CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS YEARS CHAMBER AWARD WINNERS
                                                                                                                              P hoto Credit: Michael Murphy IV Photography  
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR | MICHIGAN SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
Mike Castiglione, Chris Schwenke, Ralph Larsen, Jared Neiswender, Seth Arnold, Kent Larsen
NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR | HARWOOD GOLD CAFE'
Kristina Yost, Amber Munday 
OUTSTANDING CITIZEN | MARK GREYERBIEHL 
AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR | LEANNE ACKERT
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR | JAMIE MCLANE
CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD | JIM SYLVAIN
 
 
VIEW THE AWARD VIDEOS 
If you were unable to attend this year's event and would like to view the award winner's videos, click the following links to view.  Video Credit: Bertinelli Productions 
 
 
THANK YOU 
A special Thank You to all of our Sponsors.  Without their support, this event would not be possible.
VIP Sponsors: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Castle Farms, Fox Charlevoix & Fox Charlevoix Ford
Platinum Sponsors: 4Front Credit Union, Charlevoix State Bank 
Gold Sponsors: Bickersteth, Brown & Associates, McLaren Northern Michigan, Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital 
Award Sponsors: 4Front Credit Union, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Char-Em United Way, Fox Charlevoix & Fox Charlevoix Ford, Mike's Glass 
 
Thank you also to Bertinelli Productions, Decka Digital, Grey Gables Restaurant & Catering, Michael Murphy IV Photography, Mitchell Graphics & Petals.
 
STEP OUT OF THE COLD FOR SOME HOT DEALS  
It may be cold outside, but the deals are hot at the Charlevoix Indoor Sidewalk Sales taking place over 
Presidents' Day weekend.  This annual shopping event begins on Friday, February 16th and runs through Monday February 19th
 
Enjoy countless bargains and more, on a variety of great merchandise at participating stores.  Take advantage of substantial reductions on seasonal inventory that must go.  Shoppers will find great discounts on gift items, home decor, clothing, books, art, jewelry, accessories and more. While in town, be sure to enjoy a bite to eat at one of our many fantastic restaurants. Charlevoix is open for business, so Shop Local for spectacular deals over the holiday weekend!   
 
For more information, call the chamber office at 231.547.2101 or Click Here 


 
 
Date:   Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Place: Castle Farms
Time:  4:00 - 7:00pm
 




ONLY 4 BOOTH SPACES LEFT 
It's first come, first serve 
   
TASTE OF CHARLEVOIX booths have SOLD OUT
 
To view the participating businesses and organizations Click Here
 
                
 
Thank you to our Expo Sponsors:

VIP Sponsors:
 
    
 
Platinum Sponsor:
 

 
Gold Sponsors:
 
Bickersteth, Brown & Associates  
McLaren Northern Michigan
Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital
 
 
Media Sponsors:
  

 
Bar Sponosr:
 



THE CHARLEVOIX AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS  
 
Alliance Beverage Distributing
Ron Whitener | Event Coordinator
8582 Moeller Drive
Harbor Springs
Phone:  616.241.5022
Website:  alliancebeverage.com 
 
Our main ''Flag Ship'' bear brands are: Miller Brewing Company, Coors Brewing Company, & Beards Brewing and Mike's.  We also feature many other Michigan & Craft Breweries.  Our home office is located in Grand Rapids with Distributorships in Traverse City and Harbor Springs.
 

 
Kopy Sales, Inc
Heidi MacNicol | Solutions Consultant
821 Robinwood Court
Traverse City
Phone:  231.946.3020
Email:  copy@kopysales.com 
Website:  kopysales.com 
 
Your famiily-owned, local source for quality printers, copiers and trusted service.  Serving 10 counties in northern Michigan for over 50 years.


Charlevoix Moon Artisan Wine
Tom Jaenicke | Winemaker
Charlevoix
Phone:  810.252.7855
Email:  tgjaenicke@aol.com 
Website is under construction
 

Charlevoix Moon Artisan Wine is a local commercially licensed winery and vineyard owned by winegrower Tom Jaenicke and spouse, Kim Kolb.  Tom crafts most of the wines from estate grown grapes and locally sourced cherries and other fruit.  The first release of Charlevoix Moon Artisan Wine will be in May 2018 and will be available for tasting and purchase at local Farmer's Markets, at select retail establishments in Charlevoix, and at special event venues.  Area winemakers know Tom as "The Man in the Moon".
  
