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2022 Chamber Scholarship Recipients Announced
The Charlevoix Area Chamber is proud to present the annual Chamber Scholarship in partnership with our sponsors. This program aids in the tuition expenses of higher education for awarded area students. The Scholarship Committee is excited to announce the 2022 recipients:
Samuel Peterson
Allison Burns
Lauren Shepard
Thank you to the contributors and sponsors of the 2022 program:
In Memory of Jeannine Wallace
The Clothing Company
Grey Gables Restaurant & Catering
The Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce
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Charlevoix Chamber Golf Outing
Registration NOW OPEN!
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Sponsorship Opportunities Available! Click HERE!
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Lake Charlevoix EMS Authority
231.547.7172
210 State St
Charlevoix
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Boyne City Housing Commission
231.582.6203
829 S Park St
Boyne City
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In the gallery at Charlevoix Circle of Arts!
Now on Exhibit:
INTERLACEMENTS
Exploring the fine art of weaving with 8 local & Michigan artists. Runs April 22 - May 21. FREE & open to the public 6 days a week!
SHOP OUR GIFT SHOP! CCA's curated collection of hand made art, cards, prints, jewelry, pottery, and more! We are always open to the public 6 days a week! CharlevoixCircle.org Open M-F 11am-4pm & Sat 11am-3pm.
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WOODFIRED PIZZA RETURNS!
May 6 & 7
11 -7 pm
Join us this weekend, May 6th & 7th for the much anticipated return of Friske’s Woodfired Pizza.
•Scratch-Made
•New Menu
•Returning Favorites
•Dine in or Take out
Call us at 231-599-2604 or stop in to place your order. Serving 11am-7pm.
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Free Premium Mulch Event
May 7
9-1 pm
Receive 1 FREE cubic yard of premium mulch when you come by and sign up for the Manthei Supply email newsletter. One day only. You pick up, we load (loose, premium bulk mulch).
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Downtown Charlevoix National Register District Info Meeting
May 9
2 pm
Join us to learn about Downtown Charlevoix being nominated for the National Register of Historic Places + new grant opportunities for property owners in the district. Alan Higgins from the State Historic Preservation Office will be present to answer questions and give updates about the nomination process. Not able to make it in person? Attend virtually! Zoom call information will be sent out via email when you RSVP for the meeting.
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CPR & AED Training
May 11
9 am
Free AED and CPR Training for downtown business owners and their staff! Two time slots are available on Wednesday, May 11th: 9:00am and 3:30pm. This way you can send your staff without having to close your business! Please note that there is an online portion of the course that needs to be completed first, and that costs $15. The course can be found HERE.
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Meet the Primary Candidates
May 15
2-5 pm
Join the Charlevoix Rod & Gun Club in learning about the Convention of States and listen to the candidates for the Michigan Senate and the House of Representatives. Event takes place at the Charlevoix Public Library from 2-5pm.
Candidates that will be attending: Senate 37th District Triston Cole, John Damoose, William Hindle & George Ranville. House 107th District Bob Carr, Parker Fairbairn, Neil Friske, and Jonathan Scheel.
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Wine & Chocolate Event May 18th
May 18
6-8 pm
Join us for wine pairing and chocolate tastings at Petoskey Farms Vineyard and Winery on Wed, May 18 from 6 to 8 pm. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by calling the Home Builders Association of Northern Michigan at 231-348-9770 or email lynann@hbanm.com. Tickets are limited. This is a fundraiser for the Professional Women Builders and their annual construction trades scholarship. Details at: www.hbanm.com
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Crafternoons for Grown-ups
May 19
2-4pm
Drop-in fun! Join us for summer crafting fun! Make a woolly felt ball by both wet felting and needle felting. These are great for pets to play with and they last forever! Drop in for this fun activity and take away a great toy you created yourself. Registration is not required, though supplies are limited. For more information, please contact us at 231-237-7340. See you there!
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Bike to Work Day
May 20
Stop by East Park between 7:30 am and 9:00 am to collect your gift for biking to work (or just biking)! Driving from out of town? Park and ride from Ferry Beach (southside) and Charlevoix Township Hall (northside).
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Dog Park Grand Opening/ Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & All Things Dog Expo
May 21
10-12 pm
Join us for our Dog Park Grand Opening/ Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and All Things Dog Expo! If you are interested in setting up a table/ booth during the grand opening to promote/ sell your dog-related business/products call Beth at 231.547.3253 or Kent at 231.547.7183. There is no cost to participate. Please let us know by May 16th if you would like a booth so we can plan and promote accordingly.
