The Greater Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce has served as the voice of the business community since its founding in 1955.
Mission
To promote regional commerce and vitality and to serve as a voice for the collective business community.
Vision
By listening to the voices of our members, identifying challenges faced by the business community, and focusing on innovative solutions we will increase local investment and serve as a catalyst for regional prosperity. We strive to be the leading resource for business owners, community members, and visitors based on our ability to effectively match resources and products with consumer demands.
Core Values- The V.O.I.C.E. of the Business Community
Our core values support our mission to be the V.O.I.C.E. of the business community. We pledge to represent the business community with words and actions that align with the following core values:Vital: A thriving community is energized with vibrant, well-attended programs and events and an enthusiastic base of business owners and volunteers. We reassess programs and events annually to ensure each is current, valuable, and our organization remains a source of vitality in the region.
Objective: We vow to represent each member with objectivity, regardless of business size or
dues investment. We strive to be fair and unbiased in our presentation and dealings with all members. When appropriate, we will advocate on behalf of our membership free from influence of personal opinion, belief, or bias.
Image Focused: We strive to represent our members and community with positivity and pride. Our members, staff, Board of Directors, and Ambassadors recognize that our interactions with the public reflect upon the collective Chamber of Commerce and community-at-large.
Collaborative: We foster positive relationships among members through volunteerism, offering numerous opportunities for businesses and community members to share in success and achievement of a common goal. We solicit input from members and take action to establish change or clear direction in issues that affect the community or region.
Economy Driven: The Chamber serves as a catalyst for economic prosperity. We value the energy, enthusiasm, and creativity it takes to foster and realize a dream. We collaborate with local government and partnering economic development organizations/alliances to ensure Mackinaw City is a welcoming, entrepreneurial friendly community positioned for economic growth. We will work with existing businesses to address challenges in order to increase likelihood of longevity and business success.
Join the Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce
Membership provides opportunities to interact with fellow business owners at networking events and participate in exclusive Chamber publications, display advertising material in our downtown Visitor Center where friendly and helpful staff are available to answer questions. Your dues investment provides the revenue to operate the Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce administrative budget which we pledge to use wisely for community enhancing programs and events that align with our vision, mission, and core values.
Membership dues to the Chamber may be tax deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense. Our unique dues structure makes membership affordable for all business owners, big and small. Call us today to learn more!
Mackinaw City Chamber Office
707 N. Huron Avenue
Mackinaw City, Michigan 49701
Contact the Chamber
Phone (231) 436-5574
Email info@mackinawchamber.com