Wine & DINE
DINNERS-TO-GO  
FROM THAT FRENCH PLACE
Feb 7 | Coq Au Vin
Feb 8 | Beef Bourguignon
Feb 9 | Chicken Kiev
Feb 10 | Pasta Bolognese
*Call 231.437.6037 by 2pm to order. 
*Pick up between 4:30-6pm

 
Cooking Classes:  most Mondays and Saturdays all winter.  Call 231.437.6037 for details
Feb 10 | 6-9pm | Advanced Ice Cream Techniques
Feb 12 | 10am-1pm | Macaroons for your Valentine
Feb 17 | 6-9pm | Mardi Gras Classics: Gumbo w/ Chef Jonathan
CASA TUESDAYS AT RED MESA GRILL
* $3 Casa Margaritas | $3 Premium Drafts | $3 Food Features
* Live Music every Tuesday night from 6:00 - 9:00PM
 
February
13th - Carnivale Party w/ Dave Cisco 6-10pm
20th - The Marsupials
22nd - National Margarita Day w/Sweet Tooth 

MUNSON HEALTHCARE CHARLEVOIX HOSPITAL RECEIVES GENEROUS GRANT
Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital recently received a grant from the Charlevoix County Community Foundation in the amount of $10,000 to help finance the hospital's Patient Needs Fund.  This important fund is available to help cover often urgent and expensive needs for patients or other persons involved in their care during a health-related crisis and provides welcome and unexpected relief for our patients and their families when they need it most.
 
Often, when undergoing a health-related crisis, patients are unable to work. They are told to rest and recover, but that can seem impossible when there are bills to pay.  In addition, family members and/or caregivers are also called upon to help with expenses, transportation, and child care, placing a further strain on the patient's family situation. More
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DEADLINE FOR AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANTS APPROACHING
The deadline for applying for grant dollars from the Charlevoix County Community Foundation and the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation is 4:00pm, Thursday, March 1, 2018.

Grants to support arts and culture, education, the environment, community and economic development, health and human services, recreation and youth are available.

Call 231.536.2440 today, to discuss your idea!
CHARLEVOIX COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING PRESENTS THE "SILVER SCREEN MOVIE CLUB"  
Kicking off on Tuesday, February 13th is "The Silver Screen Movie Club" This is specifically for our aging community 60 years and older.  Purchase lunch at your local senior center and get a Silver Screen Movie Club Ticket for that day.  This allows you to purchase the movie ticket at the cinema for $4 to see your choice of any of the movies currently being shown at Charlevoix Cinema III, and will include a small bag of popcorn and a small drink.  Charlevoix County Transit will provide rides to Charlevoix Cinema III and back to all Charlevoix County Senior Centers.

Stay up to date on the latest goings on at the Charlevoix County Senior site by liking our Facebook page or by visiting our website at charlevoixcounty.org/commission_on_aging

You can also view the February calendars here; Charlevoix, Boyne Area,  and East Jordan.
MCLAREN NORTHERN MICHIGAN "GET UP AND MOVE" THIS HEART MONTH 
McLaren Northern Michigan is challenging northern Michigan to "Get Up & Move" for Heart Month.
 
According to the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, five minutes a day of exercise is shown to increase health and lifespan.  Here is the challenge...on February 14, at 2:14pm "Get Up & Move" wherever you are.  Schools and businesses are encouraged to participate...it is only 5 minutes and a great way to keep your heart healthy.
 
In addition, during the entire month of February, McLaren Northern Michigan is hosting a "Get Up & Move" contest. Get the rules, find out how to enter, and what the prizes are Here 
 
For more information on additional heart month activities, please visit mclarean.org/northernheartmonth  or call 800.248.6777.  
   
PANACHE HAIR STUDIO CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY
Panche is celebrating 10 years of being in business!!!  We've been under new ownership for the past 3 years and have been a Kevin Murphy focus salon for the past year.
 
Join our celebration and take advantage of 10% off all services and products for the month of February when you mention this ad (while supplies last).
 
