Ambassadors Committee

Ambassadors Committee members serve as liaisons between the Chamber and its members by personally visiting and calling their peers. Through their efforts, Ambassadors help fellow members engage in the programs, events, and money-saving opportunities that help them make full use of their membership. They also attend and aid Chamber staff at our various networking and Ribbon Cutting events.

The GRACC Ambassadors Committee is looking for a few individuals to join the ranks of this elite volunteer corps. Ambassadors' activities directly support the Chamber’s goal of connecting members to resources they can use to grow and succeed. Interested? Take the first step by checking out the Ambassadors Committee Handbook & Application.

Congratulations to Cindy Locklin, Ambassador of the Year 2011!

Cindy Locklin, President & CEO of Busy Bea’s Services, Inc. has earned Ambassador of the Year for 2011!

Cindy has participated in the Ambassadors Committee for the past two years.  She has connected with numerous members providing information about their membership and ways to make the most of their involvement with the Chamber.  Cindy has also played an important role in welcoming our newest members by delivering new member kits, greeting them at our events and attending their ribbon cutting celebrations. 

Cindy says “10% of my revenue in 2011 came from business acquired because of my service as an Ambassador (for the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce).  Being an Ambassador is a WIN WIN relationship for us both!”

Cindy also volunteers for several organizations in our community and was recognized as one of three finalists for the Woman-Owned Business of the Year at the 2011 Chamber EPIC Awards.

Busy Bea’s Cleaning Services specializes in delivering a world class suite of affordable and quality cleaning services to medical manufactures, manufacturers, offices, schools and churches.  Contact Cindy Locklin at 616.284.4000 for more information about how her company can make yours look good!

Don Goeree is president of New Planet Promotions Inc., a Grand Rapids based company specializing in Imprinted Promotions Products, Embroidered garments and Screen imprinted garments.

Don has over 20 years’ experience in the Promotional Products business. He has earned his Bachelors of Science from Aquinas College in Human Resources Management. He loves athletic sports and played baseball while attending Aquinas.

Don has lived in Grand Rapids his entire life & loves this community. He attended Creston High School , loves music and is a member of a local band.

If you know Don he always has a smile and enjoys meeting new people and seeing old friends. His enthusiasm for the GR Chamber and positive outlook on life will benefit the chamber in many ways. Even if you’re a first time acquaintance Don thinks you’re an old friend of his from way back.

Don Goeree
616-293-4266
newplanetpromotions@gmail.com