Ambassadors Club

The Ambassador Club

Ambassadors act as the good will, public relations arm of the Chamber. They welcome all members and guests to Chamber functions. They also plan the monthly Business After Hours and Rise and Shine programs. Their purpose is to make all members feel welcome and encourage them to become active in the organization. Ambassadors also aid in retention of members. As a group, the Ambassador Club meets monthly on the last Tuesday.

Interested in joining the club?

The stated criteria are as follows:

• Persons who are members or employed by members in good standing of the Chamber.
• Those that may be of assistance in furthering the objectives of the organization.
• Those that are willing to give their time and effort to this purpose without remuneration.
• Members who have the freedom of movement in their occupations so that obligations/responsibilities can be fulfilled.
• Attendance at least 10 of the 12 monthly Ambassador Club meetings each year.
• Attendance at either the Business After Hours or the Rise and Shine each month.
• Attendance at least 50% of all special events of the Chamber including educational seminars, lunch and learns, etc.
• Attendance at Chamber organized community events, as required (Ribbon Cuttings, Ground Breakings, Parades, etc).
• If you are unable to attend a meeting or event, are you willing to pay the $1.00 fine? If yes, fines are collected at the monthly meetings by the Sergeant-At-Arms.

Ambassador Directory

​Scott Barger Cran-Hill Ranch 14444 17 Mile Rd, Rodney, MI 49342 (231) 796-7669	Chelsey Bark Lakeland Title of Mecosta County 116 S Michigan Ave Big Rapids, MI 49307 (231) 796-8225	Felicia Dennis Isabella Bank 21440 Perry Avenue Big Rapids, MI 49307 (231) 796-8507
Amy Ecker Community Mental Health of Central Michigan 500 S Third Street Big Rapids, MI 49307 (231) 796-5825	Jonathan Eppley Michigan Works! 14330 Northland Dr Big Rapids, MI 49307 (231) 796-0049	Jack Frizzell Five Star Realty 218 S. Warren Ave. Big Rapids, MI 49307 (231) 598-6700
Laurie Foos Big Rapids Cash and Carry 130 S 3rd Avenue Big Rapids, MI 49307 (231) 796-3595	Sarah Hill Chemical Bank 104 Perry Avenue Big Rapids, MI 49307 (231) 796-0801	Tom Hogenson City of Big Rapids 226 North Michigan Ave Big Rapids, MI 49307 (231) 592-4000
John Milan  Preferred Office Machines 215 N Michigan Ave Big Rapids, MI 49307 (231) 796-8080	Brenda Newcombe Rivertown Real Estate 1810 N State Street Big Rapids, MI 49307 (231) 796-4805	Josh Pyles Downtown Business Association 226 N. Michigan Avenue Big Rapids, MI 49307 (231) 287-4670
Mary Willmer   Independent Bank 404 Perry Ave Big Rapids, MI 49307 (231) 796-5865