For more information, call 231.437.3330
INDOOR SIDEWALK SALE AT CHARLEVOIX WEAR
Charlevoix Wear is holding an Indoor Sidewalk Sale!   
 
All clearance and sale items are clearly marked: $3 - $25!   
That's 60%-80% off AND, all "Life is Good" products are 50% off!
 
We also have New Spring inventory has been arriving daily!  
 
Open 7 days a week, so stop and see us today!
 

CHARLEVOIX CIRCLE OF ARTS INNER CIRCLE GALLERY TALK
The Charlevoix Circle of Arts will host an Inner Circle Gallery Talk with two artists representing the current exhibition: Chasing the Running Stitch on Thursday, February 8th beginning at 10am.  Valerie Mann from Saline and Jeanne Bieri from Grosse Pointe Farms will be present, and both are highly accomplished artists renowned in their field.
 
Valerie Mann has shown her work professionally in the U.S. and abroad for 26 years.  Her work has received numerous awards and is in public and private collections in the U.S., Europe and Asia.  Mann is inspired by the outdoors, people, materials and pushing the boundaries of possibility with those materials.  She will be discussing her installation of vintage, Fortunes that she has been working on since 2004.  More
UPCOMING EVENTS AND FIELD TRIPS WITH LITTLE TRAVERSE CONSERVANCY
The Significance of Winter for the Odawa | Saturday, February 10, 10am-12pm | Round Lake Nature Preserve, Emmet County.
Traditionally, the Odawa measured years in winters, due to the difficulty wrought by snow, ice, and cold.  Come learn how the Odawa navigated the winter season.  
 
Wonders of Nature in Winter Partner Program | Saturday, February 10 | 2-3:30pm | Susan Creek Nature Preserve. Explore the wonders of nature in winter at the Susan Creek Preserve with LTC and the Charlevoix Library .  This family friendly outing will involve searching for signs of animals, discussing how plants and animals survive winter, and creating an on-site land art project.

Animal Tracks and Signs with Petoskey Library | Tuesday, February 13 | 4pm | Petoskey Library.
   
Join LTC and the Petoskey Library for an Animal Tracks and signs program as part of their Make and Learn series.   
 
For more information on the above or to register call 231.347.0991 or go to landtrust.org
CHARLEVOIX COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING MONTHLY TRAVEL CLUB
We have a Monthly Travel Club and this month we are headed to Petoskey for the Kilwin's Chocolate Tour, Lunch at the Friendship Center and a quick trip to the Dollar Tree.   
East Jordan | Thursday, February 8th  
Boyne City | Thursday, February 15th 
 
In March we are doing a ReSale Shopping Trip to Petoskey with lunch at Kentucky Fried Chicken.
Boyne City | Wednesday, March 21st
Charlevoix | Friday, March 23rd
East Jordan | Tuesday, March 27th  
 
April's trip is a special one so please Save the Date of Tuesday, April 17, as we will be headed to the Crooked Tree Arts Theater for Little Traverse Civic Theaters "August: Onsage County" for an evening play!
 
Please sign up for these events at the Senior Centers.
VALENTINES DAY PAINT-N-PARTY
Come join the fun and we will paint these beautiful champagne glasses you can give to anyone you love....or keep for yourself!

Everyone gets a free box of chocolates too!!
 
$35 per person everything included
 
Saturday Feb. 10th from 3-5pm
RSVP at Elements Gallery 231-547-5820
 
I will be instructing step by step so no experience is necessary....kids are welcome too!
 
TOAST TO LITERACY  A FUN EVENING AND A GREAT CAUS
 Char-Em United Way's fifth Toast to Literacy Mardi Gras Party, will be held from 7:00-10:00pm on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Castle Farms.

Back this year is the popular Mardi Gras theme with decorations, music, and strolling entertainers.  As always, the Toast to Literacy will include beer/wine/cider/mead tastings, food, and a silent auction.

