About The Chamber


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 Manager - membership@harborcountry.org

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 Gradowski, Vice President
Realtor - Coldwell Banker Harbor Country
Choose Chad Team
269-240-4625
John Quackenbush, Treasurer
Social Member
Jessica Nance, Secretary
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 Milovich, Director
Blue Fish Vacation Rentals
10234 Community Hall Rd
Union Pier, MI 49129
269-469-0468
Pam Wessler, Director
Falatic's Meat Market
12236 Red Arrow Hwy
Sawyer, MI 49125
(269) 426-3224
JoAnne Fitzsimmons-Abele , Director
Social Member
