Elk Rapids Area
Chamber of Commerce
Monday Minute Newsletter
September 27, 2021
Chain of Lakes Area
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Acme * Alden * Atwood * Bellaire * Central Lake * Eastport * Ellsworth *
Elk Rapids * Kewadin * *Rapid City * Torch River * Williamsburg
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Thank you to ALL our Great Sponsors!
~ Title Sponsors ~
Cherry Capital Airport and Fischer Insurance
~ Hole Sponsors ~
Alden Bank * Burnette Foods * Edward Jones Investments
Mead Hunt * Prein & Newhof * Pro-Image
Town Club * Twisted Fish Gallery * Village Market
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2021 Chain of Lakes Area Events
Where to go,
What to see, and
What to do in the Elk Rapids Area
September 28, ER Garden Club Meeting @ noon
September 30, ER Area Chamber Annual Golf Outing
October 1, Elk Rapids Farmers Market 8-Noon
October 2, Acme Fall Festival 10-4
October 2, Blessing of Pets @ St. Paul's Church 10:30
October 2-9, Art Beat ~ 3 Galleries in Elk Rapids
October 3, Project Graduation Golf Outing A-Ga-Ming
October 8, Elk Rapids Farmers Market 8-Noon Last one
October 10, Harvest Gathering @Samels Farm 1-4 pm
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Ribbon Cutting for Myrtle and Maude's
10937 Elk Lake Rd
Elk Rapids (231) 313-1051
Family-Owned Farm Market: In-Season Produce: Local Makers: Gifts & Home Décor: Reclaimed Furniture & Vintage Finds
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Holding the ribbon-cutting scissors are Sue Hubbell and Sadie Merchant, owners of Myrtle & Maude's Farm & Gift Market located at 10937 Elk Lake Rd. in Williamsburg. Paul Hubbell is to the left of Sue and between Sadie's husband, Steven Merchant (holding ribbon on right) are their three boys, Gus, Chip, and Rex. Sue and Sadie are surrounded by loving and supportive family and friends! |
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Farmers Market Sponsored by: |
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Public Meetings about OUR CommUNITY
Tuesday, September 28, Planning Commission Meeting 7:00 p.m.
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Village of Elk Rapids ~ Fall Newsletter
Take a look at the Fall Village Newsletter! This newsletter features
Elk Rapids Police community outreach, our amazing Beautification Commission, a wrap-up of Harbor Days, and more!
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There is still time to Apply for a COVID-19 EIDL!
COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans
SBA Debt Relief
On September 9, 2021, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced the following major enhancements to the COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program.
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Increasing the COVID EIDL Cap. The SBA will lift the COVID EIDL cap from $500,000 to $2 million. Loan funds can be used for any normal operating expenses and working capital, including payroll, purchasing equipment, and paying debt.
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Implementation of a Deferred Payment Period. The SBA will ensure small business owners will not have to begin COVID EIDL repayment until two years after loan origination so that they can get through the pandemic without having to worry about making ends meet.
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Establishment of a 30-Day Exclusivity Window. To ensure main street businesses have additional time to access these funds, the SBA will implement a 30-day exclusivity window of approving and disbursing funds for loans of $500,000 or less. Approval and disbursement of loans over $500,000 will begin after the 30-day period.
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Expansion of Eligible Use of Funds. COVID EIDL funds will now be eligible to prepay commercial debt and make payments on federal business debt.
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Simplification of affiliation requirements. To ease the COVID EIDL application process for small businesses, the SBA has established more simplified affiliation requirements to model those of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
To learn about eligibility and application requirements and how to apply, visit sba.gov/eidl. The last day that applications may be received is December 31, 2021. All eligible applicants should file their applications as soon as possible.
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SBA Announces Opening of Paycheck Protection Program Direct Forgiveness Portal
Since the opening of the Paycheck Protection Program Direct Borrower Forgiveness Portal on August 4, the SBA has received more than 340,000 submissions from borrowers with PPP loans of $150,000 or less. For help submitting your application through the portal, watch this training video. Learn more
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Resources to guide your business through COVID-19
The Michigan SBDC is here to help
We’ve gathered the most up-to-date resources to support your business during the pandemic and beyond.