Local caterers, Pigs Eatin' Ribs, Grey Gables Restaurant, Wineguys Catering, and Boyne City Tap Room donate selections for the best Soup, Savory and Sweet competition

Beverage tastings from Cheboygan Brewing, Petoskey Farms, Right Brain Brewery, Beards Brewery, Spare Key Winery, and Bee Well Meadery are the highlight of the evening.  Non-alcoholic beverages will also be available. More
GREAT LAKES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA SUNDAY SERIES
Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra's Brass Quintet and the Drumheads, Sunday, February 11, 2018 at 4:00pm at the First Congregational UCC, Charlevoix.
 
Performances by Vern Campbell and Pat Jarve, trumpet; Beverly Isenbarger, horn; Edward Bahr, trombone; and Carl Hawkins, tuba.  Ensembles include Anthony DiLorenzo's Fire Dance; Caleb Hudson, White Rose Elegy; Music Hall Suite, Joseph Horovitz and more.   
 
The popular Drumheads are back with Tim Mocny, a unique group of musicians with diverse backgrounds, performing on percussion drums.
 
Free will donation.  Program is due to generous support provided by Carolyn Klender.
 
For more information, call 231.487.0010.
LOVE IS IN THE AIR AT AMERICAN HOUSE
Join your friends at American House on Wednesday, February 14, from 5:30-7:30pm as we celebrate A Love for All Ages, a semi-formal Valentine's Day event.   
 
Put on your prettiest party dress or your finest suit and enjoy live entertainment, chilled pink champagne, chocolate-dipped strawberries and an assortment of other delicious delights.   
 
Dance with your sweetheart or simply mingle with friends and neighbors, celebrating the greatest gift of all - LOVE.  We can't wait to celebrate with you!
 
Hurry, this event will fill up fast, so please RSVP by Monday, February 12.
231.237.5572
MARDI GRAS SOIREE FEBRUARY 15
The Charlevoix Area Community Pool invites you to attend a Mardi Gras Soiree, fundraiser for the Pool Renewal Project on Thursday, February 15, 2018, 4:00 - 7:00pm at the French Quarter New Orleans Bistro.   
 
Cost is $50 per person for a buffet dinner, + cash drinks, and live music by saxophone player Marty Ward.  $30 of each dinner ticket sale goes toward Pool Renovations.
 
Pay at the door or purchase online Here or stop by the Pool.
 
For more information, call 231.547.0982.
The Charlevoix Area Community Pool is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit
GET OUTTA TOWN!
In February and March, when the world is muddy, sloshy, and you're feeling just a bit closed in, come travel the world "culinarily" through the Wellness Workshop's "Make and Take" classes!
 
February 16, Greece - Greek Salad & Hummus
March 2Syria - Mujadara & Fattoush
March 9Mexico - Taco Salad with a Twist, Mango Salsa & Fresh Guac
March 16, Thailand - Rice Paper Rolls & Mango-Sticky Rice Dessert
 
For just $10 per class you can walk away with creative, satisfying, nutrient-boosting meals and full recipes to go with the flavors of each country.   All classes run from 12:00 - 1:00pm. 
 
As always, our Make and Take classes will show you how to prepare the tastes of the world healthfully and plant based.   
 
For more information, call 231.437.3482
NORTH CENTRAL ANNOUNCES INTERNATIONAL LECTURE ON POLITICS AND THE OLYMPICS
North Central Michigan College will present an international lecture on the political significance of the Olympics in East Asia on Tuesday, February 20 at noon in the Library Conference Center.  This lecture is free and open to the public.
 
The Olympic Games rarely venture beyond the West.  While the universality of the Olympic Games has never been realized, their political significance is not lost on East Asia.  The 1964 Tokyo Summer Games, 1988 Seoul Summer Games, and 2008 Beijing Summer Games were political events. The Olympic Games provided Japan, South Korea, and China an opportunity to promote an identity that helped each state define its place in East Asia and international politics.  More 
"LIVE FROM CHARLEVOIX" LOVES FEBRUARY
 Our next Libations for Live is Saturday, February 17th from 5:00pm until 8:00pm at The Town House Bar with guest Bartenders Abbie Hart and Caitlin "Kitty" Cole.

Mark your calendars folks, this is going to be one for the record books!

On Saturday, February 24, Live From Charlevoix welcomes THE CRANE WIVES! 

 The Crane Wives spin fine songs from whole cloth, and you will never want the melodies to leave your head.  Initially part of the indie fold boom, their sound has grown and broadened with each new recording till categorization becomes difficult:  rock, pop, folk?  Just call it really good music! 

