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RESERVE YOUR SPOT AS A BIZ BLAST SPONSOR FOR ONLY $50/per wk.
THE COST IS AFFORDABLE AND THE EXPOSURE IS HIGH.
For more information, call the Chamber office at 231.547.2101 or email fratrick
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2020 Annual Meeting & Awards
February 20, 2020
5:30-8pm
Castle Farms
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SAVE THE DATE
Charlevoix Business Expo
March 18, 2020
4-7pm
Castle Farms
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Charlevoix Conservation District
303 North St
Boyne City, MI 49712
(231) 582-6193
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Greenstone Farm Credit Services
3491 Hartman Rd
Traverse City, MI 49685
(231) 446-5710
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Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce Community Videos
Our community videos highlighting our areas amenities and businesses are now available for viewing on our website. Go to
Charlevoix.org and scroll down on our home page to the Resources for Area Information section. Once clicking on the video make sure you look for a darkened play button next to business logos- those are business specific videos! Enjoy learning about what we offer here in the Charlevoix area.
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Luncheon Lecture: 2020 Census
January 24
11:30am
It’s that time again: The nation’s decennial census takes place this year. The census is the primary source of data on the nation's population and economy. Census data are used to determine our system of political representation, inform business investment and allocate government funds. David Springsteen, partnership specialist for the U.S. Census Bureau, explains the process, the jobs that need to be filled and more.
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Snowshoeing Basics | Free
January 25
10-11:30am
Join our adventurous Recreation Department staff for a class on the basics of snowshoeing. We will focus on appropriate gear, snowshoeing basics and then we hit the trails for a short hike at My. McSauba. We will provide snowshoes and walking polls. Pre-registration is required as class size is limited. We will be snowshoeing outdoors for a majority of the class.
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Evening with the Heart of Jesus
January 29
7pm
You're invited to an Evening with the Heart of Jesus. Join us for familiar hymns that you can sing along with, original songs that lead you into meditation, scripture reflections that lead you into deeper union with God, along with peaceful periods of silence to hear what is being said in your heart.
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Paint & Sip Wine!
January 29
6-8pm
Join Cottage Pottery and 1918 Cellars on January 29th at 6:00pm for a fun snowman themed paint & sip! Tickets are $35 and include canvas, art supplies and one glass of 1918 Cellars wine.
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Charlevoix Shadowfest
February 1
12-6pm
Fun events for the whole family! Activites along the Cultural Coridor, Soup Contest, Cocktail Contest at participating local restaurants, East Park Tube Shoot, Horse Drawn Wagon Rides, Trivia, the Sleeping Gypsies perform, Giant Jenga, and Libations.
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GLCO: Young Children's Library Series
February 1
Petoskey Library 10:30am | Boyne Library 1pm
Check out these FREE Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra events!
Saturday, February 1, 2020
Young Children’s Library Series at Petoskey Library at 10:30 am and Boyne City Library at 1:00 pm. Come sing-a-long! Open to the public, this 45-minute, family-friendly program is designed to introduce young children to music in an entertaining setting.
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Hot Topic Series- Conspiracy Theories & Fake News
February 4
6:30-8pm
Join NCMC political science professor Scott LaDeur as he examines why so many people believe claims about a faked moon landing, the rigging of voting machines, the “truth” about 9/11, and President Obama’s birthplace. He will also look at conspiratorial thinking and the power of “fake news” to create new realities for voters.
