Membership Benefits

The Harrison Chamber of Commerce was established in 1958 to promote Harrison-area businesses, civic organizations, and the area itself; and to improve the cultural and economic standing of its members and the community.

Networking Opportunities

• General membership meetings
• Chamber social hours
• Chamber/HAEDCO Dinner
• Committee involvement

Membership Services

• Chamber directory listing
• Business referral service—we recommend Chamber members first
• Chamber office with full and part-time personnel
• Office distribution of business cards and brochures
• Chamber of Commerce gift certificate program
• Chamber quarterly newsletter
• Membership profiles
• Membership surveys
• Members list and contacts
• All Chamber business is conducted through its members
• Member of the Michigan Business and Professional Association
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance available at group rates

Activities

The Chamber has sponsored many wonderful events over the years:

• The Frost Bite Open Winter Golf Outing brings in approximately 350 people each year.
• The Memorial Weekend Classic Car Show has grown by leaps and bounds in the first nine years and today is a leading classic car show, bringing thousands to Downtown Harrison over the holiday weekend.
• Newly added in 2008 to Memorial Weekend was the Demolition Derby by Unique Motor Sports that packed the grandstand at the Fairgrounds.
• The Budd Lake Fishing Derby draws about 300 people.
• The 4th of July Demolition Derby and Fireworks has over 2,000 in attendance and the parade has an equal number of spectators.
• In 2008, the 2nd Annual Harrison Street Fair was held over two days with thousands of people in attendance. Over 300 children were treated to a free carnival with prizes and games for everyone. Teenagers enjoyed a Guitar Hero contest, and over 50 crafters sold their goods. Entertainment was supplied via local talent all on Saturday, while Saturday featured a concert by the Scottville Clown Band and a karaoke contest.
• Santa's arrival brings out around 400 people.
• The Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony has about 200 attendees.
• A Christmas decorating contest involves approximately 35-40 residents and businesses.
• Thousands of lookers travel through the Festival of Lights in City Park.

All Harrison area businesses benefit through the trickle-down effect. People come out for an event and stay at motels, shop at grocery stores and party stores, buy gasoline, and enjoy many other Harrison recreational facilities. When these people call the Chamber for information on businesses they receive information about Chamber members first.