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There is a lot of exciting energy in Dowagiac and much of it comes from the people you will meet and share ideas with through your membership in the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce. Our members are businesses, organizations and individuals who believe in our community and are working to make it a great place to live, work and play. Their teamwork helps us achieve our objectives. By pooling our financial and people resources, we see positive changes happen all the time. When you join the Chamber, we will accomplish even more.

Membership benefits include:

  • Complimentary listing on our website with a link to your site
  • Free listing in our printed Membership Directory and Event publication "Destination Dowagiac" (print run 8000)
  • Effective, low-cost print and electronic advertising opportunities
  • Marketing display of your business card, brochure or flyers at the Chamber office in the  historic Dowagiac train station
  • Ability to have your event info/flyer added to Chamber's monthly email newsletter to our visitor database of over 3000 contacts
  • Expand your reach with cross promoting on the Chamber's Facebook page
  • Sponsorship opportunities enhancing your business' reputation as supporting the community, and increasing brand recognition. 
  • Innovative retail sales promotions
  • Monthly newsletter for business members with up-to-date information on programs and events
  • Referrals to your business
  • Business After Hours and Lunch with Leaders networking opportunities
  • Educational forums
  • Annual meeting celebrating our business members

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Latest News from your Chamber

  • January 16th, 2025

    2025 Ice Time Festival features Ice Guru

    DOWAGIAC – Now in its 28th year, Dowagiac’s Annual Ice Time Festival, is scheduled for Saturday, February 1, and will once again offer a reason to get out of hibernation and visit Dowagiac.  The winter festival, a Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce event, takes place mostly in the central business district, with some activities hosted by businesses in close proximity to downtown.

    “I am thrilled to share that Ice Sculptures, Ltd. from Grand Rapids, Michigan, will be on site carving a very large, multi-block piece during Dowagiac’s Ice Time Festival,” announced event chairperson Kris Soenen. “ The Ice Guru himself, Randy Finch, will be onsite to create an extra-large marquee ice sculpture out of 10 blocks of ice.” 

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  • September 25th, 2024

    Decorate Dowagiac 2024

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     A new committee, Decorate Dowagiac, announced today their mission of building upon and enhancing the City of Dowagiac’s traditional holiday streetscape decorations.   

    “Our goal is to enhance the basics that are already in stock, and add some new features,” stated Melissa Gunn, committee Chairwoman. “Because commercial décor is expensive, this is going to be a group effort in fundraising in order to build a variety of decorations over a few years.”

    Gunn stated that the first goal is to embellish the City Christmas Tree that is set up in Beckwith Park annually.

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