstanding individual who has demonstrated exceptional dedication\, leadership\, and commitment to the mission and vision of the chamber. The recipient exemplifies the spirit of community engagement and serves as an inspiration through their unwavering support\, professionalism\, and advocacy.
\n&diams\;To be announced at the event
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\nFor your review\, Please find the 2026 Board of Directors Ballot here . (coming soon)
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\nFAQ:
\nWhat is the theme? Boujee Picnic
\nWhat is the attire? Business casual. We want you there and comfortable.
\nWho gets to vote for open board seats? Each Membership gets a minimum of 1 vote.
\nAre there open board seats? \; Not at this time. Please call us or email krider@rivercountrychamber for more information.
\nParking: There is plenty of parking around at Water'\;s Edge and they'\;ll have a cart to take you down to the pavilion if needed. Closer parking to the venue\, but we don'\;t want to block The Bunker'\;s guests. \;
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\nTimeline:
\n5:30pm: Doors open\, networking\, food &\; beverages available
\n6:00: Welcome - Dale Richardson
\n
\nCommittee Updates:\n\n Community Highlights:\n\n\nTourism Council &\; Collaborations- Kelly Rider
\nBallots for Board Positions - Kelly Rider
\nEvent Update - Rachael Porter
\nAwards - Ramona Deters &\; Rachael Porter
\nBoard Ballot Announcement - Vicki Friar
\n7:25pm: Closing Remarks - Dale Richardson
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\n \; LOCATION:The Pavilion at Water's Edge 1100 Ramshorn Dr Fremont\, MI 49412 UID:e.1709.43056 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260505T195252Z URL:http://business.rivercountrychamber.com/events/details/river-country-chamber-annual-meeting-2026-43056 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR