com Photos courtesy of: IMPACT Design Co. LLC (cover), Otsego-Plainwell Area Chamber of Commerce, City of Otsego, City of Plainwell, Otsego Public Schools, Plainwell Community Schools, Otsego District Library, Ransom District Library, and Otsego Historical Society Editorial content provided by Otsego-Plainwell Area Chamber of Commerce Publication produced by Community Shoppers Guide for the Otsego-Plainwell Area Chamber of Commerce
Welcome to Otsego/Plainwell
Thank you for picking up our Otsego-Plainwell Chamber of Commerc Visitor ’s Guide This is a great reference tool filled with useful informatio about businesses in our communities as well as our communities i general This guide aides in our mission to support businesses an encourage strong partnerships in Plainwell and Otsego - two cities, on community!
Within these pages is useful information about the variety of busines products and services our communities can provide to you as well as ou calendar of Chamber and community events for you to review W encourage business and community members to engage in activities t assist in strengthening the ties that connect and build our communities There are activities planned to fit all types of businesses, individuals, an families In addition, you can find a Directory of Chamber Members wh support the Chamber of Commerce in Otsego-Plainwell We encourag all local community members and visitors to visit these members, suppo local businesses and patronize our community and governmen organizations.
The Otsego-Plainwell Chamber of Commerce continues to grow an provide more and more benefits to our chamber members and communities The Chamber offers networking opportunities, monthly meetings, social events, educational events as well as supporting our communities with festivals and large community events as well.
Otsego and Plainwell are wonderful places to do business and choose to live As the Chamber President I want to welcome you to our communities and encourage you to visit our website otsegoplainwellnow.org for more information and to review our calendar. Our chamber has a full-time director so feel free to reach out to our office with any questions you may have
We look forward to the opportunity to continue to serve our businesses, communities and any need you may have
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Susan Christopher 2025 Chamber of Commerce Board President
Mission Statement
“Our mission is to support businesses and encourage strong leadership in the Otsego and Plainwell communities. Through networking, training and community events, we are committed to working together for the success and economic growth of our cities ”
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES
Danielle Jones Hutcherson Construction
Christina Saucedo Ascension Borgess Pipp Hospital
Matt Montange Plainwell Community Schools
Jeff Haase Otsego Public Schools
Dave Rayman City of Otsego
Ginger Titus Edward Jones Otsego Office
Thomas Holmes Modern Woodmen of America
Clarissa McDonald Personal Chamber Membership
Patti Herm Patti Herm School of Dance
Darcy Ennis Jay’s Garage
Otsego is situated on M-89 about 3 miles west of Plainwell and 10 miles north of Kalamazoo.
Local Weather
Plainwell is located on M-89 just east of its junction with US 131, about 3 miles east of Otsego and 10 miles north of Kalamazoo
national average. Pollution index is 64% better than the national average.
F e b r u a r y
Chocolate Stroll
Plainwell
M a r c h
Art Hop
Plainwell
A p r i l
Spring Soiree Shopping Event
Plainwell
Easter Egg Hunt
Plainwell and Otsego
M a y
Memorial Day Parades
Plainwell & Otsego
Farmers Markets
Otsego - Saturdays May - September
Plainwell - Thursdays May - September
Concerts in the Bandshell
Plainwell - May - August
J u n e
Island City Festival
Plainwell
J u l y
Chamber Golf Outing
Au g u s t
Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball
Tournament
Otsego
Sidewalk Sales
Plainwell
Lyrics on the Lawn
Otsego - Librar y
S e p t e m b e r
Creative Arts Festival
Otsego
Art Thing
Otsego - Subject to change
O c t o b e r
Pumpkins in the Park
Plainwell
Arts & Eats
Plainwell and Otsego
Trail for Treaters
Otsego
N o v e m b e r
Ladies’ Night
Downtown Plainwell
Shop Small Saturday
Plainwell and Otsego
Indoor Farmers Market
Plainwell - Saturdays Nov - Dec
Chamber Annual Dinner
D e c e m b e r
Hometown Christmas
Otsego
Christmas Parades
Plainwell and Otsego
Cards in the Park
Plainwell and Otsego
Light Up the Night/Tree Lighting
Plainwell
Shop the Merry Mile
Plainwell
Outdoor Ice Rinks
Plainwell and Otsego
Chamber Ongoing Events
- Lunch & Learns
- After Hours Business Mixers
- Ribbon Cuttings
*Visit our website for updates and more information otsegoplainwellnow.org. Events are subject to change.
Business & Industry -
Our Otsego/Plainwell business owners take great pride in offering exceptional customer service with high quality products and services, while building long term relationships in the community. We often hear from our visitors and regular patrons that our business owners are “ very friendly and very welcoming". We are proud that Otsego/Plainwell has earned this great reputation.
