GOAL:
           To make an income
        while making an impact.
              

   
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 !  
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR BUSINESS EXPO & TASTE OF CHARLEVOIX 
The Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce is in need of your help to make our Business Expo & Taste of Charlevoix a huge success again this year.

We have multiple opportunities to volunteer at our largest networking event of the year.
Click Here to see what's available and sign up today!! 
 


 Business Expo & Taste of Charlevoix Sponsored by:  
                       
 

$2000 CHAMBER SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE TO ONE QUALIFIED HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR  
Thanks to generous funding from Fox Charlevoix & Fox Charlevoix Ford, Freshwater Charch and Round Lake Group, LLC, the Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce is able to award one lucky High School Senior a Scholarship in the amount of $2000.

Applicant must be either an employee of a business which is a member of the Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce or the child of an employee of a Chamber business.

For complete eligibility requirements Click Here
For scholarship application Click Here

Scholarship applications are also available in the counselor's office at Charlevoix High School.  Deadline for applications if Monday, April 3, 2017 by 5pm.   
 


THE CHARLEVOIX AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS


Bethany Cooper Agency - Farm Bureau Insurance 
 

The Cantina 
Evan Chappuius, Owner
Luther Kurtz, Owner
101 Van Pelt Place
OPENING THIS SPRING



   

14715 West Upright
231.347.5155
baystreetortho.com 
 
 


LOCAL RESTAURANTS PAIR WITH CHARLEVOIX LEADERSHIP TO HOST "WIPE YOUR FEET!" FUNDRAISERS 
Leadership Charlevoix County (LCC) class is seeking financial support for their community service project, "Wipe Your Feet!".  The project takes aim at invasive species and the threat they pose to native plants and ecosystems.  The class has partnered with local restaurants to host the following fundraising events where community members can learn more about the issue and contribute to the project:

*Thursday, March 2, 7-9pm at the Boyne City Tap Room and Pine Lake Lodge:  trivia night offering discounted pizzas and $1 off every 16oz beer goes to the project.

*Thursday, March 9, 7-9pm at the Lake Charlevoix Brewing Company:  offering a $10 all you can eat buffet with a percentage of the sales going directly to the project. More   
CALLING ALL CHARLEVOIX BUSINESS OWNERS!
Are you looking for a unique and affordable way to advertise your business this summer?  Look no further than the Beaver Island Boat Company!  With our season running April - December, your business has the chance to reach our 35,000 average of passengers that travel with us. Giving our travelers an idea of where they should stay, play, dine and shop while in Charlevoix.  If you have not yet received an ad rate/contract please contact Becky Byers at BIBCO for more information:  bbyers@bibco.com or call 231.547.2311.
PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP OFFERED FOR GRADUATING HOME SCHOOL SENIOR
North Central Michigan College provides a Presidential Scholarship to one graduating senior from a home school within our service area.  Presidential Scholarships are offered for full tuition (up to 20 contact hours per semester) and mandatory fees for four consecutive semesters (fall and winter only).  Field study fees are not included.  Scholarship recipients must register for the fall semester immediately following their spring high school graduation.  This is a competitive scholarship.

To be considered, a student shall:
* Complete an online Application for Admission to North Central by April 1 of their graduation year.
* Have a minimum 3.5 overall high school grade point average (include a high school transcript through the nominee's seventh semester) More
ncmich.edu 
TRAINEE PROGRAM AT BAKER COLLEGE HELPS MANUFACTURERS "GROW THEIR OWN EMPLOYEES;" INFO MEETING MARCH 1
State funds available for employers who sponsor students. 
Northern Michigan manufacturers in need of additional high tech talent are invited to a March 1 informational meeting about an innovative training program offered by Baker College and administered by the State of Michigan Talent Investment Agency (TIA), according to Mark Lagerwey, director of extension programs and services for Baker College of Cadillac.

"Manufacturers can essentially "grow their own" employees through this program," he said.  "After a three-year school-work rotation by the student, the sponsoring manufacturer gains a well-trained and known employee with the state providing grants to defray the costs."  More
     baker.edu 
THE BASICS OF LIFE INSURANCE  

There are two basic types of life insurance: term life insurance and permanent life insurance.  The type of life insurance policy that best suits you will depend on your unique needs.  To find the right amount of coverage, it's important to weigh our dependents' current lifestyle and spending needs against their future sources of income and assets.  We can help you figure our how much your family will need to replace this lost income over this length of time should something happen to you.  Call us today at 231.582.6512 to learn more.
korthaseflinn.com 
UNITED WAY "CHECK-OFF" AIDS LOCAL COMMUNITIES
When you fill our your 2016 Michigan tax return forms, don't forget to "check-off" for the United Way Fund.  This is a quick way for Michigan residents to use their tax returns to easily donate to the United Way Fund, which was created to help low to moderate income Michigan families with basic needs like food, clothing and shelter.

