Our region is evolving, and your challenges are evolving with it. The Chamber is designed around what local businesses say they need most: clear communication, timely support, meaningful advocacy, and opportunities that truly drive growth. No red tape. No outdated systems.
Just real partnership.
We’re intentional about building relationships that fuel progress, introductions that lead to deals, conversations that spark ideas, and events where you walk away with something that benefits your business tomorrow, not years from now.
Your wins matter to us. Whether you’re celebrating an expansion or navigating a challenge, the Chamber is here to help amplify your success, troubleshoot issues, and connect you with resources that make a real difference.
Local businesses deserve strong, consistent advocacy. We bring your concerns to the table with community partners, local and state government, and regional organizations, making sure your voice influences the decisions that shape our shared future.
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We’re not asking for blind trust. We’re inviting you to experience a Chamber built on transparency, responsiveness, and measurable value, one that’s as invested in your success as you are.
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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.