The Otsego/Plainwell business communities include a wide variety of small town, family-owned and corporate-friendly businesses The area currently has grocery, clothing, resale shops, beauty salons, flower shops, glass services, electrical, photography, motorcycle and printing businesses who call the Otsego or Plainwell area home We have automobile repair, new and used automobile and RV dealerships, insurance, financial advisors, banks and two funeral homes Amish furniture, restaurants, bars, medical facilities, dentists and chiropractic services all round out our area businesses
Plainwell is home to approximately 175 businesses: 130 Commercial, of which 60 are located in our Central Business
District. There are 42 Industrial Businesses housed in our Industrial Park, with over 600 employees. Our Industrial Park businesses range from one of the busiest Amazon toy distribution centers to manufacturing products for aerospace, automotive and medical, to the development of industrial ovens, and packaging supplier for major companies, just to name a few. The majority of these businesses ship internationally, as far as Australia as well as here in the U.S.
Our top 5 Plainwell employers include Plainwell Community Schools, Ascension Health (Borgess/Pipp), Life Care Center, and HyTech Spring and Machining Corp
Business & Industry -
Otsego is home to 110 businesses; 95 Commercial & 15 Industrial Parker Hannifin Corporation makes many brass fittings, connectors, pneumatics-producing control devices and gauges for air-pressurized devices, and hydraulics-producing pumps and motors for a variety of needs Otsego is known for its long history of paper making on the Kalamazoo River Otsego Paper, Inc (USG) manufactures the heavy-gauge paper that covers its Sheetrock wallboard.
Other well-known manufacturers in Otsego include Tengam Engineering Inc., a familyowned and operated company which produces bonded magnets used in electric motors, pumps, and sensors for the automotive, medical, aerospace, appliance and defense industries; Peloton Inc., an engineering company offering custom machine design, system integration, and more; Safari Circuits, Inc. specializing in manufacturing of electronic circuit
boards and wire assemblies; and Mill Assist, a local machine shop that provides custom products and repair work including milling, welding, and fabrication, cut, drill, rig and more FEMA Corporation specializes in manifold systems, spool valves and component manufacturing and Prime Solution is a liquid/solid separation dewatering system
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Otsego Public Schools is a student-centered learning community empowering every individual to achieve excellence.
Otsego Public Schools
Otsego’s Vision is “Expect Excellence” and we believe that all students can excel. We are focused on creating well-rounded individuals who are college, career and community ready
blic Schools educates more than students in three elementary hools, one middle school, one high school and an alternative high school. Otsego is also home to a unique naturebased preschool building, Learn ‘ n Grow Early Childhood ducation Center, and began its virtual school, Otsego Virtual , in the fall of 2021
At Otsego, relationships come first The culture and climate throughout the district is one of caring, concern and compassion We know that building strong relationships with the indiv student strengthens their educational experience a performance. All staff are trained in Capturing Kids Hearts, a national program that aims to help students achieve a higher level of learning through the simple concept of caring. All five of our K-12 buildings were named National Showcase Schools for 2023-24 and OPS was named a National Showcase District.
Research is a driving force behind our teaching methods and educational strategies that, we feel, sets our students apart Innovative language and literacy programs along with increased physical activity programs are direct implementations of that research. Otsego is consistently among the top area schools in student achievement ranking abov the state average. Otsego has received f Excellence in Education awards from the Mic Association of School Boards (MASB )
Education - Otsego
Along with the core subjects, our students have the opportunity to take a number of electives At the elementary, all students take art, music, technology, Spanish, health and physical education each week Those options continue into middle and high school along with engineering, STEM, choir and band. OHS students can also explore AP courses, dual enrollment in college, Early College and Tech Center programming In addition, there are dozens of extra-curricular activities that embrace a variety of student interests across all grade levels from art and tics to writing and physical activity
Our community is an integral part of an Otsego education Students participate in, and initiate community service activities at each grade level collecting food, toys, donating blood and raising money for various causes.
In Otsego, we are committed to your child’s education and success! Expect Excellence
Technology is strategic and focused at Otsego Otsego is a 1:1 technology district implementing a device for each student; teachers find new ways to engage our students in their courses with technology As trends change, we seek ways to incorporate new tools in our students’ learning Otsego offers a variety of STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) opportunities in and out of the classroom.
Plainwell Community Schools strives to be the place where every parent wants their child to be and every student loves being. Our district provides an innovative educational system with strong values; whose students are skilled in communication, problem solving, and creative and critical thinking. Our graduates are involved citizens, prepared for success in a complex and ever-changing world.
At PCS, we provide all students with a core curriculum developed from the Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations and the Michigan High School Content Expectations This curriculum defines what students should know and be able to do in the disciplines of mathematics, science, social studies and English Language Arts Also, a solid curriculum is provided for all students in other critical areas such as music, the arts, physical education, health, technology, world languages, character education and career and employability skills.
