Regions
Mason County
Located right off the coast of Lake Michigan, Mason County is home to an abundant of natural resources and opportunities for businesses
Located off the coast of Lake Michigan, and home to the tourism town of Ludington, Mason County thrives off of access to its surrounding natural resources. Its biggest industries include agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, retail and tourism.
View the website of our strategic partner, the Chamber Alliance of Mason County, to learn more about Mason County.
Mason County Economic Profile
Find a detailed economic profile of Mason County including population growth rates, top industries, top occupations, educational attainment and more.
Upcoming Events
West Michigan Manufacturing Defense Cooperative | State of Cyber
This is an exclusive, interactive cohort designed for manufacturers interested in diversifying operations and exploring opportunities within the Department of Defense supply chain.
Candid Conversations | November 12
Inclusive Talent Attraction and Retention Strategies with Guillermo Cisneros
Economic Outlook for 2027
Stay ahead of the curve with expert forecasts shaping the year to come.
Mason County News
My Internship Experience with The Right Place & Tech Week Grand Rapids
Izzy Zdanowski, our Tech Week Marketing Intern for 2026, shares her experience of what it was like to intern at The Right Place.
Great Lakes Castings Builds Stronger Leadership and Team Performance
Founded as a small local foundry in 1945, Great Lakes Castings has grown into an industry-leading manufacturer with facilities in Ludington and Holland, Michigan.
Riveridge secures $100,000 expansion grant, adds jobs
Riveridge Produce Marketing has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Mason County Annual Report2022 Annual Report Mason County EDpdf (210.819 KB)
Chamber Alliance of Mason County Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Scott Smith – Chair
Smith & Eddy Insurance
2nd term ends 12/24
Eric Gustad – Chair Elect
Consumers Energy
2nd term ends 12/25
Thomas Hawley – Treasurer
Jamesport Brewing Co.
2nd term ends 12/23
Andrea Large – Member at Large
Community Foundation for Mason County
2nd term ends 12/25
Patti Klevorn – Past Chair
Epworth Assembly
2nd term ends 12/22
Members
Drew Dostal
Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital
1st term ends 12/23
Jim Virden
West Shore Bank
1st term ends 12/25
Crystal Young
West Shore Community College
1st term ends 12/25
John Nielsen
FloraCraft Corporation
1st term ends 12/23
Brett Vanderlinden
Occidental Chemical
1st term ends 12/24
Jenna Simpler
Cartier Mansion
1st term ends 12/24
Jeff Mount
Mason County Central Schools
1st term ends 12/24
Kyle Corlett
Ludington Area Schools
1st term ends 12/24
Non-Voting Members
Brandy Henderson Miller
Chamber President/CEO
Mitch Foster
Manager, City of Ludington
Jim Newkirk
Manager, City of Scottville
Contact
Kristi Lucas-Zimmerman
Economic Development Director, Chamber Alliance of Mason CountyKristi serves as the Economic Development Director of the Chamber Alliance of Mason County. In this role, she provides business support services to prospective and existing companies. She works to improve the overall economic state of Mason County through business retention, expansion, and attraction. Additionally, Kristi facilitates community development and is currently working on housing and trails initiatives for Mason County.
Full Bio
Kristi Lucas-Zimmerman
Economic Development Director, Chamber Alliance of Mason CountyKristi serves as the Economic Development Director of the Chamber Alliance of Mason County. In this role, she provides business support services to prospective and existing companies. She works to improve the overall economic state of Mason County through business retention, expansion, and attraction. Additionally, Kristi facilitates community development and is currently working on housing and trails initiatives for Mason County.