Elk Rapids Area
Chamber of Commerce
Monday Minute Newsletter
March 7, 2022
Chain of Lakes Area
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Be sure to scroll down until you see "The End," so much happening, don't miss a thing! Chamber members, please send in your announcements, events, or news to laura@elkrapidschamber.org by Monday at noon.
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It's Daylight Savings Time!
Sunday, March 13, 2022, 2:00 a.m.
Spring Forward!
Set your clocks one hour ahead
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2022 Chain of Lakes Area Snapshot of Upcoming Events
Where to go, What to see, and
What to do in the Chain of Lakes Area
March 7, Drop-in Resume Workshop at Library 3 pm
March 10, Blood Drive at Good Samaritan Family Services
March 10, Kindergarten Parent Orientation @Lakeland 6 pm
March 10, BOS Wine~Dig Into Goodness Night 6:30 pm
March 12, Lucky Charms Bingo, Downtown ER 12-3 pm
March 12, Sip & Craft at BOS Wine 6 pm
March 12, Community Trivia Night @HERTH 7 pm
March 13, Time change, SPRING FORWARD 1 HOUR
March 17, St. Patrick's Day ☘️
March 17, Tyin' Thursdays at Ethanology 6 pm
March 19, Job Fair @ Pine Nursery, Kewadin
March 19, Tiny Traveling Boutique @BOS Wine 5-9 pm
March 21, Antrim County Veterans Coffee Talk
@The DAM Shop 9 am
March 21, Kindergarten Parent Orientation @Mill Creek 6 pm
March 28-April 1, Kids Activity at Pine Hill Nursery 10-2
April 7, Hiring Fair at the Elk Rapids High School 3-5 pm
April 9, ERACC & DERA Hiring Fair at Amvets 10 am
April 10, Lenten Cantata, First Presbyterian 4 pm
April 22-23, Green ER Earth Day & Transformations
April 30, Pine Hill Nursery Spring Expo 10 am -3 pm
May 14, ER Super Recycling Day
May 28, Arts & Craft Fair Downtown Elk Rapids
June 4, Art Beat
June 10-12, Wooden Boat Show
June 18, Green Elk Rapids Nature Fest
June 25, Art Rapids presents "Remembering Patsy Cline"
June 26, ER Historical Society 50th Anniversary Celebration!
June 29, Free Fishing Expo @ Harbor Pavillion 5-7 pm
July 16, Arts & Craft Show Downtown Elk Rapids
July 17, ACHTBCP~Antrim County High Tea @Shanty Creek
August 3-6, Elk Rapids Harbor Days Festival
September 3, Arts & Craft Show Downtown Elk Rapids
September 15-17, Paddle Antrim Festival
September 24, Elk Rapids Fall Festival
October 1, Art Beat
October 1, Acme Fall Festival
Traverse City Horse Shows June 8-September 18
Farmer Market every Friday, June 10- Oct. 7, 8-Noon
Wednesday Evenings on River Street June 29-Aug.10, 6-9pm
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New Grant Program to Bolster Relief for Michigan Businesses Impacted by the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Application will be available Tuesday, March 1 @ 8 am
The Michigan Department of Treasury is administering a $409 million business grant relief program designed to help certain Michigan businesses that have experienced financial hardship due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Under the Afflicted Business Relief Grant Program, eligible businesses in operation before Oct. 1, 2019, may receive a percentage of their loss in total state sales through a grant. Eligible businesses that began operating between Oct. 1, 2019, and June 1, 2020, may receive a grant equal to 25 percent of certain specified costs. Businesses must submit an online application no later than 11:59 p.m. EST Thursday, March 31.
Businesses interested in applying are encouraged to attend one of the following informational webinars hosted by the state Treasury Department scheduled for Feb. 17, Feb. 22, and March 7
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Michigan Arts & Culture Council GRANTS
From our historic monuments and museums to traditional practices and contemporary arts, the council is dedicated to ensuring that every citizen and community in Michigan enjoys the civic, economic, and educational benefits of arts and culture.
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The 2022 Chain of Lakes is in the Works!
Be sure to renew your Chamber membership to be included in the directories!
Showcase your business or organization in this popular publication that is distributed to the MDOT centers throughout Michigan, TC Tourism Center, and delivered to all businesses located in TC East Bay and up, north to Charlevoix, East to Bellaire! (over 130 stops made)!
We will have the guide ready just in time for The Rotary District 6290 Conference that is being hosted by the Elk Rapids Rotarians May 12-14, 2022!
