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American Cruise Lines will make two stops at the Ludington harbor on August 7 and August 14 after Ludington City Council approval was granted last week. For each visit, the American Patriot will arrive at 9:30 a.m. and depart the same day at 6:30 p.m.

Letting go of an employee or contractor is one of the harder calls a business owner makes — but waiting too long often causes more damage than acting decisively.

Real-time customer data drives better business decisions by showing what's actually happening — not what you remember or assume. For Mason County businesses juggling seasonal tourism peaks and year-round local demand, the gap between timely data and last year's instinct shows up in overstocked shelves, missed marketing windows, and staffing plans built around the wrong weeks.

Small businesses in the Chamber Alliance of Mason County often face a shared challenge: transforming a good offering into a compelling pitch.

Growth is thrilling — and messy.

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) aren’t just for Fortune 500 companies—they’re powerful growth tools for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) looking to expand, diversify, or secure their legacy.

For small businesses, data is no longer just an administrative byproduct — it’s a strategic asset.

Educators, students, sponsors & families celebrate inspiring new space for growing engineering and career-worthy skills

Small-Batch Bread Company Hopes to Expand Its Local Footprint by Opening a Farm-to-Table Restaurant

You’re sitting on gold, and it’s probably buried in a folder labeled “Case Studies” or hidden in a Slack thread from six months ago.

Spectrum Internet® with Speeds up to a Gig Now Available to More Than 200 Additional Homes and Small Businesses

Hundreds of Anglers Will Fish Off the Coast of Ludington During High-Stakes Competition

The soul of a small business isn’t just found in its storefront or website—it’s stitched into the choices it makes, including how it markets to the world. For owners seeking to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), the strategy can’t simply be about optics. I

All nominations are due by July 11. Honors will be bestowed on September 17.

This Shark Tank-style contest awarded $15,000 to a new business owner

Epworth Heights to Award $5,000 to One Winner

There’s a category of business owners who light up at the thrill of pitching a new idea, creating a service from scratch, or charming clients into loyal customers.

Marketing success isn’t about team size — it’s about how well your systems work.

The Public is Invited to Pitch Night on May 8

Starting a business with little to no capital might sound like a pipe dream, but it’s been done time and time again by scrappy, determined entrepreneurs.

Pitch Night is set for May 8 at Ludington Area Center for the Arts

Leadership Mason County will take place from January-June 2025.

The public is invited to meet with election candidates on October 17 at West Shore Community College.

Finalists and award winners will be honored at the Chamber Annual Awards Dinner on September 18.

Immerse yourself in Ludington’s history with an overnight stay at Cartier Mansion!

One Winner Will be Awarded $5,000 Cash for Their Business

Group Tackles Habitat Renovation Project

OxyChem has had a presence in the Ludington area for 80 years. Find out how their staff is giving back to the community.