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.
For more information, call the Chamber office at 231.547.2101 or email fratrick
@charlevoix.org
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Reopening Your Business- Webinar
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To help with more information to prepare for reopening, the SBDC is hosting a webinar
TODAY, 2:00pm
, to discuss what to include in your Preparedness and Response Plan, how to prepare your workplace, policy and training considerations, and how to go about bringing employees back from unemployment. To register and tune in, visit the
SBDC Workshop website
HERE
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Take Our Community Survey!
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Community leaders and small businesses are doing all that we can to ensure the safety and health of our residents and visitors. This survey will help identify measures that will ensure the comfort of all who use our downtown once stay at home orders are lifted and the economy begins to re-open. We appreciate you taking the time to help inform decisions made to keep Charlevoix healthy & beautiful.
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New Organizational Support Grand Cycle Announced
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The Charlevoix County Community Foundation is announcing changes to the upcoming grant cycle in response to changing needs in our communities. Formerly called Community Project Support, the cycle was originally scheduled to have an application due date of May 1, 2020 and was intended to provide support for community projects and programs in several focus areas including arts & culture, veterans assistance, health and wellness, urgent needs, and more. However, due to the current COVID-19 crisis our communities are facing, the Community Foundation has moved the grant cycle deadline to June 1, 2020. The cycle will now be called Organizational Support and will provide opportunities for eligible nonprofits to apply for support for not only community projects but also for general operating support.
This grant cycle is ongoing, and organizations can learn more about how to apply at
c3f.org
. To see the full announcement and document with additional info click
HERE
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Keeping Workers and Communities Safe during COVID-19
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In an effort to keep everyone safe during COVID-19, Consumers Energy is following all of the recommended protocols by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Here are 12 key areas where we have revised or established interim policies, procedures and best practices. We are sharing them to help you ensure a smart start-up as we Power Thru Together. View our Stay Safe at Work doc.
HERE.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan hosting MasterClass Web Series
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BCBS of Michigan is hosting an educational series of webinars, called MasterClass, to help you navigate the complexities of healthcare. Upcoming classes include Destigmatizing Mental Health in Your Workforce, Financial Wellness Strategies for Employees in Wake of COVID-19, and more.
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Summer Art Show Cancelled
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The Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce staff and Board of Directors have been consistently monitoring the health and safety outlook for our community while planning for our summer events. We have been considering our decisions based on the planning timeline for each event, being careful not to rush important decisions knowing the effects these event cancellations have on our community.
We are saddened to announce our decision to cancel the Sumer Art Sow scheduled for June 27 & 28, 2020. This was an extremely difficult decision, as we know this not only affects our organization but further impacts the participating artist and local businesses. Given the information we have now and the current outlook, we feel we will not be able to produce the Summer Art Show in a manner that will provide the deserved experience for all involved while adhering to the expected mandated requirements.
We hope to divert out efforts over the next several weeks into planning new events we can create this summer, to bring the community together both in the current landscape and when we are able to participate together in-person. As the situation evolves and we find way to safely gather, we look forward to coming together again soon!
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Dave Kring Chevrolet- Cadillac
1861 US 31 North
Petoskey, MI 49770
231-347-2585
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Charlevoix businesses are OPEN, in a different way!
Shops are moving online and can help you shop virtually, outdoor activities are abundant, and service businesses continue to handle your needs by phone and email.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Now, more than ever, remember to BE KIND TO YOUR MIND.
Make sure to stay in contact with your Primary Care Provider if you are having new mental health concerns. They are there to help you with your mental and physical health. If you don't have a primary care provider but have non-emergent mental or physical health concerns, call us today to be connected with one of our many McLaren Primary Care Providers. 800-248-6777.
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Friske Farm Market is Celebrating Memorial Day Weekend in a BIG Way!
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•EXTENDED HOURS: Friday & Saturday 8AM - 7PM
•OPEN Memorial Day 9AM-5PM
•CHERRY DONUTS available THIS FRIDAY 5/22
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CAFE opening THIS FRIDAY 5/22 with a NEW MENU
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PORCH available for OPEN AIR SEATING
•Fresh fruit wood-smoked BBQ RIBS & PULLED PORK
•GRAB ’N GO cooler is brimming with sandwiches, wraps, salads, sides, specialty beverages and MORE!
Come and enjoy the holiday weekend with us! EAT • SHOP • PLAY the Friske Way!
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Feeding Northern Michigan
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The number of families in Northern Michigan who are food insecure is growing t an alarming rate. At MacDonald Garber Broadcasting, we are using the power of our radio stations to help our local food banks with Feeding Northern Michigan...a virtual online food drive.
Just visit the station's website, click Feeding Northern Michigan banner ad..and click to DONATE. Complete your secure entry and your contribution will be distributed to The Manna Food Project, Father Fred, and Feeding American West Michigan.
