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BEAVER ISLAND THEMED
ENHANCED BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Date: Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Place: East Park Tavern
Time: 5:00 - 7:00PM
Cost: $5/Chamber Members $10/Non Chamber Members
Be sure to join us for our Beaver Island Themed Enhanced Business After Hours. With Beaver Island's summer season just around the corner, we thought that this would be a great way to promote the island and all our Chamber member businesses and organizations associated with Beaver Island.
Enjoy amazing hors d'oeuvres prepared for us by East Park Tavern, Cash Bar with a specialty drink just for this event.
We have multiple sponsors and that means multiple door prizes.
We may even test your knowledge of Beaver Island.
Mark you calendar now for this Do Not Miss event.
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$5 Admission-includes 1 Taste of Charlevoix Card
Business Expo RADIO Commercial
View our Business Expo TV
COMMERCIAL
airing on 9&10 News, Local 32, CW & MeTV,
leading up to the Expo
9&10 News "Michigan This Morning" will be broadcasting live from Castle Farms the day of the event, Wednesday, March 21, beginning at 5:45am, speaking to some of our Taste of Charlevoix Vendors as well as the Chamber and Castle Farms.
The schedule is:
5:45am | Alison Hubbard, Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce
6:15am | Sarah Hagen, Castle Farms
6:45am | Harwood Gold Cafe'
7:15am | Pigs Eatin' Ribs
7:45am | Smoke on the Water
8:15am | Morning Dew Cafe'
8:45am | Bridge Street Tap Room/Lake Charlevoix Brewing Co.
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THANK YOU to our
Business Expo & Taste of Charlevoix Sponsors:
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$1000 SCHOLARSHIP OFFERED FOR ELIGIBLE HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR
Thanks to generous funding from the Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce and Fox Charlevoix & Fox Charlevoix Ford, the Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce is able to award one lucky High School Senior a Scholarship in the amount of $1000.
Applicant must be either an employee of a Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce business or organization, or the child of an employee of a Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce business or organization.
(Contact the Chamber office at 231.547.2101 if you need to verify business or organization's membership)
For complete eligibility requirements Click Here
For scholarship application Click Here
Scholarship Applications must be to the Chamber of Commerce by Friday, April 6, 2018, by 5pm
For more information, please contact the Chamber office at 231.547.2101 or email chamber@charlevoix.org
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT ON GREY GABLES RESTAURANT & CATERING
Grey Gables Restaurant has been in Charlevoix since 1936 but for the past 25 years, has been owned by Darren & Kelly Romano who are glad that Grey Gables Restaurant can call Charlevoix home.
Darren & Kelly pride themselves on using fresh ingredients and new cooking techniques that have their guests returning time and time again.
Haven't tried their Hand Rolled Sushi? Then be sure to stop in on Wednesdays and give it a try. (You'll probably be back the following Wednesday).
Grey Gables Restaurant is open 7 days a week.
*Sunday-Thursday, 4:30-9:00pm,
*Friday & Saturday, 4:30-11:00pm
View Gray Gables Restaurant menu Here
Learn more about their Catering Services Here
For their Daily Specials Click Here
Make online Reservations Here
Or call 231.547.9261
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MCLAREN NORTHERN MICHIGAN OFFERS THE WORLD'S SMALLEST PACEMAKER
Miniaturized Heart Device Provides Patients with the Most Advanced Pacing Technology Available.
McLaren Northern Michigan is pleased to be one of the first hospitals in Michigan to offer the world's smallest pacemaker for patients with bradycardia.
The Micra® Transcatheter Pacing System (TPS) is a new type of heart device, approved for Medicare reimbursement, which provides patients with the most advanced pacing technology at one-tenth the size of a traditional pacemaker. The first procedure was performed by Daniel Buerkel, MD, Electrophysiologist at McLaren Northern Michigan on December 21, 2017.
Bradycardia is a condition characterized by a slow or irregular heart rhythm, usually fewer than 60 beats per minute.More
mclaren.org/northern
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GREAT LAKES CENTER FOR THE ARTS WELCOMES THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THEIR TEAM
Angela Morris, Development Associate, is the newest team member of the Center.