Plainwell High School provides ten AP courses to its students, including AP Literature, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP U.S. History, AP Government, AP French, AP Spanish, and AP Psychology These classes provide advanced education for students at PHS who are interested in college readiness
Education - Plainwell
Located off the main campus are two additional elementary school buildings. Gilkey Elementary stands on 90 acres bordering the Kalamazoo River. A large portion of this acreage has been developed as an outdoor environmental laboratory for student learning. Cooper Elementary is also located off the main campus, in Cooper Township which is located on the southern tip of the district in Kalamazoo County.
In addition to its six school buildings, the district also provides an Early Childhood Education Center and maintains Hicks Gymnasium for community use Community Education offices, Renaissance High School and PCS Adult Education are located at the newly renovated Plainwell Community Center off M-89 just outside of downtown Renaissance High School is an award-winning Alternative High School and Adult Education facility where students from all walks of life access a high-quality education through social-emotionally aligned programs for teens and adults of any age to get a diploma or equivalent Students at Renaissance can access curriculum 24/7 via an online platform and receive learning fully on-site, fully at-a-distance or through a hybrid learning program Renaissance is also home to an award-winning softball team and weight-lifting team who compete against many other alternative programs around the state
At the Middle School, they offer a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) curriculum, which provide a different approach to learning Through activity, project and problem-based curriculum, they give students a chance to apply what they know, identify problems, find unique solutions and lead their own learning
Plainwell High School has consistently ranked nationally since 2013 For the 2023/24 school year, PHS secured the 57th spot in the U S News and World Report Rankings and the number 1 ranking in the Kalamazoo & Holland Metro areas. Additionally, Cooper Elementary has been named a Michigan Reward School placing it in the Top 5% of all Michigan elementary schools.
Our athletic department takes great pride in producing well-rounded athletes, many of whom strive to go on to play in college and at the professional level Most recently, in the Class of 2024, PHS had sixteen studentathletes that committed to playing sports at the college level In addition, there are two notable standout graduates - Jack Conklin, ’12, Offensive Tackle for the Cleveland Browns and Mallory Comerford, ’15, Gold Medal World Championship Swimmer – Trojan pride!
Our main campus at Plainwell Community Schools is home to our Class B High School, Middle School, Starr Elementary, Performing Arts Center, Athletic Fieldhouse and Stadium, as well as our Administrative Offices In 2022, PCS broke ground on our new athletic and pool fieldhouse, which will be the new home to Trojan swim/dive and indoor athletics for the 2024/25 school year.
The district also boasts a 750-seat Performing Arts Center that showcases the district’s band and choral programs along with many shows from the three elementary schools and community groups
Thanks to the generous members of the Plainwell community, in 2019 a 49-million-dollar bond was passed so that Plainwell Schools can continue to keep our facilities up to date and provide a great learning atmosphere Projects include renovations of our Community Center, an addition and renovations to our Middle School, renovations of all Elementary playgrounds, a new pool and competition gym facility and the addition of air conditioning in all facilities throughout the district We are excited for the opportunities these changes will provide for Plainwell students, families, staff and community members
PCS strives to provide the absolute best educational experience possible for all students. The mission of Plainwell Community Schools is to engage, inspire, and empower every student every day. The “Work Hard and Be Nice to People” philosophy is displayed throughout the district as a reminder and for inspiration to our students, staff and families to maintain a positive learning environment for all that attend Plainwell Community Schools
History - Plainwell
Plainwell is located on the eastern edge of Allegan County. With its location close to Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids, Plainwell is well situated within a region that has enjoyed a more stable economic atmosphere than many other Michigan communities
Plainwell is known as the “Island City” because the downtown is completely surrounded by the Kalamazoo River and the Plainwell, Mill Race, which provides a beautiful unique setting that makes our town a beautiful quaint small town.
Plainwell was established on the Plank Road (today’s Main Street) that was built between Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids
in 1852 The City was plotted in 1863 and incorporated as a village in 1869 The first railroad arrived in 1868 and Plainwell became a city in 1934 In 2019, Plainwell celebrated our sesquicentennial.
The mill race was constructed across the bend in the Kalamazoo River in 1856, thus surrounding the city with water. The power afforded by the river and the mill race attracted industry, including the Michigan Paper Company, later known as the Plainwell Paper Company The paper mill was a major area employer from its opening in 1887 until it closed om 2000 The City took ownership of the mill at that time and has facilitated redevelopment over the last several years on the property The property is now being marketed for development.
Photo courtesy of Alex Selent
Otsego is a welcoming small-town community nestled along the Kalamazoo River, with a healthy commercial and industrial base complemented with excellent schools, beautiful parks and friendly residents
Founded in 1831 by Samuel Foster, Otsego’s namesake was the New York county of the same name famous for its natural beauty and its status as the residence of writer James Fennimore Cooper.
Foster arrived with his family from Vermont and built a simple log house on the south
History - Otsego
bank of the Kalamazoo River near what is now the downtown block on West Allegan Street. The first school was built in 1833 and the streets were platted the same year by New York developer Horace Comstock, who built the town’s first hotel, saw mill and grain mill The power of the river downtown attracted industrial activity and soon the town was a thriving place of business and center of activity in southeast Allegan County.
