About the Chamber

williamston-streetviewThe city is named after the three pioneering Williams brothers who settled in the area in 1839 and built the community’s first grist and saw mills. One of the brothers, James Williams, later served as Williamston’s first village president. The land for Williamston Township was surveyed in 1824 and 1826, and it was set apart from a larger township in 1842.

Membership Information

Membership in the Williamston Chamber has has grown over 150% since December of 2003.  Following are just some of the many benefits of the Chamber.  

  • Weekly e-mail newsletter to keep members informed of events within the community and among each other; members can submit information which is included in the newsletter.
  • Networking events: Business Networking Lunch (monthly); Speed Networking Events(quarterly); After Hours(every other month); Lattes with Lawyers(quarterly
  • Free listing in the Williamston Directory Guide
  • Free listing in the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce Community Guide
  • Free listing in large, bold print in the white pages of the Williamston area phone book
  • Listing and link on Chamber’s website
  • Sponsorship and speaker opportunities
  • Chamber representation at local municipality meetings
  • Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies, Ambassador Meetings, Board of Directors’ Meetings
  • Discover First Fridays in Williamston, held on the First Friday of each month
  • Yearly Events:  Holiday Light Parade, Autumn Days / Halloween, Craft Show, Buck Pole, more

We look forward to having you involved with the Williamston Area Chamber of Commerce .  Please contact the Chamber office for more information.

About Williamston

Known for its antique stores, specialty shops and well-kept neighborhoods, Williamston manages to maintain its beauty and charm as the community grows. The downtown business district features many historic buildings and is centered along Grand River Avenue at Putnam Street, with the Red Cedar River flowing through the heart of the city.

People are attracted to Williamston because of its quaint, small-town atmosphere. Yet, the city is only a mile from I-96, which offers convenient travel to jobs, colleges, entertainment and shopping centers. Williamston is located just five miles from the Meridian Mall in Okemos, nine miles from Michigan State University in East Lansing, and 14 miles from the State Capitol in Lansing. Many residents commute to other urban areas for jobs. The city is also attempting to expand the local job and tax bases with additions to its industrial park on the city’s south side.