Business Socials

What is a Business Social?

The Cedar Springs Area Chamber of Commerce (CSACoC) Business Socials are usually a 1 hour social meet up at a CSACoC member’s location for beverage and socializing. You don’t have to be a CSACoC member to attend.  We aim to vary the time of day - morning and evening - and to offer one of each every month, to make sure there is an option for everyone!

Please do not bring any food or beverages to an establishment hosting the social unless it’s posted in the event otherwise.

The events are free to attend but unless otherwise stated, beverages/food need to be purchased from the establishment where the social is hosted.

When are the Business Socials?

(note, dates/times/locations are subject to change)

Interested in hosting a Business Social?

These events are not focused on Chamber matters. Instead, they provide an informal setting where businesses can:

  • Introduce themselves to local entrepreneurs.

  • Share their story and promote their services.

  • Foster meaningful connections within the community.

What Hosting Involves

  • Evening Business Socials (Monthly): Held the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 6:00 PM–7:00 PM, these gatherings typically suit restaurants or establishments that already serve food and beverages. Attendees often purchase directly from the host, giving your offerings extra exposure.

  • Morning Coffee Socials (Quarterly): Held in March, June, September, and December, from 9:00 AM–10:00 AM, these events are open to all businesses. If your business doesn’t typically serve food or beverages, you can provide coffee, tea, or light refreshments for attendees. It’s a great way to bring people into your space and showcase what you do.

Why Host?

  • Engage with the Community: Welcome fellow business owners into your space and showcase what makes your business unique.

  • Build Your Network: Connect with new people, foster collaborations, and exchange ideas with other local entrepreneurs.

  • Promote Your Business: Hosting offers you the spotlight to share your offerings and strengthen ties within the community.

How It Works

Hosting opportunities are open to all businesses, and we aim to rotate through a variety of venues to keep events fresh and inclusive. For evening socials, we’ll focus on establishments that can accommodate dinner or beverage purchases. For morning socials, businesses of all types are welcome to host and can choose to provide simple refreshments for guests.

Partnering on Promotion

The Chamber will handle RSVPs and promote the event through our channels, but we encourage you to join us in spreading the word. Social media posts, flyers, and word-of-mouth are all great ways to make your event a success!

If you're interested in hosting a social in 2025, please fill out the online sign-up form. On the form, you’ll have the option to select multiple dates that work best for you:

Click Here to Sign Up to Host

For any questions or additional information, reply to this email or contact Mallory McIntyre at csacocvpresident@gmail.com.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to help grow our local business community. We’re excited to work with you and make these events a success for everyone!