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September 28, 2021, 1:00pm EDT
Take your business to the next level using powerful, affordable, yet easy-to-use digital tools.
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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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Jobs can be posted to the chamber website.
Once jobs are created they are submitted to us for approval
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202 E. Grandview Pkwy. Traverse City
(231) 947-5075
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The air is becoming crisper, and Mother Nature is preparing to decorate Michigan's landscape with broad strokes of brilliant color.
This week, color seekers will find the leaves of the deciduous trees are beginning to change throughout the Keweenaw Peninsula, where the color continues to change and become more spectacular each and every day!
Come join us, the show's about to begin.
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ART BEAT tour from October 2 - 9, 2021
On October's 8-day ART BEAT event, you'll have plenty of chances to visit each Gallery, meet artists, explore your creative side AND possibly WIN gift certificates for your next art purchase!
Have some fun while visiting the (3) Elk Rapids Art Galleries
- Blue Heron Gallery * 131 Ames St.
- Mullaly's 128 * 128 River St.
- Twisted Fish Galleries * 10443 S. Bayshore Dr.
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Acme Fall Festival
Saturday, October 2, 2021
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Flintfields Horse Park, Williamsburg
Silent Auction:
Proceeds raised from the festival will be donated to TART Trails to support Acme Connection and maintenance of the trail on the east side of Traverse City and through Acme.
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~ Best Little Community Festival! ~ |
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Elk Rapids Scarecrow
Contest Winners!
Congratulations to:
First Place: Stoney Cabin Toys
Second Place: Word Love Goods
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All the scarecrows were amazing!
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October 1-3 is a state-wide celebration supporting our Michigan-owned retailers.
Get out there and spend your money in the Mitten! Your shopping dollars boost Michigan’s economy, keep your neighbors employed and make our communities vibrant places to live.
Plus, you could win a $500 gift card!
Here’s how to enter our Buy Nearby contest:
- 1) Shop local between 12 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1st and 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3rd.
- 2) Take a photo of the goodies you bought or take a selfie while you're shopping during our Buy Nearby event.
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3) Post it on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #buynearbymi
*Must be 18 or older to enter
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Changing Seasons Means Cooler and Wetter Weather in Northern Michigan!
Great Time to Make Your Moves in the Gym!!
Monthly Memberships $55/month
3 Month Membership $150
Full Year Pain in Full $468 (equivalent to $39/month rate)
Initial enrollment fee of $25 to cover your Key Fob Entry
Stop in during our staffed hours for a tour. We're BIGGERThan We Look!!
Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays 9 am-1 pm and Tuesdays, Wednesdays 3-7 pm
Harbor Fitness * 115 Ames St., Suite F * Elk Rapids * (231) 498-2224
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September 28th: Designing Landscapes with Native Plants
Meeting Time: Meetings begin at 1 pm, preceded by a time for a social gathering at 12:30 pm
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Carolyn Thayer, a certified Shoreline Professional and owner of Designs in Bloom, will share her knowledge in designing landscapes with native plants. The focus will be on the key elements of beneficial landscape including the combination of plants in rain gardens and shoreline buffers to create a habitat for wildlife and pollinators. Discover how these strategies can protect our freshwater supply!
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🍁Fall is in the air at Royal Farms!
- 🍩 Cider Donuts
- 🍏 Apples Galore & U-Pick too!
- 🍺 Fresh Pressed Cider
- 🎃 Pumpkins, Gourds, & Squash
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🌽 Corn Maze
- 🥧 Honeycrisp Apple Pies
- 🍷 Wine & Hard Cider
- A FUN, memorable experience for the whole family!
10445 N. U.S. Hwy 31, Ellsworth, MI 49729 * (231) 599-3222
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Great poster created by Coldwell Banker!
If you happen to have a Harbor Days button prior to 1991, please contact them at 231-264-1000 so they can take a photo of the button to include in the next poster. Thank You!
