Level Up Barry County
Campaign Overview
Level Up Barry County is the Barry County Chamber & Economic Development Alliance (BCCEDA)’s strategic initiative to build and sustain the capacity needed to meet the growing demands of our community. As Barry County continues to experience increased investment, development, and opportunity, this campaign ensures we have the people, resources, and systems in place to lead that growth intentionally and effectively.
This is not simply about sustaining an organization—it is about strengthening the infrastructure that supports business growth, workforce development, housing, childcare, and long-term economic prosperity across the entire county.
Maximize Your Impact
Thanks to the generous support of Flexfab, every dollar donated to the Level Up Barry County campaign will be matched dollar for dollar—up to $100,000.
This means your investment goes twice as far in supporting business growth, workforce development, and community impact across Barry County.
Join us in taking advantage of this opportunity to double your impact and help move our community forward.
Our Vision
To build lasting economic prosperity by supporting business growth, investment, and innovation.
advantage of this opportunity to double your impact and help move our community forward.
Our Mission
Advance business. Facilitate solutions. Strengthen communities.
Who We Are
The Barry County Chamber & Economic Development Alliance (BCCEDA) serves as the front door for business and a convener of regional progress. As a unified Chamber and Economic Development organization, we work at the intersection of business, government, education, and community to solve complex challenges and unlock opportunity.
We are not just supporting growth—we are guiding it. From housing and childcare to workforce and infrastructure, our role is to bring partners together, align resources, and move projects from concept to reality.
Why This Matters
The demand for economic development in Barry County has evolved. We are no longer asking what could we do—we are actively advancing projects that shape the future of our communities.
From significant housing development underway across the county, to the Mill Street Market and childcare center, to strengthening workforce pipelines and supporting infrastructure readiness, the scope and scale of this work requires intentional investment in organizational capacity.
Level Up Barry County ensures we can meet that moment.
Campaign Purpose & Investment Strategy
This campaign is designed to build a sustainable, high-performing organization capable of delivering results today and into the future.
Our goal is to secure annual investments that support operations, staffing, and program delivery, ensuring we can continue to lead and execute high-impact initiatives across Barry County.
What Your Investment Supports
Organizational Capacity
- Hiring key staff to expand business services, workforce initiatives, and project management
- Strengthening our ability to respond to business needs and community opportunities
Business Resource Center & Coworking Studio
- Transforming our space into a hub for entrepreneurship, small business support, and collaboration
- Creating a new revenue stream while providing direct value to the business community
Technology & Data
- Investing in tools like Placer.ai, ChamberMaster, and GIS systems to drive informed decision-making
- Enhancing our ability to support site selection, business attraction, and community planning
Community Development Impact
- Supporting housing development and attainable housing strategies
- Advancing childcare solutions to support workforce participation
- Assisting with infrastructure planning and funding strategies
- Supporting redevelopment, blight removal, and placemaking initiatives
Project Development & Investment
- Building a network of investors to support catalytic projects like Mill Street Market
- Positioning Barry County to compete for and secure state and federal funding
The Impact
This work is already happening—and growing.
Your investment helps ensure that Barry County:
- Remains competitive in attracting and retaining businesses
- Has the workforce needed to support growth
- Provides housing and childcare solutions that support families
- Continues to develop vibrant, connected, and thriving communities
The Opportunity
Barry County is at a pivotal moment.
With continued investment, we can move beyond planning and continue delivering real, measurable outcomes that benefit businesses, residents, and future generations.
