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Barry County Chamber & Economic Development Alliance

Affordable, Quality Living in a Desirable Marketplace.

The Barry County Chamber and Economic Development Alliance merged effective January 01, 2021. The restructuring allowed us to  create one Governance Board and two Advisory Boards to streamline our efforts in all areas. We are now better positioned to leverage our assets to better align them with community needs, tackle more issues simultaneously, increase engagement throughout Barry County, and alleviate redundancy between the two organizations. The benefits to our members increased dramatically with this merger, in most cases, doubling them. If you would like more information about our organization, please reach out to any one of our staff or Board members.

Civility Statement

The Barry County Chamber and EDA is committed to encouraging, creating, and sustaining an environment that honors the inherent dignity of every member of our community and our visitors. Respectful behavior should always be the norm in all forms of communication in all situations.

Diversity Statement

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone is free to be their authentic self.

Mission Statement

Advance business. Facilitate solutions. Strengthen communities.

Vision

To promote economic prosperity through business attraction, retention, and expansion.

Legislative Priorities

Legislative Priorities 2023 (1)

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221 W State St, Hastings, MI 49058

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Jennifer Heinzman | President / CEO

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Jennifer Heinzman has been working as a Chamber of Commerce Executive Director since 2006. She served in both Clare and Mecosta County before beginning in Barry County in February of 2020. Jennifer has spent much of her career working on economic and community development issues such as broadband access, affordable, quality childcare solutions, literacy, workforce development, business advancement, and entrepreneurship.

Jennifer graduated from Central Michigan University with a master’s degree in Public Administration. She double majored in Psychology and Sociology to earn her Bachelor’s Degree.

When not at work, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family and friends, painting, reading, gardening, and attending community events.

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Kim Martin | Business Manager

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Kim is the Business Manager for the Chamber of Commerce and EDA. Kim comes to us with over 20 years of various accounting and customer service experience. Kim has been at the Chamber and EDA since 2013, along with doing the bookkeeping. Kim is the staff lead for the Chamber Open Golf outing, Gus Macker, and the Administrative Professionals Appreciation Luncheon. Kim is in her 30th year of coaching Competitive Cheer at Lakewood High School where she has won 11 Conference titles in a row and took her team to the State Finals 5 out of the last 7 years. Her interests include spending time with her husband Marty, her 2 children Nicholas and Nadia, coaching and scrapbooking.

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Aleshia Blauvelt | Marketing Coordinator

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Aleshia serves as the Marketing Coordinator for the Barry County Chamber and EDA. In 2016, Aleshia earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Grand Valley State University. Soon after graduating she developed a passion for videography which is what led her to us. Aleshia handles all of the marketing and social media management for the Chamber/EDA as well as filming and creating videos that highlight the events the Chamber puts on throughout the year. Outside of filming Chamber & EDA events, Aleshia can be found filming weddings and high school sporting events. When she is not behind the camera, she enjoys reading, yoga, binge-watching a new series on Netflix, or taking her dog, Huck, for a hike.

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Nichole Lyke | Economic Development Director

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Nichole Lyke is the Economic Development Coordinator for the Barry County Chamber & Economic Development Alliance.  Nichole earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Davenport University in 2015.  Nichole previously worked for the Chamber & EDA for nearly 7 years as the Office & Special Promotions Coordinator, before taking a position to head the Middleville Downtown Development Authority in 2019.  As the Economic Development coordinator, Nichole will work closely with businesses to ensure their growth and longevity within the County, while also recruiting, supporting, and growing new businesses.  A lifelong resident of Barry County, Nichole lives in Hastings with her husband Rob, and their two children, Jorden (17) and Bobby (4).

GOVERNANCE BOARD MEMBERS

David Solmes

Board Chair – Dewey’s Auto Body

Brandon Strong

Immediate Past Board Chair –
Barry County Christian School 

Dave Jackson

Member-At-Large – Barry County Commissioner

EMILY GARY

Member-At-Large – West Michigan Works! 

GREG MOORE 

EDA Advisory Board Chair – Consumer’s Energy

Rob Ranes

Member Services Advisory Board Chair –
Highpoint Community Bank

Bob Byington

Treasurer – Depot Law Offices

CATHERINE GETTY

Member-At-Large – Blue Zones Activate

Dave Hatfield

Member-At-Large – Consultant

Linda Maupin

Member-At-Large – Family Support Center

JAMIE SMITH

Member-At-Large – Lake trust Credit Union

Michael Brown

Ex-Officio – Barry County Administrator

MEMBER SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

Rob Ranes - Chair

Highpoint Community Bank

Lyn Briel

Thornapple Manor – Retired

Deb Button

Hodges Jewelry & Gifts

KORIN AYERS

Farmer’s Insurance Group – Korin Ayers

Fred Jacobs

J-Ad Graphics

Ashly Goldsworthy

Goldsworthy Marathon

Carl Schoessel

Walldorff Brewpub & Bistro

STACY SHILZ

greenridge Realty – Hastings

Deb Hatfield

Walker, Fluke, and Sheldon

SARA LIEN EDELMAN

Pierce Cedar Creek Institute

Pat Doezema

Greenridge Realty – Hastings

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

GREG MOORE - CHAIR

Consumer’s Energy

Jacob Maas

West Michigan Works!

Dan King

City of Hastings

Fred Jacobs

J-Ad Graphics

Chelsey Foster

Highpoint Community Bank

Bernie Jore

Spectrum Health – Pennock

CRAIG STOLSONBURG

Village of Middleville

Dave Jackson

Barry County Commissioner

Michael Brown

Barry County Administrator

Jim McManus

Barry County Planning and Zoning

Ryan Clegg

Bradford White

Dave Hatfield

Consultant

David Solmes

Dewey’s Auto Body

Mike Myers

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