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MOMENTUM 5×5 PITCH COMPETITION WILL AWARD STARTUP FUNDS TO ONE LOCAL BUSINESS
5 IDEAS PITCHED. 5 MINUTES. $5,000 PRIZE Beginning May 25, anyone who has a small business or an entrepreneurial idea for Mason County may enter the 2023 Momentum 5x5 Competition, which will award $5,000 in startup funds to one winner. Both nonprofit and for-profit...
WEST SHORE BANK PRESENTS 125th CUSTOMER APPRECIATION EVENTS ALL ALONG THE LAKESHORE
LUDINGTON, MI –June 30th will mark 125 years in which West Shore Bank has served the community as a local bank and remained committed to helping the people and businesses along the lakeshore improve their financial well-being. In honor of the Bank’s anniversary, West...
Summer Classes & Camps Available to Local Kids & Teens
Looking to keep your kids busy this summer? Local organizations have a number of opportunities available to kids and teens from June to August that you won’t want to miss! Space is limited for some, so be sure to register soon. Art by Mary Case Gallery and Studio is...
Safe Harbor Credit Union Offering 5% Checking
Attractive Rates, Service to Members are Continued Benchmarks A mainstay in the community since 1953, Safe Harbor Credit Union (SHCU) is offering a Kasasa Cash rewards checking account that has a 5% interest rate with no monthly service fees. Credit Union staff hope...
Finalists Named in Momentum Business Plan Competition
Five finalists have been named in the Momentum Business Plan Competition, set to take place on May 25 at Ludington Area Center for the Arts. These local business owners will pitch their ideas to a panel of judges and a live audience during this “Shark Tank-style”...
WSCC to Host Corporate Challenge
The Foundation of West Shore Community College will be hosting its first annual Corporate Challenge beginning June 10 and concluding Aug. 6, 2023. A series of nine events spread out over the course of eight weeks, the challenge was created to engage on a number of...
Celebrity Bartender Series Raises $47,000 for Local Charities
Ludington Bay Brewing Company, 515 S. James St., Ludington hosted a 10-week Celebrity Bartender Series this winter, featuring local professionals who poured pints for these Thursday-night charity events. The brewery partnered with business representatives by donating...
Children’s Museum Debuts Two New Exhibits in Downtown Ludington
Open four days a week during the winter season, Sandcastles Children’s Museum is one stop you will not want to miss in Downtown Ludington. With over 35 exhibits for personal interaction, this location allows kids to climb, explore, and discover so many educational...
Community Rallying to Assist Others During Holidays
As the holidays approach, there are many efforts already underway to help others in the community. Here are some ways you can participate: Lakeshore Food Club needs turkeys! As you consider shopping for your Thanksgiving turkey, please consider buying one extra to...
Chamber Alliance of Mason County Celebrates Chamber of Commerce Day
From the desk of Brandy Miller, Chamber president/CEO: At the heart of the local economy and the backbone of virtually every great community, you will find a chamber of commerce celebrating and promoting the diversity and uniqueness of their community. Your local...
MOMENTUM 5×5 PITCH COMPETITION WILL AWARD STARTUP FUNDS TO ONE LOCAL BUSINESS
5 IDEAS PITCHED. 5 MINUTES. $5,000 PRIZE Beginning May 25, anyone who has a small business or an entrepreneurial idea for Mason County may enter the 2023 Momentum 5x5 Competition, which will award $5,000 in startup funds to one winner. Both nonprofit and for-profit...
WEST SHORE BANK PRESENTS 125th CUSTOMER APPRECIATION EVENTS ALL ALONG THE LAKESHORE
LUDINGTON, MI –June 30th will mark 125 years in which West Shore Bank has served the community as a local bank and remained committed to helping the people and businesses along the lakeshore improve their financial well-being. In honor of the Bank’s anniversary, West...
Summer Classes & Camps Available to Local Kids & Teens
Looking to keep your kids busy this summer? Local organizations have a number of opportunities available to kids and teens from June to August that you won’t want to miss! Space is limited for some, so be sure to register soon. Art by Mary Case Gallery and Studio is...
Safe Harbor Credit Union Offering 5% Checking
Attractive Rates, Service to Members are Continued Benchmarks A mainstay in the community since 1953, Safe Harbor Credit Union (SHCU) is offering a Kasasa Cash rewards checking account that has a 5% interest rate with no monthly service fees. Credit Union staff hope...
Finalists Named in Momentum Business Plan Competition
Five finalists have been named in the Momentum Business Plan Competition, set to take place on May 25 at Ludington Area Center for the Arts. These local business owners will pitch their ideas to a panel of judges and a live audience during this “Shark Tank-style”...
WSCC to Host Corporate Challenge
The Foundation of West Shore Community College will be hosting its first annual Corporate Challenge beginning June 10 and concluding Aug. 6, 2023. A series of nine events spread out over the course of eight weeks, the challenge was created to engage on a number of...
Celebrity Bartender Series Raises $47,000 for Local Charities
Ludington Bay Brewing Company, 515 S. James St., Ludington hosted a 10-week Celebrity Bartender Series this winter, featuring local professionals who poured pints for these Thursday-night charity events. The brewery partnered with business representatives by donating...
Children’s Museum Debuts Two New Exhibits in Downtown Ludington
Open four days a week during the winter season, Sandcastles Children’s Museum is one stop you will not want to miss in Downtown Ludington. With over 35 exhibits for personal interaction, this location allows kids to climb, explore, and discover so many educational...
Community Rallying to Assist Others During Holidays
As the holidays approach, there are many efforts already underway to help others in the community. Here are some ways you can participate: Lakeshore Food Club needs turkeys! As you consider shopping for your Thanksgiving turkey, please consider buying one extra to...
Chamber Alliance of Mason County Celebrates Chamber of Commerce Day
From the desk of Brandy Miller, Chamber president/CEO: At the heart of the local economy and the backbone of virtually every great community, you will find a chamber of commerce celebrating and promoting the diversity and uniqueness of their community. Your local...