Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce

09/01/2026

September is here and the calendar is jam-packed!📅

From networking on a family farm to learning more about our local educational sector, there's something for everyone this month!

September Events
📚 Women in Business: The Leadership Library - Sep. 10
🏈 Business After Hours: Chamber Tailgate 2026 - Sep. 12
🪻 Business After Hours: Rooted in Community - Sep. 15
🏫 Daybreak Mt. Pleasant: State of Education: Foundations for the Future - Sep. 17
🍔 Pop in 4 Lunch: O'Kelly's Bar & Grille - Sep. 23

September Ribbon Cuttings!
✂️ New Fitness Court for Charter Township of Union - Sep. 2
✂️ New Build for Habitat for Humanity of Isabella County - Sep. 21

Whether you’re looking to make connections, grow your business, learn something new or get involved in the community, we’d love to see you at an upcoming event!

👉 Explore the full event calendar and register today: https://business.mt-pleasant.net/events/

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09/01/2026

NEWS RELEASE! 📢

MyMichigan Health has expanded its rehabilitative services in Mt. Pleasant with a new 8,400-square-foot facility.

Learn more! 👉

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. – MyMichigan Health leaders, Central Michigan University representatives and Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce leaders recently gathered to celebrate MyMichigan’s new Rehabilitation Services location at 1400 Mission Street in Mt. Pleasant.

09/01/2026

🏫 Meet Our Panelists: Carla Sineway!

We're pleased to welcome Carla Sineway, President of Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College, as our final featured panelist for Daybreak Mt. Pleasant: State of Education: Foundations for the Future!

As leaders from across our educational community come together, this conversation provides an opportunity to hear different perspectives on the current state and future trajectory of education in our region.

Join our full panel on September 17 for a conversation you won't want to miss!

Register today! 🔗 https://business.mt-pleasant.net/events/details/daybreak-mt-pleasant-state-of-education-foundations-for-the-future-352191
*Registration closes September 10th

09/01/2026

Save BIG at CMU's first home game! 🔥⬆️

Join us for the Chamber Tailgate before the September 12 game — and take advantage of 35% OFF tickets!

🎟️ STEP 1: Purchase your discounted game tickets
Purchase your reserved or general admission tickets through CMU Athletics and save 35% on tickets to the Saturday, September 12 game.

🏈 STEP 2: Register separately for the Chamber Tailgate
Once your game-day plans are set, register for the Chamber Tailgate and enjoy:
🍗 Great snacks
🤝 Even better company
🥩 A chance for 10 attendees to win a coupon for a FREE entrée from Texas Roadhouse!

⚠️ Game tickets and tailgate registration are separate. You must purchase a game ticket AND register for the tailgate if you plan to attend both.

Find all the information here 🔗: https://business.mt-pleasant.net/events/details/business-after-hours-chamber-tailgate-2026-352334

08/31/2026

NEWS RELEASE! 📢

Members First Credit Union was named one of the best places to work in the state by Crain's Detroit Business.

Read more! 🔗

MIDLAND, Michigan — Members First Credit Union (M1) has been named one of Michigan’s Best Places to Work by Crain’s Detroit Business, recognizing M1 as one of the state’s top employers. For Members First, recognition reflects the people and culture that make M1 a place where employees can gr...

08/31/2026

The Rollie Denison Leadership Institute is designed as an immersive leadership experience, tailored around our community.

Our alumni know this program's impact best. So let's hear what they have to say!

Jenae Tuma serves as a Staff Accountant and Human Resources coordinator for Blystone & Bailey, CPAs, PC. She chose RDLI to strengthen her skills, expand her network, and achieve her full potential as a leader.

"This program will not only allow you to learn and obtain leadership skills but also allow you to learn things about yourself and your potential that you didn't know you had. The program helps you to grow as an individual, community member, and colleague. So don't view this as a "leadership only" program, as you will strengthen yourself to better yourself, your community, and those you're surrounded by."

Reach your full potential and apply for the 2026-2027 cohort 🔗 https://www.mt-pleasant.net/rdli-application

08/29/2026

Painting the Town Maroon!🔥⬆️

Welcome back to Mt. Pleasant current and returning CMU students!

We are excited to have you here and encourage you to explore all Mt. Pleasant has to offer you during your time as a student!

Read the full story on this year’s Paint the Town Maroon initiative 🔗 https://www.cmich.edu/news/details/mount-pleasant-shows-off-its-fired-up-colors

08/29/2026

Who’s ready to tailgate?! 🏈

Round up your coworkers, friends, and fellow football fans and join us for our annual Chamber Tailgate on Saturday, September 12th!

🎟️ Discounted tickets
🍗 Great snacks
🤝 Even better company
🥩 Plus, 10 attendees will have the chance to win a FREE entrée from Texas Roadhouse!

Score big and register today! 🔗 https://business.mt-pleasant.net/events/details/business-after-hours-chamber-tailgate-2026-352334

08/27/2026

Football + free coupons? Yes, please! 🏈🥩

This year's annual Chamber Tailgate is bringing even more fun to the party!

Ten (10) lucky registered attendees will have the chance to win a FREE entree from Texas Roadhouse (Exclusions and rules apply).

Come enjoy the tailgate atmosphere, connect with fellow community members, and cheer on the CMU Chippewas for their first home game - and have the chance to walk away with dinner plans already made!

Register today! 👉 https://business.mt-pleasant.net/events/details/business-after-hours-chamber-tailgate-2026-352334

*All registered 18+ attendees are eligible to win by providing their name, email, and phone number at registration. Ten (10) winners will be randomly drawn before kickoff. Coupons must be claimed within seven (7) days of announcement.

08/26/2026

🎓 Meet Our Panelists: Dr. Scott Mertes

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Scott Mertes, President of Mid Michigan College, as one of our featured panelists for Daybreak Mt. Pleasant: State of Education: Foundations for the Future on September 17th!

Conversations about the future of education are also conversations about the future of our local economy.

Join Dr. Mertes and fellow education leaders as they discuss the state of education in our community and what lies ahead!

Register today! 👉 https://business.mt-pleasant.net/events/details/daybreak-mt-pleasant-state-of-education-foundations-for-the-future-352191
Registration closes on September 10th