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Petoskey Uncorked
May 21
12-4 pm
Petoskey Uncorked is an event wine lovers are NOT going to want to miss. Spend your day with all 14 Petoskey Wine Region wineries at the Odawa Casino Join us on May 21st for fun, appetizers, entertainment, tastings, and more!
Tickets are $40 per person in advance and $50 per ticket at the door. Tickets include 14 1 oz tastings and appetizers. The last day to buy tickets online is May 20th. Use the link below to buy your tickets HERE today!
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Downtown Charlevoix Community Blood Drive
May 24
9:35-2 pm
Bridge Park
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The Survey Vessel Steelhead: Charlevoix's Connection to Great Lakes Fisheries Research
May 24
6:30-7pm
Community Room
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County-Wide Business
After Hours
May 25
5:30-7:30 pm
The Boathouse On Lake Charlevoix
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Tips to Ensure You Have An Injury Free Golf Season
May 25
1 pm
North Central Michigan College
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Spring Plant Sale
May 28
8:30 -12 pm
Ferry Beach
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Exhibit: Charlevoix Photography Club
June 3 - June 18
Charlevoix Circle of Arts
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GLCO Presents Beethoven Symphony No. 9
June 4
7-8:30 pm
Bay View Association
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BLOOM is open for the season! |
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BLOOM is open just in time for Mother's Day! Stop in to see what's new or shop anytime online. We have lovely gifts to help you spoil Mom!
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Vote Charlevoix for Best Harbor |
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In 2021 Charlevoix City Marina won Best Harbor! Voting just opened for the 2022 Best Harbor contest. Click HERE to vote for Charlevoix. Voting ends May 31st!
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Great Lakes Energy Appoints New Chief Operating Officer |
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Great Lakes Energy (GLE) has appointed Shari Culver to chief operating officer. Culver currently serves as GLE’s vice president of communications and member services and will step into her new position after the seat was vacated with Shaun Lamp’s appointment to CEO.
“Shari’s selfless dedication to our members, employees, and her duty at GLE have played a key role in our success as a cooperative,” Lamp said. “Shari’s wealth of knowledge and talent will further enhance our success in her new capacity. I have tremendous confidence in Shari’s ability to lead our operations as we navigate this rapidly changing industry.”
Culver has worked for the cooperative for nearly 25 years and holds a master’s degree in management, strategy, and leadership from Michigan State University with an undergraduate degree from Grand Valley State University in communications. She will maintain leadership and oversight of communications and member services in addition to her new duties.
Unlike investor-owned utilities, GLE is a not-for-profit business owned by its consumer-members. All Great Lakes Energy assets – even the poles and wires – are owned by its members. GLE provides electricity to roughly 120,000 rural members in 26 counties along the western side of the lower peninsula. Visit gtlakes.com for more information.
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Pet of the Week - Khaleesi |
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Hi, I'm Khaleesi. I'm just a pup and I will need some training, they tell me I'm full of the dickens. My brother and I were raised together in an apartment and didn't get the necessary instructions. I am very loving and social. I will do best when separated from my brother, we feed off each others bad habits. I do have some separation anxiety. Please keep in mind that the shelter can be a very stressful environment. Studies show that a minimum of 3 days decompression drastically lowers stress hormones, and allows the dog to show more personality after they have settled in.
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Register Now for Classes! |
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KIDS ART CAMP with Laura Kelly. JUNE 13-17 & AUGUST 15-19
M-F, 9am - 12pm, $110 non-members, $99 members, INSTRUCTORS NEEDED FOR MORE ART CAMP WEEKS!
TINY TAPESTRY WEAVING with Jasmine Petrie: ages 10 to adults, MAY 7, 2022, Saturday 12 - 4pm, $60 non-members, $54 members
WET FELTING with Mary Duggan, MAY 12, 2022, Thursday 5:30 - 8:30pm, $40 non-members, $36 members
BEGINNER WATERCOLOR with Megan Swoyer, MAY 25 &/OR 26, 2022, Thursday 10am - 12pm, $40 non-members, $36 members
BLOOMING ART WORKSHOP with CristiEllen Zarvas & Wendy McWhorter, JUNE 7, 2022, Thursday 5 - 7:30pm, $150 non-members, $135 members
LANDSCAPE OIL PAINTING with Dirk Martin, JUNE 23, 2022, Thursday 1 - 4pm, $150 non-members, $135 members
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FREE Second Saturdays at Raven Hill |
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Just a reminder that FREE (Families Reaching for Educational Excellence) Second Saturdays are back for the warmer months of 2022. From May through October, Raven Hill will offer free admission for families each second Saturday from noon to 4pm. NO groups, please, as we need all parents to be watching their own children. We are also limiting the indoor time, as we want our visitors to socially-distance and stay safe in these times of continuing pandemic concerns. Families will be given a group number and a time to visit indoors. With all of the outdoor exhibits, like the Music Garden, Jurassic Park Walk, Schoolhouse, Treehouse, Ancient World and the new Connections Trail, families will have plenty of things to explore outside! The 2022 FREE Second Saturdays are in honor of Diane Strzelinski, Raven Hill volunteer and supporter, for more than 25 years.
