Chamber Alliance of Mason County

06/19/2026

Mark your calendars for June 29 and attend a Primary Election Candidate Forum featuring national, state and local candidates at Waterfront Park. Candidates seeking a nomination will respond to questions from local media during this important event.

📆 7 p.m. Monday, June 29
📍 Waterfront Park, 391 S. William St., Ludington

Featured races:
• 32nd District State Senate: Kim Cole and Max Riekse
• 101st State Representative: Luke Eising, Gary Anderson, Jaxon Deur, and Ben Townsend (Rich Vance will not be in attendance)
• Pere Marquette Township Board: Jennifer Doggett, Ron Soberalski, and Mike Wedding
• 2nd Congressional District: Jamie Hill and Clyde Welford (Benjamin Ambrose will not attend)
• Ludington City Mayor: Beth Elliot, Carol Hoekstra, and Cheri Stibitz

Serving as panel members will be Lois Tomaszewski, editor of Ludington Daily News; Rob Alway, editor of Mason County Press; and Steve Ruba, on-air personality at Synergy Media.

06/19/2026

The Chamber team is working remotely today, so please feel free to reach out at any time. Find our contact info here: https://www.ludington.org/your-team/

06/18/2026

The entry deadline for the Momentum 5x5 Business Pitch Contest is coming soon! Apply by July 10 for a chance to win $5,000 in seed money for your small business.

Epworth Heights sponsors this event each year to support entrepreneurship in the community. To learn more and apply, click here: https://www.ludington.org/momentum-competition/

06/18/2026

🤩🎉 June 26: Who's going with you to the Love Ludington Street Party? This annual kick-off to the summer season is packed with fun! You won't want to miss:

🎵 Live music by Onager
👫 Kids' activities
🚗 Car show
🚓 Emergency vehicles
☠️ Pirate ship
🍔 Food trucks and more!

⏰ 6-9 p.m.
📍Downtown Ludington
112 N. James Street

Head to https://www.downtownludington.org/events to learn more.

06/18/2026

💙 No one in our community should worry about where their next meal is coming from. This week, we are highlighting page 2 from the Mason County Food Access Guide.

This page lists grocery, meal, and emergency options for local residents, including:

𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛: A grocery-style experience where qualifying households shop for food and household items using a points-based system.

𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬: Hot, nutritionally balanced meals for homebound seniors and individuals aged 60+ via Meals on Wheels or on-site dining.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐲: Weekday dry and frozen food distributions—no ID required for food assistance.

𝟐𝟒/𝟕 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐱𝐞𝐬: Small, community-stocked outdoor boxes with free food, accessible anytime across Branch, Walhalla, Custer, Fountain, Free Soil, Ludington, and Scottville.

🔗 For exact hours, addresses, and contact details, view the entire document by visiting: mason-foundation.org/mason-county-food-access

🤝 This community resource guide was created in partnership by the Community Foundation for Mason County, Live Well of District Health Department #10, and West Michigan Community Mental Health System.

🚨 Need immediate help? For urgent food, housing, or utility support, dial 2-1-1 or visit mi211.org to connect with assistance right away.

06/17/2026

We're looking for your nominations for 2026 annual awards! The categories are:

• Business of the Year
• Small Business of the Year
• Community Service
• Future Five

If you know a business or individual who is excelling in their respective field, please click below to submit your nomination. ⤵️
https://www.ludington.org/networking/annual-awards-dinner/

06/17/2026

🔥 🎵 Adding to the excitement of the first Pure Ludington Sunset Beach Bonfire on Thursday, June 25, is the legendary “Big Noise from Scottville.” Known for their colorful attire, playful antics, and crowd-pleasing performances, the Scottville Clown Band has been entertaining audiences for an incredible 124 years.

The group includes members from across Michigan and 14 other states, representing a wide range of professions, including doctors, firefighters, police officers, bankers, and realtors. Despite their diverse backgrounds, they share a common passion for music, community, and having fun.

Bring a chair, gather around the bonfire, and enjoy an evening of music, laughter, and lakeshore memories.

⏰ 8-10 p.m.
📍Stearns Park Beach
420 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington

06/16/2026

Join this free discussion happening on Thursday 6/18 at the Ludington Library to learn more about artificial intelligence.

⏰ 6 p.m.
📍217 E. Ludington Ave.
Ludington

06/16/2026

👏 Welcome to the Chamber Alliance, Mason County 4-H & MSU Extension! Located at 3000 N. Stiles Rd., Michigan State University Extension is a local resource supporting the community through 4-H youth programs, agricultural education, food safety, healthy living, and personal finance, so people can learn, grow, and thrive.

Learn more here: https://chamber.ludington.org/list/details/michigan-state-university-extension-mason-county-office-4863788

06/16/2026

👀 Take a look at our Momentum Business Plan Competition, Roots Peony Farm, featured here on 9&10 News! Learn how Gateway to Success Academy students are involved in this project in Hamlin Township.

LUDINGTON — Roots Peony Farm in Ludington, is cultivating peonies while simultaneously fostering student leadership, embedding its mission in community involvement. Students from the Gateway to Success program are actively participating in the farm’s development, gaining agricultural skills and ...