From the President
Dear Members and Friends of the River Country Chamber of Commerce,
I am excited to connect with you as we celebrate the growth and vibrant spirit of our community in Newaygo County. In these dynamic times, our local businesses continue to shine, and your ongoing dedication is key to our shared success.
Local Economic Resilience: Despite the challenges that many regions face, Newaygo County remains a beacon of economic resilience. Our diverse mix of industries — from agriculture and manufacturing to tourism and small business entrepreneurship — ensures a robust local economy that is ready to seize new opportunities.
This year we introduced leadership mentoring programs and Business Resource workshops tailored to Newaygo County businesses. We continue fostering partnerships with local government, educational institutions, and community organizations to enhance infrastructure, attract new investment, and improve quality of life.
Thank you for your unwavering support. I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.
Warm regards, Dale Richardson President, River Country Chamber of Commerce of Newaygo County
Business Resource Luncheon — March 11
Tuesday, March 11, 12:00–1:00 p.m. at 1 W State Road, Newaygo, 2nd Floor. Presented by Tim Liberty, Senior Director of Client Experience at The Baldwin Group. Designed to help small business owners and their teams elevate customer service and build a thriving workplace culture. Lunch provided. RSVP is free.
River Country Clover Crawl — March 15
We are hosting our 5th annual bar crawl. Registration is live, with 12 locations. Details and tickets are on the Chamber events calendar at RiverCountryChamber.com/Events.
Annual Meeting
River Country Chamber Annual Meeting on May 1, 2025. Mardi Gras vibes, award winners, and conversations with fellow members.
February new and renewing members
Welcome to new members this month. Thank you to renewing members including Best Homes Title Agency, Big Mike’s Kettle Corn, Countryside Septic Tank Services, Disability Network West Michigan, Harmonized Healing Counseling Services, Michigan State University Extension Newaygo County, Newaygo Insurance Agency, Press’s Demolition & Property Services, Skye’s The Limit Bartending Services, Walter F Howarth American Legion Post 381, West Michigan Veterans Ranch, and White Cloud Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 4170.
Seniors & Caregivers Expo
The 3rd Annual Seniors & Caregivers Expo is open for organizations that serve people 55 and older in Newaygo County and surrounding areas. The event is about fun, support, and connection — a place to share services that ease the worries caregivers face.