SPONSOR THE BIZ BLAST
IS YOUR BUSINESS OR ORGANIZATION IN NEED OF SOME GREAT EXPOSURE?
RESERVE YOUR SPOT AS A BIZ BLAST SPONSOR FOR ONLY $50/per wk.
THE COST IS AFFORDABLE AND THE EXPOSURE IS HIGH.
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Charlevoix Summer Open House
Downtown Charlevoix
June 13, 2019
4-8pm
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Charlevoix Chamber Job Opportunity
The Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking a Guest Services Associate for the summer season. Qualified candidates will have a proven track record of outstanding service, professionalism, and a drive to exceed guest expectations. Applicants must have the ability to multi-task as responsibilities include working our front desk, greeting guests, sharing area information and recommendations, answering multi-line phones, and communicating with other team members while maintaining a poised and friendly demeanor.
You can find the job posting and full job description
HERE
. Please share with any interested candidates. Please send resumes to hagen@charlevoix.org.
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Starting a Business Workshop
May 3
10-12:30pm
Individuals in the beginning stages of starting a business, in need of accessing capital, or simply considering self-employment, will have the opportunity to attend a Starting a Business workshop at the Petoskey Michigan Works! Center, 2240 Mitchell Park Drive, Suite B.
The workshop will be facilitated by SBDC Certified Small Business Consultant, Samantha Reis, who will help aspiring entrepreneurs assess their abilities to lead and manage a company, and evaluate market and sales potential for their products or services.
This comprehensive 2.5-hour workshop also incorporates the SBDC’s fundamental Writing a Business Plan workshop and fully covers topics such as determining concept feasibility, startup costs, financing options, the basics of business planning, along with other necessary resources to launch.
This workshop is a requirement prior to meeting with an SBDC consultant one-on-one. No charge to attend the workshop, but pre-registration is required at
SBCDMichigan.org
or 231-929-5060.
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Luncheon Lectures Features Local Women who Climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro
May 3
11:30 Lunch, 12:00pm Lecture
Karen Marietti, director of the Camp Daggett Adventure Center, has spent most of her adult life working and living
experientially. Mt. Kilimanjaro was always on her list of places to go and, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, she decided it was time to make the climb. In 2017, she and three other women climbed the 19,340 feet to the summit. She will tell us about her adventure, and show us her amazing photographs.
Reservations are required. Call 231-348-6600 or email
luncheonlectures@ncmich.edu to reserve your place at the table. Cost is $12 (cash or check only – at door) and includes lunch.
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Sunday Breakfast
May 5
9:30-12:30pm
All are welcome for a delicious breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausage, fruit, coffee and juice. The cost is by donation and all proceeds go toward the St. Mary Middle School mission trip this June.
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Mother-Daughter High Tea at Stafford's Bay View Inn
May 5
1pm
Beat the rush and celebrate Mother’s Day with your Mom, Grandma, Sister, Aunt or Friends by treating them to the 2nd Annual Mother-Daughter High Tea at Stafford’s Bay View Inn on Sunday, May 5th at 1 PM. Tickets are 100% tax deductible; all proceeds raised support The Salvation Army of Petoskey programs and services. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Salvation Army Community Center and Thrift Store. Additional information and ONLINE TICKETS can be purchased at:
HERE
!
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Petoskey Wine Region/ Ambassador Training
May 6
1-2:30pm or 2:30-4pm
We're looking for Petoskey Wine Region brand ambassadors who are excited to learn more about our beloved region and help our local economy flourish. Join us for a one of a kind event where all 12 of the Petoskey Wine Region member wineries gather together for the first time to UNCORK our new name, our new mobile app and our amazing wines from our Tip of the Mitt AVA!
As a Petoskey Wine Region Brand Ambassador you'll receive the opportunity to taste wines from 12 wineries, light hor d'oeuvres, a complimentary listing on our website and our mobile app "Petoskey Wine", a coupon that provides one free tasting at each winery, and more. This event is free and takes place at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts. RSVP by clicking
HERE!
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Building Your Business Plan- The Financials
May 7
11:30-1pm
Join SCORE Traverse City for a free business workshop, "Building Your Business Plan- The Financials" taking place at McGuire Community Room at the Traverse Area District Library on Woodmere Ave.
In the fourth workshop of the Business Plan series, all the basic financial statements will be addressed. Learn to better understand a future business and get instructions o how to cpmplete templates for start-up costs and financial planning. SCORE workshops fill up face and space is limited! Visit
HERE to reserve your seat.
