26th Annual State of the Community

The State of the Community gives members and local community leaders an insight into the status of Bay City and Bay County. 

Featuring:
Representatives from Bay City, Bay County, and the surrounding townships

Date/Time:
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
11:15 am - 1:00 pm

Registration, Networking & Lunch begins at 11:15 am
Program begins at 11:45 am

Cost to Attend:
$45 per person - Chamber Members
$60 per person - Future Members
$350 Table of Eight (8) - Chamber Members Only

Sponsorships: 

State of the Community Luncheon Sponsor ($2,000)
    - Table of eight with preferred seating
    - Inclusion in promotional materials
    - Recognition from the podium 
    - Recognition in digital flipbook and emailed to all registrants 

Emerging Leaders Table Sponsor ($1,500)
    - Table of eight for Energize Young Professionals (Chamber will coordinate attendees)
    - Inclusion in promotional materials
    - Recognition from the podium
    - Recognition at table seating eight emerging leaders
    - Recognition in digital flipbook and emailed to all registrants

Media Sponsor ($1,000)
    - Two complimentary registrations 
    - Inclusion in promotional materials
    - Recognition from the podium
    - Recognition in digital flipbook and emailed to all registrants 

Flipbook Ad Sponsor ($250 for half page and $125 for a quarter of a page)
    - Ad displayed in digital flipbook and emailed to all registrants
    - Link from ad to company website

If you're interested in sponsoring this event, reach out to Lily West at lily@baycityarea.com or (989) 893-4567 ex. 229.

All sponsorships include inclusion in all promotional materials and recognition from the podium.

Where:
DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City-Riverfront
One Wenonah Park Place, Bay City, MI 48708