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$3 Casa Tuesdays at Red Mesa Grill
$3 Casa Margaritas, $3 Premium Drafts, $3 Food Features
Live Music every Tuesday night, 7-10pm
January 28 | Lou Thumser
February 4 | Donavan Dougherty
February 11 | Brett Mitchell
February 18 | Adam Hoppe
February 22 | The Pistil Whips
February 25 | Blake Elliott
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Boyne City Taproom Live Music
8-11pm
January 31 | Yankee Station
February 7 | Jelly Rolls
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Cafe Sante Live Music
8-11pm - Friday & Saturday
January 24 | Chris Koury
January 25 | Pete Kehoe
January 31 | Brett Michell
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Snowshoeing Basics| Free
Mt. McSauba Lodge
February 5, 2020
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Voices Without Boarders Presents: A Time To Shine
Great Lakes Center for the Arts
February 8, 2020
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Embroidery Art w/ CJ Zondervan
True North Interior Design & Antiques
February 9, 2020
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Farmland Protection Opportunities in Charlevoix County
Harwood Gold Cafe
February 13, 2020
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Beaver Island Winter Festival
Shamrock Bar & Restaurant
February 14-15, 2020
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GLCO Sunday Series: Violin, Horn, Piano Trio
First Presbyterian Church, Petoskey
February 23, 2020
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Dorothy Gerber Strings Program Practice Challenge
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To become excellent at playing an instrument, a student needs to practice consistently and learn from a master teacher. Star Wars’ Jedi masters train apprentices over the course of years to become proficient in the use of “The Force.” Dr. David Reimer, the director of the Dorothy Gerber Strings Program, used this as inspiration for the 2020 theme of the program’s annual practice challenge.
The Jedi Training Challenge provides motivation for students to make the daily effort to improve at their instrument, while teachers in the Dorothy Gerber Strings Program use the time to teach good practice habits. During the challenge, students log their practice time and report those at the end of each week, with a leader board kept on the program’s website (
dorothygerberstrings.org
). The final scores include total minutes practiced, but also formulas awarding consistency and quality.
The Gerber Strings Program Practice Challenge event begins on January 27 and concludes with an announcement of which students have attained the title of
Jedi Master of Music
at a concert on March 22 at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts. Students from throughout the Gerber Program participate, from Elk Rapids to Pellston and Boyne Falls to Beaver Island – ten area towns in all.
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Evening Yoga at the Munson Charlevoix Wellness Workshop
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The Munson Charlevoix Wellness Workshop now offers an evening yoga class from 5:15pm-6:15pm every Monday
at their 411 Bridge Street location. As always, your first class is free - then purchase an 11-class punch card for $85 for those 59 years and under and $60 for those 60 years and over. The punch card is good for all Yoga and Body Fit classes. For more information or to receive our monthly class calendars, contact the Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital Wellness Workshop at (231) 437-3482 or by email at
chx-wellness@mhc.net
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Camp Lake Louise Registration Open!
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Registration for Camp Louise is officially OPEN!
Higher Ground at Lake Louise is a place where campers learn to see the world differently, but also how to live differently. Wonder leads to desire and desire becomes growth. Each summer our campers experience a growing desire to live more closely to God, to have better life rhythms and healthier relationships. We help to stir and encourage these desires, while offering Christ-centered learning experiences that campers can take home with them. Register online
HERE
and feel free to call 616-772-3040 with any questions.
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Starting Sunday, January 26th, St. Mary celebrated Catholic Schools Week. The theme this year is learn, serve, lead, succeed. We will celebrate all week long by performing random acts of kindness, dress days, games and special activities.
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Sommerset Pointe Presents T.G.I. Fish Fry
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Join us on Fridays for a special menu that features all you can eat fish served with fries and coleslaw. For reservations, please call (231) 582-9900- Check out the full menu
HERE! Their are only two Friday's left to take attend this Fish Fry- January 24th and January 31st.
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Sunday Workshops at True North Interior Design & Antiques
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True North is excited to announce their Sunday Workshops they will be holding beginning February 2nd! Classes are from 1-3pm and reservations are required. Store Phone is 231-437-3833.
Class: February 2nd | Embroidery Art with CJ Zondervan Cost $40, February 9 | Block Printed Valentines with Sharon Smithem Cost $40, February 16 | Cooper Printed Jewelry with Christine Leader Cost $75 and February 23 | Visible Mending on Jeans with Laura Podob cost $40.
