The purpose of the Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce is to provide leadership for the promotion and advancement of economic growth and the quality of life for the Lakewood area. The Lakewood Area Chamber is comprised of businesses within the Lakewood School District to include Clarksville, Lake Odessa, Sunfield, Woodland and Freeport.
Chamber News & Events
The Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the accomplishments of their members at the annual Awards Banquet held on Monday, January 20th at Centennial Acres in Sunfield. The evening began with a “year in review” by President, Edith Farrell. After dinner, Lindsay Farrell led the attendees in a fun networking activity. To end the evening, Edith ad Marnie Thomas presented the awards to all of the deserving winners.
The Community Leadership Award is given to an individual who has exhibited strong involvement with the Chamber and a high degree of community interaction. This person has placed a priority in improving the business welfare and quality of life in the Lakewood Area. This individual has distinguished him/herself through involvement in community events and projects, consistent selfless initiative, motivation and above all, leadership in action. This person devotes time and energy to the community and encourages others to succeed.
Our nominees were Tom Scheidt with Buddy’s on the Beach, Jen Salgat with the Lake Odessa Library, Carolyn Mayhew with the Jordan Lake Trail, Lynn MacKenzie with Sparrow Ionia Hospital. Congratulations to our winner, Jen Salgat
Entrepreneur of the Year is awarded to a businessperson who organizes and takes on the risks of a new business endeavor that is difficult, innovative or risky. This person manages and is fully responsible for the success or failure of the business venture.
Our nominees were Bill Rogers with Main Street Ice Cream Shoppe, Kim Leadbetter with Jordan Lake Florals, Jami Manszewski with Rock It Salon and Cindy Kemp with Tan It Up. Congratulations to Kim Leadbetter, our winner.
The Customer Service Award is presented to a person who makes service excellence a top priority. The recipient exemplifies high standards and gives priority to each customer by listening, enthusiastically meeting the needs of the customer and providing follow up as needed. This person provides an experience that is above the expected level for their type of business.
Nominees included Denise Newman with Station Deli, Andrea Cusack with Lake Odessa Pharmacy, Lisa Neeb with Luminate Home Care, Dennis Wisner with Frost Aire Serv, Jen Salgat with Lake Odessa Library and Zak Kiefer & Brenda Steele with Ed Jones. The award went to Andrea Cusack.
The Construction Refurbishment Award was presented to a business within the Lakewood Area that has made significant improvements in the facilities or infrastructure of their operation within the past 12 months.
Nominees were Main Street Ice Cream Shop, Rock IT Salon, Tan It Up, Lake Odessa Library, Habitat for Humanity of Iona County and Homeworks Tri-County Electric. Congratulation to Main Street Ice Cream Shoppe.
The Community Benevolence Award was awarded to an individual or organization that is recognized for volunteering and providing outstanding community service and/or significant charitable or philanthropic contributions to benefit the community.
Daryl Hartzler, New Walkers Pharmacy, Cargill Protein, Manda Nurenberg, Sunny Crest Youth Ranch, Troy Slater and Carrie Johnson were this year’s nominees and the award was given to Troy Slater and Carrie Johnson for their work on the Habitat for Humanity house built this past December.
The Rising Leader Award is awarded to an individual, 35 years of age or younger, who demonstrates growing excellence, creativity and initiative in their professional field. This person is engaged in the community, and shows a strong commitment to good business practices and serves as a role model for other young professionals both personally and professionally.
Congratulations to Lindsay Farrell. Other nominees included Jami Manszewski and Zak Kiefer.
The Non-Profit Organization of the Year was presented to an organization with excellent management practices which enable it to effectively achieve their mission. Their programs make a difference in the lives of those they serve and produce positive outcomes. Their values, leadership and contributions make the Lakewood Area a better place to live.
Our nominees were Habitat for Humanity of Ionia County, Lake Odessa Library and Sparrow Ionia hospital. Congratulations to our winner, Lake Odessa Library.
