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• January 5th, 2020

  Social Media Trends Point to Interaction and Authenticity

  While there will always be a place for print marketing, growing numbers of small business owners are looking to social media to build their own communities.

  Laura Odenwald, owner of Odenwald Strategies and guest speaker of the Chamber's Jan. 22 Lunch & Learn, profiled social media trends for business owners to watch. Odenwald is a marketing consultant for businesses and non-profits.

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• January 5th, 2020

  Chamber Spotlight Shines on The Wright Place

  The Wright Place is a Michigan tradition, enjoyed within the heart of Sister Lakes, where lake vacationers arrive by car, bike or skateboard.

  Spectacular breakfasts are served up daily to patrons, who return time and time again. At The Wright Place, the staff knows great meals begin with quality fresh products, much of which are grown right here in Cass County.

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• January 5th, 2020

  Community Turns Out in Full Force to Welcome Dr. Joe

  In times of change, learners inherit the earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists.

  Dr. Joe Odenwald, incoming president of Southwestern Michigan College, reflected on this quote by Eric Hoffer, as he addressed a packed audience Jan. 16 within the Student Activity Center. Hosted in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce, the community turned out in full force for the reception, welcoming the college's eighth president.

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