Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce employs social media to improve community

The presidential race of 2012 is in full swing and we have all been touched by campaign ads or phone calls. With this comes increased attention and interest in local economies and small business. While people know they can buy anything from anywhere in the world, Mt. Pleasant continues to demonstrate higher local economic growth than other areas in Michigan. The reality is that the vast majority of people in our community shop locally for most items. We live in neighborhoods or rural areas full of people that spend 75 to 90 percent of their time working, playing and shopping in our local area. For more than 100 years the chamber has helped support this positive economic environment in Mt. Pleasant because this local presence is vital to our growth and sustainability.

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