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The secret of getting ahead is getting started.
Mark Twain
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FIRST FRIDAY BUSINESS BREAKFAST
Friday, March 3, 2017
7:30-8:30am
$5/Members $7/Non-Members
Hosted and Sponsored by:
Be sure to join us for our first First Friday Business Breakfast of 2017 !
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ONLY 9 SPACES LEFT!!
Click Here
for your Business Expo contract
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
4:00 - 7:00pm
Castle Farms
For more information, contact the Chamber office at 231.547.2101
Sponsored by:
  
More Sponsorship Opportunities are Available. Call the Chamber Office at 547.2101 for information.
For a $500 investment, your business can sponsor our newest attraction at this year's Expo......A PHOTO BOOTH.
For your investment you will receive:
*Business Name recognition on most promotional pieces including: o -line calendar, Biz Blast, E-Blast, Face and Postcard mailed to the membership.
*Listed as Sponsor on Signboards placed in high traffic areas and Photo Booth area
*Your business logo on each photo strip. (5 spaces on each photo strip, 4 for photos and 1 for your logo, you determine in which space you would like to place your logo.
*Plus Happy Snappy Photo Booth has a kiosk on-site with a touch screen for texting the photos to smart phones. With that, those pictures, with your business logo will also be on social media.
Call 231.547.2101 to secure this Sponsorship
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NEW SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY
FOR THIS YEARS BUSINESS EXPO &
TASTE OF CHARLEVOIX
New to the Business Expo this year will be a PHOTO BOOTH. Happy Snappy Photo Booth from Petoskey will add some extra fun to an already great event.
For more information, see the article above or call 231.547.2101 or email info@charlevoix.org
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CHAMBER ANNUAL MEETING & AWARDS BREAKFAST A HUGE SUCCESS 
A sold out crowd was on hand for our Annual Meeting & Awards Breakfast held last Friday morning at Castle Farms.
There are many, many people we need to thank for making this event the success that it was:
First of all thank you to our sponsors, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN, FOX CHARLEVOIX & FOX CHARLEVOIX FORD, CASTLE FARMS, 4FRONT CREDIT UNION, BICKERSTETH, BROWN & ASSOCIATES WEALTH ADVISORS AND CHARLEVOIX AGENCY.
Thank you to Darren Romano and the staff at Grey Gables Restaurant & Catering for a wonderful breakfast. To David Bertinelli of Bertinelli Productions for all his work on the award videos, which you can watch Here. To Mike Murphy of Michael Murphy IV Phgotography. Check out his photos of our event on the Chamber's Facebook page, and to Kari Davis of Petals for the beautiful centerpieces.
A special thank you to Sarah Hagen and the staff at Castle Farms.
Looking forward to doing it all again next year!
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TWENTY-ONE BUSINESSES HONORED FOR 50 YEARS OR MORE OF
CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP AT THE ANNUAL MEETING
Pictured left to right: Bartlett's Home Interiors, Inc, Ward Brothers Charter Boats, Weathervane Terrace Inn & Suites, St. Marys Cement, Beaver Island Boat Company, Grey Gables Restaurant & Catering, Charlevoix Courier, Central Drug Store, Island Airways, Belvedere Golf Club, Wojan Window & Door Corporation.
Missing from picture: A.L.P. Lighting Components, Argonne Supper Club, Bradford Master Dry Cleaners, Harbor Industries, Inc., Inn at Grey Gables, Oleson's Food Store, The Lodge Hotel, Town House Bar, Villa Moderne Motel, Winchester Funeral Home.
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CHAMBERS CO-HOST FORUM WITH FRESHMAN CONGRESSMAN
Congressman Jack Bergman will be the guest of honor at a Freshman Forum to be held in Petoskey on Thursday, February 23, 2017. These forums are coordinated by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and will be co-hosted locally by the Charlevoix Area and Petoskey Regional Chambers of Commerce as a Hot Topics event.
This will be a luncheon event at Stafford's Perry Hotel, 11:30am - 1:00pm. The cost to attend is $20 per person. Register on-line Here
This is event is sponsored by Comfort Keepers
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WHAT KIND OF TRAINING SEMINAR WOULD YOU LIKE?
