August 16, 2018
Cheboygan Area Chamber of Commerce Weekly Newsletter
 

Welcome to this issue of the Cheboygan Area Chamber of Commerce Newsletter!   This newsletter goes out to nearly 2000 individual emails and is posted on our   facebook page  each week.  It is designed to keep you informed of the latest info from your local Chamber of Commerce.   Feel free to forward this Newsletter to someone who should be a member or is interested in information about what is going on in the Cheboygan Area.  We want our information to get to as many inboxes as possible!  Be sure to also visit our web site and community calendar at www.cheboygan.com/calendar/ for more information.
 
Some things to not miss in this issue....  
  • State of the Community Tickets on Sale Now
  • Regional After Hours Event
  • Citizen Planner Class Offered
  • Labor Day Bridge Walk Info
  • 2018 World Championship Wanigan Race Info
  • Chief Football Broadcast Advertising Opportunity
  • and lots more great information from our members!
Have a Great Day!
 
Scott Herceg, CAE
Executive Director


Cheboygan Area Chamber News, Info & Upcoming Events
Click here to download this schedule
Legs Inn Regional Networking Event

One of the most anticipated Business After Hours of the year is the annual Legs Inn gathering of the area chambers on Wednesday, Aug. 22nd. Join Cheboygan Area Chamber, Petoskey Regional Chamber, Harbor Springs Area Chamber , and Mackinaw Chamber of Commerce for the breathtaking view and great food!
Sponsors representing Cheboygan Area Chamber include:  The Cheboygan Carnegie and Berkshire Hathaway Michigan Real Estate   

Wrap up the Summer with this great tradition of the Regional Business After Hours, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Legs Inn on Wednesday, August 22nd.

Admission cost is $7 for members; $12 for not-yet members. No Advance Registration is required. 

State of the Community Breakfast October 5.  Tickets on Sale Now.

In case you haven't noticed, there is a lot going on in Cheboygan these days. There are at least one or two new businesses opening each week it feels like. Some buildings are being renovated while others are coming down to make way for the next page of history. There are also numerous groups and organizations that are actively involved in so many different causes and efforts, for the betterment of Cheboygan, that sometimes it is hard to know which one to follow.   The Cheboygan Area Chamber of Commerce would like to help clear up some of that potential confusion.  

On the morning of October 5th 2018, at the Cheboygan Opera House, the Cheboygan Area Chamber of Commerce will produce its Inaugural State of the Community Breakfast.  The goal of this event is to report the most accurate and up to date information to the community on a variety of topics through key note speakers and a compiled report from many of the organizations doing the economic and community development work.  Click here for more information on topics, speakers presenting and how to attend this event.

Tickets are $10 per person or $15 at the door.  Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Chamber Office or by calling 231-627-7183.  They can also be purchased on line at www.cheboygan.com.  

We hope to see everyone there at this great inaugural event for our community.

Member News
This section is for news from our Members!

Being able to include information in this newsletter is an exclusive member benefit.  If you are not currently a member, but would like to be included in this publication please contact the Chamber office to find out how. 
  • Do you have a special event coming up that you want to get the word out about?
  • Do you have a new product that you want potential clients to know about?
  • Are you in search of new staff?
  • Do you have staff that you want to brag about?
  • This is your section to get your message out to members and the public..... Let us help you tell your story!
  • Send your articles to info@cheboygan.com
Click here to download the registration form for this years Churchill Classic
Take Shepler's and Walk the Entire Bridge on Labor Day

Many Changes have been made to the 2018 Labor Day Bridge Walk. The most significant changes are the elimination of shuttle transportation for walkers, the start point of the walk is now in both Mackinaw City and St. Ignace, and to be able to walk the entire bridge walkers must be at midpoint of the bridge by 10am and have their own transportation back to their vehicle. To help those that would like to have the experience of walking the entire bridge, this labor day, Shepler's Ferry is excited to be offering three direct departures that morning. Join them and enjoy a complete walk from peninsula to peninsula...... Click here to view the full press release.
Cheboygan Labor Day Bridge Walk

Bridge Walk is September 3 - 11:50 am... Cheboygan's answer to a Labor Day Bridge Walk begins at the East end of State Street bridge and travels to Festival Square.  A community picnic will be on hand at the conclusion of the walk.

June Labor Demand Info for Prosperity Region 3
Scrolls Unlimited 

Would you rather read your wedding vows from a sheet of paper... or a scroll!
Visit Scrolls Unlimited's website by clicking here.

