• Director's Update

  • Your monthly news about the Northville Community Chamber of Commerce from our Executive Director, Jim Cracraft - right here!
    Wednesday, April 1, 2026
    April 2026 Update

    As Executive Director of the Northville Chamber of Commerce, I am honored—and admittedly a bit humbled—to emcee this year’s State of the Community event on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Schoolcraft College. This will be my first time stepping into this role, and I can’t think of a better moment to do so. Northville is not just thriving—it’s evolving in ways that reflect both thoughtful planning and a deep commitment to community. This year’s program will feature three exceptional keynote speakers who each play

    Jim Cracraft

    Sunday, March 1, 2026
    March 2026 Update

    ​Spring has sprung, crocuses will soon be peeking up, and Northville is humming — which could be the continued development at the former Northville Downs site, or just all of us trying to out-cheer each other. Either way: great things are happening, and we’re here for it. Speaking of great things happening in Northville, we recently had a wonderful ribbon-cutting for VEG ER. Welcome to our community, and thank you for being active in our Chamber of Commerce!

    Jim Cracraft

    Friday, January 30, 2026
    February 2026 Update

    I hope this note finds you warm and well as we head into February after the coldest January I can remember in a long time! Whatever happened to the January thaw? As cold as it is, it is good news for winter sports enthusiasts and our members participating in the Plymouth Ice Festival!

    Jim Cracraft

    Thursday, December 18, 2025
    January 2026 Update

    Happy New Year and warm greetings from the Northville Chamber of Commerce! Indeed, these are exciting times to live and work in Northville! I hope the holidays were good for your business and you were able to spend time with family and friends.

    Jim Cracraft

    Monday, December 1, 2025
    December 2025 Update

    Happy Holidays - we have had very successful events so far with many collaborators, and we will continue to do so in the coming year.

    Jim Cracraft, Executive Director