Get your tickets before we sell out again!  You don't want to miss this Award Winning Group.

For more information on Live From Charlevoix or Libations for Live, call 231.622.3191 or visit our website at livefromcharlevoix.con

CAMP DAGGETT OFFERS WINTER ACTIVITIES
On February 24 from 5-9pm, it's the ever popular Bearcub Outfitters Torchlight Snowshoe Outing!  Experience the ambiance of snow-covered trails illuminated by more than 100 torches on your trek.  Afterward, come inside for a cup of hot chocolate, freshly baked cookies and to warm-up by the crackling fire in the camp's beautiful main lodge.  Buy raffle tickets for great Bearcub Outfitters products with all proceeds going to Camp Daggett.  Admission is free, donations are encouraged, and snowshoes are available for all ages.

If you're looking for a way to beat the winter blues, or want to schedule a birthday party or family retreat at the Camp Daggett Adventure Center, call Camp Daggett at 231.347.9742 details.

For information on other upcoming activities such as the Father/Son weekend and Summer Camp Click here.
11th ANNUAL PROJECT CONNECT - A DAY OF SERVICE FOR THOSE IN NEED
Date:  Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Place:  Odawa Casino
Time:  11:00am-5:00pm
 
Project Connect is a day of service for those in need in Charlevoix and Emmet Counties.  If you or someone you know is struggling with financial problems, housing issues, employment challenges or health concerns, please join us for a day of FREE services!
 
The Veterans Corner will return for a second year offering local Veterans the opportunity to meet with representatives from Federal, State, and County offices.   
 
Project Connect believes that by helping people on the road to a more self-sufficient life, we will in turn strengthen out community as a whole.
 
For more information on available services and to download the brochure go to projectconnect231.com 
 
 


HINTS & TIPS FROM CONSTANT CONTACT
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GOVERNOR'S SUMMIT ON EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES
Michigan's mineral, stone, sand, gravel, crude oil and natural gas industries are a vibrant and little-known part of Michigan.  These industries provide jobs for our residents and supply the products we use every day.  This summit will provide information and activate discussion about policy, economic development, education and public perception.
 
The Summit will take place on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, 8am-5pm at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, 219 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing.  Cost is $50 and includes lunch.  
 
Keynote speakers for the summit are Governor Rick Snyder and Anja Manuel, author of "This Brave New World." 
 
For more information, to view the full agenda and/or to register Click Here 
 
NORTHERN MICHIGAN'S LARGEST HIRING EVENT EVER!
Saturday, March 10 | 10am-3pm | The Ellison Place, Gaylord 
Businesses be a part of this important initiative and Register Today!
 Show candidates from around Michigan how great it would be to work for your company.

A 10'x10' booth with 8' table, 2 chairs, electric and Wi-Fi is only $350!

Some of the companies already participating are:
Drost Landscape | American Spoon | Boyne | Hotel Walloon | Manthei Veneer | McLaren Northern Hospital | Moeller Aerospace | Link Industries | Carmeuse | ALP Lighting | EJ | Irish Boat Shop | and several more

Download Registration Form Here
Or call 231.348.6613
 
 
 
Please Click Here to view jobs available with the following Chamber Members.  
 
Castle Farms
Charlevoix County Community Foundation  
City of Charlevoix 
 
 
   Please visit the below resources for other job opportunities in our area.jobs

 
Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce 
Premier INVESTORS 
 
 
VIP MEMBERS
                                  
 
 
 
 
 
PLATINUM MEMBERS
                         
 
 
           
      GOLD MEMBERS                                                             SILVER MEMBERS 
Bickersteth, Brown & Associates                                                   Bingham Insurance Services 
McLaren Northern Michigan                                                          DTE 
Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital                                       Weathervane Terrace Inn & Suites  
 
I NVESTOR MEMBERS
Central Drug Store
Charlevoix Public Schools 
Comfort Keepers
MDC Contracting 
North Central Michigan College
Staffords Weathervane Restaurant 
 
 
 
Would you like to become a Premier Investor?
call the Chamber at 231.547.2101 or email  chamber@charlevoix.org for more information