October 4, 2018
Cheboygan Area Chamber of Commerce Weekly Newsletter
 

Welcome to this issue of the Cheboygan Area Chamber of Commerce Newsletter!   This newsletter goes out to nearly 2000 individual emails and is posted on our   facebook page  each week.  It is designed to keep you informed of the latest info from your local Chamber of Commerce.   Feel free to forward this Newsletter to someone who should be a member or is interested in information about what is going on in the Cheboygan Area.  We want our information to get to as many inboxes as possible!  Be sure to also visit our web site and community calendar at www.cheboygan.com/calendar/ for more information.
 
Some things to not miss in this issue....  
  • Fall Fest and Monster Bash Info 
  • State of the Community Breakfast
  • Invest Cheboygan registrations due soon
  • Business After Hours on October 11
  • Special seminars in the area
  • and lots more great information from our members!
Have a Great Day!
 
Scott Herceg, CAE
Executive Director


State of the Community Breakfast October 5.  

On the morning of October 5th 2018, at the Cheboygan Opera House , the Cheboygan Area Chamber of Commerce will produce its 2018 State of the Community Breakfast.  The goal of this event is to report the most accurate and up to date information to the community on a variety of topics through key note speakers and a compiled report from many of the organizations doing the economic and community development work.  Click here for more information on topics and speakers presenting .

Tickets are $10 per person or $15 at the door.  Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Chamber Office or by calling 231-627-7183.  They can also be purchased on line at www.cheboygan.com.  

We hope to see everyone there at this great event for our community.

Thank you to our Sponsors for the State of the Community Breakfast!



AirNorth Communications                    Consumers Energy

  Great Lakes Grill                                                                  
Cheboygan Area Featured in Crain's Detroit Business

Crain's Detroit Business recently did a 5 article spread all about the positives and the resurgence of the economy of Northeast Michigan.  Of the 5 articles, 4 featured Cheboygan Area Chamber Members.  To access the full collection of articles click this link to visit Crains web site and read all 5 articles.  Chamber Members featured include Simply Marcella, Nauti Inn, The Queens Head, Bring It Cheboygan, Moran Iron Works, and the entrepreneurial spirit of Cheboygan. 

Attention Businesses Less Than 2 Years Old...
You Are Eligible For Invest Cheboygan County!
apply at investcheboygan.com 

October 11th Business After Hours Info.

Golden River Orchard will host our 5th Annual Business After Hours on October 11th from 5:00-7:00PM.  Come out and see the awesome fall colors and enjoy some fresh Honeycrisp apples or pick a pumpkin from our patch.  We will have some great food and beverages to enjoy with your friends and family.  Knaffle's Tent Rental & Mini Storage is participating again with us this year, as a cosponsor so that everyone stays comfortable in case of weather.  

This event is always one of the most popular After Hours on the schedule and a great way to kick off the fall season in Cheboygan! 

Cost is $10 for general public and just $5 for Chamber Members.  

We hope to see everyone there!

Member News
This section is for news from our Members!

Being able to include information in this newsletter is an exclusive member benefit.  If you are not currently a member, but would like to be included in this publication please contact the Chamber office to find out how. 
  • Do you have a special event coming up that you want to get the word out about?
  • Do you have a new product that you want potential clients to know about?
  • Are you in search of new staff?
  • Do you have staff that you want to brag about?
  • This is your section to get your message out to members and the public..... Let us help you tell your story!
  • Send your articles to info@cheboygan.com
Brandt's Sports Center Open and Rebuilding

After a devastating fire this summer Brandt's Sports Center would like everyone to know that they are open, operating and rebuilding.  Click here to visit their facebook page to get the latest updates and to get ready for winter trail ridding.


Nathan Towne Brings Big Surprises to Cheboygan on Sunday

Travis T. Warren, lead singer of Blind Melon, joins Nathan Towne Sunday Oct. 7th on the Cheboygan Opera House stage. Warren joined the international rock sensation Blind Melon as front man in 2006, replacing Shannon Hoon. He was voted "Best Replacement Frontman" by Rolling Stones Magazine in 2009 . Warren's voice has been compared to Robert Plant.
Also joining Towne on stage is Bruce Dondero of Ann Arbor on bass. Dondero is one of Michigan's finest jazz musicians. Dondero says, "The Opera House is like a mini Hill Auditorium," comparing it to University of Michigan's Hill Auditorium, renowned for its magnificent acoustics.  Click here for the full press release.

Calcite Credit Union Celebrating 10 Years

Join Calcite Credit Union on October 25, 2018 as they celebrate 10 years serving Cheboygan! 
To help celebrate, there will be cash give-a-ways all day from their money tree.  
Everyone is invited to a small reception from 4:00pm-6:30 p.m. with a Celebratory Toast at 6:00 p.m.  As they told us...."We look forward to celebrating with our great community!"


Bake Sale to Benefit Student Tuition Assistance 

Cornerstone Christian School is holding a bake sale on Friday October 12 at Family Fare from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm.  All monies raised go to student tuition assistance.


City of Cheboygan Newsletter

The City of Cheboygan produces a nice newsletter periodically through out the year.  Click here for the latest copy and find out all that is going on in the City of Cheboygan.
Click here to download the flyer
Come in One More Time.....

....before they close for the season on October 13.  The owners, management and staff would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who visited the Hack-Ma-Tack this year.  They said they had a great season and they hope you all had a great summer too and they look forward to seeing everyone again next year.  
Regional, State, and National News 
Disclaimer:  Information presented in this section of the Chamber Newsletter does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the Cheboygan Area Chamber of Commerce or its membership.  It is provided here as information only from other regional organizations that the Chamber has a business relationship with.  All decisions made by the Cheboygan Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and or Staff are done so locally and independently in accordance with our bylaws and policies and for the betterment of our membership.
Cheboygan Economic Development Group
 
The Cheboygan Economic Development Group is a private sector organization of Cheboygan County business people, community leaders, and volunteers who care deeply about helping create economic growth and educational opportunities for our citizens in this unique and wonderful corner of northern Michigan.
Helping to build sustainable economic growth is our mission. A future of good paying jobs for residents of all ages is our passion.   Click here to visit their web site.
News from the Michigan Chamber of Commerce

Michigan Chamber members receive an exclusive weekly review of legislative & political news in its Michigan News & Capitol Report e-newsletter. This newsletter is FREE to Chamber members.
To Read This Week's Capitol Report Click On The Following Link (Or Load Into Your Web Browser Address Window):

Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance Update

The Cheboygan Area Chamber of Commerce is an Associate Partner with the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance who advocates for our members to Michigan State Government as a collective Northern Michigan voice.  If you would like to find out more about the Alliance and what it is doing for Northern Michigan please go to their web site by clicking here . 
Cheboygan Area Chamber Partners with Regional Economic Development Organization

For several years now the Cheboygan Area Chamber of Commerce has been a partner with the Northern Lakes Economic Alliance in their efforts provide economic development resources to Northern Michigan.  Follow this link to see what NLEA is doing to grow our regional economy.

Cheboygan Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau
124 N Main Street  |  Cheboygan  |  49721
231-627-7183  |  800-968-3302
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