Angela is originally from the Grand Rapids area and moved to Petoskey with her husband, Jeff, a teacher at Boyne City Middle School, and 18-month old daughter, Hazel, in April 2017. They have always loved visiting Northern Michigan and decided to make it their new home.
Angela achieved her undergraduate degree in Public Relations and Advertising from Grand Valley State University and master's degree in Business Administration from Ferris State University. She has already become an asset to the Center, assisting with the administrative and operations side of the Development Office.
greatlakescfa.org
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HAVE YOU MET LAURA FOWLER?
Originally from Texas, she has an amazing story of how she got to Charlevoix, found love and marriage and has an amazing little 2 year old boy.
Laura has been with Panache for 3 years and is branching out to new services. She has just added Dip Nails to her repertoire. SNS Nail products are a healthier way for you to have a 2 week manicure without chipping or peeling. It's close to acrylic hardness with the ease of shellac in removal. There is no polishing needed or light to cure but is still dry by the time you're ready to go.
Drop in or call 231.437-3330 to see Laura TODAY
panachecvx.com
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9&10 NEWS HONORED AS MAB STATION OF THE YEAR AND MORE
Heritage Broadcasting Company is grateful to be the recipient of the 2017 Station of the Year award and 18 additional accolades from the Michigan Association of Broadcasting Excellence Award Ceremony on March 7, 2018.
9&10 News placed best in the following Commercial Television Market 3 Categories
Commercial | Mane Content | Made in Michigan
Community Involvement | 9&10 News Community Involvement
Marketing Materials & Promos | News Leader Locally Owned
Mini-Documentary/Series | Giving Back to Guatemala
Use of New Media | "Blue and You"
Photojournalist | Catherine Brettschneider Compilition
News Special | Crossing Lake Huron
Special Interest Programming | Crossing Lake Huron
9&10 News placed merit in the following Commercial Television Market 3 Categories: More
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CHARLEVOIX COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING
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DOES YOUR RESTAURANT HAVE THE SECRET SAUCE?
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Advanced Features Include:
* Works offline
* Split checks feature
* Table management
* Bar tabs
* Pizza by the slice
* Multilanguage / Multicurrency
Contact us today to schedule your free Linda demo.
231.577.9599
dodsonpos.com
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NOW ACCEPTING CAMEL SPONSORS
The popular Charlevoix Camel Cup is back for the third year and will take place on May 5, 2018 from noon-6:00pm. The Camel Cup is a giant gameboard race where the dice are rolled and the corresponding camel moves forward on the board. The camel that makes it to the end first wins and money is paid to those betting on that camel. There are 6 races before the final race where the six largest earning camels compete for the coveted Camel Cup. All proceeds raised fund the Bridge Drop New Year's Eve celebration. Have fun while raising funds!
This year Charlevoix businesses, clubs or service groups can sponsor a camel for $200 and get $50 in camel bucks to use on the day of the event. This is a great team building opportunity for coworkers!
Give back to the community while betting on your camel and potentially winning some cold hard cash!
To sponsor a camel or to get more details email amanda@visitcharlevoix.com
Visit the Camel Cup's Facebook page Here
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FISH FRY THIS FRIDAY
St. Mary Parish/School will be hosting a Fish Fry, this Friday, March 16, 2018, from 5:00 - 7:00pm in the St. Mary Family Center.
The menu includes; Fried or baked fish, plus a grilled cheese option. French fries or baked potato, cole slaw, roll and dessert.
The cost is $12 for adults and $7 for children ages 10 and under.
stmaryschoolcharlevoix.com
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ST PATRICK'S DAY PARTY AT THE LANDING RESTAURANT
Don't miss The Landing Restaurant's St. Patrick's Day Party on Saturday, March 17th, from 7:00 - 11:00pm.
Beer specials, buffet with Irish classics, and dancing with our live DJ!.
Everyone receives a GREEN BEER at the door - All for only $20 Click Here to Register
thelandingcharlevoix.com
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WEDNESDAY SPECIAL AT THE TOWN HOUSE
Pizza Specials will be offered at the Town House Bar on Wednesdays.