Otsego’s fascinating history can be examined closer by visiting the Otsego Area Historical Museum at 218 North Farmer Street in the former 1907 Water Works Building. The museum provides permanent and rotating historical exhibits, downtown walking tours, and a Historic Happenings program on the second Thursday of each month Call 269 692-3775 for more information
Recreation - Otsego
The Otsego community offers many special ways to enjoy the beautiful seasons of Michigan. From picnics and family gatherings in the many parks to scenic views while golfing or skiing at Bittersweet Ski Resort, there is something for all to enjoy.
Brookside Park, located on East Allegan Street along the Kalamazoo River, features a gazebo, picnic tables, a covered pavilion, and overnight RV camping at no charge. The playground equipment and restrooms make this a great spot for picnics and gatherings.
Memorial Park, located on South Farmer Street, is dedicated to the many local military veterans who have served our country Memorial Park offers pickleball, volleyball and basketball courts, six ball diamonds, a large football area for younger players, a children’s play structure and a large pavilion
Northside Park is located on Watson Road. Known as Castle Park to locals, it offers a large wooden play castle, restrooms and two covered family picnic areas. An 80’x100’ skateboard area accommodates in-line skaters or skateboarders.
On the river is a kayak launch and public boat launch. An ice rink is located under the T.O.P. pavilion by the historical museum, offering the opportunity to ice skate, play hockey and host winter festivals Picnic tables, a river walk with art, 6 hole disc golf course, cornhole, and ladder ball are in the same location.
The variety of activities offered at our parks highlights the importance Otsego places on being family friendly. Come enjoy nature in the city and listen to the rustle of birds and the rush of the river
Plainwell features seven bridges and seven parks, each with their unique identity and amenities.
Recreation - Plainwell
Contributions through the Flower Program support the maintenance and planting of all the flowers and plant beds in our parks, on our bridges, and other green spaces.
Enjoy a picnic, watch the river roll by, or put your canoe or kayak in the waters of the mighty Kalamazoo River at Fannie Pell, Sherwood, or Darrow Parks Take the kids to the playgrounds at Hicks, Kenyon, Sherwood, or Thurl Cook Parks. Sherwood Park is an all season park and offers an ice rink in the winter. Thurl Cook now offers an amazing Dog Park & 5 Pickleball courts. The Pavilions, bandshell, sports fields and gazebo can all be reserved for a small fee
Gather the team for a game of softball, catch, or soccer at Plainwell’s Kenyon Park. Enjoy the many flavors of Plainwell with a treat from Plainwell Ice Cream or Dean’s Ice Cream while strolling on our Riverwalk Park
The River to River trail plan was completed in 2018 and analyzes potential non-motorized trail routes from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids The segment of the River to River trail that will run through the City of Plainwell includes two sections for a total of 1.5 miles of 35 total miles of trail. The former paper mill site is to the immediate west of the Mill Race, Fannie Pell, and Riverwalk Parks This 36-acre site is a potential development parcel to expand public space within the downtown. Although not formally a City park, this publicly held property is anticipated to include a Central Park that will include recreational elements as part of any future reconstruction. The City has reserved land extending along the riverbank for the extension of the riverfront trail system and conceptual designs of the site provide a central gathering place with waterfront views internal to the site
You’ll see why Plainwell is ranked one of the Seven Wonders of Southwest Michigan!
Libraries - Plainwell/Otsego
Ransom District Library (RDL) can be found as has been true for fifty years at 180 South Sherwood Avenue in Plainwell, by the beautiful K a l a m a z o o R i v e r . R e c e n t l y w
square foot facility on the same historic site RDL continues to offer superb library services seven days a week, now in a contemporary building that i n c l u d e
glassed-in reading room on the river, a media lab, and much more. Visitors to Ransom District Library will find the updated library that our community deserves, one dedicated to offering the finest library materials alongside opportunities to create, observe, and do. A Library of Experiences.
Visitors will continue to discover excellent collections of books in print and audio, DVDs, magazines, and newspapers in the new Ransom District Library They will also find the same friendly and dynamic staff dedicated to helping everyone in the community with whatever their needs may be. Public computers continue to be available for public use, along with added l a p t o p s a n d
building Visitors still also have the opportunity to schedule appointments for technology help, including how to access wonderful digital collections of ebooks, audiobooks, movies, and music with just a library card.
When stopping by, visitors should look for the always fresh supply of new and best-selling books, movies, and TV shows waiting on the “new arrivals” shelves. And when the extensive collection is missing a particular item, it can be requested through inter-library loan, selected from libraries throughout the state of Michigan! Staff will be happy to help place the order, or show how it can be done from home
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computers, community, and more, there is always something new and exciting at Ransom District Library!
