For Immediate Release

Media Contact:

Jasmine Hansen

Events Director

Regional Chamber

jhansen@smrchamber.com

GREATER NILES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HOST 2026 CHAMBER PULSE LUNCHEON

Join us June 30th at The Morris Estate

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

JUNE 16TH

 

NILES, MI — The Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Chamber Pulse Luncheon, presented by C&S Machine, on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Morris Estate. 

 

The event will bring together business and community leaders to celebrate local achievements, recognize outstanding leadership, and explore the opportunities and partnerships shaping the future of the Greater Niles region. 

 

This year's Chamber Pulse will feature a fireside chat between Regional Chamber President and CEO Arthur Havlicek and Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Tribal Council Chairman Matthew Wesaw. The conversation will focus on leadership, regional collaboration, economic development, and the impact of strong community partnerships. 

 

Guests will enjoy lunch, receive chamber updates and hear the presentation of three distinguished awards: the Community Leadership Award, the Distinguished Leader Award, and the Economic Impact Award. 

 

"Chamber Pulse is a chance to bring our business and community leaders together, celebrate the progress happening across the Greater Niles region, and recognize the people and organizations driving that momentum forward," said Arthur Havlicek, President & CEO of the Regional Chamber of Commerce. "We're excited to share updates on Chamber initiatives, honor this year's award recipients, and engage in a dynamic conversation about what's ahead for our community."

 

As Tribal Council Chairman of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and President of the Pokagon Gaming Authority, Wesaw oversees a broad range of community development initiatives serving tribal citizens throughout Southwest Michigan and Northern Indiana. His notable career includes leadership roles in public service, tribal governance, and state government. 

 

The Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce invites business professionals, community leaders, and Regional Chamber members to attend this year's Chamber Pulse Luncheon and join in celebrating the achievements and future of the Greater Niles region. 



Tickets and sponsorships for the event are available through the Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce website at bit.ly/26GNCPulse.

 

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About the Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce:

The Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization founded in 1919. As the leading voice for business and economic development in the Greater Niles area, the Chamber works to foster a diverse, resilient, and thriving local economy through business education, advocacy, and economic development initiatives.

 

About the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber: The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is a non-profit business advocacy and collective-impact organization serving Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren Counties. Established in 1954, the Chamber works to strengthen regional assets, advocate for regional priorities, and cultivate an economic ecosystem that prepares the region for future opportunities.

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