More than 100 people piled into the Peaks Event Center on Thursday morning to celebrate the Community Kickoff Breakfast.

The event served as an introduction for the newly re-formed Big Rapids Regional Chamber, led by President and CEO Sarah Dixon.

"Our community showed up in full force this morning, bringing incredible energy and enthusiasm,” Dixon said. “The room was electric as business and community partners gathered to reconnect, learn more about the Big Rapids Regional Chamber, and celebrate this exciting new chapter as we officially cut the ribbon and open our doors.”

Attendees included local business owners, Ferris State employees, local and state government officials, and community members. The event included breakfast and a keynote speech from Ferris State football head coach Tony Annese.

“We were honored to hear from Coach Tony Annese, whose insights on leadership, momentum, and building a community of champions align seamlessly with our mission to drive economic growth, foster meaningful connections, and create opportunities for collaboration and leadership,” Dixon said.

For more information on the Chamber, visit their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/BRRegionalChamber.