180 South Sherwood Ave., Plainwell, MI 49080
(269)685-8024
Open: Mon - Thurs 10am-9pm; Fri & Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 1pm-5pm www.ransomlibrary.org
Otsego District Public Library
63,000 items to checkout, including: large collections of books, DVDs, g r a p h
collections, resident patrons have access to digital collections on Libby and Hoopla. Ancestry, Digital Newspaper archives and old Otsego Public S
materials from other libraries across the state of Michigan using Melcat interlibrary loan service T
unique spaces for patrons to enjoy. ODPL offers technology services that
copying and much more. The Michigan History Room provides patrons with unique resources of local and Michigan history The Twice Told Tales Friends Used Bookstore offers visitors great used books for a dollar and less. The library also houses an incredible children’s area.
circulating wifi hotspots, digital library card signup, after hours pickup lockers, a drive-up window, Book Packs to Go, Rising Reader Activity Kits, and Vox Books (audible picture books)!
Library Programs, when available, are listed in the library’s newsletter on the library website: www.otsegolibrary.org
Whatever you are looking for, stop in to the Otsego District Public Library – there’s something for everyone at YOUR library!
401 Dix Street, Otsego, MI 49078 (269)694-9690
Open: Mon , Tues , Fr i 9am-6pm, Wed , Thurs 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-3pm www.otsegolibrary.org
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Veteran’s Memorial -
OTSEGO - Memorial Park is located at the southeast corner of Dix and Farmer Streets This park is dedicated to the many local military veterans who have served our country
This park is used for many athletic events and contains six ball diamonds, basketball courts, a sand volleyball court, shuffleboard courts, a pickleball court, a large children’s play structure, picnic pavilion, 2 concession stands and a Rocket Football area
PLAINWELL - Located in Sherwood Park with the murmur of the Kalamazoo River in the background, the Greater Plainwell Veterans’ Memorial is a place of quiet reflection and respect. It was dedicated on November 11, 2009 and is sponsored by Plainwell Memorial Post 9377 – Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Photo by Chuck Lynema
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Worship - Otsego/Plainwell
First Baptist Church
247 E Allegan St , Otsego (269)694-4160
At The Master’s Feet
814 21st St , Otsego (269)694-6897
Centro Familiar Casa de Dios 131 S Main St , Plainwell (989)278-9149
City on a Hill 317 12th Street, Plainwell (269)657-5679
Doster Community Church 12145 Doster Rd , Plainwell (269)664-4811
Encounter Church
202 S Sherwood Ave , Plainwell (269)685-8618
FaithWay Church
181 10th Street, Plainwell (269)397-2190
First Baptist Church
404 W. Bridge St., Plainwell (269)685-8888
First Congregational Church 120 W Morrell St , Otsego (269)694-6085
First Presbyterian Church 303 E. Bridge St., Plainwell (269)685-5990
First United Methodist Church
200 Park St , Plainwell (269)685-5113
Friendship Wesleyan Church 1285 102nd Ave , Plainwell (269)685-9491
Harvest 10:2 103 W Allegan St , Otsego (269)254-3411
Hope Lutheran Church 290 12th, Plainwell (269)685-1348
Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall 280 Starr Rd., Plainwell (269)685-6860
Lighthouse Baptist Church 12220 Cressey Rd., Plainwell (269)664-3229
North Point Church 571 N. 10th St., Plainwell (269)204-6483
Orangeville Baptist Church 6921 Marsh Rd , Plainwell (269)664-4377
Otsego Church of God 112 Kalamazoo St , Otsego (269)694-9481
Otsego United Methodist Church
223 E Allegan, Otsego (269)694-2939
Peace Lutheran Church 805 S. Wilmott St., Otsego (269)694-6104
Resurgence Church 315 Watson Rd , Otsego (269)694-3000
River of Life Church 605 W Allegan St , Otsego (616)293-0855
St. Margaret Catholic Church 766 S Farmer St , Otsego (269)694-6311
Seventh Day Adventist 218 S. Farmer St., Otsego (269)694-4775
Trowbridge Community Church 355 26th St., Otsego (269)673-5502
Watson Bible Church 1626 116th Ave , Otsego (269)672-2166
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EMERGENCY 911
Local Information Plainwell
EMERGENCY 911
Otsego Area Historical Society (269) 692-3775
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Otsego City Hall • (269) 692-3391
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Otsego Community Education • (269) 694-7930
