HOLLAND (WHTC-AM/FM) — The Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the creation of an exclusive Community Champion Premier Partnership with Gentex Corporation, effective Jan. 1, 2019.
Gentex Corporation is a longtime Gold Premier Partner and has been a chamber member 1976.
“The partnership between Gentex and the West Coast Chamber is a natural fit, as we are bothdedicated to cultivating a thriving business community where people want to live and work,”said West Coast Chamber President, Jane Clark. “Gentex, is a global corporation that makes apoint of supporting local businesses. We’re both focused on working for the greater good of ourcommunity.”
“At Gentex, we have a passion for our team, our work, and our community. That’s why we’re soproud to create a new and distinctive partnership with the Michigan West Coast Chamber ofCommerce. We believe in our community, and are committed to making a tremendous, positiveimpact in it. We hope our commitment inspires others in the community to keep investing in thisspecial place we call home,” said Seth Bushouse, Senior Human Resources Director at Gentex.
In addition to their Gold Premier Partnership, Gentex participates regularly with the Chamber’sWest Coast Cash program, purchasing significant amounts of the community currency giftcertificates to gift to Gentex employees. The West Coast Cash program is designed toencourage community members to shop at over 90 local Chamber member businesses. Byinvesting in the program, Gentex is not only giving gifts to employees, but is also sending trafficinto local businesses, and supporting the local economy.
Gentex is Ottawa County’s largest employer, with more than 5,600 employees located in WestMichigan. The company, founded in 1974 as a manufacturer of commercial fire protectiondevices, has grown into an automotive and technology enterprise with $6 billion in marketcapitalization and sales approaching $2 billion annually. Its automotive product lineup includes unique digital vision, connected car and dimmable glass technologies.
The Michigan West Coast Chamber of Commerce is the voice and advocate for more than 1,200 businesses representing 60,000 employees in the greater Holland/Zeeland area.