Main Street is teaming up with the Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Charlevoix Public Library to host another training seminar for our business community.
Help us host a training that is relevant to you.
Click
Here to complete the survey now!
Thank you for taking a few minutes to give your valuable feedback.
charlevoixmainstreet.org
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9&10 NEWS ANNOUNCES NEW CREATIVE DIVISION MANE CONTENT
9&10 News is excited to announce the new creative division named Mane Content, a full service video production group.
Mane Content provides video content for various platforms from television commercials to social media content to sales videos. They are a group of creative professionals with all the gear and the passion to create the perfect video for brands.
The award winning creative team consists of copywriters, videographers, directors, editors and a licensed drone pilot. Mane Content works with clients to keep creative process simple while making sure that the video receives results. More
9and10news.com
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HOSPICE OF NORTHWEST MICHIGAN
Hospice of Northwest Michigan is invested in the care of our community! All of our Grief, Loss and Bereavement Events and Resources are free of charge and open to the Community. Click Here to check out our 2017 Calendar and Resources
hospicenwm.org
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HATHA YOGA CLASS INTRODUCED AT WELLNESS WORKSHOP
The Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital Wellness Workshop introduces its new Hatha Yoga Class every Monday and Friday from 7:30-8:30am. An anatomy based practice that is suitable for any level practitioner, Hatha yoga requires no prior experience
. The yoga sequences, along with breath work and relaxation techniques will assist in building strength, stamina, flexibility, balance and increasing body awareness. The use of props, blocks, or blankets make poses easily modified to suit the individual. All levels of fitness are welcome and modifications will be provided as needed. The class is taught by Lisa Hepner, a licensed physical therapist assistant with Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital. For more information, call 231.437.3482
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MISSING TEETH? LOOSE DENTURES?
Dental Implants are your best option.
Best Price and Highest quality guaranteed!
Dr Michael Sullivan, DDS - American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Member
For more information on any of the above or to make an appointment, please call 231.237.5100.
beacondentalcenter.com
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LOVE THE POOL MONTH
The Charlevoix Area Community Pool is designating February LOVE THE POOL MONTH! We have a Love Match. During February 2017, a donation to the Pool Renovation Project will be matched $ for $ by an anonymous donor up to $10,000. Double the impact of your donation. Make the Pool your Valentine! Donors may contribute to the Charlevoix Area Community Pool or to the CACP Grantmaking Fund at the Charlevoix County Community Foundation. Credit cards can be processed at the Pool or via phone. Please make checks payable to: Charlevoix Area Community Pool or Charlevoix Community Foundation, with the memo
: CACP Renovation
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NOMINATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE CHARLEVOIX PUBLIC SCHOOLS ALUMNI
HALL OF FAME 2016-2017
Here is a link to the Alumni Hall of Fame nomination form.
Please feel free to share the link with others.
Forms are due on Friday, February 17, 2017.
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SALE CONTINUES AT ELEMENTS
Inventory reduction sale continues with deep reductions on clothing, tables, lamps, as well as sale prices on original artwork by Edith Pair and Linda Boss-including glasses, trays, select paintings, and painted furniture
ElementsonFacebook
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EAT YOUR HEART OUT AT GREY GABLES
Dinner For Two & Chef Features
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
4:30 - 10:00PM
Enjoy a three course dinner that gives you and your love 2 salads, 2 entrees, 2 desserts and 1 bottle of wine. $44 per couple, 4:30-6pm.
Chef features will include our full dinner menu plus rack of lamb; Chilean sea bass; duck breast; Hawaiian tuna; foie gras; oysters & prime rib. 4:30-10pm
For more information and/or reservations call 231.547.9261
greygablesinn.com
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VALENTINES DAY AT THE BRIDGE STREET TAP ROOM
We have the perfect option for your Valentine's Day Dinner at the Bridge Street Tap Room! Leave the cooking to us and enjoy all of that extra time in the presence of that special someone in our dining room. We are featuring a three-course meal with a variety of choices designed to cater to you and your date. For only $25 you get to choose between three incredible entrees! Dinner starts at 5pm on February 14. Check out the menu options Here
bridgestreettaproom.com
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW FOR VALENTINES DAY DINNER AT THE ROWE INN
Treat that someone special to a romantic dinner with your choice of lamb shank, sea bass, or chicken rolls with raspberry sauce.