(Members be sure to send in your list of events to be included in the events calendar)
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Public Meetings about OUR CommUNITY
Monday, March 7, Elk Rapids School Board Meeting 6:00 p.m.
Monday, March 7, ER Village Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 8, Milton Twnshp Budget Workshop 9:30 a.m.
Thursday, March 10, Elk Rapids Township Public Hearing 12:30 p.m. & Regular Meeting 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 10, ER Library Board Meeting, 5:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: DNR GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR ROTARY PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Notice is hereby given to any and all interested parties that a public hearing will take place on March 7, 2022, Regular Village Council Meeting regarding the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant for Rotary Park Improvements. The public is invited to review the plans for the Rotary Park Improvements for a grant application on elkrapids.org in the Document Center, view a paper copy during business hours at 315 Bridge Street, Elk Rapids, MI 49629, or viewed below on this announcement.
Public comments can be submitted via email to kszczypka@elkrapids.org or via postal mail to the Village Clerk’s Office, Village of Elk Rapids, P.O. Box 398, Elk Rapids, MI 49629.
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VILLAGE SEEKS BOARD/COMMISSION APPLICATIONS
In the spirit of the 13 Ways Community Project, the Elk Rapids Village Government is excited to invite all community members with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas to apply for an array of volunteer positions to aid in the decision-making process of our municipality. Elk Rapids is fortunate to have an abundance of highly educated, community-focused people. Serving on a village commission is a fulfilling experience and a great way to give back to our community. The Village Government is seeking volunteers, both new and seasoned, with fresh ideas for the following board/commission positions:...... Continue Reading
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Welcome to the 2022 Red Hot Best Awards!
New categories, same great contest! Help vote your favorite businesses, places, and people to the top spots in the 2022 Red Hot Best Awards
Vote Starting 2/28 @ 12:01am Eastern
Voting Starts Now!
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(Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)) 3/03-2022
MEDC IN THE NEWS
(WWTV-TV) 4/03-2022
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For upcoming workshops, click:
March 8, 2022, 1:00pm EST
Join this webinar and learn how going global, using e-commerce, and making bold business decisions can help you bring in customers around the world. Read more
March 9, 2022, 12:00pm EST
This workshop, hosted by Grow with Google, will give you practical strategies that you can implement to help drive traffic from Google Search to your site. Read more
March 10, 2022, 1:00pm EST
Today’s top platforms, their strengths and benefits, and criteria for choosing the best e-commerce platform for your business with confidence. Read more
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The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which establishes wage and hour laws, is complex. In fact, it’s one of the most misunderstood employment laws that often trips employers up, causing improperly paid employees that create a cascading set of challenges.
Join the Michigan Chamber and FLSA expert John David Gardiner from Bodman PLC on Wednesday, March 9, for a one-hour webinar to get the critical updates you need and learn how to establish employee pay processes fully compliant with the FLSA.
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202 E. Grandview Pkwy. Traverse City
(231) 947-5075
https://business.traverseconnect.com/events/details/women-in-business-webinar-series-6472
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Traverse Connect, along with our community partner members in the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee, bring to you our second annual summit which includes speakers, panel discussions, and networking for a day of learning and listening. The Summit will offer an approach towards implementing a strong welcoming and affirming culture in the five-county region. Through this day's discussions and presentations, we will explain what this means and why it is important to area businesses and the community's economic growth.
$85 for Traverse Connect investors (members)
$125 for future Traverse Connect investors (non-members)
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FROM THE DESK OF DAVE LORENZ
There is no doubt all eyes are on Ukraine this week, and we are collectively hoping and praying for a quick resolution to the crisis. It is unsettling and reminds us of the worst aspects of humanity. And also, why travel remains so important.
The invasion has reminded me of a time years ago when we hosted travel writers from around the world for a media tour. During a meal stop in Grand Rapids, I interceded between a writer from Russia and one from a former USSR block country. The conversation became heated when the two blamed each other’s leadership for continued strife and I had to remind them that we, in the travel world, are the peacemakers and that through encouraging travel, we could help create understanding and respect for each other’s beliefs. The conversation eventually shifted and there was no more divisivenes..... Continue Reading
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Stay connected with Northwest Michigan Works! at a Career Connection meeting where you can learn about job opportunities and improve job search skills while networking with other job seekers and professionals. Check the Northwest Michigan Works! calendar to see when you can join a Career Connection meeting this week in Benzonia, Manistee, Petoskey, or Traverse City. There are also opportunities to participate online.