Listen ALL week to Lite 96.3 and 106 KHQ...May 18-24
. Donors will be announced on the radio. Challenge another business or family member. Give a portion of your sales on a certain item. or just make a donation. Every contribution is valuable and appreciated! See document
HERE
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Mitchell Graphics is Here to Help With Back to Business Communications
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Mitchell Graphics is committed to helping our neighbors and customers resume business operations as we re-open amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
We offer floor graphics, hygiene window clings, directional signage, support signs, and informational print pieces – like brochures, menus, and direct mail postcards – to help you re-open with the communications tools you need for safety and growth.
https://mitchellgraphics.com/backtobusiness/
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Smart Thermostat Giveaway
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Even during the COVID-19 pandemic Consumers Energy remains committed to achieving our clean energy goals! One pillar of our Clean Energy Plan is to help our customers use energy more efficiently. To keep those goals on track,
we are working with Google to give away 100,000 Nest Thermostat Es to Consumers Energy residential customers from now through the end of July.
We know that people who use the Nest E reduce their energy usage by up to 15 percent on average. Which is why we’re eager to get the word out about this exciting new program. Use Google Chrome to access the attached link for more details about how to take advantage of this limited time offer or visit:
ConsumersEnergy.com/freethermostat
. This is only for residential customers of Consumers Energy and the customer must have air conditioning and WiFi to be eligible. Have your Consumers Energy Account Number ready. Once eligibility is verified, a cost of $0.00 will appear in the shopping cart. The customer will be responsible for shipping costs. A complimentary Customer Care Kit will be provided to those customers who are not eligible.
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North Central Michigan College Expanding Opportunities for Learning in Our Community
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We are asking for your input regarding topics you are interested in, platforms for learning, and how to best reach you with this information. We will use the data we collect from these surveys to structure our Lifelong Learning program. Thank you for sharing your interests with us. We look forward to offering you excellent programming for 2020-2021.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LSCF8BW
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You may or may not know that Raven Hill Discovery Center has made the difficult decision to “hibernate” for 12 months due to the COVID-19 crisis. Hopefully, the Center can safely open a year from now with a plan for whatever the future brings. Opening for this 2020 spring and summer season would be difficult in this time of social distancing. Fall and winter are slow times, so opening in the spring of 2021 in time for spring field trips, discovery camps and summer visitors, seems to be the best option for the Center at this point in time, if that is feasible. Work will go on behind the scenes and your continued support is appreciated. Check us out daily on Facebook and the website (
www.MiRavenHill.org
) for informal learning activities, photo memories, history pages, updates and more. We may also be reached via email (
info@miravenhill.org
) or phone: 231.675.6025.
Click
HERE
to see Raven Hill’s update for this past week. We are certainly keeping busy and staying safe.
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Hometown Hero Runs 51 Marathons for Big Brothers Big Sisters
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Sunday, May 3, shortly after the sun rose, Tony Anderson, donned his Marathon4Kids gear, laced up his running shoes and set out from atop Sherman Hill on Highway 37 to run his 51
st
and last 26.2 marathon miles to the finish line at Big Brothers Big Sisters (Bigs) offices in Traverse City. This monumental event marked the end of Tony’s 17-year journey to run one marathon in every state in the Country and Washington, DC. See the full story
HERE
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Munson Healthcare Seeking Hand-Sewn Masks
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Munson Healthcare is heartened by the ongoing support from our communities across northern Michigan. We are grateful for the commitment to keeping our healthcare team safe during this challenging time by answering our calls for help. Today, we ask for your continued support in bringing more hand-sewn face masks to Munson Healthcare facilities.
With the universal masking policy in place, Munson Healthcare has a critical need for hand-sewn mask donations to accommodate the universal masking policy, especially for patients and visitors. At this time, Munson Healthcare is accepting hand-sewn mask donations of any style, pattern, or design.
The following guidelines will help keep our patients and visitors safe:
· Fabric should be tightly-woven, breathable and can be secured to the face appropriately.
· All hand-sewn items must be latex free.
· In order to accommodate for shrinkage, please consider increasing your pattern size by at least 30 percent or wash in hot water prior to sewing.
· Supplies should be new or unused.
· Items must be donated to one of Munson Healthcare’s designated drop-off locations.
· Please do not make face masks if you are ill.
We are extremely grateful for the support of the seamstresses in our communities. Your donation of hand-sewn face masks will help ensure the safety of those entering the hospital during this unprecedented time. For questions, please call or email Debbie Esenther at 708-205-8714 and debra.esenther@sbcglobal.net
.
See the full document
HERE
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During this difficult time we understand how challenging it can be to prepare meals for our loved ones. We have worked with our culinary department across our portfolio to help with meal options during these difficult times. This weeks recipe is a classic chicken and dumplings recipe. We hope you enjoy these recipes. If you prepare any of the recipes we send we would love to hear what you and your family thought of the recipe and any changes you may have made to the recipe. We would like to prepare this dish for our residents with your changes. Click
HERE
for the classic chicken and dumplings recipe.
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Stafford's Weathervane Restaurant Open for Take-Out
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We are so excited to share we will be open for Takeout beginning this Friday, May 15 from 4 to 8 pm. Hours:
Friday, May 15: 4 to 8 pm
Saturday, May 16: 4 to 8 pm
Sunday, May 17: 4 to 8 pm
Wednesday - Sunday thereafter: 4 to 8 pm
Read more about what we are doing to keep our employees and you safe.
