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The Northwest Ottawa Chamber of
Commerce Foundation was founded in 1994 as the
Northwest Ottawa County Economic Development Corporation and received 501
(c) 3 status from the Internal Revenue Service, allowing for charitable
contributions for economic and industrial development of the Northwest
Ottawa County area.
In 2001, the NOCEDC changed its name to
the Northwest Ottawa Chamber of Commerce Foundation to encompass
additional community development activities which maybe undertaken by the
Chamber of Commerce Grand
Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg.
NOCCF’s defined service area is the City of Grand Haven, Grand
Haven Township, Spring Lake Township, the Village of Spring Lake and the
City of Ferrysburg.
Purpose of the
Foundation
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Promoting
a greater understanding of economics and the free enterprise system.
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Providing
programs to inform the business community and general public about the
most current and innovative business practices and technology.
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Providing
a means to promote economic growth through the acquisition of
buildings and/or land for the public good and retention of hte
community's economic base.
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Providing training
programs, needs assessments and program development to improve the
skills level of the Northwest Ottawa Workforce.
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Facilitating
information exchange within a variety of business groups including but
not limited to retail, manufacturing, tourism and service.
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Facilitating
information exchange within a variety of professions including but not
limited to safety personnel, health care professionals and human
resource managers.
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Supporting and
encouraging wellness programs throughout the employment base of the
community.
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Supporting and
encouraging crime prevention programs throughout the Northwest Ottawa
County area.
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Studying,
researching and publishing information to improve the business climate
and employment growth in the community.
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Offering
educational programs on the latest environmental and safety
regulations and issues.
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Encouraging
interaction and understanding between the educational community and
the business community.
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Supporting and
facilitating leadership development programs to assure an effective
well prepared base of volunteer leadership.
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Promoting formal
discussion and training that facilitates understanding between diverse
economic, ethnic and governmental entities and groups.
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Doing all things
incidental to and in furtherance of the above stated purposes and
objectives.
For further
information, contact:
Joy Gaasch,
President
Phone:
616.842.3860
Fax: 616.842.0379
Email:
jgaasch@grandhavenchamber.org
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