Barry County Chamber & Economic Development Alliance

06/02/2026

🍻 Beer. Music. Food. Fun.

Want to help make it all happen?

We're still looking for volunteers for the 10th Annual Barry County BrewFest! Whether you're checking in guests, helping with merchandise, or pouring the drinks... we'd love to have you join the crew.

And yes, there are perks. All volunteers receive free admission to BrewFest, a commemorative tasting glass, 7 tasting tickets, and a free BrewFest t-shirt.

Help us celebrate 10 years of BrewFest and be part of one of the best days of the summer. Sign up today - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C45ACAD28A5F85-63960165-brewfest #/

06/02/2026

The green flag has dropped on another season at I-96 Speedway!

In May, we joined the Ionia Area Chamber of Commerce and Lakewood Area Chamber of Commerce for a multi chamber event and ribbon cutting to celebrate the start of racing season. It was a great evening of networking and community connections.

Check out some video highlights from the event and be sure to catch a race this season!

06/01/2026

Counting down the days to BrewFest's return to Downtown Hastings for its 10th year... this year in the Barry Community Foundation's parking lot! 🍻

05/30/2026

Event Announcement!

Celebrate 41 years of service for Hastings Area Schools.

05/29/2026

Fun Fact Friday: Workforce Edition

Did you know Barry Township is home to 84 businesses supporting nearly 1.6K employees?

Even more impressive, 72.1% of Barry Township’s workforce commutes in from outside the area, highlighting the township’s role as a strong employment destination within Barry County.

Workforce movement and business growth continue to show how connected our communities are across the region.

05/29/2026

Thanks for the support, Michigan Economic Development Corporation!

05/29/2026

The golf carts are lined up, the weather is on point, and our annual Chamber Open Golf Outing is officially underway for its 41st year!

A huge thank you to our Title Sponsor, Highpoint Community Bank, for helping make today possible. Here’s to good swings, missed putts we’ll blame on the greens, and a fun day with the amazing Barry County business community!

05/28/2026

This month’s Chamber Chat features Nichole Lyke as she dives into tourism in Barry County and the impact it has on our communities. From local events and trails to visitor statistics, demographics, and trends, Nichole shares how tourism continues to support local businesses and showcase everything Barry County has to offer. Tune in for a closer look at the numbers, attractions, and momentum happening across the county.

05/28/2026

Tomorrow’s the day! We’re ready for sunshine, swings, and hopefully more birdies than bogeys at The Legacy at Hastings!

Huge shoutout to our Birdie Sponsors and Eagle Sponsors for helping make the day happen. We can’t wait to see everyone out on the course tomorrow for a fun day of golf, laughs, and just a little healthy competition.

05/27/2026

Forecast is looking beautiful for Friday’s Golf Outing!

A huge thank you to our "Big Hole Sponsors" and "Hole" Sponsors for helping make this event possible. We appreciate your support and partnership as we get ready for a great day on the course.

Stay tuned for more sponsor spotlights throughout the week!