The Midland Area Chamber of Commerce has many events that you can use to grow your business and expand your network. Please check our event calendar, contact us or subscribe to the MACC Weekly Update for information on upcoming events.
Chamber Connection or C2 (formerly Business After Hours): Hosted by different Chamber member each time, these casual, friendly networking events attract a crowd averaging 130 who has found these get-togethers to be a wonderful resource for making contact with both current and prospective clients. Held the third Wednesday of most months (August-May) from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Midland’s Young Professionals Network (MYPros): Program designed to attract and retain talented young professionals by creating business opportunities, supporting community involvement and fostering an overall investment in the future of Midland. Luncheon meetings and social events are held throughout the year.
WakeUp! Midland: Fun networking with entertainment in a “talk show” format featuring high-quality speakers, allows Chamber members to enjoy and learn while attending this program. Each month an average of 250 community leaders gather at the Great Hall Banquet & Convention Center (at the Valley Plaza Resort) for this 7:30 a.m. event. WakeUp! takes place on the first Friday of most months, September-May.
Quarterly Membership Luncheons: This program provides the opportunity for extensive information sharing on topics of critical interest to the community, such as the annual State of the City address, legislative leaders and issues as well as an economic overview.
Issues and Answers: To help keep the community informed on local, state and national issues and legislation, the Chamber conducts meetings that feature speakers providing in-depth information.
Seminars: Sponsored throughout the year by the Midland Area Chamber, these events feature speakers addressing critical area topics that will impact businesses and the community. Attendees have gathered information on staff development, marketing, record keeping and many other business growth subjects while networking with other business leaders.
New Member Free Lunch: Held quarterly at the Chamber offices, these luncheons are held to welcome the new Chamber members, review all of the Chamber member benefits, as well as reinforce and assist all in attendance how to utilize their membership to the fullest extent.
Committees: Members may participate in any of our active, dynamic committees, covering a wide range of interests such as Ambassadors, Governmental Issues, Leadership Midland, Partnerships for Education Council, MYPros, Midland Blooms and many programs and events committees.
Great Lakes Bay Regional Expo: The Bay Area, Midland Area and Saginaw County Chambers of Commerce host a regional business expo every May at Saginaw Valley State University. If you would like more information on this outstanding business opportunity, please visit the expo website: www.greatlakesbayexpo.com