Our events and programs bring the business connections, and create opportunities for vitality all year long. From gatherings for networking to signature celebrations and leadership initiatives, each experience is designed to strengthen local businesses and build a more vibrant regional economy.
Business After Hours is a casual networking opportunity designed to bring Chamber investors, community members, and local leaders together. Each month, a Chamber investor opens their doors to showcase their organization, introduce their team, and make meaningful connections.
The Big Rapids Regional Chamber Ambassadors Club coordinate and co-host these opportunities the Third Thursday of each month from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Ambassadors also plan the program and assist with event promotion, guest outreach, and welcome attendees.
Business After Hours hosts provide the space and create an experience that gives guests a behind-the-scenes look at their organization. This could include a brief introduction, tour, demonstration, special activity, or simply time to connect and network.
Bring Business After Hours to Your Business.
Contact info@brregionalchamber.org to coordinate your event.
Celebrate Your Business Milestone with the Big Rapids Regional Chamber
A ribbon cutting is a great way to celebrate a grand opening, expansion, anniversary, new location, major investment, or other significant business milestone while connecting with the community and showcasing your business.
What the Chamber Provides
As a Big Rapids Regional Chamber investor, your ribbon cutting includes:
Recognition of your business milestone within the regional business community
Make It Your Own
Your ribbon cutting is your celebration. Make it meaningful and reflective of your business.
Consider incorporating:
The business is responsible for inviting customers, employees, vendors, family, friends, and other guests. The Chamber will promote the event through available Chamber communication channels based on the information provided.
To help us promote your celebration, please provide event details, your logo, photos, and other promotional materials at least two to three weeks in advance.
Tip: Keep formal remarks brief and leave plenty of time for guests to experience your business and connect with your team.
Ready to Celebrate?
Complete the Ribbon Cutting Request Form and submit this along with your logo to info@brregionalchamber.org. Our Ambassadors Club will be in touch to help plan your celebration.
We’re just getting started—and we’re building with purpose. Chamber programs and initiatives are currently in development and will be added here as they launch.
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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Arlene Anderson-Vincent serves as Senior Natural Resource Manager for the Midwest Region at Primo Brands, supporting Ice Mountain. In this role, she develops and maintains sustainable water-use supplies that balance environmental stewardship with social and economic needs, helping ensure healthy, resilient water sources. Her work also includes building strong relationships with communities, stakeholders, and state and local government officials across the region.
Arlene holds a dual bachelor’s degree in Geology and Environmental Science from Michigan State University and brings more than 20 years of experience working in central Michigan. Her career includes roles with environmental engineering firms across the Midwest, providing a strong technical foundation that informs her work today.
A lifelong Michigan resident, Arlene has called Mecosta County home for more than 15 years. She has served on numerous boards focused on enhancing quality of life for Michigan families, including Mid-Michigan Honor Flight, the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, the Middle Michigan Economic Development Board, the Muskegon River Watershed Assembly, the Michigan Basin Geological Society, and Mecosta Revitalization. She also proudly represents Ice Mountain through its extensive community giving program, supporting initiatives that strengthen well-being throughout the region.
Arlene is motivated by the opportunity to bring her natural resources expertise to efforts that protect the environment while supporting strong local economies. She values the Chamber as a place where collaboration leads to meaningful progress for businesses, families, schools, and the broader community.
Outside of work, Arlene enjoys exploring the country and has visited 46 of the 50 states, along with two U.S. territories.
