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The Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce

The Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce

The Harbor Country® Chamber of Commerce is the central hub for business, tourism, and commerce across the nine communities that make up Michigan’s Harbor Country® along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan in Berrien County.

Harbor Country® is a federally registered service mark of the Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce, representing the region and the businesses, communities, and experiences that make it unique.

Representing nearly 500 local businesses and organizations, the Chamber connects the people who live, work, visit, and invest here with the businesses, services, events, and experiences that make Harbor Country® unique. From locally owned shops, restaurants, and accommodations to professional services, community organizations, and year-round events, our members are at the heart of what makes this region such a special place.

The Chamber is also a trusted source for discovering Harbor Country®. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway, looking for a local business, exploring things to do, or simply want to learn more about the communities that make up this remarkable corner of Southwest Michigan, we're here to help.

Visit us at 15311 Three Oaks Road in Three Oaks, at the corner of Three Oaks Road and Warren Woods Road. Stop in for local business information, maps, and the official Harbor Country® Visitors Guide—your starting point for discovering where to stay, where to eat, what to explore, and how to make the most of your Harbor Country® experience.

AFFILIATIONS

Pure Michigan

Phone: 800-644-2489

Greater Bridgman Area Chamber and Growth Alliance

Phone: 269-465-4413

New Buffalo Business Association

888-660-6222

 

Cornerstone Alliance

 269-925-6100

Southwest Regional Chamber

269-932-4042

West Michigan Tourist Association

Phone: 616-245-2217

The Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce Mission

The Harbor Country Chamber of Commerce is a 501c(6) corporation, established in 1981 to represent the nine communities of Michiana, Grand Beach, New Buffalo, Union Pier, Lakeside, Harbert, Sawyer, Bridgman and Three Oaks. With a rich heritage of leadership and collaboration, the Chamber works in partnership with local municipalities to advocate for business in the area and region to make Harbor Country a premier place to play, stay, work, create and make home.

Chamber Team

Shawn VanKampen - Membership & Community Engagement

Shawn VanKampen 

Membership & Community Engagement Manager -  membership@harborcountry.org

Brandi Lindsey - Member Services & Chamber Operations

Brandi Lindsey

Member Services & Chamber Operations - operations@harborcountry.org

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is comprised of 7-12 appointed volunteers, each serving a 3 year term, with a two term limit. The Board endeavors to include members with diverse talents, skills, experience and knowledge to collectively represent the business interests of the membership.

John Bonkoske, Board President

Social Member

Heather GradowskiVice President
Realtor - Coldwell Banker Harbor Country
Choose Chad Team
269-240-4625

John Quackenbush, Treasurer

Social Member

Jessica NanceSecretary
Red Arrow Roasters LLC
13933 Red Arrow Hwy
Harbert, MI 49115
269-220-0545

Justin Fredrickson, Director
Fred's Detroit Style Pizza
13565 Red Arrow Hwy.
Sawyer MI 49125
(269) 231-5886

 

Rachel Watkins, Director
Fifth Third Bank (Sawyer Branch)
12912 Three Oaks Rd
Union Pier, MI 49125
(269) 426-4401

Erika MilovichDirector
Blue Fish Vacation Rentals
10234 Community Hall Rd
Union Pier, MI 49129
269-469-0468

Pam WesslerDirector
Falatic's Meat Market
12236 Red Arrow Hwy
Sawyer, MI 49125
(269) 426-3224

JoAnne Fitzsimmons-Abele , Director

Social Member

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