|
|
Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
Monday Minute Newsletter
August 10, 2020
Chain of Lakes Area
|
|
Public Meetings
Stay Informed of Your Community
Monday, August 10, Harbor Commission 7:00 p.m.
Monday, August 10, 7:00 p.m. Milton Township
Tuesday, August 11, 9:00 a.m. Elk Rapids Township Meeting
Tuesday, August 11, 7:00 p.m. Milton Township Planning Commission
Wednesday, August 12, 6:30 p.m. ER DDA WORK SESSION via ZOOM
Monday, August 17, 7:00 p.m. Village Council Meeting Virtual
|
|
~~ New Members Featured ~~ |
|
Archangel Gabriel Orthodox Church
7111 U.S. 31
Williamsburg, MI 49690
(231) 492-0493
|
|
Bayside Sunset ~
Lake Michigan Rental Home
10512 Lakeshore Road
Williamsburg, MI 49690
(231) 492-8270
|
|
Please join us for a ribbon-cutting on
Tuesday, August 11 at 9:00 a.m. to welcome:
MI Family Chiropractic
Dr. Adam and Christel Schwarz
104 Bridge Street
Elk Rapids 231-498-2128
|
|
Shop your favorite foods--fresh produce, meat, fish, honey, syrup and so much more--just as you always have! This summer will be a little different: please send only one shopper per family, wear a mask, and follow distancing and traffic flow guidelines.
List of vendors that have signed up... some may not be here every week.
Altonen Orchards * Amy Kate Designs/Lady Aberlin Soap Co. * BMG Enterprise (Blueberries) * Bear Earth Herbals * Boss Mouse * Charlevoix Moon Wine * Countryside Gardens * Erickson Family Farms * Fainting Robin Farm * Farmer White's * Gallagher Centennial Farm * Grateful Kitchen (GF) * Guntzviller's * Hammond's Pure Hone * Hillside Harvest Farm * Ken's Fresh Fish * MY TCBD * Natalie's Petals * Ol' Geezer Soups * Northern Growin * Ona Mission Honey Farm * Out of the Woods Farm * Pine Hill Nursery * Providence Farm * Rural Good * Saltless Sea Creamery * Shortie's * Silver Star Goods * Sobremesa Tamales * The Farm at Cherry Hill * Undertoe Farm (pre-order pickup only) * Walk Around Ranch * Water's Edge Sweet Tooth * Winnie's Originals.
|
|
$1.25 Million in New Grant Funding Available from Michigan Economic Development Corporation to Assist Michigan’s Small Farms Implement COVID-19 Safety Measures
|
|
SBA Women Federal Contracting Certifications & Upcoming Changes August 12 @ 1:00 PM EDT
Please join us for SBA's Women Owned and Economically Disadvantage Women Owned Small Businesses (WOSB/EDWOSB) Federal Contracting Certification Program LIVE Webinar, August 12 at 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
To level the playing field in the federal marketplace for Women Owned and Economically Disadvantage Women Owned Small Business (WOSB/EDWOSB), the federal government has established a 5 percent goal. Why should women take advantage of this unique opportunity?
In FY18, the government awarded 4.75% or $22.5 billion dollars in federal contracts to WOSB/EDOWSB. Women entrepreneurs left .25% of federal contracting opportunities on the table; that translates to $5.625 billion dollars.
Learn more about this program and how you can take advantage of this opportunity in this one hour informative session. Registration is required. Login information will be emailed with your confirmation. Presented by Alisa Sheard, Supervisory Business Opportunity Specialist in Washington, D.C.
===============================================
Recordkeeping for PPP Loan August 14 @ 10:00 AM EDT
Recordkeeping for the Payroll Protection Program loans is crucial for small business owners. Join the SBA-powered Small Business Development Center consultant Julie Oldham, CPA as she demonstrates recordkeeping practices to help you achieve loan forgiveness.
|
|
As a manager and HR representative, do you feel you are drowning in the constantly changing state, county and federal employment law requirements in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic? Are you feeling lost when trying to confront employee non-compliance with the patchwork of applicable laws? Stay afloat and join our partners, Plunkett Cooney on THURSDAY at 10:00 am for a webinar that will provide an update regarding the current legal landscape and practical advice!
|
|
COVID-19 Small Business Support Webinars
Thurs. August 13, 12:00 p.m.
The Transaction: From Letter of Intent to Closure
Business up for sale ✅
Business Valuation Complete ✅
Next step: Buying the business!
