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Cheboygan Area Chamber of Commerce Weekly Newsletter
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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....
- Downtown Real Estate Open House
- Grow Your Business Online
- Member Open houses
- New Playground Kiwanis Park
- Office Summer Hours
- and lots more great information from our members!
Have a great Day!
Scott Herceg, CAE
Executive Director
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Cheboygan Area Chamber News, Info & Upcoming Events
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Cheboygan Area Chamber of Commerce Summer Hours!
We are excited to announce Summer Office Hours for the Cheboygan Area Chamber of Commerce. We are open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday, and
New This Year..... 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturdays from now until Labor Day Weekend.
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Chamber sponsors "Grow Your Business Online" workshop
You know that having an online presence for your business is important, so you're online in one way or another. But are you SURE you're using the internet to realize your business's fullest potential? The Cheboygan Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Grow Your Business Online workshop from 9:00 am - 11:00 am, Thursday, May 31st at the Best Western River Terrace in Cheboygan.
This workshop is actually 2 classes in one.
1. Get Found on Google Search and Maps -
Explore Google My Business, a free tool for local businesses, who want to connect with customers on Google Search and Maps. Get hands-on help creating or updating your listing, and take advantage of a free website.
2. Intro to Online Marketing -
Learn how customers find your business online and how to promote your online presence using search engine optimization (SEO) and online advertising. We'll also introduce tools that will help you run your business online, including Google Analytics and Trends.
Cost for this workshop is only $10 for Chamber Members and $20 for the general public. Space is limited to the first 50 people who register.
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Hot Cars and Cool Crafts on Fathers Day Weekend
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2018 Waterways Festival Art Poster Contest
This contest is open to artists age 16 and up. We are looking for original artwork that will showcase our Waterways. Similar to the art poster you would find at the Cherry and Lilac Festivals, the winning artwork from our contest will become a lovely art poster that will be sold as a souvenir from the Waterways Festival. Share this registration form with anyone you know who enjoys painting or drawing, or give it try yourself! This promises to become a great addition to our Festival programming.
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This section is for news from you, the 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
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Star Line Hosts St. Ignace Chamber Business After Hours
Join
Star Line Mackinac Island Ferry on Thursday May 31, 2018 for Business After Hours in St. Ignace. Depart Star Line Dock #2 in St. Ignace at 5:30 pm and return to Star Line dock #2 at 7:00 pm. Enjoy a boat ride, snacks and beverages while networking with other business owners from the St. Ignace Community. $5 St. Ignace Chamber Members, $10 Non- St. Ignace Chamber Members.
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AirNorth Memorial Day.
Dear Valued AirNorth Customer, In observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 28, 2018, the AirNorth office will be closed. We will still be available and responding to emails and voicemail throughout the day. If you have an emergency or need to contact us, please leave us a message with your name, number, and an explanation of the issue you are experiencing, and an employee will reach out to you or correct the issue as soon as possible.
Thank you.
Sincerely
,
Your AirNorth Team
(231) 333 -3104
info@airnorth.net
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Cheboygan Boathouse Open for the Season
With new Management and New Menue items, The Boathouse Restaurant Opened May 22 at 11 am.
Click here to view the boathouse's Facebook page and get all the latest info on this iconic Cheboygan Restaurant!
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FRANK BOLES, MICHIGAN NOTABLE AUTHOR, TO APPEAR AT NORTH CENTRAL LIBRARY
The North Central Michigan College Library announced today that Frank Boles, author of Sailing into History: Great Lakes Bulk Carriers of the Twentieth Century and the Crews Who Sailed Them, will pay a special visit to the Library on Wednesday, June 6 at noon for an hour of first-rate storytelling, a book signing, question-and-answer time with guests and light refreshments. This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP to
library@ncmich.edu
or call 231-439-6315 for information.
Boles is visiting the North Central Library as part of the Library of Michigan's 2018 "Michigan Notable Authors Tour." This year, 22 authors whose engaging works were chosen as 2018 Michigan Notable Books selections will visit 50 libraries throughout the state.
"It's a literary treat to have Frank Boles in our community, sharing his captivating work with our friends and neighbors in such an open, accessible way," said Stephanie Davis, North Central Librarian. "Michigan is home to some of the best stories and storytellers found anywhere in the country. An author of Mr. Boles' caliber here, in our library, will make it an afternoon to remember."
"This year's Michigan Notable Books delve into wonderfully diverse topics and offer something of interest for just about everyone," said State Librarian Randy Riley. "The tour offers the opportunity for book enthusiasts in many corners of the state to join in the conversation about what constitutes 'great writing' and to hear from some of the Great Lakes region's most beloved authors."
click here to view the full press release
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Kiwanis Park, New Playground Equipment!
The first phase of playground equipment will be installed in Cheboygan's Kiwanis Park on June 1 and 2! The installation will be completed by volunteers from the Kiwanis Club and the community. We would like to invite you to join us in helping with the installation. We have four shifts, June 1 from 8-12 and 1-5 and June 2 from 8-12 and 1-5. All tools will be provided. Volunteers must wear close toed shoes and will be asked to sign a waiver upon arrival at the site. The Kiwanis Club will be serving breakfast and lunch for the volunteers. Volunteers are encouraged to wear shirts representing their business or organization, if they are available.
If you would like to help with the installation, you can Click here to sign up or call Mindy at (231) 818-2889.
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McLaren Northern Michigan, Do You Want to Quit Smoking?
Cheboygan, MI - Do you want to quit smoking and live a healthier life for you and your family? Consider joining the Freshstart® Tobacco Cessation program through the American Cancer Society.
With the help of certified facilitators through McLaren Northern Michigan, this low-cost 4-week program meets one hour a week covering topics that will help participants increase motivation to quit, learn effective approaches for quitting and guide them in making a successful quit attempt through information, activities, and discussion, including:
- Motivational intervention activities
- Practical counseling and problem solving skills
- Social Support
- Education about medication and approaches to quitting
The next class will be held in Cheboygan on June 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in the Cardiac Rehabilitation room at the Cheboygan Community Medical Center, located at 740 S. Main Street.
The fee is $25 and preregistration is required. For more information or to register for the Fresh Start Tobacco Cessation program at the McLaren Northern Michigan Cheboygan Campus, please call (800) 248-6777 or enroll online at mclaren.org/northernclasses.
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USAF Band of Mid-America
Air Force musicians will be performing at the opera house in Cheboygan on June 9th at 7:30 p.m.
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Straits Area Community Foundation to Provide Grants for Health Care-Related Programs
These grants are for projects and programs providing general health care services and activities for residents of Cheboygan County and/or Mackinaw City. Any non-profit medical facility or other nonprofit organization providing general health care services for the residents of Cheboygan County and Mackinaw City are eligible to apply for up to $2,000 in funding. (No grants are made to individuals.) Grant applications are available on the Community Foundation's website at
www.sacf.net
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Those with questions regarding eligibility or who need assistance in completing the application should contact Kara Bauer LeMonds at the Community Foundation office at
kbauerlemonds@cfnem.org
or 877-354-6881.
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Regional, State, and National News
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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.
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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.
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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.
To Read This Week's Capitol Report Click On The Following Link (Or Load Into Your Web Browser Address Window):
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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.
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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.
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