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People Fund awards more than $144,000 in grants to local groups |
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In its first round of grants for 2022, Great Lakes Energy’s People Fund has awarded more than $144,000 to 61 local nonprofit organizations across the cooperative’s 26-county service area, which stretches from Kalamazoo to the Mackinac Straits.
Last year the People Fund surpassed the $4 million mark in grants awarded since the program’s inception in 1999.
“It’s exciting to see the People Fund continue to build on its past success in supporting the many organizations who are making a real difference in their communities,” Great Lakes Energy President/CEO Shaun Lamp said. “The People Fund owes this success to the outstanding support and generosity of our members spanning more than 20 years.”
Grants are awarded twice each year by three independent regional boards representing the cooperative’s north, central, and south regions. The Great Lakes Energy People Fund is accepting applications from local nonprofit organizations for the final 2022 grant cycle. The deadline for letters of intent is Oct. 1, with grant applications due by Oct. 15. Visit gtlakes.com/people-fund/ for more information on the program or to apply.
Click HERE to see awards granted in the Northern region which includes Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Missaukee, Montmorency, Otsego, and Oscoda.
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Consumers Energy and Key Stakeholders Reach Landmark Agreement to Create Cleaner Energy Future for Michigan
Consumers Energy and key stakeholders throughout Michigan have agreed on a settlement related to the company’s Clean Energy Plan, a sweeping proposal to stop using coal as a fuel source for electric generation by 2025, making the company one of the first in the nation to go coal-free.
The agreement, which requires regulatory approval, includes a broad coalition of customer groups, environmental organizations, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) staff, energy industry representatives, and the Michigan Attorney General and provides a 20-year blueprint to meet Michigan’s energy needs while protecting the environment for future generations.
Consumers Energy updated its original 2018 Clean Energy Plan by including the pledge to accelerate the elimination of coal to 2025, among other benefits to customers and environment in its 2021 Clean Energy Plan, filed with the MPSC last June. The settlement agreement supporting Consumers Energy’s plan comes after more than a year of listening to key stakeholders’ ideas and input. The next step in the process is for the MPSC to review the settlement agreement.
The settlement includes:
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COAL PLANT RETIREMENTS BY 2025: closes all three units at the J.H. Campbell coal plant in West Olive, Michigan in 2025 in addition to two units at the D.E. Karn coal plant in 2023 (as per the 2018 Clean Energy Plan) and will be among the first utilities in the nation to go coal-free by 2025.
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RISE OF SOLAR: continues the rapid transition to clean, renewable sources by adding nearly 8,000 megawatts (MW) of solar power by 2040 ensuring 60 percent of our capacity comes from clean sources.
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BATTERY DEPLOYMENT: accelerates energy storage from 2030 to 2024 with a total of 75 MW of energy storage by 2027, achieving 550 MW by 2040.
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SYSTEM RELIABILTY: ensures supply reliability through the purchase of the Covert Generating Station in Van Buren County, a natural gas-fired power plant.
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AFFORDABLE ENERGY: creates price stability and helps customers save an estimated $600 million dollars through 2040 compared to the 2018 Clean Energy Plan. Consumers Energy would also continue its successful energy waste reduction programs that have saved customers more than $4 billion since 2009. In addition, the company has committed to continue to fund utility bill assistance programs for low-income customers.
To see the full press release click HERE.
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Three Community Foundations in Northwest Lower Michigan Celebrate 30 Years of Community Impact
In 1992, three distinct groups of thoughtful, forward-thinking community members gathered in northwest lower Michigan. Each of these groups shared a common vision: to invest in their respective communities by creating a permanent charitable resource. Through the vehicle of community foundations, these visionary leaders found the perfect way to connect local generosity with the needs and opportunities of the communities they loved.