To view the full menu Click Here
Sunday, February 12, 2017
12 Noon - 8:00pm
$35/per person
Reservations are required, 231.588.7351
roweinn.com
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WINTER WINE DINNER AT PETOSKEY FARMS VINEYARD & WINERY
Just a few seats left for the
Thursday, February 16 Winter Wine Dinner at Petoskey Farms Vineyard & Winery. Multiple Award-Winning Chef Adam Kline will be preparing Chilled and Grilled Shrimp Cocktail with Whipped Avocado, Cocktail Sauce; a Cucumber, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad Arugula, Balsamic Vinaigrette; an Herb Encrusted Pork Loin, Corn Pudding, Hericot Vert; and a Warm Peach Cobbler, Deep Bundt, Vanilla Chantilly. Wine served with each course. $59/pp. Seating is limited. Reserve your seat today by calling 231.290.9463
petoskeyfarms.com
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$3 CASA TUESDAYS AT RED MESA GRILL
Live Music every Tuesday Night 6-9pm
$3 Casa Margaritas, $3 Premium Drafts, $3 Food Features
Performers:
Feb 14 - Kellerville
Feb 21 - Charles Madison
Feb 22 - National Margarita Day w/ BOTALA -Latin DJ w/live Afro-Cuban Drumming 6-9pm
Feb 28 - Fat Tuesday Party w/ Dave Cisco and his Magical Streel Drum 6-10pm
Mar 7 - Bruce Lee and Me Jazz Trio
Mar 14 - Third Groove
Mar 21 - Buddha Sweet
Mar 28 - Soul Patch
Apr 4 - Ben Overbeek
Apr 11 - The Urban Surgeons
Apr 18 - Blues by Keith Scott
Apr 25 - Blake Elliot & the Robinson Affair
redmesa.com
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AMERICAN HOUSE EVENTS
Benefit Dinner for the Pennell Family
Friday, February 10, 4:30-7pm at American House 2000 East Mitchell Road Petoskey. The Pennell family, tragically lost wife and mother Pavla Pennell Kalisove on January 26. Dean Pennell is now raising the family's two daughters. For more information Click Here.
Celebrate Valentine's Day with American House in Charlevoix
Tuesday, February 14, from 6:30-8:30pm. Come dance the night away. We'll have cocktails,drinks and some great music to fill your heart with love and warmth. Bring your sweetheart or come with family and friends. Either way, it's going to be a great time. Please RSVP by Feb 12 by calling 231.237.5572
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PRIMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES - 40 YEARS OF GREATNESS ANNIVERSARY EVENT
Date: Friday, February 10, 2017
Place: Christ Episcopal Church, Charlevoix (lower level)
Time: 6:00PM Reception/Refreshments catered by Smoke on the Water
7:00PM Presentation
District Leaders, Gary Stutzman and Jim Berlage will be your hosts for Primerica Financial Services 40 Years of Greatness Anniversary Event. Primerica is celebrating its rich history and incredible future as A Company of Destiny.
For more information contact Gary Stutzman at 231.675.4800.
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MARDI GRAS PARTY
Saturday, February 11, 2017
7:00 - 10:00pm at Castle Farms
Wear your best Mardi Gras outfit and get ready to party!
Join Char-Em United Way for an evening of live music, strolling entertainment, silent auction, a fun food competition by local caterers, plus tastings with local breweries and vineyards.
Proceeds benefit Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, providing a FREE book each month to over 1300 registered children ages 0-5 in Charlevoix and Emmet Counties.
Registration includes entry, food tastings, entertainment, plus a commemorative glass OR 1 beverage tasting ticket!