"The United Way Fund is a check-off option for Michigan tax-payers again this year," explains Lorraine Manary, CEO of Char-Em United Way.  "The United Way Fund is an easy way to impact a wide range of community needs with one donation.  More
charemuniteday.org
STROUDS RV LOOKING FOR LONG TERM RENTERS 
Strouds RV Park is looking for long-term renters for our RV lot!  WATER, SEWER & ELECTRIC included!

12552 Taylor Road, Charlevoix
$900 per month
For more information call 231.675.7721 or visit our website at stroudsrvcharlevoix.com 
ARE YOU PAYING TOO MUCH FOR YOUR MERCHANT SERVICES?  DODSON PAYMENT SOLUTIONS COULD SAVE YOU MONEY!   
At Dodson Payment Solutions it's our job to make your job easier, more effective, and cost efficient.  We recently saved a Big Rapids area restaurant $540 a month!  We serve Retail, Restaurant, Service, On-the-Go, and E-Commerce Clients. 
Find out what we can do for you today.
Call 231.577.9599 or visit DodsonPaymentSolutions.com
 
MACGREGOR CARES - MONTHLY COMMUNITY GIVING PROGRAM
Congratulations to January's MacGregor Cares Winner, Jessica Petrowski!

February's MacGregor Cares participants are:
*Big Brothers Big Sisters of NW Michigan - Petoskey branch
*Boyne Area Free Clinic
*Friendship Centers of Emmet County

One of these fine groups will win $500 from MacGregor Plumbing & Heating.  Click Here to vote.  Do you know of a group, organization or fundraiser that needs help in the community?  We're here to help them reach their goals.  Nominate by Clicking Here
macgregorplumbing.com 


PORMOTE YOUR BUSINESS FOR FREE AT THE
HARBOR VIEW CAFE

Harbor View Cafe in the Oleson's Plaza is in need of coffee mugs and is looking for businesses who would like to donate their business name/logo mugs to the cafe.  Drop off your business mugs at the Harbor View Cafe and we will use and display these mugs for our customers, all while getting you some FREE advertising.

We would like to thank ReMax of Charlevoix, Castle Farms, and  KP Landscaping for already donating mugs.

Harbor View Cafe is open Monday-Friday 6:30am - 2:00pm and Saturday and Sunday from 7:00am - 2:00pm
theharborviewcafe.com
WINE & Dine

LAKE CHARLEVOIX BREWING COMPANY TO HOST DOGMAN CHALLENGE AWARDS & AFTER PARTY  
Lake Charlevoix Brewing Company is again excited to host the 5th annual Dogman Challenge Awards & After Party!  Come down this Saturday, February 25, from 4-6pm to support the riders and join in the fun. 

A buffet will be available. $9/adults & $5/kids 12 and under.  Buffet features Vegetarian 5 bean chili, Loaded Mac & Cheese, Mixed Greens and Dinner Rolls.

Don't miss out on a chanCe to enjoy a Rabid Racer - a coffee brown ale brewed specially for the Dogman - get it before its gone! 
lakecharlevoixbrewing.com
 
LUNCH SPECIAL AT THE BRIDGE STREET TAP ROOM 
Lunch Special
*Monday - Friday
*11:00am - 4:00pm
*Soup & Sandwich $9
*Soup & 1/2 Sandwich $6
bridgestreettaproom.com 
$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 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

CELEBRATE NATIONAL CHILI DAY WITH AMERICAN HOUSE IN CHARLEVOIX
February 23 is National Chili Day, so stop by American House Charlevoix for some classic beef and tomato chili or white bean chicken chili.  We will be serving from 4:30 - 6:30pm.

While you're here, let us show you around our vibrant community and world-class amenities.  We look forward to seeing you

americanhouse.com
CAMP DAGGETT'S BEARCUT OUTFITTERS TORCHLIGHT SNOWSHOE EVENT CANCELLED FOR SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25 
Lack of snow has cancelled the Bearcub Outfitters Torchlight Snowshoe outing at Camp Daggett on Saturday, February 25.  This is the first time in 16 years and 31 consecutive events, that Camp Daggett has had to cancel an outing.

