Shout It Out!

Shout It Out: Shannon Amori, At-Large Member of the Berkley Area Chamber of Commerce

Meet your 2026 Board of Directors! Name: Shannon Amori At-Large Member, Berkley Area Chamber of Commerce Amori Insurance Agency What do you love most about Berkley? Berkley feels like a small cozy town but has a great downtown that is easy to walk to. I love all the new businesses popping up! What do you love most about owning or working at a business in or around Berkley? The community feels very supportive, and it doesn't hurt that parking is free, but it's easily walkable,

Shout It Out: Steve Koch, Treasurer of the Berkley Area Chamber of Commerce

Meet your 2026 Board of Directors! Name: Steve Koch Treasurer, Berkley Area Chamber of Commerce Primary Care Financial What do you love most about Berkley? I love how it feels like a small town tucked inside a major metro area. I see friendly faces all the time when I'm out and about with my family. What do you love most about owning or working at a business in or around Berkley? The 'shop local' mentality is incredibly strong here. Berkley residents go out of their way to su

Shout It Out: Jess Vilani, Secretary of the Berkley Area Chamber of Commerce

Meet your 2026 Board of Directors! Name: Jess Vilani Secretary, Berkley Area Chamber of Commerce What do you love most about Berkley? I love our small town community feel and the camaraderie amongst our small business owners. What do you love most about owning or working at a business in or around Berkley? There are so many ways you can get involved — volunteering on a board, supporting a community event, or even running for a local office! 😉 When you're not working and spen

Shout It Out: Ken Pringle, Executive Director of the Berkley Area Chamber of Commerce

Meet your 2026 Board of Directors! Name: Ken Pringle Executive Director, Berkley Area Chamber of Commerce CPR Finance LLC What do you love most about Berkley? I love that it's a small city with a lot of local shops and not a lot of national chain brands. What do you love most about owning or working at a business in or around Berkley? The people. When you're not working and spending time with your family and friends, what activities bring you joy? I enjoy golfing and going to

Shout It Out: Nicole Hudson, Vice President of the Berkley Area Chamber of Commerce

Meet your 2026 Board of Directors! Name: Nicole Hudson Vice President, Berkley Area Chamber of Commerce Hudson Collective What do you love most about Berkley? Berkley feels like a small town tucked inside a big metro. People know each other. Business owners show up for each other. You can walk down 12 Mile and run into three people you know, then meet someone new at the next coffee shop. That mix of familiarity and fresh energy is what keeps me rooted here. What do you love m

Shout It Out: Andrew Creal, President of the Berkley Area Chamber of Commerce

Meet your 2026 Board of Directors! Name: Andrew Creal President, Berkley Area Chamber of Commerce Taft Law What do you love most about Berkley? Berkley is such a unique community in that it has a small-town feel while being located just minutes from a major metropolitan area. The character of Berkley stands out for me above all else. What do you love most about owning or working at a business in or around Berkley? Being able to walk around town and meet fellow business owners

Shout It Out: Joel Hunt, Berkley High School

Name: Joel Hunt Organization: DECA Leader at Berkley High School As teacher, you will be helping the Berkley Area Chamber create their DECA Student Intern Program. What are you most excited to work on? Creating projects that give students real-world experience. What do you love most about Berkley? I love how involved our program is with the community. We've received a ton of support ranging from professionals joining our advisory board to judging DECA events. When you're not