Thank you to our
Corporate Sponsors: Bickersteth, Brown & Associates Wealth Advisors
Community Sponsors: Bergmann Marine, Boyne City Kiwanis, Charlevoix Ace Hardware, Petoskey Plastics
Small Business Sponsors: Huntington Bank, Fox Charleavoix
charemuniteday.org
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GREAT LAKES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA SUNDAY SERIES FEATURES THE THREE SOPRANOS
The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra is hosting, and extends an invitation for all to attend, a free-will offering recital at 4:00pm on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Petoskey
The Three Sopranos, Amy Joy Cross, Doretta Furstenberg, and Jamie Platte with Cynda Coleman, pianist will be performing Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cole Porter, Georges Bizet, Puccini, Rossini, Gilbert & Sullivan, Motzart and Mendelssohn. Sopranos bring many of the high moments, and the high notes, to operas and musicals. From seductress in Carmen to the grieving widow singing "My Man's Gone Now" in "Porgy and Bess," our Three Sopranos plumb the depth of the repertoire. More
glcorchestra.org
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DARK LADY OF THE SONNETS
On Sunday, February 12th at 6pm, the Charlevoix Circle of Arts Armchair Theatre presents a play on video. Dark Lady of the Sonnets, directed by Ruth Willis. In this film, the lives of William Shakespeare and fellow playwright Christopher Marlowe meet the Dark Lady in the comedy/drama, which is full of passion, and intrigue personal, political and artistic.
Hugh Hansen, the chairman of the Sunday evening program, and the audience will have the opoportunity to write their own sonnets just in time for Valentine's Day. Refreshments will be served and a $5 donation is encouraged to help support the Armchair Theatre. For additional information you may call the Charlevoix Circle of Arts at 231.547.3554 or visit our website at charlevoixcircle.org
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CHILI COOKOFF BENEFIT FOR CHARLEVOIX AREA COMMUNITY POOL
Mark your calendars for a Chili Cookoff, a benefit for the Charlevoix Area Community Pool Renovation Project.
Date: Sunday, February 12th,
Time: 4:00 - 6:00pm
Place: Charlevoix Yacht Club, 209 Ferry Ave.
Cost: $10 per per at the door (cash or check only).
Enjoy a casual afternoon with friends and vote on your favorite chili. Pool Board Members are excited to compete for the best chili award. Fun giveaways!
charlevoixpool.org
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NORTH CENTRAL OFFERS FREE INTERNATIONAL LECTURE OF JAPAN
North Central Michigan College will present a free international lecture, "Welcome to the Land of the Rising Sun" on Tuesday, February 14 at 11:30 am in the Iron Horse Cafe on the Petoskey campus. Dr. Gretchen Carroll, associate dean of Business, Manufacturing and Technology at North Central, will talk about the food, culture, customs and etiquette of Japan.
Few countries on Earth have had a more colorful history and culture. As one of the world's oldest countries, Japan has seen the rise and fall of emperors, rule by samurai warriors and isolation from the outside world. Yet, today Japan is one of the most developed nations in the world, one of the United States' strongest allies and our fourth largest export market. More
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MAGIC FOR HUMANS
Join Live From Charlevix on Saturday, February 18, from 8-10pm as Ben Whiting brings his "Magic For Humans" act to the stage at the Charlevoix Cinema III
For this show ONLY we are offering Student Tickets for Middle and High School students. Bring a date, bring a friend, bring someone who will be there for you when Ben BLOWS YOUR MIND
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School ID must be presented with ticket at admission.
Season Ticket holders - This Pop-Up Event is separate from your packet.
For more information and to purchase tickets Click Here
livefromcharlevoix.com
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FATHER/SON WEEKEND AT CAMP DAGGETT Fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers or big brothers are invited to bring their sons (ages 8-16) for a fun filled Father/Son weekend, March 10-12 at Camp Daggett. Cost is $175 for father/son plus $50 for each additional son. Space is limited and registration is on a first come first serve basis. Participants can expect a weekend of fun and adventure as they try their hand at various outdoor activities and enjoy wild game lunches and dinners in front of the lodge fireplace. For additional information to register, please contact Ed Leverenz at Camp Daggett at 231.347.9742 ext 112.
campdaggett.org
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Please
Click Here to view jobs available with the following Chamber Members.
Beaver Island Boat Company
Charlevoix Area Community Pool
Charlevoix Montessori Academy for the Arts
City of Charlevoix
Comfort Keepers
Dairy Grille
Dry Harbour Marine
Irish Boat Shop
Pigs Eatin' Ribs
Please visit the below resources for other job opportunities in our area.
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To learn more about becoming a Premier Member call the Chamber at 231.547.2101
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