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Cottage Design Class with CJ Zondervan
May 8-29
10-12pm
Class fee is $100!
May 8
: PowerPoint lecture on the history of “cottages” in the US. Lake cottages, camps, cabins, ocean cottages/homes, Maine style, Nantucket style, Newport RI, shingle style, Gothic style, Michigan style (includes Earl Young houses)
May 15
: PowerPoint lecture on cottage furniture: rustic, wicker, rattan, cast-off, painted, twig, log and home-made
May 22
: Design a dream cottage using a given floor plan. PowerPoint lecture on cottage fabrics, slipcovers, vintage fabric and indoor-outdoor fabrics
May 29
: Complete dream cottage plan with furniture and fabric selections
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Up Your Game- Elevate Your Presentation Skills
May 10
3-4:30pm
This fun, fast, interactive session features group exercises and will give you speaking techniques and skills to implement immediately. Consider bringing a few team members, as this is also a great team-building environment. Walk away with a great set of tools to help you overcome the fear of speaking in public and hone your presentation skills to give more impactful and resonating talks.
The workshop takes place on Monday, May 10, 2019 from 3pm - 4:30pm at the Inn at Bay Harbor, 3600 Village Drive, Bay Harbor. The cost is only $15. Call the chamber to register today 347-4150.
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Live Music Saturday! Mother's Day Eve
May 11
7-9pm
Come out to the Brewery Saturday, Mat 11th, "Mother's Day Eve" for live music by Chris Calleja, 12 taps of beer brewed on-site, cider and a great selection of wine!
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Mushroom House Tours Offering "Mom's for Free"
May 11-12
Mushroom House Tours offering “mom’s for free” on Mother’s Day weekend-Saturday/Sunday May 11th and 12th. Mention promo “mom’s special” when you rsvp directly at 231 445 0770. (Limit 1 “Mom” per group of 2 or more). Visit HERE for more tour info.
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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, 6-9pm
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May 5 | Cinco de Mayo Party w/ Dave Cisco
May 7 | A Brighter Bloom
May 14 | Jakey Thomas
May 21 | Project 6
May 28 | Crosscut Kings
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Support Camp Daggett at Grandpa Shorter's
Grandpa Shorter's Gifts
May 18, 2019
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Open House at the Charlevoix Area Community Pool
Charlevoix Area Community Pool
May 19, 2019
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Round Lake Music Festival
Bridge Park, Downtown Charlevoix
May 24-26, 2019
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25th Anniversary Jubilee
Grey Gables Restaurant
May 25, 2019
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Single Event Tickets On Sale Now!
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Single event tickets are on sale now! The 2019 Summer Season, Where Passion Comes Alive, at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts is full of diverse, world-class events with something for everyone. To purchase tickets, view the line-up, and learn more, visit
greatlakescfa.org
, e-mail
tickets@greatlakescfa.org
, or call 231.439.2610.
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The Municipal Golf Course is Open for play - Spring Specials!
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The City Golf Course is open for the 2019 season! We have great season opener specials going on now through Memorial Day. Want to recognize an employee? We have Punch cards and Golf Certificates to purchase. Interested in a team building event? Call the Club House for a Golf Outing. Come Play!
Spring Specials
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Day Fees- unlimited play
Youth- $10.00
Adult- $15.00
Five Play Punch Card- $50.00
Two for Tuesdays- $20.00
Purchase a 2019 membership and receive a five-play punch card. Old punch cards honored.
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Charlevoix County Commission on Aging - May Updates
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Our COA Offices and ALL of our Senior Centers will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2019 in observance of Memorial Day.
We are now offering a Cold Plate menu item in addition to our hot meal item. Veggie Burgers are still available daily on demand and we are still offering Fish in addition to our hot meal every Friday.
Our Wednesday Night Dinner begin on May 1
st
at all of our Senior Centers. The Senior Centers are open from 2p-7p and Wednesday Dinner is served from 5p-6p. We will have Wednesday Dinners until the end of September. There is no lunch served at the Senior Centers on Wednesdays May – September. We have also added some fun Themes to our Wednesday Night, ask the Site Coordinator about what is being planned for your Senior Center location.
This month we have some new and fun things at our various Senior Centers:
Domino’s, Cards, Mexican Train Game, a Fashion Show, Make Up for aging women presentation, Fit & Balanced Classes at both East Jordan Senior Center and Boyne Area Senior Center, Hand Massages, Card Bingo, Bingo, Craft Class, Raffles and 50/50’s, Travel Club Trips and Music, Music, Music! Please look at our menu calendars for where and when!
