About Us

The Foundation acts as the 501(c)(3) arm of the Chesaning Chamber of Commerce and was developed to support, plan, and carry out the educational, civic and charitable activities of the Chamber, supporting the Chamber's mission to actively foster business growth, member services and a united community. Our foundation was incorporated on September 1, 2020 and received non-profit status on October 7 of the same year.

Tax-deductible donations supporting the activities of the Foundation may be made by by check or money order to Chesaning Chamber of Commerce Foundation and mailed to 218 N. Front Street, Suite B, Chesaning, MI 48616. Online donations will be available soon!

Foundation
​Board of Directors
The inaugural board of directors for the Chesaning Chamber of Commerce Foundation Inc. includes:
  • Ron Poyer of H & R Block (Chairman)
  • Louie Escamilla of Chesaning Kiwanis Club (Vice Chair/Treasurer)
  • Jami Hoover of J. Hoover Construction/Sovis Insurance (Secretary)
  • Greg Bruff of Waddell & Reed Inc.
  • Samantha Coykendall of Lippert Components Inc.
  • Bobbi McIntyre of Studio 124
  • Tina Powell of McDonald's Restaurant/Village of Chesaning
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Foundation Board members (left to right): Samantha Coykendall, Jami Hoover, Ron Poyer, Bobbi McIntyre, Greg Bruff and Tina Powell.
(Not pictured: Louie Escamilla)

News:
  • 02/02/2021 #CHESANINGSTRONG CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES NEW CHESANING CHAMBER FOUNDATION
(Chesaning, Michigan, February 2021) The Chesaning Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the official launch of the new Chesaning Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Ed Rehmann & Sons Clothing and Shoes, a long-time Chamber partner, has made a generous $4000 donation to the Foundation, jumpstarting the new non-profit with funds from their Chesaning Strong t-shirt campaign. READ MORE HERE...
  • 02/16/2021 CHAMBER FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES FIRST PROJECT 
The Chesaning Chamber of Commerce Foundation is pleased to announce that their first project as a newly-formed 501(c)(3) organization will focus on giving immediate financial assistance to our local restaurants who have been most affected by the coronavirus pandemic. An invitation to apply was sent to all restaurants located within the Chesaning and Oakley zipcodes. Dates to remember: Applications must be received by Sunday, February 28, 2021 and Gift Card promotion will be completed by Wednesday, March 17, 2021. We will publish a full listing of the participating restaurants and their gift card promotions once the applications have been received and approved.
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