Elk Rapids Area
Chamber of Commerce
Monday Minute Newsletter
October 4, 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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ELK RAPIDS TRIP SUMMARY
SEPTEMBER 14-18, 2021
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Number of individuals engaged: 90
Number of stakeholder groups represented: 12
In the community:
- Facilitated two public engagement sessions
- Held interviews with community stakeholders and representatives of various stakeholder groups
- Engaged stakeholders at the regional level representing government, education, and non-profit sectors
- Participated in an on-air radio broadcast discussion to raise awareness of the project
- Toured the community by vehicle and on foot
- Click Here to Read Full Report
Hard copies are available at the chamber office.
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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
October 2-9, Art Beat ~ 3 Galleries in Elk Rapids
October 8, Elk Rapids Farmers Market 8-Noon Last one!
October 8, Music House Museum~the Moxie Strings 7:30
October 9, Amvets Steak Stag 5 pm
October 9, ER Players~ Trivia Night 7 pm
October 10, ER Fire Station Open House 12-2 pm
October 10, Harvest Gathering @Samels Farm 1-4 pm
October 15, Amvets Fish Fry
October 16, Antrim County Fair, Harvest Festival
October 23, ER Players ~ "Totally 80s, Totally Murder"
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Farmers Market Sponsored by: |
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Public Meetings about OUR CommUNITY
Monday, October 4, School Board Meeting 6:00 p.m.
Monday, October 4, Village Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 7, Antrim County Board Meeting 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, October 7, Parks & Rec Meeting 7:00 p.m.
https://elkrapids.org/document-center/#1614789622974-6ac6f3c4-f8ea
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There is still time to Apply for a COVID-19 EIDL!
COVID EIDL Applicants: Join SBA's COVID EIDL Application Completion Office Hours for information about the application process and get your questions answered to apply for COVID EIDL funds.
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Monday, October 4 at 4:30 – 5:30 PM ET Join here
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Wednesday, October 6 at 12:30 – 1:30 PM ET Join here
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Wednesday, October 13 at 12:30 – 1:30 PM ET Join here
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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Click to:
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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October 5, 2021, 1:00pm EDT
Cybersecurity experts will discuss the latest overview on scams and fraud challenges which we are facing in the United States. Read more
October 7, 2021, 1:00pm EDT
Businesses are facing new employee expectations for a “work from anywhere” culture. The right technology is essential for this to be possible. Read more
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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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Do you struggle with setting and achieving goals, work/life balance, staying organized? Join us for our new Getting Ready for Opportunities at Work (G.R.O.W.) workshop focused on Dependability. The workshop will be held Wednesday, October 13 at 10 am at the Northwest Michigan Works! Centers in Cadillac, Manistee, Petoskey, and Traverse City.
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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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Be memorized by billions of blazing trees. Be amazed by the stunning backdrop of autumnal jewel-toned panoramas—the Michigan fall color show is making a slow, but graceful advance across the state.
Before heading out for a fall color drive, be sure to stock up on Pure Michigan hoodies and other great gear from The Mitten State.
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Peak Fall colors are around the corner, which means it's time to plan your trip! Whether you're a local searching for a Fall colors hike or a visitor looking for a full-color tour, visit our Fall page to start planning your adventure: mynorth.com/northern-michigan-fall/
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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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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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It's Back! Community Trivia Night
Saturday, October 9, 2021, 7:30 - ??
Questions about everything ? ?
from hip hop to hip replacement!
Teams of up to 8
$5.00 per person ?
Hosted by the ER Players at the Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall * 401 River Street * Elk Rapids
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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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POTTERY & WINE
Date Start: October 5, 2021
Time: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Join us for an evening of wine and paint-your-own-pottery!
Cottage Pottery is extending its painting studio to the 1918 Cellars Wine Tasting Room at Castle Farms for this unique experience in a one-of-a-kind setting. Guests can choose from different pieces of pottery to paint with any design you feel inspired by! For October, each guest’s options are a “Happy Place” plate, donut mug, or pumpkin cookie jar.
All paints, supplies, and artist guidance included. Once you have completed your pieces, they will be transported to the Cottage Pottery studio for professional glazing and firing. After completion, they will be ready for you to pick up at your convenience. Choose your pick-up location, Castle Farms or Cottage Pottery (downtown Charlevoix). Also included in your $35 ticket: a glass of 1918 Cellars wine to inspire your artistic senses!
Castle Farms/1918 Cellars * 5052 M-66 * Charlevoix * (231) 237-0884
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THE GRANARY at Seven Gables
$1.00 off all food items
20% off all clothes, except fall items
20% off all soap products, lotions
20% off jewelry
Open Fri, Sat, and Sun 10 am - 5 pm thru October 31, 2021
11680 S. Elk Lake Rd. * Williamsburg * (231) 264-8429
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National Fire Prevention Week
OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, October 10, 2021 12 - 2 pm at the ER Fire Station
Come help us dedicate our
Memorial Bench / Honorary Walkway
Dedication Ceremony at 1:00 pm
Free Brats & hot dogs * Games for the kids * Fire Prevention activities *
Vehicle Extrication Demo
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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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Free LED High Bay Fixtures for Chamber Members
We've partnered with OEO Energy Solutions to offer free LED High Bay Fixtures to Replace Your Existing Indoor 400 & 1000W HID Fixtures valued at $300-500 per fixture. These are perfect for:
- Warehouses
- Big Box
- Industrial
- Manufacturing
- Churches
- Retail
- Gymnasiums
- And More
You will receive the fixtures at no cost through the sustainability incentive program. The only requirement is that you have a Consumers Energy Business account and that the number of fixtures ordered does not exceed the number currently in use.