This event will not be rescheduled.  Camp Daggett invites you to other upcoming events such as the Father and Son Weekend on March 10-12 and the Mother and Daughter Weekend, May 5-7.  For more information and to register for these events, go to campdaggett.org 
PRESIDENT'S DAY EVENT CONTINUES AT SEARS HOMETOWN STORE
Now through Sunday, February 26, Sears Hometown Store continues its President's Day Event. 
*Up to 40% off appliances from the best brands in the business
*Use your Sears card for an extra 5% off OR 12 months special financing on all appliances over $499!
*Up to 50% of on Craftsman tool storage and mechanics' tool sets
*Up to 20% on power lawn and garden ewuipment
*Check out the large inventory of snowthrowers
*New Leasing Program.  Lease it...Love it...Own it.  No credit required and you can take your purchase home today.
*Month End Clearance Event on Thursday, February 23 - Sunday February 26. Extra 10% off clearance, closeout, reconditioned and on-of-a-kind merchandise

See store for details.  Some exclusions apply
searshometownstores.com/home/mi/charlevoix
INNER CIRCLE GALLERY TALK AT CIRCLE OF ARTS
The Charlevoix Circle of Arts welcomes Kalamazoo artist Mary Brodbeck for an Inner Circle Gallery Talk on Monday, February 27 beginning at 10am.  In this talk, Mary will discuss the art of Mokuhanga: a Japanese woodblock printmaking process.  Mary was a visiting scholar at the Japan Center for Michigan Universities in Hikone, Japan.  After which, she created a documentary film on this experience called "Becoming Made"

The Circle of Arts is pleased to be able to offer not only the Inner Circle talk, but also a learning experience with Mary in her upcoming workshop: The Basics of Mokuhanga.  There are limited spaces left, the workship is being offered on Saturday and Sunday, February 25 & 26 from 9am-4pm.

For more information, or to register for Mary's class, please contact the Circle of Arts at 231.547.3554 or visit us online at charlevoixcircle.org  
"INTO THE WOODS" DEBUTS AT CHARLEVOIX MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
"Into The Woods", a Stephen Sondheim Broadway musical will be brought to life by the Charlevoix Middle/High School Performing Arts on Friday, March 3, Saturday, March 4, Saturday, March 11 at 6:30pm and Sunday March 12 at 2:00pm

"Into The Woods" is a musical fantasy intertwining the plots of several fairy tale characters.  A Wicked Witch tasks a childless baker and his wife with procuring several magical items from classic fairy tales in order to reverse the curse put on their family tree

Tickets are $5/Students, $8/Adults.  There is a $20 Family Matinee price, good only for the Sunday, March 12 show.  All performances are in the Charlevoix Middle/High School Auditorium.

For more information email Director Jodi Thompson at jthompso@rayder.net or Assistant Director, Emily Chapdelaine at emchap26@hotmail.com
SCOVIE'S GOURMET FUNDRAISING EVENT
Date: Saturday, March 18 
Place:  Scovie's Gourmet
 
Time:  6:00pm
Silent Auction:  11:00am - 9:00pm

Join us for Dinner and a Movie ( The Doctor, starring William Hurt ) for just $25 per person.  Proceeds go to Hospice of Northwest Michigan.

Seating is limited, please RSVP, 231.237.7827
scovies.com
hospicenwm.org 
A COMMUNITY CONVERSATION...IT'S ALL IN THE PLANNING
Please join Hospice of Northwest Michigan and Golden Intentions about choices we can make to safeguard our wishes and dignity as we age or face serious illness.  This event is being held at the Center Point Assembly of God Church 5291 M 66 N, Charlevoix on Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 10:30am - 12:00pm.  This is an Open to the Community, free event sponsored by Hospice of Northwest Michigan & Golden Intentions.

Golden Intentions and Hospice of Northwest Michigan want to start the conversation about Advanced Planning and the choices at End of Life.  Whether you are 32 or 92, it's never too soon to have a golden conversation with your family.  More
hospicenwm.org 

YOGA RETREAT AT BEAVER ISLAND LODGE
All Inclusive Yoga Retreat at the Beaver Island Lodge, May 19-21, with special guest Tiffany Lenau of Yoga Roots in Petoskey,

This Transformational Self Love Yoga Retreat All Inclusive Package Includes:

$530 paid to Beaver Island Lodge for:  Air, Room with Queen Bed, All Meals and Snacks. $30 discount for double occupancy (6 rooms have a pull out sofa)

$129 paid to Yoga Roots

Register for this Retreat at beaverislandlodge.com.  Click on the BOOK NOW link and TYPE IN the Access Code YOGA2017
 



Please Click Here to view jobs available with the following Chamber Members.

Beaver Island Boat Company 
Castle Farms
Charlevoix Montessori Academy for the Arts
City of Charlevoix

Comfort Keepers
Dairy Grille
Dry Harbour Marine
Harbor View Cafe 
Irish Boat Shop
Pigs Eatin' Ribs
Porter Creek Fish House
Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity
Round Lake Group, LLC
Sears Hometown Store
The Lake House 
  

  Please visit the below resources for other job opportunities in our area.

 

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