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Otsego District Public Library • (269) 694-9690
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Otsego Fire Department • Business calls (269) 692-3391
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Otsego Police Department • Business calls (269 )692-6111
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Otsego Post Office • (269) 694-2868
Otsego Public Schools • (269) 694-7900
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Otsego Township • (269) 694-9434
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Plainwell Arts Council • (269) 685-8911
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Plainwell City Hall • (269) 685-6821
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Plainwell Community Education • (269) 685-9531
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Plainwell Community Schools • (269) 685-5823
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Plainwell Municipal Airport • (269) 685-6268
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Plainwell Post Office • (269) 685-8661
Plainwell Public Safety • Police/Fire - Business calls (269) 685-9858
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Ransom District Library • (269) 685-8024
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1370 East M-89 Otsego, MI 49078
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745 N Main Street Plainwell, MI 49080
269-685-5832
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Jay’s Garage 720 Lincoln Road Otsego, MI 49078
269-720-7756
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Martin Transmission 565 Lincoln Road Otsego, MI 49078
269-694-5500
martintransmissionoffice@gmail com
BANK & FINANCIAL
Advia Credit Union 825 M-89 Plainwell, MI 49080 844-238-4228 clambert@adviacu org
Edward Jones/Morgan Yaw 101 South Main Street Plainwell, MI 49080 269-685-1181
www.edwardjones.com
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Midway Chevrolet* 381 12th Street Plainwell, MI 269-685-6871 www.midwayplainwell.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Pillars Auto Glass 486 105th Ave Plainwell, MI 49080
269-488-6688
www pillarsautoglass pro
Ric & Stan’s Carwash, Inc. 920 Dix Street Otsego, MI 49078
269-216-4542 www.acleancar.com
Arbor Financial Credit Union 390 Oaks Crossing Plainwell, MI 49080 269-685-9587 www.arborfcu.org
Commonwealth Financial 102 N. Main Street, Suite A Plainwell, MI 49080 269-685-6533
www mike@wmichaelsanders com
Edward Jones/David Rowe 113 E Allegan Street Otsego, MI 49078 269-692-2280
www edwardjones com
Edward Jones/Ginger Titus 711 East Allegan Street Otsego, MI 49078 269-694-1548
www edwardjones com
Edward Jones/Tim Andrus 113 E Allegan Street Otsego, MI 49078 269-692-2280 www edwardjones com
Fifth Third Bank 1282 M-89 Plainwell, MI 49080 269-685-9581 www 53 com
GVC Mortgage 352 12th St., Suite 7 Plainwell, MI 49080 269-512-5905
www.gvcmortgage.com
Honor Credit Union 1283 M-89 Plainwell, MI 49080 269-685-6300 www.honorcu.com
Chamber Directory
Majestic Financial
220 S Main Street Plainwell, MI 49080
269-443-2160
www.investmajestic.com
Modern Woodmen 117 S Main Street Plainwell, MI 49080
269-225-1050
www reps modernwoodmen org/tholmes
United Bank of Hopkins 102 W Main St Hopkins, MI 49328
616-559-7000
www unitedbank4u com
CHAMBER
Allegan Chamber of Commerce
231 Trowbridge Street, Ste B Allegan, MI 49010
269-673-2479
www alleganchamber com
Otsego Plainwell Chamber of Commerce 135 E Allegan Street Otsego, MI 49078
269-694-6880
www.otsegoplainwellnow.org
South Haven Chamber of Commerce 606 Phillips Street South Haven, MI 49090
269-637-5171
www.southhavenmi.com
Wayland Chamber of Commerce
117 S Main, Ste 6 Wayland, MI 49348
269-792-9246
www waylandchamber org
CHURCH
City on a Hill 317 12th Street
Plainwell, MI 49080
616-510-6067
mark.immink@gmail.com
Friendship Wesleyan Church 1285 102nd Avenue Plainwell, MI 49080
269-685-9491
www.friendshipwesleyan.org
Otsego United Methodist Church 223 E Allegan Street Otsego, MI 49078
269-694-2939
www.otsegomethodistchurch.com
Peace Lutheran Church 805 S. Wilmott Street Otsego, MI 49078
269-694-6104
www peaceotsego com
Resurgence Church 315 Watson Road Otsego, MI 49078
269-692-3000
www.resurgencechurchmi.com
CONTRACTOR
/ HOME REPAIR
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––A&E Electrical Contractors* 255 Helen Ave Suite A Otsego, MI 49078 269-694-1221 financial.ae@outlook.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Alamo Dirt Works* 7923 Owen Dr. Kalamazoo, MI 49009 269-217-5410
