Greenville chamber launches program to battle the ‘blight’

The Detroit News recently published a story about Greenville that was negative and misleading. Oddly, the newspaper used the word “blight” to describe Greenville. The Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce has decided to turn those lemons into lemonade.

Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce rolls out new brand logo

By Candy Kerschen Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce co-director GREENVILLE — The Chamber often sponsors educational seminars about “branding” and “consistency in marketing” for our members so we believe it’s time we practiced what we preach. In order to keep our image current, we are rolling out a new logo. It is a big bonus [...]

As of April 1, West 57 Design owners Rick and Bobbi Calkins are new owners of another local business — Marketplace Floral at 1720 W. Washington St. in Greenville. The Calkins purchased the floral shop from Lauri Acker (at right), who operated it for the past six years. Acker plans to return to the dentistry field, where she has 24 years of experience. “I wouldn’t have sold (the floral shop) to just anyone,” she said. “Bobbi and Rick are great and will uphold the quality of service and care customers here expect.” The Calkins have renamed the shop West 57 Design and Floral.

Change of hands at Marketplace Floral – Calkins purchase shop

BUSINESS BRIEFS

Link Wireless store opens in Greenville GREENVILLE — Amy Swindell and Karen Cook’s new business, Link Wireless LCC, offers Boost and Virgin Mobile users more options for calling plans and branded-select items locally. The business opened Feb. 23 in the Marketplace Shoppe at 702 Greenville West. It is the second store Swindell and Cook have [...]

Chamber Check-Up: Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce

Business After Hours Mattress 4 U, a new business in Greenville, is hosting the Chamber’s next Business After Hours from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 22. Enjoy a fun night of networking and prizes. $3 at the door for 50/50 drawing. RSVP by calling (616) 754-5697. Mattress 4 U is at 701 S. Greenville [...]

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New bar is a place for everyone to go GREENVILLE — Kelly Stapp’s new business – Turn the Page Bar & Burgers – may say “bar,” but since opening the new business March 8, she has been working to make it into a fun place for adults, families and young adults alike. What once was [...]

The Collision Center on 14 Mile, between Rockford and Cedar Springs, is now part of the Ed Koehn Chevrolet dealership team. Staff members of Ed Koehn’s new Collision Center in Rockford include, from left, in front, Lenny Wentz, Rick Palm, Eric Montgomery; back row, Heather Odren and Jack Price.

Rockford’s Collision Center joins Ed Koehn Chevrolet dealership

ROCKFORD — The Collision Center on 14 Mile, between Rockford and Cedar Springs, is now under management of Ed Koehn Chrevrolet dealership. The Collision Center team includes Jack Price, Heather Odren, Lenny Wentz, Rick Palm and Eric Montgomery. Ed Koehn is a name well known and respected in West Michigan. Owners Ed and Aaron Koehn [...]

Kmart in Greenville celebrated its 20th year in business Feb. 17. Store Manager Dave Bronkella said friendly, “small town” customer service and the impeccable cleanliness of the store keeps Kmart competitive with other big businesses in its industry.

Kmart celebrates 20 years at Greenville location

GREENVILLE — Al Briggs still remembers the tedious task of having to price tag every individual package of merchandise one sticker tag at a time, only to go back later and remove them after each sale. Today, technology provides Briggs, the assistant manager at Kmart, and his staff of 52 with slick and easy-to-use bar [...]

The Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the new location of Henry Law, Professional Corporation. Attorney Katherine L. Henry, owner of Henry Law, has moved her law firm to the Belding Covered Village Mall. Call Henry Law, at (616) 794-3334, email them at info@HenryLawPC.com, or visit their website at www.HenryLawPC.com for more information. Pictured are, from left, Candy Kerschen of Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce, Shelly Ferguson of Commercial Bank-Greenville, Lindsay Gregg, Jennifer Gasco, Katherine Henry, Mike Henry, Ashley Mix, all of Henry Law, and Terry Acker of Acker Title.

Henry Law celebrates opening with Greenville Chamber

Chamber Check-Up: Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce

Business After Hours At Mattress 4 U from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, March 22 Mattress 4 U is at 701 S. Greenville West Drive, Suite #2 in Greenville. Enjoy a fun night of networking and prizes! $3 at the door for 50/50 drawing. Greenville Business Network Greenville Business Network presents Tech Tuesday’s every Tuesday [...]

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