Join us during part 3 of 4 in our "Buying or Selling a Business" webinar series - "The Transaction: From Letter of Intent to Closing." From the first interaction between the two parties to finalization, we will discuss how a successful business transaction should look.
(NOTE: It is beneficial to have viewed the previous webinar in the series, but not essential.)
|
|
Click on list below for all sites that have the up to date information on COVID-19 and Business Assistance.
Lists are now available on website: www.elkrapidschamber.org
FOR COVID-19- RESOURCE INFORMATION:
|
|
MICHIGANDERS CAN GIVE ENERGY INPUT AT VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSES
You’re invited to a series of virtual public open houses Consumers Energy is hosting to gather suggestions for its Clean Energy Plan, which will eliminate coal and help achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
At the open houses, Consumers Energy experts will share information and take questions and comments. Consumers Energy wants to hear what you think.
The first session is Tue. Aug. 18 at 2 p.m. and will focus on the Clean Energy Plan. Visit www.MICleanEnergy.com for links to join the event. The open house is scheduled to last about 45 minutes.
Additional open houses are slated for:
- 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15: Road to Renewable Energy
- 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13: Protecting Our Planet
- 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10: A Smarter Energy Future
The public input will help inform Consumers Energy’s suggested Clean Energy Plan updates to the Michigan Public Service Commission in June 2021
|
|
Upcoming webinars are up on our SCORE Mentors website, which can be viewed here:
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 11:00am EDT
A Virtual Assistant can be a valuable asset for any business but especially when resources are scarce and access to funds is limited, such as during the current pandemic. Read more
|
|
Great Lakes Equestrian Festival This Week!
Spectators are not allowed at this time
Check website and facebook for updates
|
|
STAY SAFE TO STAY OPEN
We are happy you are here and thank you for your patronage. Please do your part to stay safe and keep Elk Rapids open!
As Elk Rapids and Antrim County begin reopening retail, restaurants, and other allowable activities on Friday, May 22, 2020 (as authorized under Executive Order 2020-92), residents and second homeowners are asked to Stay Safe to Stay Open. Continuing to keep our community safe by honoring Our Commitment to Community.
As you enter our Elk Rapids Community, you are confirming that you are not experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms and that you agree to follow the above Commitments.
|
|
|
Together, we can be a model for the State of Michigan and allow economic recovery in our region, without risking the health of our residents or capacity of the regions’ healthcare system. We are all dependent on one another to prevent the further spread of COVID-19.
|
|
Elk Rapids Yoga Flow Now Offering Classes at the Beach!
Happy Summer!
We are moving two of our outside classes to the beach at Memorial Park next week and for the rest of the summer. The area by the playground offers shade while still being close enough to the water. Weather permitting, you will be notified by email 1.5 hours prior to class if cancelled.
Tuesday: 9:00 am Vinyasa with Mary
Wednesday: 9:30 am Strength & Flexibility with Janet
|
|
You can go straight to the beach area, no need to stop at the studio.
We hope you will find beach yoga, as all classes, inspiring and peaceful while combining traditional yoga philosophy with asana and pranayama.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
FREE Yoga Class Offered on August 22 at 9:00 a.m.
We are offering a FREE Saturday morning Hatha yoga class on August 22. Class will be geared to accommodate all levels of practice and will be practiced outside to ensure everyone’s safety.
Class will be taught by our newest teacher, Lauren Hybza, RYT 200.
|
|
Summer Concert Series
@ the Harbor
Come join us at the harbor for our sunset concerts. Bring your chairs, a snack, and enjoy the music.
Entertainment on:
August 16 ~ Escaping Pavement 7-9 pm
|
|
2020 Buttons are available at Wildflower Soapworks, Bayfront Beach and Bike,
Swim To You and Harbor Wear
|
|
GRASS RIVER NATURAL AREA
2020 RIVERFEST
RE-INVENTED FOR COVID-19
Join Grass River Natural Area staff from the comfort of your home - on your own or with friends for an online Happy Hour, Thursday, August 13 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. You can create your personal virtual picnic spot at GRNA with provided backgrounds. Your host for the evening is GRNA Executive Director Jenn Wright, with music from the Steve Stargardt Trio of musicians. The happy hour event will kickoff Grass River Natural Area's online auction, with over 50 items to bid on until the auction closes on Sept 3rd at 11:00 pm. You will also be able to raise your virtual paddle and send GRNA funds to help them continue to meet their mission.