Pizza's are from the Charlevoix Pizza Co.
$5 pint & a small pizza
$15 pitcher & a medium pizza.
Offer runs March 6 through May 30, 2018
For more information, call 231.547.6690
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RED MESA GRILL MUSIC LINE UP
March
20th - Soul Patch's Wink
27th - Blake Elliott
April
3rd - Project 6
10th - Third Groove
17th - Brett Mitchell
24th - Oni & Noeli
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IT'S ALMOST HERE - OPENING DAY FOR CHARLEVOIX DAIRY GRILLE
Mark you calendar for Friday, March 30th!
Charlevoix Dairy Grille will open that day at 11:00am, just in time for your first Dairy Grille lunch of the season!
We are looking forward to seeing all of you after this long winter.
Dennis & Crew
facebook.com/CharlevoixDiaryGrille
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NEW WINE EVENT WEEKEND IN TC FOR WINE LOVERS & WANNA BE'S
A fabulous weekend-long wine event, featuring Movies, Seminars, Tastings, a Live and Silent Auction and Music and Dancing to the Sounds of Sinatra, is being organized by two local business owners to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters. The event will take place Friday, April 13 - Sunday April 15 at the City Opera House and includes presentations by New York Times Selling Author Tilar Mazzeo and Master Sommelier, Elizabeth Schweitzer, just to name a few.
Doug Kosch, the Boathouse Restaurant and his close friend Spencer Stegenga, Bowers Harbor Vineyard, who have worked closely on many projects over the years, are co-chairing this event, and say it was inevitable, and something they have talked about for year. More
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CHARLEVOIX PUBLIC SCHOOLS KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Friday, April 20, 2018
8:30am | 10:00am | 12:45pm
Monday, April 23, 2018
8:30am | 10:00am
Watch for more information in the coming weeks
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MOTHER - DAUGHTER TEA
Surprise Mom with a Mother-Daughter Tea at Stafford's Perry Hotel the day before Mother's Day, Saturday, May 12, 2018 at 1pm.
The High Tea will be held in the Reycraft Room overlooking Little Traverse Bay.
Tickets are $25 each or $45 for 2 and can be purchased at any of the following locations between now and April 30th: Grandpa Shorter's, Salvation Army Thrift Store, and Salvation Army Community Center.
Advance purchase is required. Please call 231.622.1057 for more information.
Proceeds benefit the Salvation Army
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MARCH MADNESS PAINT PARTY
It's last call for our March Madness Paint Party on Thursday, March 15! Call 231.547.5820 to reserve your spot!
St Patrick's Day Special this weekend!
Choose a lucky Shamrock for 10-40% off an item of your choice! Lots of new things arriving daily.
facebook.com/elementsgallery/charlevoix
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NORTH CENTRAL'S LUNCHEON LECTURE LOOKS AT HEALTHCARE AND CULTURE IN AFGHANISTAN
NCMC's Luncheon Lecture on Friday, March 16, will take a look at health care and culture in Afghanistan. The program will be held in the Library Conference Room on the Petoskey Campus. Lunch begins at 11:30am and the program begins at noon. Reservations are required. Call 231.348.6600
Joseph Taylor, Commander, US Navy (retired), will discuss the lessons learned from his participation in the U.S. military medical advisory mission to improve the healthcare capabilities in the Afghan National Security Forces. He will describe the challenges of merging the Western healthcare model with those of Afghanistan.
ncmich.edu
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SYRUP SEASON OPEN-HOUSE
Join us at the farm for our annual Syrup Season Open-House
Date: March 17 & 18
Place: Parsons Farm | 61 Parson Rd | 231.547.2038
Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Tour Parsons Farm to learn about our Maple Syrup making process.
Enjoy Maple Treats made with our products.
Leave Feedback for a chance to win a Gift Basket filled with maple goodies
Harwood Gold products are all made at the Parsons Farm
Directions to Parsons Farm:
Take US 31 South to Barnard Road (~ 9 miles), turn left.
Go .8 miles to Parsons Road (first road on right, at the bottom of a hill)
Go 1.5 miles, look for the big red barns on the right.
harwoodgold.com
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WHY SMA DAY?