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Allegan Upholstery 1753 106th Ave Otsego, MI 49078
269-286-3235
www alleganupholstery business site
Boniface Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc 961 124th Avenue Shelbyville, MI 49344 269-672-7914
www bonifaceheating com
Cool Blends Painting LLC 8315 W. Sturtevant Ave. Richland, MI 49083 269-543-2872
Gordon Water Systems 618 E Crosstown Pkwy Kalamazoo, MI 49001 269-382-0068 www.gordonwater.com
Howe Patio & Windows 150 10th Street Plainwell, MI 49080 269-685-9567 www.howepatio.com
HQ Flooring 599 E. Allegan Street Otsego, MI 49078 269-692-3167 www.hqdiscountflooring.com
Hutcherson Construction LLC 66 10th Street Plainwell, MI 49080
269-685-0900 www exteriorsbyhutcherson com
Mall City Mechanical 7184 Douglas Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 49009 269-349-3661 www.mcm-team.com
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Matt Rogers Plumbing* PO Box 350 Otsego, MI 49078 269-217-5410 www.mattrogersplumbing.com –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
• Leaking Fixtures • Water Heaters
• Drain Cleaning
• Water Softeners
• Water Conditioners
• Garbage Disposals
• Sump Pump System • Residential
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• Driveways
• Yard Leveling
• Demolition
• And much more
• Drain Clog Assessment
• Drain Cleaning
• Hydro Jetting
• Video Inspection
Chamber Directory
Pest Pros of Michigan
5068 S. Sprinkle Road Portage, MI 49002
269-568-5167
www pestprosmi com
Plumber ’s Portable Toilets 710 Industrial Drive Allegan, MI 49010
269-673-9563
www plumbersportabletoilets com
Property Revolution, LLC
720 Brookside Dr Otsego, MI 49078
269-208-4004
www mypropertyrevolution com
Randyman Electric LLC
196 Whitney Way Plainwell, MI 49080
269-998-2227
Real Wood Floors 108 W Allegan St Otsego, MI 49078
269-381-5479
www.rwfloors.com
Rod Benson Concrete, LLC 930 7th Street Plainwell, MI 49080
269-217-7427 rbconcrete@yahoo com
SERVPRO of Allegan/Barry Co. 607 N Eastern Avenue Allegan, MI 49010
269-686-0664
www servproalleganbarrycounty com
S K P Design LLC
110 W Allegan Street Otsego, MI 49078
269-377-6645
www.skpdesign.com
Steve’s Excavation 951 20th Street Otsego, MI 49078
269-672-5826
www stevesexcavation com
Thermal Cat Insulation and Building Solutions 719 125th Ave Shelbyville, MI 49344
269-249-7100
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Total Property Management 954 E Bridge Street Plainwell, MI 49080
269-217-7167
www tpmgroupinc com
VanDam & Kruisinga 7858 Ravine Road Kalamazoo, MI 49009
269-276-9922 www.vktcall.com
West Michigan Glass Concepts 116 E Allegan Street Otsego, MI 49078
269-762-3480
www samedaywindowrepair com
Wightman 1670 Lincoln Road
Allegan, MI 49010
269-673-8465
www gowightman com
DANCE SCHOOL
Patti Herm School of Dance 719 E Allegan Street Otsego, MI 49078
269-694-4565
www pattiherm com
EMPLOYMENT SERVICE
OnStaff USA 134 W Allegan Street Otsego, MI 49078
269-692-2478 www.onstaffusa.com
West Michigan Works! Allegan Service Center 3255 122nd Ave Allegan, MI 49010
269-686-5079
www westmichworks org
ENTERTAINMENT / RECREATION
Allegan County Fair 150 Allegan County Fair Dr. Allegan, MI 49010
888-673-6501 www.allegancountyfair.com
Bittersweet Ski Resort
600 River Rd Otsego, MI 49078
269-694-2820
www skibittersweet com
Golf Cars Plus 607 N. Main St. Plainwell, MI 49080
269-685-6828
www.golfcars-plus com
Gun Lake Casino 1123 129th Avenue
Wayland, MI 49348
269-509-2310
www.gunlakecasino.com
Island City Festival 151 N Main St Plainwell, MI 49080 www islandcityfest org
Kalamazoo Speedway 7656 Ravine Road
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
269-355-4628
www.kalamazoospeedway.com
Lake Doster Country Club 116 Country Club Blvd. Plainwell, MI 49080
269-685-5308 www.lakedostergolf.com
Liquid Note 119 E. Allegan St. Otsego, MI 49078
269-207-6844 www liquidnote com
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Lynx Golf Course * 900 Lincoln Road Otsego, MI 49078
269-694-5969 www lynxgc com
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––M-89 Cinema 392 Oaks Crossing Plainwell, MI 49080
269-685-2121 www.mooretheatres.com
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Chamber Directory
Plainwell Kayak Company
211 N. Main St. Plainwell, MI 49080
269-365-2926
www.plainwellkayakcompany.com
Riverbend Estate Event Venue 2401 108th Ave Otsego, MI 49078
616-439-6463
www.riverbendestatevenue.com
FUNERAL HOME