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Together with the Downtown Elk Rapids Association, we are sending out a separate listing of job opportunities in the area every Wednesday. If you would like to be included, please post any job openings to the chamber website, (see below) or send an email to: laura@elkrapidschamber.org
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Jobs can be posted to the chamber website.
Once jobs are created they are submitted to us for approval
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We are hosting our next Live DIG Event Thursday, March 10, 6:30-7:30 pm. Dave will be talking with Amanda Danielson, owner of Trattoria Stella, about Flavor Profiles.
All wine has a flavor profile that corresponds to different food items. Below is an example of how a wine flavor profile might correspond to an item found in your kitchen. We will have examples of these in the BOS Wine Garden for the live event along with corresponding wines to taste, but for those at home, please have these or similar items ready for the tasting...... Continue Reading
Local's Night @ BOS Wine, Every Wednesday 5-8 pm
Wednesday through Saturday 12-8 pm, Sunday 12-6 pm, Walk-ins are welcome! 🍷
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Elk Rapids Beautique
212 River Street * Lower Level
Elk Rapids (231) 409-4148
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Located at
117 River Street
Elk Rapids
(231) 264-8000
Wildflower is Back Open!
Stop in and see renovations made! (and smell the pure scented soaps!)
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Tiny Traveling Boutique at BOS Wine located at 135 Ames St., Elk Rapids |
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Did you know you can rent Menswear right here in Elk Rapids?!
Prom is approaching!
Visit Tinker Tailor to order your menswear.
Tinker Tailor
504 Bridge St. * Elk Rapids
(231) 409-7498
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Can't fit that comforter in your own washer?
Let us launder it for you!
Master Drycleaners drop-off/pick-up available at Tinker Tailor.
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“It’s All About the Water”
Elk Rapids history needs family stories, photos
A new Elk Rapids history book titled “It’s All About the Water: A History of the Elk Rapids Area” is presently in early production, with planned delivery in time for this year’s Harbor Days celebration in early August. Targeted as a companion to Glenn Ruggles’ and Glenn Neumann’s “The First Hundred Years,” the new book will feature stories that describe the unique history of Elk Rapids as it emerged from its pioneer past to become a thriving coastal community through its lifelong connection to Lake Michigan and the Chain of Lakes. As a tribute to those who made it all possible, “It’s All About the Water” will also feature biographical family histories. Book editor Jackie Weber welcomes contributions of words and photographs from residents who live in the Elk Rapids community. Families wishing to be included may contact Jackie Weber at jweber4205@charter.net or P.O. Box 762, Elk Rapids, MI 49629 for submission. Advanced orders for the planned 400-page, 8 ½” x 11” publication produced by locally-owned Bookability of Michigan will be offered at a special pre-publication price after the book is submitted for manufacture.
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Great Lakes Energy Expands Scholarship Program
Great Lakes Energy (GLE) is pleased to announce a further expansion of its scholarship program for the 2022-23 school year.
Up to six lineworker program scholarships will be awarded annually. This is in addition to the electrical engineering and information technology programs each receiving two annual scholarship opportunities. The scholarships are available for people who live in or around Great Lakes Energy’s service area and are awarded in amounts ranging from $1,000-$3,000 per school year. Continue Reading
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Free Ideal Protein
Weight Loss Seminar
March 8, 2022 @ 5:30 p.m. in Elk Rapids
Come learn about the doctor supervised Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program proven to promote fat loss, naturally suppresses appetite, and provides nutrition education and support to maintain weight loss. Sample foods available on the program.
Admission is free, but please RSVP, call 231-264-0700.
Presented by Dr. Ann Kuenker
Elk Rapids Skin & Laser Clinic * 516 Bridge Street * Elk Rapids
www.youridealyouweightloss.com
(Mon. March 7 in Traverse City ~ Thurs. March 10 in Petoskey)
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Silly Sister’s Pottery Spring 2022 Class Announcement
Hi Everyone! Silly Sister will begin a new round of Pottery Classes (Round 8.0) for March-May, 2022 as detailed here. As usual, classes will be geared BOTH toward newbie potters, as well as continuing potters. Instruction and demos will be geared toward multiple levels of ability, so never worry about getting bored!
