Bay Area Chamber of Commerce to Host 2025 State of Education Event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Annabelle Schweiger, Marketing and Communications Manager

Annabelle@baycityarea.com

989.893.4567

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 13, 2025

Bay Area Chamber of Commerce to Host 2025 State of Education Event

BAY CITY, MI – The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce its annual State of Education luncheon, taking place on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City-Riverfront. The event will bring together business and community leaders for a timely and important discussion about the future of education in Bay County.

This year’s program will feature three newly appointed leaders: Grant Hegenauer, Superintendent of Bay City Public Schools; Davion Lewis, Superintendent of Essexville-Hampton Public Schools; and Shelly DuCharme, Superintendent of the Bay-Arenac ISD. Their leadership marks a new chapter for education in Bay County, and attendees will have the opportunity to hear their visions for student success, workforce readiness, and the essential role business partnerships play in shaping educational outcomes.

“The State of Education continues to be one of the Chamber’s most impactful events,” said Magen Samyn, President & CEO of the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. “It’s a chance for employers, educators, and advocates to come together and hear firsthand how our local schools are preparing students for the future and how our business community can support that mission.”

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Time: 11:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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

Registration

Tickets:

$45 per person – Chamber Members

$60 per person – Future Members

$350 for a Table of Eight (Chamber Members only)

Sponsorships are available for $500 and include four tickets to the luncheon, inclusion in all promotional materials, and recognition from the podium. For more information or to sponsor the event, please contact Lily West at lily@baycityarea.com or call (989) 893-4567 ext. 229.

Join them for this powerful conversation as the community works together to support student success and strengthen Bay County’s talent pipeline.

About The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce

Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1882, is a private, non-profit business organization with nearly 800 members that provides programs to assist local businesses grow and prosper. The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce joins area businesses and the community for the economic growth and well-being of the entire Bay Area.