Coldwell Banker | Schmidt Realtors |
100 River St., Unit 3 | Elk Rapids
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Harvest Gathering @ Samels Farm
Sunday, October 10, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Buildings will be open for viewing, there will be demonstrations, see the Antiques Tractor Club, food, and wagon rides!
Did you know?
- The Samels Family was the sole owner of the farm from 1895 to 2003.
- It is a Centennial Farm of 82 acres.
- It is in trust with The Archaeological Conservancy
- The land was logged twice during the early 1800s. First by the Dexter and Noble Company, and then by Edgar and Andrew Pray, who sold the land to Frank Samels.
- The farm's unusual topography reveals the old beach ridges of ancient lakes created over time after the glaciers retreated.
- Artifacts collected by the family and the 1966-67 MSU/WMU dig, showed the land was inhabited by Native Americans from soon after the glacier's retreat to the present.
- The farm itself was self-sustaining and is restored and shown as a 20th-century farm.
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Fill Your Heart ❤ and Home 🏡
With Music 🎼
Piano 🎹 Lessons
Located in Elk Rapids
Lessons for all ages!
Call Bonnie Twiss
at (231) 498-2181
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Huge deal going on through September 30th!
Independent Living residents who sign a lease to start by the end of the month will get 3 months free!!
Samaritas Senior Living * 4354 Mt. Hope Rd. * Williamsburg * 231-938-4673
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6500 Alden Hwy ~ Bellaire
(231) 533-8576
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Check out all the upcoming events at Grass River:
Fall Mushroom Foray
Thursday September 30, 2021 - 1:00 - 4:00pm (1.5 hrs), $49 per person
Grass River Education Center (6500 Alden Highway, Bellaire). Tour the woods and fields with naturalists at Grass River Natural Area to freshen up on your mushroom identification skills. On the trek, you will seek, find and identify fun fall fungi. In the process, learn about the life cycles, habitats, and features of these organisms. This course qualifies toward the Naturalist Certificate. Register online through NMC Extended Education at https://www.nmc.edu/resources/extended-education/find-a-class/adult-classes/index.html
Stewardship Day
Saturday, October 2, 2021 9:00 am - 12 pm (1.5 hours),
Summer is ushering in autumn, which means cooler weather and some good ol' fall season work! Come on out and join the many stewardship activities as we prepared the buildings, trails, and grounds for winter. No experience is necessary; just a pair of work gloves and an open spirit. Pre-registration is encouraged - email Brian at stewardship@grassriver.org.
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Pearl's Bourbon Fest
617 Ames St. * Elk Rapids
(231) 264-0530
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Torch Lake Cafe'
4990 US 31 N. Central Lake, MI
(231) 599-1111
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Live Music Every
Friday & Saturday Night
152 River Street * Elk Rapids * (231) 264-9000
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To: Friends and Family everywhere
From: Cheri and Raven Hill
Date: September 25, 2021
Re: Energy is Everything
This was the first week of the NISE (National Informal STEM Education) Network Sustainability and Museums program. Forty-four museums, science centers, zoos nature centers and other informal learning organizations, including Raven Hill Discovery Center, have come together for three weeks of Zoom workshops on improving operations, engaging communities and creating partnerships. The Sustainability Fellowship Program uses the United Nations’ interpretation of sustainability from 1987: “Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” The Sustainable Development Goals were adopted by the United Nations (UN) in 2015 and outline a pathway to a better and more sustainable future for all. These goals were separated into specific goals and strategies and are the framework for this current NISE Network Sustainable Futures program for museums across the United States.... Continue Reading
Raven Hill Discovery Center’s Labor Days—A History of Work exhibit is open from 10 am to 4 pm daily through the end of September. Following that, it will be open on weekends and by appointment through the fall and winter. Call 231.536.3369 or email info@miravenhill.org to set a date and time for your family or group to visit Labor Days.
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Raven Hill is working to identify current practices in these 17 areas of sustainability. Do you practice any of these global goals in your personal life? Even the simple things count, like switching to LED lights or “reduce, reuse & recycle.” To learn more, check out this website: https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment
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