For Immediate Release
May 19th, 2025
PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Emmy Riemersma
Membership & Marketing Coordinator
Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce
272 E 8th Street, Holland, MI 49423
616.392.9634 | emmy@westcoastchamber.org
Thousands Join West Coast Chamber for 4th Annual Community Impact Day
Holland, MI – The Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted its 4th Annual Community Impact Day on Wednesday, May 14, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm throughout West Michigan. 2,320 community members participated in this remarkable afternoon of service, working alongside 74 nonprofit organizations at 121 locations in Allegan, Fennville, Grand Haven, Grand Rapids, Hamilton, Holland, Hudsonville, Jenison, West Olive, and Zeeland.
This year was more impactful than ever, as six additional Chambers of Commerce across Michigan hosted Community Impact Day in their communities on the same day. These Chambers included the Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce, Canton Chamber of Commerce, Cheboygan Area Chamber of Commerce, The Chamber – Grand Haven, Spring Lake, and Ferrysburg, Grosse Pointe Chamber of Commerce, and Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce. Together, this statewide effort mobilized 3,334 volunteers, making May 14 a landmark day of service, collaboration, and community impact.
“Community Impact Day has grown into something bigger than we ever could have imagined,” said Jodi Owczarski, President and CEO of the West Coast Chamber. “When we come together with purpose, we can create tidal waves of positive impact that extend far beyond our own backyard. I’m thrilled with the success of our first Statewide Community Impact Day and excited to see its impact continue to grow in the years ahead.” Click here to view our Community Impact Day report.
Immediately following the conclusion of the volunteer blitz, community members gathered at the Holland Civic Center to share experiences from the day, catch up with friends and colleagues, and enjoy complimentary food and beverages.
Community Impact Day and the After Party Celebration were made possible by the generous support of event sponsors, including Program Sponsor LG Energy Solution Michigan.
Additional sponsors included – Leadership & Talent Development Lead Sponsor: Fifth Third Bank
Community Impact Day Gold Sponsors: 4Front Credit Union, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Care Network of Michigan, Buist Electric, JR Automation, Koops Automation Systems, Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge
Community Impact Day Silver Sponsors: Boar’s Head Provisions Co., Inc., ClickBid, Consumers Energy, Creative Dining Services, Inc., GRCC Lakeshore Campus, Haworth, Inc., Holland Board of Public Works, InsITe Business Solutions, Lake Michigan Credit Union, Lakewood Construction, Quality Car Wash, RedWater Group, The trU Group
About the Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce:
The Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce serves over 1,200 member businesses and their 80,000 employees in the Holland and Zeeland areas. As a Catalyst, Convener, and Champion, the Chamber connects member businesses to the resources they need to be successful. The Chamber has been recognized with the U.S. Chamber’s prestigious Five Star Accreditation. Less than 1% of chambers in the Country receive this distinction. Learn more by visiting www.westcoastchamber.org.