About Us | Benzie Area Chamber of Commerce

Who we are.

The Benzie County Chamber of Commerce is a public-private partnership working alongside the Benzie County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) to grow opportunity across our county. We’re here for our members first: the small business owners, entrepreneurs, and local employers whose success is Benzie County’s success. Whether that means making connections, opening doors, or simply being a champion in your corner, our job is to help you thrive.

Our work extends beyond the county line. We advocate for Benzie County in Lansing, making sure the voices of our businesses and communities are heard where decisions get made. We also build partnerships across the region, working with neighboring chambers, economic development organizations, and state agencies to bring resources, funding, and opportunity home to Benzie County.

We do this work with deep respect for what makes Benzie County worth investing in: our natural spaces and our vibrant, tight-knit communities. Growth here means strengthening what’s already special, so this place stays somewhere people want to live, work, and do business for generations to come.

Benzie and Frankfort-Elberta chamber partners at an event table

Our goals.

Our aim is to preserve what makes Benzie special while creating opportunities for residents, businesses, and future generations.

Support and retain local businesses
Attract new investment and talent
Expand infrastructure and housing capacity
Build a sustainable foundation for future growth

We are committed to engaging with community members and business leaders to shape a shared vision and secure the resources needed to make that vision a reality.