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St. Clair County Chamber of Commerce

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Meet Our St. Clair County Chamber Ambassadors

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Sarah LaForge

 Sarah LaForge is a marketing and events professional, entrepreneur, and community connector with more than 18 years of professional experience. A lifelong Port Huron resident, Sarah has built her career around hospitality, business development, marketing, event strategy, and creating meaningful connections. Today, she is the owner of LaForge Collective LLC, where she helps businesses and organizations strengthen their presence through strategic marketing, events, social media, and community engagement. Her background also includes leadership within the chamber and hospitality industries, giving her a unique understanding of both the challenges businesses face and the value that strong professional relationships can bring.

Sarah’s work with the Southeast Michigan Chamber of Commerce is driven by a passion for making sure St. Clair County businesses have a seat at the table and access to opportunities throughout the greater Southeast Michigan region. She believes some of the strongest business growth happens when people get out from behind their desks, show up, build genuine relationships, and connect with opportunities beyond their immediate circles. Whether she is helping organize an event, introducing two businesses that should know one another, promoting a local organization, or championing the people behind a great idea, Sarah’s goal is simple: create connections that turn into opportunities and help businesses and communities grow together.

Cole Briggs

Cole Briggs is a Commercial Middle Market Associate at Fifth Third Bank who is passionate about helping businesses grow, building meaningful relationships, and investing in his community.

He believes the best opportunities come from genuinely knowing people, understanding their goals, and finding ways to help them succeed. Dedicated to connecting with other professionals and business owners, Cole focuses on building strong relationships and creating opportunities for those around him.What drives Cole is integrity, ambition, and people. 

He believes in doing what is right, following through, and continually challenging himself to grow. Most importantly, he aims to use his resources and experiences to invest in others, with a particular focus on encouraging the next generation and developing future leaders.

Outside of work, Cole enjoys being involved in his church and community. He stays active by playing sports and is always looking to expand his knowledge in construction, farming, business, and finance. Cole looks forward to connecting with you!

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