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Women's Ecumenical Retreat
Saturday, April 23, 2022
8:30 am-3:30 pm (8:30-9:00 registration)
First Presbyterian Church * 404 Spruce St. * Elk Rapids
"Encourage, Equip, & Energize"
with Peg Arnold, Inspirational speaker, and author, from Windsor, Colorado,
Cost-$25, lunch is included
Peg is a nationally known speaker speaking in Florida, East Coast, Michigan, Colorado, and more. She uses drama, comedy, music, bringing stories to life. Revealing God's love and hope. https://pegarnold.org/
For more information, you can contact:
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INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS (ICA) / ART RAPIDS
Community Opportunities – Winter/Spring 2022
Be the first to reserve up to 4 FREE tickets for each event listed! Click on the links for a more detailed description of the performance, continue to the link to reserve tickets using the DISCOUNT CODE- ARCCC at the last step of checkout for your complimentary tickets. Select on any event you wish to attend thru Spring 22! This is a wonderful opportunity to experience Interlochen Center of the Arts student performances!!
3/12/22 - Music
Corson Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
4/9/22 - Music
Corson Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
4/14/22 - Music
Corson Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
4/21/22 - Music
Corson Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
4/22/22 - Music
Corson Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
5/20/2022 - Dance
Spring Dance TBA
Corson Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
5/21/2022 - Dance
Spring Dance TBA
Corson Auditorium, 2:00 p.m.
5/21/2022 - Dance
Spring Dance TBA
Corson Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
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Paddle Antrim is now accepting applications for their 2022 Ripple Effect Mini-Grant Program. This bi-annual competitive grant program supports projects that protect the waterways and connect people to them. Potential projects must focus on stewardship, education, or increasing accessibility to the lakes and rivers.
Launched in 2015, this program has awarded over $25,800 to 17 projects that have made an impact on over 10 communities. The Ripple Effect Mini-Grant Program is funded from income earned through Paddle Antrim events such as the Paddle Antrim Festival and kayaking safety classes. To be considered for the grant program, projects must be focused on the Elk River Chain of Lakes watershed or adjacent watersheds which impact Antrim County. Eligible applicants include Michigan-based non-profit organizations or governmental entities.
To be considered, applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on May 1, 2022. To learn more and download the application visit:
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Registration is filling up for the Grand Traverse Regional Summer Bike Camp but spots remain in Suttons Bay, Glen Arbor, and Elk Rapids. Register or learn more at: elgruponorte.org/bikecamps
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6500 Alden Hwy ~ Bellaire
(231) 533-8576
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Check out all the upcoming events at Grass River:
Tapping Maple Trees
Saturday, March 12, 2022 - 11:00 am (1.5 hrs), $10 per person, limited space, must pre-register
Discover the ceremonial art of maple tapping by learning both traditional and modern methods. This program will cover all of the equipment you need to get started, as well as how to do it at home. Get a chance to tap a tree, and see maple syrup being made, from tree to bottle. Limited space. Must pre-register. Register Here: GRNA Programs (grassriver.org)
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Elk Rapids Women Announce
Availability of an Educational Scholarship
The Elk Rapids Women Club (ERW) is offering a chance to receive an educational grant of up to $600.00. Women living or working in Antrim County will be given priority during the selection process.
The purpose of the grant is to support women who are preparing to advance themselves in order to enhance their employment, pursue further education, or development their careers. ..... Continue Reading
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Rotary Club of Elk Rapids Scholarship Application 2022
Three $2,500 scholarships are available to current ERHS Seniors or recent graduates who attend Northwestern Michigan College.
Requirements:
1. Candidate must be a current senior at Elk Rapids Public Schools (either ERHS or Sunrise Academy) or have graduated within the past 3 yrs. and attending Northwestern Michigan College.
2. Candidate must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at ERHS and or NMC.
3. Two written letters of recommendation must accompany the scholarship request application.
4. The completed application and recommendation letters need to be postmarked no later than April 30, 2022, and mailed to:
Rotary Club of Elk Rapids P.O. Box 814 Elk Rapids, MI 49629
Attn: Scholarship Committee Or e-mail Sherry Steffen, Scholarship Chairperson at stfke109@charter.net
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Acme Christian Thrift Store
and Food Pantry
8925 M 72 E. | Williamsburg, MI | (231) 938-2990
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The affordable place to shop.
March 8th - 12th
🪑Lots of new furniture choices
🍀Get your St. Patrick's Day supplies
📚Lots of books for National Reading Month
🛒Meijer Simply Give Winter 2022 Campaign.
Accepting donations, see new times
Tuesday - Saturday 10 am- 2 pm
Please call ahead with any furniture or large donations.
Thank you for choosing to donate to ACTS!
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