Strategic relationships start here
Wayland-area business connections.
Meaningful referrals.
A welcoming network of Wayland-area professionals who help one another build stronger businesses and a stronger community.
More than networking
A room full of people who want to see your business succeed.
The Wayland Chamber Leads Group creates a consistent, structured way for local professionals to build trust, share knowledge, and make valuable introductions.
Member directory
Meet Wayland-area business professionals.
Meet the local professionals who build trusted relationships, share expertise, and create meaningful referrals throughout the Wayland business community.
Speaker/Leadership & Team Training/Exec Coaching
Michelle L Steffes
Founder/CEO · IPV Consulting
ipvconsulting.com
Basement Remodeling
Suzette Krajenka
Dir. Marketing Mgr · Matrix Basement Finishing
matrixbasements.com
Insurance: Auto/RV, Home, Property, life, Business
Nick Weber
Insurance Agent · United Insurance
unitedbank4u.com
Philanthropy/Grants/Community Outreach
Lauren Hunt-VanderPloeg
Comm Impact Mngr · Allegan County Comm Found.
alleganfoundation.org
Office, Construction, Real Estate Cleaning
Susan O'Brien & Kaylie Buist
Owners · Washed Clean
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Current industries represented
- Professional Speaker
- Leadership & Team Training
- Executive Coaching
- Financial Advisor
- Consumer Banking
- Commercial Banking
- Real Estate Residential
- Construction
- Awning & Windows
- Funeral Services
- Insurance: Auto/RV, Home, Property, Life, Business
- Lawn/Snow/Landscaping
- Philanthropy/Grants/Community Outreach
- Chiropractic
- IT/Web Design/SEO/AI/Hosting
- Insulation
- Cleaning Company
What to expect
Purposeful meetings. Useful conversations.
Each gathering is designed to help members learn about one another, recognize good-fit opportunities, and leave with useful next steps.
Attend as a guestWelcome to members and guests
5-Minute Pro Tip Spotlight
Members rotate; informative only—no sales pitch.
60-Second Member Commercials
Each member shares; guests may present last.
Lead Sharing
Leads are shared using pre-printed carbon slips.
Announcements & Lead-Score Conclusions
10-Minute Member Presentation
An optional, well-prepared sales presentation; members rotate throughout the year.
Door Prize
Awarded for submitted lead slips. Member-donated prizes must be approved.
Closing
Networking
5–10 minutes for follow-up conversations.
Why this group works
Built on trust, consistency, and local knowledge.
Build real relationships
Consistent conversations help members understand one another well enough to make confident introductions.
Grow by giving
Members look for ways to share opportunities, knowledge, and encouragement.
Strengthen Wayland
Supporting local professionals keeps more relationships, expertise, and economic energy within our community.
Member voices
Member testimonials
Being a member has helped me build meaningful relationships, exchange valuable referrals, and connect with people I trust.
This is easily the best value for the money when it comes to local prospecting and leads generation.
The Wayland Chamber Leads Group is an incredible community of local professionals who genuinely want to see one another succeed.
Having attended other groups like this, I am quite impressed with the solid structure, benefits and opportunities to connect and exchange business.
If you’re a local business owner looking to grow your network and become more involved in the Wayland community, I highly recommend joining!
What makes this group special is its welcoming, supportive atmosphere. Everyone is generous with their knowledge, encouragement, and connections.
It is amazing to have access to so many skilled local businesses. I have used many of the members and also referred friends and family to them as well.
In only 6 months, I have already seen new business contracts and foresee more in the future as trust is built and membership grows. Worth the time and investment!
The Wayland Chamber Leads Group is an incredible group of local professionals who genuinely want to see each other succeed.
We’re committed to making connections, sharing referrals, and helping one another grow our businesses and organizations.
It’s a great way to build relationships and be part of a supportive business community.
Come meet the group
Your next great connection may be one meeting away.
Tell us a little about you and your business. We’ll share the next meeting’s location, guest expectations, and what to bring.
Guest interest form
Your request will be emailed to Michelle Steffes, Group Leader.
Join the chamber
Not yet a chamber member?
Contact Chamber Executive Director Denise Behm at denise@waylandchamber.org for details on how your business or organization can become a chamber member.