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St. Mary School Hosts Virtual Open House
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St. Mary School is having a Virtual Open House! Go to
www.stmaryschoolcharlevoix.com
and click on Open House to take a tour of the school and have a personal tour of each classroom! St. Mary is now enrolling for Fall 2020 for PreK-8th Grade.
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Calling Downtown Residents and Business Owners- Join Us for the Senior Class of 2020 Parade
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Step outside and show support with a wave as students are escorted by-car through town in a Senior Class of 2020 Parade, 3:00pm on May 31st. Our seniors have had the conclusion of their schooling heavily altered, including missing out on a traditional Senior Party. This parade, put on by the parents of the All-Night Party Committee, will help give them a safe, social-distancing event to participate in together as a send-off to their senior year. Please join in the festivities by waving, cheering, and celebrating from afar! The parade will follow the Homecoming Parade route, starting downtown at the Charlevoix Public Library, and following Bridge Street south to Garfield St.
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New Bottle Promo for Currey Farms Pure Maple Syrup
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Currey Farms Pure Maple Syrup is offering a sale through the month of May! Ending May 31
st
, 8.5 oz glass bottles normally retailing at $9.00 will be $7.50. Available at The Lake House, thelakehousecharlevoix.com/shop, and Martin’s Market, 1204 Bridge St
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Northern Michigan Sports Medicine Centers are Reopening!
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Throughout the COVID-19 emergency, the health and safety of our patients, guests, and staff has been our highest concern. During the past few weeks, we have developed and initiated policies that meet or exceed CDC recommendations for safe treatment for physical therapy in our clinics.
At this time, we feel confident that we can maintain a safe environment for all. On May 11th, we will begin to see patients in our seven clinics. We’re going to return patients on a progressive bases to help maximize social distancing.
As we welcome back our patients, our clinic staff will introduce you to our new safety procedures. We are excited and look forward to seeing you.
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Save the Date for MiCareer Quest CharEm ISD 2020: Sept. 25, 2020
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MiCareerQuest Char-Em ISD is a hands-on, career and college readiness event giving 9th and 11th graders the opportunity to interact with dozens of employers representing numerous occupations.
The event will expose students to exciting careers and endless possibilities! Students will have the chance to: t
alk one-on-one with experts from the region’s high-demand industries, touch, feel and work with the tools−and technology−of the trades, and walk away with in-depth and practical knowledge of today’s workplaces. Careers in advanced manufacturing, construction, health sciences, information technology, hospitality, agriculture, and more will be explored.
Interested exhibitors can register online, along with schools looking to participate by sending students to this great career event
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Jarvis Property Restoration Thanks Our Local Heroes!
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To all first responders, medical professionals, front line personnel, and essential workers, Jarvis Property Restoration and McLaren Northern Michigan are offering FREE personal vehicle disinfection* on Friday, May 15
th, from 2pm to 6pm! Located at the McLaren Medical Office Building parking lot, 560 West Mitchell St in Petoskey. This process disinfects and sanitizes your vehicle from COVID-19 (*touchable surfaces will be disinfected with a-n EPA registered product). Must present work ID or wear your uniform – no appointment necessary. Call 866-452-7847 for more information. Thank you, heroes!
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FALL In Love Events Awarded Best-of-Weddings, Couples-Choice
FALL In Love Events is pleased to announce that they been selected as a
2020 winner of The Knot Best of Weddings and WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards®,
an accolade representing the highest and most-rated wedding professionals as reviewed by real couples, their families and wedding guests on The Knot and WeddingWire,
leading wedding planning brands and apps.
In 2020, only five percent of hundreds of thousands of local wedding professionals listed on The Knot received this distinguished award. The Knot Best of Weddings gives couples the confidence to find and book the best local vendors to bring their wedding visions to life. In combination with years of trusted content, The Knot’s innovative technology makes planning one’s wedding celebrations easier and more enjoyable.
Wedding professionals who win The Knot Best of Weddings and WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards® are members of WeddingPro, the leading B2B wedding brand. As the largest marketplace and community for wedding professionals, WeddingPro connects businesses with more than 13 million visitors per month who are planning weddings on The Knot and WeddingWire, as well as with hundreds of thousands of pros in the industry. Through its online marketplaces, educational programs and community-building events, WeddingPro is dedicated to helping wedding professionals build relationships with couples and pros that grow their businesses.
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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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Principle Architect
Comfort Keepers
Caregivers - More than a Living!
Economic & Community Development Communication Internship
Senior Center Cook
Part and Full Time Seasonal Retail Sales
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Auto Painter
Stylist
Customer Service- Project Coordinator
Designer
Full & Part-Time (Seasonal) Staff for All Positions
Experienced Servers
Production: Full-Time, Year-Round
Resident Services Associate, Caregivers, Housekeepers, Servers & Nurses
2nd Shift Caregiver
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For more information on these openings view our Jobs page by clicking the link below! Is your business hiring? Send us the position information and we will post it!
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Please visit the below resources for other job opportunities in our area.
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