About Us

The Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce began in 1993 to support the businesses in the local area. We are a member local government organization.

What is the Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce?

The LACOC is a non-profit (501 (C) 6) organization comprised of a board made up of volunteers from local businesses. The Lakewood AREA is defined as the same area covered by the Lakewood School District. This includes Clarksville, Lake Odessa, Sunfield, Woodland and sections of Freeport.

What does the LACOC do?

We handle over 2,000 calls each year for travel and community event information! We provide answers to questions, send brochures as needed or guide them to visit our web site. The LACOC promotes businesses and the community by sponsoring events and creating promotional materials, which bring people into the community, who then frequent area retailers and eating establishments.

Projects / Promotions done by LACOC:

• Grand Openings and Ribbon Cutting Events
• Home and Garden Expo
• Easter Egg Hunt - Park - 10 am
• Scholarship Program
• Golf Outing Fundraiser
• Tourism (send brochures to rest areas and travel bureaus)
• Welcome Basket to newcomers
• Annual Banquet
• Christmas Parade
• Visitor's Guide to 5 Areas we serve

We work with:

• The West Michigan Travel Bureau
• Michigan Travel Bureau
• Travel Agents/Media
• Motorcoach Groups
• Event/Meeting Organizers
• Barry County Chamber of Commerce
• Ionia Area Chamber of Commerce
• Grand Ledge Area Chamber of Commerce
• Ionia County Economic Alliance
• M-66 Tourism Committee

We advertise in / on:

• Ionia County Maps
• West Michigan Travel Planner
• Various Newspapers as needed for specific promotions