Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce

MISSION: The Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce promotes economic growth to benefit Businesses and Communities by providing marketing and events for Hart, Mears, and Silver Lake Areas.

Summer Hours

Monday-Friday: 9 am to 5pm

Saturdays: 10 am to 2pm

Fall – Winter – Spring Hours

Monday, Wednesday – Friday: 10 am to 2pm

Closed due to weather with Hart Public School schedule

Closed: Sundays & Holidays

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2015 BOARD MEMBERS & ROLES:

Adam Cook, President

Deb Rybarz, Vice President

Nancy Klepper, Secretary,

Sheryl Miller, Treasurer

Sue Payne, Ambassador Committee Chair

Jeff Swanson, Event Committee Chair

Sarah Tucker,  Marketing Committee Chair

Dan Kolosci, Personnel Committee Chair

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:

Deanna Helmlinger – 231-873-2247

EVENT LEADERS:

Deanna Helmlinger (Home for the Holidays, Blessing of the Duners, All Seasons Outdoor Show)

OUR CHAMBER IS A MEMBER OF: 

Michigan Chamber of Commerce

OUR COMMITTEES:

We have six committees that work together to support the Chamber of Commerce’s Mission and Vision, they are:

The Ambassador Committee represents the Chamber of Commerce at public functions and activities.  They assist in welcoming new businesses to the Chamber, membership retention, ribbon cuttings, business after-hour events, sponsorship programs, and membership drives.

The Event Committee reviews all current events in conjunction with the Chamber’s Mission Statement.  It will ensure there is a separate functioning committee for each Special Event Sponsored or hosted by the Chamber.  The Chamber is currently hosting: Business After Hours, Blessing of the Duners, Spring Fling – Easter Egg Hunt & More! (2014), Oceana Great Outdoors (2014).

The Marketing Committee maintains the marketing plan to allocate budgeted money to promote its member businesses.  The marketing plan may include partnering with Silver Lake Sand Dunes – Hart Visitor Bureau and other groups.

The Personnel Committee manages the chamber’s staffing needs.

The Technology Committee works with the Executive Director and the Board to ensure that the Chamber is current with technology, including website, social media, and e-marketing.

The Volunteer Committee is made up of Volunteers who support the Visitor Center.  The Chamber of Commerce, Executive Director, leads this committee. They greet people by welcoming them to our community and answering their questions.  If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us.