The Community Leadership Award is given to an individual who has exhibited strong involvement with the Chamber and a high degree of community interaction. This person has placed a priority in improving the business welfare and quality of life in the Lakewood Area. This individual has distinguished him/herself through involvement in community events and projects, consistent selfless initiative, motivation and above all, leadership in action. This person devotes time and energy to the community and encourages others to succeed.
Our nominees were Tom Scheidt with Buddy’s on the Beach, Jen Salgat with the Lake Odessa Library, Carolyn Mayhew with the Jordan Lake Trail, Lynn MacKenzie with Sparrow Ionia Hospital. Congratulations to our winner, Jen Salgat
Entrepreneur of the Year is awarded to a businessperson who organizes and takes on the risks of a new business endeavor that is difficult, innovative or risky. This person manages and is fully responsible for the success or failure of the business venture.
Our nominees were Bill Rogers with Main Street Ice Cream Shoppe, Kim Leadbetter with Jordan Lake Florals, Jami Manszewski with Rock It Salon and Cindy Kemp with Tan It Up. Congratulations to Kim Leadbetter, our winner.
The Customer Service Award is presented to a person who makes service excellence a top priority. The recipient exemplifies high standards and gives priority to each customer by listening, enthusiastically meeting the needs of the customer and providing follow up as needed. This person provides an experience that is above the expected level for their type of business.
Nominees included Denise Newman with Station Deli, Andrea Cusack with Lake Odessa Pharmacy, Lisa Neeb with Luminate Home Care, Dennis Wisner with Frost Aire Serv, Jen Salgat with Lake Odessa Library and Zak Kiefer & Brenda Steele with Ed Jones. The award went to Andrea Cusack.
The Construction Refurbishment Award was presented to a business within the Lakewood Area that has made significant improvements in the facilities or infrastructure of their operation within the past 12 months.
Nominees were Main Street Ice Cream Shop, Rock IT Salon, Tan It Up, Lake Odessa Library, Habitat for Humanity of Iona County and Homeworks Tri-County Electric. Congratulation to Main Street Ice Cream Shoppe.
The Community Benevolence Award was awarded to an individual or organization that is recognized for volunteering and providing outstanding community service and/or significant charitable or philanthropic contributions to benefit the community.
Daryl Hartzler, New Walkers Pharmacy, Cargill Protein, Manda Nurenberg, Sunny Crest Youth Ranch, Troy Slater and Carrie Johnson were this year’s nominees and the award was given to Troy Slater and Carrie Johnson for their work on the Habitat for Humanity house built this past December.
The Rising Leader Award is awarded to an individual, 35 years of age or younger, who demonstrates growing excellence, creativity and initiative in their professional field. This person is engaged in the community, and shows a strong commitment to good business practices and serves as a role model for other young professionals both personally and professionally.
Congratulations to Lindsay Farrell. Other nominees included Jami Manszewski and Zak Kiefer.
The Non-Profit Organization of the Year was presented to an organization with excellent management practices which enable it to effectively achieve their mission. Their programs make a difference in the lives of those they serve and produce positive outcomes. Their values, leadership and contributions make the Lakewood Area a better place to live.
Our nominees were Habitat for Humanity of Ionia County, Lake Odessa Library and Sparrow Ionia hospital. Congratulations to our winner, Lake Odessa Library.
Please Help us Grow!The Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce wants to reward you for referrals. For each paid membership we receive that is referred by you, we will credit $25.00 on your next annual membership dues. Just think, 6 referrals a year could give
you a FREE membership. We have added a line on our membership application that indicates if the business was referred by a member. This must be completed in order to receive the credit. I have attached an application below in case you already have someone in mind. Because non-profit organizations are only charged $25.00 annually there will not be a credit for these referrals. 
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Lakewood Bucks
Lakewood Bucks were designed to keep our dollars in our community thus strengthening our local businesses and economy.
Lakewood Bucks can be purchased in any denomination and can be spent just like cash at any of our member businesses. For a complete list of participating businesses just click on the attachment below. For more information or to purchase Lakewood Bucks, contact Marnie at 616-374-0766 or director@lakewoodareacoc.org
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