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Sail Charlevoix Summer Registrations Filling Quickly
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The ice is gone and that only means one thing. Let’s SAIL! Sail Charlevoix is dedicated to providing exceptional sailing instruction and affordable access to Lake Charlevoix. Our junior programs are designed to teach kids ages 8 through 18 the safety, skill, and joy involved in the life-long sport of sailing. From two convenient locations in Boyne City and Charlevoix, our flexible weekly morning/afternoon sessions give students a chance to learn at a pace that works for them and their parents. Jealous your kids might have all the fun? We have adult programs designed just for you as well!
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Charlevoix County Spring Household Hazardous Waste Event
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Common Hazardous Items
: Florescent Bulbs, Motor Oil, Batteries, Pesticides, Cleaners & Polishes, Aerosols, Automotive Fluids, Oil Paints, Finishes & Thinners, Solvents, Mercury & Items Containing Mercury, PILL POD: Medicines
FREE except
Latex Paints: $1 per gallon
Electronics
: Computers, TV’s, Cameras, Telephones, Microwave Ovens, Game Systems, Printers, VCR’s, Radios (items that contain hazardous materials)
FREE
Appliances
: refrigerators, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, air conditioners, freezers, stoves, dishwashers, disposals, lawnmowers, electric or gas motor’s, anything steel
FREE
Mattresses
: will be taken with this HHW event. When scheduling your reservation, please state the number of mattresses and box springs being dropped off.
Fee: $15 per mattress; $15 per box spring
Event will take place June 7th from 5-8pm and June 8th from 9-1pm. Registration is May 28-June 6th. You can register online
HERE or call 231-547-7221 between 8-4pm. For more information on the event and hazardous waste visit there website
HERE
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North Central Michigan College Faculty "In Color" Show Opening
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The North Central Michigan College faculty “In Color” show opens on Thursday, April 25 in the Atrium Gallery at Crooked Tree Art Center. Works by Lynn Dinning, Susan Glass, Anne Morningstar, Leon Nash, Shanna Robinson, Dawn Swaim and Lara Van Horn will be on display. The opening reception for the artists will take place Thursday, April 25 from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
North Central Michigan College is an open-door community college based in Petoskey, with additional locations offering classes and services in Cheboygan and Gaylord. North Central’s mission is to provide educational, economic and cultural opportunities for student learning, personal growth and community improvement. North Central is an Achieving the Dream Leader College, and a Veteran Friendly School.
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Volunteer Opportunity! Support the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra. This coming June 4 we are looking for a few volunteers to help with their annual fundraiser, Crescendo! The obligation is approximately three hours. The time will pass quickly and you will have a great opportunity to support the arts in northern Michigan!
If you might be interested in volunteering please message me and we'll get you on board! A light meal is included and provided by the Wine Guys of Petoskey. The event is held at Castle Farms in Charlevoix!
merrymkr@chartermi.net
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Honorable Mentions at Crooked Tree Student Art Show
Congratulations to Aiden Parish and Jillian Romano for receiving Honorable Mentions at the Crooked Tree student art show! And a special thanks to their art teacher at St. Mary School, Lori Bolt.
stmaryschoolcharlevoix.com
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4Front's Lending Experience Named "Best of the Best"
Credit union honored as offering one of 2018’s top loan processes
MemberXP, a member experience measurement platform for high-performing credit unions, has designated 4Front Credit Union as one of 2019’s “best of the best” credit unions.
The recognition is earned by consistently providing exceptional levels of service throughout the year. Less than one in five of the leading credit unions that utilize MemberXP’s service evaluation platform receive the award, which is independently granted by MemberXP based on specific criteria including member service and ease of use. In this circumstance, 4Front received elevated ratings for the ease and convenience of its lending process. The institution also scored exceedingly high when survey recipients were asked how likely they were to recommend 4Front to others.
MemberXP serves approximately 100 of North America’s high-performing, member-focused credit unions and allows credit union members to provide immediate feedback on the services they receive. MemberXP uses independently administered surveys to gauge the overall member experience across multiple channels and service opportunities such as getting a loan or opening a new account.
“Obtaining financing can be an overwhelming experience filled with uncertainty and stress,” said 4Front Credit Union CEO, David Leusink. “At 4Front, we take great pride in simplifying the process so our members can focus on the exhilaration of driving their new car or the delight of walking into their dream home. We are committed to providing a borrowing experience that is as outstanding as the loan itself.”
4frontcu.com
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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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