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Camp Daggett To Begin Executive Director Search
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As of January 17, Camp Daggett will begin a search for a new executive director. Brent Marlatt, director for 12 years, retired in November, 2019, and John Guirey declined the executive director position, citing family responsibilities. The search, with the job posting going out statewide as well as through the American Camp Association, will be a very broad search, with the hope of securing a new executive director by spring.
In the interim, Rick Gross, a member of the Camp Daggett board of trustees, will serve as interim director and liaison with the board.
Rick Gross is a retired Dow Chemical executive and in recent years served as the past president of both the Walloon Lake Association and the Walloon Lake Trust and Conservancy (now merged organizations).
For more information, contact Rick Gross at 231-347-9742 or
richard.gross@campdaggett.org
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Dogman Challenge Fat Bike Race
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Revolution Bike will host the Dogman Challenge Fat Bike Race with the support of BB&A, The City of Charlevoix, and Visit Charlevoix. The race is Saturday, February 22 beginning with a mass start at Noon at Mt McSauba. Riders will race Fat Bikes on a 1.8 mile loop through the trails of Mt McSauba and North Point Nature Preserve. The riders to complete the most laps in two hours are the champions and will be awarded Dogman medals and prizes.
Sponsors and prize donations are needed
. For more information or to register, contact Revolution Bike at 231-237-0900 or visit
www.dogmanchallenge.net
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Challenge Fitness January Specials!
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3 month membership......$105 save $15!
6 month membership......$210 save $20!
1 year membership...........$365 best deal $1/ day!
No start up fees, ever. No key fees, ever. Specials end January 31st.
New Class Alert! Now offering Barre with Jaq Mailloux. Wednesday's at 5:00pm. $10 drop in.
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McLaren Northern Michigan Visitor Restriction Due to Significant Rise in Cases of Influenza
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The northern Michigan community is experiencing an increase in influenza cases. McLaren Northern Michigan hospital is limiting visitor access to those over 12 years of age and patient’s immediate family only. If you or a household member is exhibiting flu-like symptoms, we ask that you do not visit the hospital. Individuals are contagious 24 hours before symptoms appear.
All visitors are required to use quality hand-hygiene when entering the hospital and masks are available. We are monitoring the influenza cases and are being proactive to keep patients and employees healthy and to contain the spread of influenza.
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Free Winter Recreation Workshops Announced
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The City of Charlevoix Recreation Department presents Winter Recreation Workshops. These are a great way to learn about and get involved some new winter activities. These classes take place at Mt. McSauba Lodge.
Dress for Winter Success - January 22 | 6:30-7:30pm
Snowshoeing Basics - January 25 | 10-11:30am
Snowshoeing Basics - February 5 | 6-7:30pm
Winter Flat Tire Biking - date TBA
Introduction to Cross County Skiing - date TBA
Introduction to Cross County Skiing- date TBA
Pre-registration is required and can be done
HERE or by calling 231-547-3253.
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That French Place Announces Cooking Classes
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That French Place is bringing back their cooking classes! All classes are Thursdays from 6-9pm. Cost is $50.00/ person and you must reserve in advance, call 231.437.6037. Private classes available by request 4 guest minimum.
Classes offered are: Instant Pot 101 - Jan. 23rd, Macaron - Jan. 30th, Pasta & Sauces- Feb. 6th, Fench Hors d'oeuvres - Feb. 13, Macaron - Feb. 27th, Advanced Instant Pot - March 5th, Ice Cream - March 12th, and Macaron - April 30th.
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Andy Kempf named 4Front CEO
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4Front Credit Union’s board of directors has named Andy Kempf the northern Michigan financial solutions provider’s new CEO. The announcement follows the planned December 31, 2019 retirement of David Leusink, who led the northern Michigan-based financial solutions provider since its launch in January 2015. Kempf has served the previous five years as 4Front’s president.