Dave Bennett at the Cheboygan Opera House

If you missed Dave Bennett last year at the Cheboygan Opera House, you MUST see him on August 18th  at 7:30. If you did see him, you'll be back. The show will be completely different, but equally great. Swing, Rock and Beyond is an entirely new show. Who knows what lies Beyond.... click here to read more
Over $27M in Training Funds Available to Michigan Employers; Application Deadline Approaches

The popular Michigan employee training fund, previously known as the Skilled Trades Training Fund, has gotten a new name this year but will still be offering over $27 million in training funds that employers can use to train their workforce. The newly named "Going PRO Talent Fund" makes awards to employers to assist in training, developing and retaining current and newly hired employees. Training funded by the Talent Fund must be short-term and fill a demonstrated talent need experienced by the employer. Training must lead to a credential for a skill that is transferable and recognized by industry....
click here to read more.

Click here to download this flyer
Catholic Human Services Cheboygan Office is Moving

We are pleased to inform you that we have moved our office to a new location in Cheboygan. Beginning Monday, July 30, 2018, we will be providing services from our new location at 802 S. Main Street, Suite 4. It is just south of our current location. To find us, go to the East Clinic of the Mclaren Medical Building. Parking is between the East Entrance of the clinic and Main Street Fitness. Once inside, we are the first suite on your left. All services provided remain the same. Click here to read the full press release and click here to see a full brochure on services offered.
Click here to download the flyer
It's time for exciting high school sports in Cheboygan!

Cheboygan's first football game is August 24 and home vs. Sault. The tradition continues! Follow the Chiefs on WCBY Radio. Mike Grisdale and Joe Kwiatkowski bring you all the action on AM-1240, 100.7 FM, and online at www.bigcountrygold.com. Grisdale has been broadcasting Chief Football since 1984, and Kwiatkowski has been in the radio booth since 1997. Sponsorships are still available by contacting Black Diamond Broadcasting at (231) 627-2341.
Click here to download this flyer
CAAC Concert Series on Sale Thursday!

We've picked some of your favorites and some great new shows for our 2018-2019 Concert series. Buy 4 shows at a reduced rate and reserve the best seats for all four shows. Last year's concert series ticket holders should contact Rose ASAP to reserve their seats again. Because of last year's experience, the CAAC reserves the right to change shows without notice.
 
Adult series: $95
Student series: $40
 
 
Oct 13 Motown Sounds of Touch Single show $25 adults, $10 students
Nov. 2nd Terry Lee Goffee's Johnny Cash Tribute $27, $15 students
Dec. 15 Interlochen Arts Academy Ballet Swan Lake $29, $12 students
March 20 Vienna Boys Choir $25, $10 students  

Cheboygan Area Visitors Bureau Welcomes
Old 27 Motor Tour for the 12th Year

For 12 years in a row, the Old 27 Motor Tour has allowed hundreds of classic car enthusiasts to travel the old US 27 route from Coldwater to Cheboygan.   Their slogan is "Back in the Day it was the Way."   On Saturday August 25th the Cheboygan Area Visitors Bureau will once again welcome these road warriors of yesteryear to Cheboygan and help them celebrate the completion of their almost 300 mile journey.   This year in Cheboygan, the tour will set up on the east side of town near Great Lakes Grill starting at about 4pm.  The public is invited to come and check out the vehicles on display, talk to the drivers about their trip and maybe relive their own memories.  Great Lakes Grill will serve as the "headquarters" for the drivers with a hospitality room open for them to relax and listen to classic tunes from a DJ spinning the hits.

Regional, State, and National News 
Disclaimer:  Information presented in this section of the Chamber Newsletter does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the Cheboygan Area Chamber of Commerce or its membership.  It is provided here as information only from other regional organizations that the Chamber has a business relationship with.  All decisions made by the Cheboygan Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and or Staff are done so locally and independently in accordance with our bylaws and policies and for the betterment of our membership.
Cheboygan Economic Development Group
 
The Cheboygan Economic Development Group is a private sector organization of Cheboygan County business people, community leaders, and volunteers who care deeply about helping create economic growth and educational opportunities for our citizens in this unique and wonderful corner of northern Michigan.
Helping to build sustainable economic growth is our mission. A future of good paying jobs for residents of all ages is our passion.   Click here to visit their web site.
News from the Michigan Chamber of Commerce

Michigan Chamber members receive an exclusive weekly review of legislative & political news in its Michigan News & Capitol Report e-newsletter. This newsletter is FREE to Chamber members.
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Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance Update

The Cheboygan Area Chamber of Commerce is an Associate Partner with the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance who advocates for our members to Michigan State Government as a collective Northern Michigan voice.  If you would like to find out more about the Alliance and what it is doing for Northern Michigan please go to their web site by clicking here . 
Cheboygan Area Chamber Partners with Regional Economic Development Organization

For several years now the Cheboygan Area Chamber of Commerce has been a partner with the Northern Lakes Economic Alliance in their efforts provide economic development resources to Northern Michigan.  Follow this link to see what NLEA is doing to grow our regional economy.

Cheboygan Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau
124 N Main Street  |  Cheboygan  |  49721
231-627-7183  |  800-968-3302
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