The teachers, students, and families of St. Michael Academy (SMA) invite you to WHY SMA DAY this Sunday, March 18th, starting at 11am. Enjoy a strolling brunch while interacting with SMA teachers and current students.
Students will be hosting extracurricular/sports information booths, leading tours of our school, and sharing more about what sets SMA apart.
A brief school overview will be given by Jim Hatch throughout the day, followed by our Uniform Fashion Show.
This event is free and open to everyone, especially curious parents with potential students.
For more information, please call St. Michael Academy at 231.881.9025
stmichaelpetoskey.com
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HEALTH CARE AND YOUR RETIREMENT
Date: Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Charlevoix Public Library Community Room
Join Tabatha Simpson, Financial Advisor for Edward Jones for a presentation "Health Care and Your Retirement". In this presentation she will examine:
* Medicare coverage and traditional expenses
* Long-term medical care expenses
* Strategies for addressing uncovered expenses
For reservations, call Tabatha at 231.547.3852. Seating is limited, please RSVP by Monday, March 19, 2018.
edwardjones.com
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COMMUNITY CPR CLASS
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
9-11am at John and Marnie Demmer Wellness Pavilion and Dialysis Center, 820 Arlington Avenue, Petoskey
Topics covered:
*Adult chest compression
*Child and infant chest compression
*Choking rescue for all ages.
Training is approximately 15 minutes. Drop in anytime.
Course is education only and does not include certification.
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GET READY FOR THE ANNUAL AQUA EGG HUNT AT THE CHARLEVOIX AREA COMMUNITY POOL
Date: Friday, March 23, 2018
Place: Charlevoix Area Community Pool
Register now for one of two waves: 3:30-4:30pm
or 5:00-6:00pm. Limited to 50 swimmers per wave.
Swim and dive for eggs, then trade them in at the end of your hunt for an awesome goody bag!
Cost is $5 per swimmer and Popcorn and Refreshments are included. .
Note: Children 3 and under are free. Children 5 and under must have an adult swimmer in the water with them.
Reservations required for all swimmers.
Call 231.547.0982 or register online Here
charlevoixpool.org
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NO LIBATIONS FOR LIVE IN MARCH
The March Libations for Live has been rescheduled and we will keep you posted.
But mark your calendars for Saturday, April 7th, when John Murray & Dan Barron bring their special talents to The Town House Bar. 5-8pm.
These two have a lot of surprises planned for their big night behind the bar at The Town House! You will not want to miss this event and all that it has in store.
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RUMMAGE SALE AT CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Date: Friday, April 13 & Saturday April 14
Place: C
hrist
Episcopal Church, 200 State Street
Time: Friday-8am-3pm | Saturay-8am-12noon
Proceeds to benefit Third Day Fellowship and the Episcopal Church Women
christepiscopalchurch.net
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CHARLEVOIX COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING SILVER SCREEN MOVIE CLUB AND TRAVEL CLUB
The Silver Screen Movie Club meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 2pm at Charlevoix Cinema III. Charlevoix County Transit will provide rides to the Cinema and back to all Charlevoix County Senior Centers.
For $4 you can purchase your movie ticket and a small bag of popcorn and a small drink.
March's Travel Club Trip is a Resale Shopping Trip to Petoskey with Lunch at Kentucky Fried Chicken. April's trip is a special one so please Save the Date of April 17, 2018. See flyer with more info Here
Every month our Senior Centers have LIVE ENTERTAINMENT going and as well as Karaoke and cards and board games. For more information visit the website
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Please
Click Here to view jobs available with the following Chamber Members.
Beaver Island Boat Company
Belvedere Club
Bergmann Center, Inc
Castle Farms
Charlevoix Public Library
City of Charlevoix
Drost Landscape
Glik's
MDC Contracting
Northern Lakes Economic Alliance
Viridis Living
Please visit the below resources for other job opportunities in our area.
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Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce
Premier INVESTORS
VIP MEMBERS
PLATINUM MEMBERS
To view Investor, Silver, & Gold Members
Click Here
Would you like to become a Premier Investor?
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