Correction on the Meet & Greet session with U.S. Congressman, Bill Huizenga. The date is May 3, THURSDAY 2012 and due to the Congessman's limited availability, he will be at Coopersville Chamber offices from 1:30 to 2:30 PM (one hour - not the previously reported 3:30).

Your Coopersville Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to host our U.S. Congressman, Bill Huizenga, at a Meet & Greet in the Chamber offices TOMORROW, THURSDAY, May 3, 2012 from 1:30 to 2:30 PM. This is another opportunity provided by the Chamber in our effort to advocate on behalf of our members, businesses and the local community.

Chamber offices are located upstairs at Coopersville City Hall, 289 Danforth Street, Coopersville, MI 49404. Contact the Chamber office if you have questions or a specific item you would like Rep. Huizenga to be prepared to discuss.

Grand Rapids Community College announced the selection of former Coopersville Public School superintendent Dr. Kevin O’Neill as this year’s Distinguished Alumnus.

GRCC’s Distinguished Alumni Award is an annual honor given out to a GRCC/JC alumnus who has achieved substantial public recognition for his/her accomplishments or success.  Nominations are taken annually for the award in March and the finalist is presented the award at commencement, this year taking place on April 27.

“Dr. O’Neill represents the passion and commitment that serve our community well,” said Andy Bowne, Associate Vice President for College Advancement.  “We are very proud of his affiliation with our college as an alumnus, appreciate his accomplishments and are pleased to bestow this honor on him this year.”