Elk Rapids Chamber of Commerce

305 US-31 North, Elk Rapids, MI 49629 - Phone: 800-626-7328 / 231-264-8202 - Fax 231-264-6591 - Email:info@elkrapidschamber.org

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Welcome to Elk Rapids!

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Chamber Champions Community Awards

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er5s Embraced by East Grand Traverse Bay to the west, Elk Lake to the east and Bass Lake to the north, the community of Elk Rapids is one of the most charming of all the harbor towns in Northwest Lower Michigan. Comprised of one square mile, everything is within walking distance: public beaches, unique dining, quaint shops and a modern marina for boaters navigating the waters of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay.

The Elk Rapids area is a year-round playground for all types of outdoor activities. Golfing, fishing, boating, hunting, biking, hiking, skiing, exploring - if you are interested in finding your own part of paradise, we invite you to visit us! Read on for a small sampling of some of the year round family friendly events in the Elk Rapids area.

Rich in history

In 1852, Elk Rapids was the first city platted in Antrim County. Originally named Stevens, Michigan, a set of elk horns found in the Meguzee River Rapids was muse for a name change, and Elk Rapids was adopted in 1858. New names were also assumed for Meguzee Lake and Meguzee River in honor of the elk horns. Elk Rapids was the Antrim County seat until 1879, when the seat was moved to Keno (now Bellaire, Michigan).
(Photos by Graydon DeCamp)

Michigan Municipal League Announces Regional Finalist
for Community Excellence Award
Elk Rapids Nominated for Community Character Counts Project

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Did you know that small business counseling is available free of charge through the Chamber? Wendy Wieland of the NLEA and a Small Business & Technology Development Center Certified Business Counselor offers one on one counseling the last Thursday of each month.

If you would be interested in scheduling one of these appointments, please contact the Chamber office at 231-264-8202 or via email at

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This is a great opportunity to get new ideas on keeping your business fresh and profitable in today’s economic climate.

The Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce requests your assistance in recognizing the outstanding citizens, businesses and organizations who dedicate their energies to making our community a very special place to live, work and play.

The Chamber Champions Community Awards Program is the Chamber’s way of thanking those community members who see a need and take it upon themselves to find a solution…a solution that ultimately improves the quality of our lives. Over the years, it has also become an opportunity for the Chamber to give back to our community by helping raise money to host events like Evenings on River Street, Harbor Days, Annual Business Expo, Community Decorations and the Holiday Candle walk to name a few.

With the exception of the Chamber Champion Volunteer of the Year Award, nominees need not have Chamber of Commerce affiliations. We simply ask that you include a brief statement of why you think your nominee deserves recognition and return it to our office no later than Friday, January 9, 2009.

Click here for details and entry form