You can enjoy the HappyHour kickoff for free or pay $60 per person ($100 per couple) for GRNA to deliver a picnic in a basket, including light food from Shanty Creek Resort and drinks from Short's Brewing Co or Northwoods Soda. Happy hour attendees must pre-register by Aug 10th.
|
|
Socially Distanced, Plein Air Painting Workshop: "Architecture"
Tuesday, August 11 9:30 am-4:30 pm
The unstoppable, soft pastel artist, Louise Pond returns to Twisted Fish having created an outdoor workshop for Plein Air painters. Using the medium of your choice, students will find a spot in the Gallery's sculpture gardens to complete their canvases. The workshop is limited to 8 students. Bring our own lunch/snacks. Coffee & cold drinks will be available. Masks are required for group discussion. $185/student. Contact the Gallery for supply list & registration. #231 264 0123.
Twisted Fish Gallery * 10443 S. Bayshore Dr. * Elk Rapids
|
|
Back To College / School / Home School
Styling Tool Sale
All Blow Dryers, Curling Irons, Flat Irons, and Brushes
50% Off ~ While Supplies Last ~ Call (231) 264-8184 to place an order or speak with your stylist at your appointment
404 Bridge St. Elk Rapids, Mi 49629 (231) 264-8184
|
|
Music House Museum * 7377 U.S. 31 N. * Williamsburg |
|
Castle Farms is Open for Self-Guided Tours
From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Masks must be worn on site by all guests over the age of 2.
• Social distancing of at least 6ft is required for those not from your own household.
• Our Welcome Center and Gift Shop has a maximum capacity of 25 people at a time.
• At this time, we are not offering guided tours or tram rides.
• Hand sanitizer stations have been placed around the Castle for guest safety.
You can expect our staff to be doing our part as well, by wearing masks and social distancing. We're excited to see you!
Upcoming Events:
Wine & Yoga
Join us for a 1-1.5 hour yoga session. After your session, continue the relaxation with a glass of wine in the 1918 Cellars Wine Tasting Room.
Event is $20 per person, and includes the yoga session and one glass of wine. Bring your own yoga mat – yoga mats are available in limited quantity and must be requested in advance.
Payment is due upon arrival.
|
|
Safety & Well Being
Summer is a special time of year. We want to embrace it with safety as our top priority. Thank you for doing your part to keep our families and communities safe.
More Outdoor In Person Classes
Tuesday and Thursday options for class have been added.....
Gentle Yoga, Vino & Vinyasa, SUP Yoga
|
|
bodywise * 504 Bridge Street * Elk Rapids * (231) 264-6688 |
|
RAVEN HILL DISCOVERY CENTER WEEKLY UPDATE 8-08-2020
Greetings to one and all!
As you probably know, Raven Hill’s mission is to provide a place that enhances hands-on and lifelong learning for all ages by connecting science, history & the arts. What is your “connection” to the Center? Enjoy this little picture survey with some of my favorites! Continue Reading Update on August 8, 2020
Check us out daily on Facebook and the website (www.MiRavenHill.org) for informal learning activities, photo memories, updates and more. We may also be reached via email (info@miravenhill.org) or phone: 231.675.6025. Stay safe and keep in touch, everyone.
|
|
Tune in to Newton's Road Facebook Live Page every Thursday at 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. through August 20 |
|
WE ARE MARKING EVENTS CANCELLED ON CALENDAR AS WE HEAR ABOUT THEM |
|
|
Help Wanted Classified
Hairport Salon and Spa of Elk Rapids is currently seeking a Licensed Cosmetologist and Nail Technician. Starting salary based on level of experience. Clientele base not necessary. Flexible schedule and safe working environment.
If you have questions, please call (231) 264-8184
|
|
Norte Slow Roll Bike Rides
Every Wednesday @6:20 p.m. Meet at the Harbor Pavilion - Roll out at 6:30 p.m.
Bring a mask and we will wear them for the duration of the event.
End up at Short's Pull Barn
|
|
2020 Watershed Challenge Saturday, July 25 ~ Saturday August 22, 2020
2020 has been quite a year! With all our current challenges and uncertainty, there is one thing that has allowed us to escape and find some semblance of normal - getting outside and enjoying the numerous lakes, streams, and protected lands in our area...... Continue Reading
|
|
Like the Chamber on Facebook! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