Today, the Charlevoix County Community Foundation, the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation, and the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation are each celebrating our 30th anniversaries. As public charities, our organizations are dedicated to improving and enriching the lives of people in our respective service areas. Each community foundation stewards assets for community benefit through various funds, all established and supported by local donor partners. Some funds are earmarked for specific causes or organizations, while others are designed to be responsive and flexible in meeting changing needs and opportunities over time. Many of the funds we steward are held in permanent endowments so that they can continue to grow and support the people and places of our counties, now and for generations to come.
Over the last 30 years, our community foundations have grown and developed into strong community partners, grantmakers, and stewards of giving from generous donor partners. We bring people together, not only to provide grant funding and a place for community members to make a difference for generations to come, but also to work with local partners to address critical issues like attainable housing, public mobility, and early childhood education, among others.
Collectively, our three community foundations have awarded a total of more than $133 million in grants and scholarships since 1992 to benefit a seven-county region stretching from Frankfort to Mackinaw City. The assets and resources we steward for our communities are built on giving of all shapes and sizes from individuals, families, nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, and businesses who share a love for our area. These resources have, over the course of three decades, strengthened our communities and helped to improve the quality of life for people across the region.
To see the full press release click HERE!
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Have a business or member success story? We want to hear it! Hitting a growth landmark, meeting a personal or financial business goal, being awarded industry certifications or recognition's… we want to share that accomplishment. Member Success is a new section in our Biz Blast where we will highlight stories of member businesses and employees. Submit your information for the newsletter on our website submission form.
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Membership in the Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce is open to all businesses, organizations and individuals. It is a policy of the Charlevoix Chamber that membership does not constitute political or issue endorsement. |
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The easiest way to find jobs in the Charlevoix Area! Click below for a list of jobs with our chamber members. |
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Journeymen/ Master
HVAC Technician
Ductwork Fabricator
Part-time Housekeeper
Development Events Assistant
Retail Sales Ambassador
Office Assistant
Marine Tech
Boat Yard Help
First Mate
General Labor
Tig Welders
Machinists
Fabricators
Automotive Mechanic
Garden Service Personnel
Landscape Laborer
Lawn Care Specialist
Crew Members
Employment Opportunities
Full Time CNA/ Homemaker Position
Part Time Boyne Area Senior Center Site Coordinator
Front Office Coordinator
Night Host
Assistant Venue Coordinator
Housekeeping Staff
Set-up Staff
Gift Shop Associate
Wine Room Associate
Server
Bartender
Host
RN Float Pool, Contingent
RN Full-time, Days
RN On-call Contingent, Nights
Sales Associates
Key Holders
Fabricator
Welder
Bartender/ Server
Cocktail Server
Facilities Housekeeper
Guest Service Representative
Hotel Attendant (Laundry)
Hotel Front Desk Representative
Line Cook
Security Officer
Shuttle/ Chauffer Driver
Steward
Builders/ Contractors
Administrative Assistant
Caregiver
Stingray Swim Team Coach
Swim School Coordinator
Certified Lifeguards
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Apprentice- Marine Technician
Boat Detailer/ Cleaner
Boat Valet- Harbor Springs
Part & Full Time Seasonal Retail Sales
Store Manager
Client Engagement Manager- Sales
Seasonal Deckhand (Beaver Island)
Dock Manager (Beaver Island)
Ticket Sales & Customer Sercice
Seasonal Deck Hands
Shuttle Bus Driver
Dock Manager
Host/Hostess
Bartender
Server
Busser
Entry-Level Manufacturing
Supervising Manager
Assistant Manager
Sales Associate
Food Service Director
Metal Roof Installation
Sales Representative
Head Chef
Assistant Chef
Lifeguard
Bookkeeper/ Head Waiter
Forklift Landscape Yard Operator and Laborer
Gravel Train Truck Driver
Redi Mix Truck Driver
Food Service/ Lifeguards/ Landscaping
Resort Maintenance/ Landscaping
Seasonal Office Assistant
Screen Printer
Full-time Receipts Clerk
Seasonal Meter Officer
Camp Counselors
CFO/ Administrative Officer
Bartenders
Servers
Barbacks
Support Staff
Staff Accountant
Designer
Project Manager
Stone Mason
Crew Members
Lead Person
Foreman
Physical Therapy Aide
Host/Hostess
Bussers
Wait & Bar Staff
Dishwashers
Line Cooks
Part-time & Full-time Front Desk Agent
Full-Time Architect
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For more information on these openings view our Jobs page by clicking the link below! Is your business hiring? Send us the position information and we will post it! |
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