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Avink McCowen Secord Funeral Homes*
120 South Woodhams St Plainwell, MI 49080
269-685-5881
www amsfuneralhomes com
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Winkel Funeral Home
207 E. Allegan Street Otsego, MI 49078
269-692-2721
www winkelfuneralhome com
GAS/CONVENIENCE STORE
Brookside Market 545 E. Allegan Street Otsego, MI 49078
269-350-0898
Doster Country Store 10 106th Ave Plainwell, MI 49080
269-664-4700
Love's Travel Stops 7900 Adobe Rd Alamo, MI 49009
269-903-0294
WESCO 551 W Allegan Street Plainwell, MI 49080
269-685-6678
www gowesco com
GOVERNMENT
City of Otsego 117 E. Orleans Street Otsego, MI 49078
269-692-3391
www cityofotsego org
City of Plainwell 211 N Main Street Plainwell, MI 49080
269-685-6821 www.plainwell.org
Lakeshore Advantage
201 W Washington Ave Loft 401 Zeeland, MI 49464
616-772-5226 ext. 203
www.lakeshoreadvantage.com
Matt Hall
State Representative
100 N Capital Ave Lansing, MI 48909
517-373-1784
www.matthall@house.mi.gov
HEALTH & FITNESS
Fit Body Boot Camp
380 Oaks Crossing Suite A&B Plainwell, MI 49080
269-567-0889
www.fitbodybootcamp.com/10239plainwell-mi/
www.otsegoplainwellnow.org
FitStop24
399 Oaks Crossing Plainwell, MI 49080
269-242-6737
plainwell@fitstop24fitness.com
Island Heat Tanning 1221 M-89 Suite 400 Plainwell, MI 49080
269-225-1020
www.islandheattan.com
OMPT Specialists
399 Oaks Crossing Plainwell, MI 49080
269-222-5400 www.omptspecialists.com
Otsego Health & Fitness 111 N Farmer Street Otsego, MI 49078
269-692-3054
www.otsegofitness.com
INDUSTRY/ MANUFACTURING
Brave Industrial Fastener Inc. 687 N. 16th Street Otsego, MI 49078
269-694-9491
www bravefastner com
Consumers Energy 3030 M-40 Hamilton, MI 49419 800-477-5050
www.consumersenergy.com
Drug & Laboratory Disposal, Inc 331 Broad Street Plainwell, MI 49080 269-685-9824 www did-inc com
HyTech Spring & Machine Corp. 950 Lincoln Pkwy Plainwell, MI 49080
269-685-1768 www.hytechspring.com
Chamber Directory
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––ITC*
801 S. Main St. Wayland, MI 49348
www itc-holdings com
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––JBS Beef
11 11th Street Plainwell, MI 49080
269-685-2519 www.jbssa.com
Millassist Services Inc.
141 N. Farmer Street Otsego, MI 49078
269-692-3211 www.millassist.com
Nobis Group, LLC
422 Acorn Street Plainwell, MI 49080
269-998-1225 ben@nobisagri.com
Parker Hannifin Corporation
300 Parker Drive Otsego, MI 49078
269-694-2508
www.parker.com
Parker Hannifin, Hydraulic Pumps & Systems Division
100 Parker Dr. Otsego, MI 49078
269-482-4046 www.parker.com
Peloton, Inc.
595 E Allegan Street Otsego, MI 49078
269-694-9702 www.pelotoninc.com
KAUHALE
Safari Circuits, Inc. 411 Washington Street Otsego, MI 49078
269-694-9471 www safaricircuits com
USG OTSEGO
320 North Farmer St Otsego, MI 49078
269-692-6141 www.USG.com
VDI Manufacturing 951 Industrial Parkway Plainwell, MI 49080
269-225-1100
cvanhaun@vdimanufacturing com
INSURANCE AGENCY
Bennett Family Agency 133 N Main St Plainwell, MI 49080
269-680-6017
Devon Title 800 E Allegan St Otsego, MI 49078
269-694-9458 www.devontitle.com
Ken Bleeker Agency, Inc. 1617 Main Street Martin, MI 49070
269-672-5228 www.kenbleeker.com
Miller Schuring Agency 9848 Portage Road Portage, MI 49002 269-993-0075
www millerschuring com
700 Eley St , Otsego, MI 49078 269-694-1621
www kauhalehealth com
Modern Woodmen 117 S Main Street Plainwell, MI 49080
269-225-1050
www.reps.modernwoodmen.org/tholmes –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Nulty Insurance* 354 W Allegan Street Otsego, MI 49078
LAWN & GARDEN
Steensma Lawn & Power Equipment 361 12th Street Plainwell, MI 49080 269-685-9557 www.steensmalawn.com
Life Care Center of Plainwell 320 Brigham Street Plainwell, MI 49080
269-685-9805
https://lcca.com/locations/mi/plainwell/
Stanford Adult Care Lodge 409 Naomi Street Plainwell, MI 49080
269-685-5821
www stanfordlodgeplainwell com
TECHNOLOGY
TC Technologies 1289 Hill Rd Otsego, MI 49078
269-568-8062
www.tctechnologies.us
TRAVEL AGENCY
Endless Destinations
6858 N 6th Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
616-813-5018
www endlessdestinationsbyrachel com
Bay Pointe is a family owned, award-winning, fullservice resort nestled along the South shore of Gun Lake. The unique four-season property encompasses 375 feet of Gun Lake frontage and 30 acres of wooded terrain. The resort features Bay Pointe Bar & Grille, an assortment of lodging, event and entertainment venues, boat docking, and access to beautiful Gun Lake.