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Director Welcome
On behalf of our OtsegoPlainwellAreaChamberof Commerce—Welcome! My name is Jenny Boerman, and I became the Executive Director in Juneof2018.Iwasraised inPlainwellandgraduated from Plainwell H.S in 1997,thenheadednottoo fartothesouthtoWestern Michigan University in Kalamazoo. There I received a Bachelor Degree in Tourism, and minorinBusinessin2002. I came to the Chamber with experience in marketing,eventplanning, sales and business operation management. Partnered with experience, I have a drivetopromotethebestinterestsofacity,andthebusinesses
andorganizationsthatareworkinghardtobuildprosperityinto its community. I am enthusiastic about Otsego and Plainwell, notbecauseit’swhereIgrewupandwhereIlivenow,butalso because I love the small town charm and the friendly people here. Our Chamber is currently 205 members strong. A year of membership brings opportunities to expand your business or organization,andgrowourstrengthandunityinthecommunity. All regions do benefit where its businesses and community groups come together in partnership with their local chamber. According to the Shapiro Group, 49% of consumers are more likely to think favorably of a local business if it is a member of a local Chamber, and 80% are more likely to purchase a Jenny Boerman produ foster ct or service invaluable from busin a C ess hamber connec mem tions ber. Mem through bership will networking
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Executive Director opportunities such as our “After Hours Business Mixers” and Otsego-Plainwell Area our Lunch & Learns. The Chamber promotes your business Chamber of Commerce andtheOtsego-Plainwellcommunitiesonourwebsite,through social media, hosting events, and organizing festivals. So, join us! I’d love to tell you more about our Chamber and how we can help your business grow! 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. ”
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