Kempf found his way to the credit union industry via traditional banking, beginning his career in commercial lending with a mid-regional bank. He served as CEO of Preferred Credit Union (Grand Rapids) prior to leading the former Traverse City-headquartered Members Credit Union. Members Credit Union welcomed the membership of Charlevoix-based Bay Winds Federal Credit Union following the 2015 merger that produced 4Front.
A longtime industry advocate and thought leader, Leusink dedicated more than 30 years to the credit union industry up to his retirement. As CEO of Charlevoix’s Bay Winds Federal Credit Union in 2014, Leusink helped guide one of the largest successful Michigan credit union mergers in recent memory when the membership of the former BWFCU voted overwhelmingly to merge with Traverse City-based Members Credit Union, producing 4Front, now among Michigan’s 30 largest credit unions.
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North Central Michigan College Named Finalist for National Award
In 2014, North Central launched a mobile digital fabrication lab, the “Fab Lab,” to increase the level of workforce training available to employees engaged in producing high-end medical cutting tools at regional Precision Edge Surgical Products locations. North Central and Precision Edge quickly involved the
Northern Lakes Economic Alliance
(NLEA) and the
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
(MEDC) in a unique partnership that leveraged state support for the project once hiring targets at Precision Edge were achieved. North Central bore costs to develop the program and its curriculum and worked closely with all partners to ensure curricula met industry needs.
As Precision Edge’s production quotas increased and employees could not be released from work for additional training, North Central transitioned the Fab Lab from visiting Precision Edge locations to visiting high schools in Precision’s immediate area, targeting interested students with accelerated
certificates in Computer-Numeric-Controlled (CNC) machining courses
designed to help them enter the workforce sooner and to get Precision more trained employees faster. Ultimately, hiring targets at Precision were met, and the State of Michigan released funds to compensate North Central for its role. This project has since spawned additional manufacturing and grant collaborations between North Central and the
Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians
(LTBB), among others.
AACC’s Outstanding College/Corporate Partnership Award honors “local, regional and national collaboration between a college and corporate partner that has achieved demonstrable, multi-year success in advancing the mission of the institution(s), the economic prosperity of a community, region or the nation, and the learning excellence of students,” according to AACC’s website.
ncmich.edu
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McLaren Northern Michigan Named Top 50 Heart Hospital for 3rd Year in a Row
For a 3
rd
year in a row, McLaren Northern Michigan was named one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health
TM
. McLaren Northern Michigan was one of only two Michigan hospitals to receive this award and is the only northern Michigan hospital recipient.
The Watson Health 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ study scores hospitals in key clinical and operational performance areas including mortality, complications, and re-admissions. McLaren Northern Michigan excelled in clinical outcomes for heart attack and heart failure treatments, as well as open heart and angioplasty surgeries, compared to hospitals nationwide. On average, patients spent less on procedures and had shorter hospital stays. This is the fourth time McLaren Northern Michigan has been recognized with this award since it began in 1998.
The highly-trained McLaren Northern Michigan team of cardiologists, surgeons, and staff can diagnose and treat complex cardiac conditions and provide the most comprehensive heart care available. Our cardiologists travel over 50,000 miles a year to provide award-winning heart care close to home. We have full cardiology practices in Gaylord, Petoskey, and Sault Ste. Marie, and an additional 6 outreach locations throughout northern Michigan and the eastern Upper Peninsula. The winning hospitals were announced in an IBM press release on November 19.
mclaren.org/northern-michigan
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Have a business or member success story? We want to hear it! Hitting a growth landmark, meeting a personal or financial business goal, being awarded industry certifications or recognition's… we want to share that accomplishment. Member Success is a new section in our Biz Blast where we will highlight stories of member businesses and employees. Submit your information for the newsletter on our
website submission form.
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The easiest way to find jobs in the Charlevoix Area! Click below for a list of jobs with our chamber members.
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Please visit the below resources for other job opportunities in our area.
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