QUESTIONS OR ORDERS:
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Silly Sister’s Pottery Fall 2021 Class Announcement
Silly Sister's will begin a new round of Pottery Classes (Round 6.0) for October – November 2021, as detailed below. As this may be a repeat round of classes for at least some of you, 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!
This announcement, and the sign-up and payment times are somewhat compressed, due to some plans I have to travel the week of Nov. 11-21. Classes will have to be finished by then, so they have to start the week of October 4. Sorry for the shorter-than-normal notice! Click to see the schedule & sign up!
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Sign up for the fall pitch events today!
The Northern Lakes Economic Alliance (NLEA) introduced a new program that provides space for entrepreneurs to
pitch their start-up or growth idea for a chance to receive funding.
The Northern Lakes Innovation Alliance is an event looking for those involved in the following industries to apply:
- Value-Added Agriculture
- Outdoor Recreation
- Tech
- Research & Development
- Manufacturing
- Recycle/UpCycle Industries.
If you live or work in the NLEA region and need assistance as a new or growing business in the above categories, you are invited to register online for an upcoming small pitch event at northernlakes.net/innovation-alliance.
Join the program to meet with like-minded individuals who are focused on innovation and entrepreneurship; schedule a date to meet and discuss your business idea.
Financial support for the Northern Lakes Innovation Alliance is provided by the DTE Foundation and Consumers Energy.
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6500 Alden Hwy ~ Bellaire
(231) 533-8576
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Check out all the upcoming events at Grass River:
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Applications Being Accepted for Paddle Antrim’s Ripple Effect Mini-Grant Program
Paddle Antrim is pleased to announce that they are now accepting applications for their 2021 Ripple Effect Mini-Grant Program. This competitive grant program funds 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. A list of completed projects funded by this Mini-Grant Program can be found at www.paddleantrim.com/completed-projects. Continue Reading
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Short's Brewing Co. Announces Q4 Releases
Elk Rapids, Mich. – Bust out the flannels because fall is coming in hot this season, and so too are Short’s Brewing’s final offerings for 2021. Behold, the quarter four releases. Guaranteed to delight and tickle your tastebuds with the tastiest brews coming out of Michigan.
Fall is one of the best seasons for beer up north, the changing temps and threat of snow (and seasonal celebrations) keep brewers on their toes, balancing the changing temps for the right beers at the right time. Short’s hits the mark this year, with their mix of specialty and seasonal products and embraces the season with a mix of new beers and OG classics plus a couple of very covetable variety packs—including Super Hoppy Holidays—perfect for gifting.
When asked why this season is so exciting, Sales Director Pauline Knighton-Prueter had this to say: “We jam-packed almost every type of beer a good human could ask for into a three month period: nitro stouts, big IPAs, classic Short’s innovations with wild ingredients that our audience has been BEGGING for (so please drink it all so we can keep putting out special requests!). Oh, and I can’t forget about two kick-ass variety packs—one perfect for hosting and the other for gifting. It’s a good Short’s beer-drinking time of year.........Continue Reading Full Release
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Pearl's Bourbon Fest
617 Ames St. * Elk Rapids
(231) 264-0530
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The Music House Museum Welcomes the Moxie Strings
Friday, October 8, 2021 at 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Please join us for our concert with The Moxie Strings. The Moxie Strings are long-time partners with the Music House, both for their amazing concerts and for the amazing educational workshops that they have put on here for high school string musicians. We are fortunate to have them back here to help support the Music House during this time. We are looking forward to having you join and enjoy.
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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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Truestream Celebrates 10,000th Fiber Internet Connection
BOYNE CITY, MI - Truestream, powered by Great Lakes Energy (GLE), celebrated the achievement of 10,000 fiber connections on Thursday, Sept. 30. This monumental achievement was met in less than three years from the first home installation of Truestream fiber on Oct. 25, 2018.
“To reach 10,000 connections in such a short period of time has been no small feat. The teamwork and coordination involved is truly inspiring,” stated Shaun Lamp, Truestream CEO. “We still have plenty more connections to make and we’ll continue working to reach our entire service area as quickly and efficiently as possible.”
Truestream, launched its fiber network in Emmet County in 2018, with future plans to reach all GLE electric members interested in life-changing, blazing fast internet and voice services. Connections are currently underway in Allegan, Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, Oceana, and Otsego counties. Construction plans for more areas will be announced later this year for the network build, which could take up to 10 years to complete.
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Acme Christian Thrift Store * 8925 M-72 East * Williamsburg, MI 49690
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On Friday, October 1st, Newton's Road celebrated their partner libraries in Grand Traverse and Kalkaska counties. They have achieved STEM Kits available to checkout in 21 regional libraries! Check out their video!
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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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