SPONSOR THE BIZ BLAST
IS YOUR BUSINESS OR ORGANIZATION IN NEED OF SOME GREAT EXPOSURE?
RESERVE YOUR SPOT AS A BIZ BLAST SPONSOR FOR ONLY $50/per wk.
THE COST IS AFFORDABLE AND THE EXPOSURE IS HIGH.
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Charlevoix Easter Egg Hunt
April 16, 2022
East Park
2 pm
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Is Your Business Hiring?!
Many of our Chamber member businesses are beginning their summer season hiring. If you have started that process we want to hear from you! We can add those positions to our websites job posting page and into the Biz Blast jobs section.
All we need from you is job title, description, how long you would like the job posting to run and to let us know once it is filled.
This year we are also working to put together a dedicated e-blast that consists of available jobs and links to them. That email will go out on Friday, April 1st. If you would like to be included please send available jobs to info@charleovix.org by Wednesday, March 30th. This email will also be posted to our Facebook page to gather as much traffic as possible. |
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2022 Chamber Scholarship Applications are Live!
The 2022 Charlevoix Chamber of Commerce scholarship has launched and applications are being accepted until April 8th. The Chamber Scholarship is intended to provide financial support and assistance to an area high school senior that deserves assistance covering tuition expenses associated with higher education. Higher education consists of two or four year institutions - community college, accredited vocational school, or university. Qualifying candidates must be an employee of a business that is a Charlevoix Chamber member, or the child of an employee of a business that is a Charlevoix Chamber member. More details and the application can be found at Charlevoix.org.
The 2022 Chamber Scholarship is in memory of Charlevoix champion and community leader Jeannine Wallace.
BUSINESSES: support the next generation of Charlevoix graduates by sponsoring the Chamber Scholarship! All sponsorship dollars go directly towards scholarships. Sponsor at your preferred level, $100 to $1000, to help the Chamber grant out multiple scholarships to our deserving area students. Contact the Chamber today to get involved!
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Hungry Ducks Farm
231.237.0884
4580 M-66 N
Charlevoix
Opening May 20, 2022
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Cintas
231.879.3163
6881 US Hwy 131 N
Fife Lake
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Now on Display at Charlevoix Circle of Arts!
March 31- April 9
SPOTLIGHT ON INNOVATION
Annual regional high school student art show! nWith scholarship awards from Kendall College of Art & Design and CCA prize awards. Sponsored By Petoskey Plastics & Blick Art Materials. Exhibit runs: March 11 - April 9, 2022.
FREE kids Scavenger Hunt with Prize at the end
PLUS: Kids TAKE & MAKE sketch book kits are FREE!
Open M-F 11am-4pm & Sat 11am-3pm.
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Tech Class: Finding & Enjoying eBooks
March 31
1-3pm
Did you know that you can download eBooks, audiobooks, and even music for free just using your Library Card? You can! Come learn how to use this great bonus of CPL membership. Bring a laptop, tablet, or phone that you intend to use for reading or listening. Please Register online or call (231)237-7340
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Luncheon Lecture Series: Unmanned Aerial Systems
April 1
12 pm
Launched in 2010, Northwestern Michigan College’s UAS program is the leading training center for drones in the region with an impressive fleet of unmanned aircraft rivaling many universities. Graduates work in agriculture, the inspection industry, even package delivery. The training program also teaches drone piloting skills to law enforcement personnel, land surveyors, utility line crews and others. The program recently received a workforce development grant from the FAA to train 40 high school teachers in UAS fundamentals, as well as equip each with a multi-rotor unit to use with their own students. UAS Program Manager Tony Sauerbrey will explain it all.
This program will be held via Zoom. Attendance is free, however pre-registration is required HERE..
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Morel Picking with Anthony Williams
April 5
6:30 pm
Community Room
Join Anthony Williams as he takes us along for his "Pickin' with the Champ" presentation on Morel hunting. After winning the National Morel Hunting Championship five years in a row, Anthony retired from competitive picking to become the "Expert in Residence" for the National Morel Festival. Over the past twenty years he has continued to share his presentation at festivals all over Michigan. His seminars are filled with stories from his 70 years of picking, tips on where and how to pick, including the finer points of finding the elusive Morel.
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Fish Fry
April 8
5-7 pm
St. Mary School will have their last Fish Fry on Friday, April 8th, 5-7PM. Dine in or carry out!
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Basics of Photography 101
April 9
10-12 pm
The Charlevoix Photography Club is pleased to announce a Basics of Photography 101. In the course, we will cover topics such as how to best use the camera you have, shooting modes, settings, the exposure triangle, the rule of thirds and composition, editing your photos, and more.
In 2 short hours you will be able to learn many of the key basics, and dramatically increase the quality of your photography! Students are required to bring their own camera.
Class presenters: John E Doskoch and Bill Higgins of the Charlevoix Photography Club. Pre-register by: April 5th. Register HERE. Class Fee: $25 for non-members, $22.50 for members, and $5 for students.
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Northern Michigan Home and Outdoor Show April 8 and 9
Plan to attend the 44th Annual Northern Michigan Home and Outdoor Show on Friday, April 8, from 11 am to 5 pm and Saturday, April , from 9 am to 4 pm at North Central Michigan College in Petoskey. Visit more than 65 booths with builders, home remodeling products and services, kitchen and bath vendors, landscapers, deck materials, outdoor pavers and fire pits and more. This is a family-friendly event with kids activities. Admission $5, kids 17 and under free. Presented by the Home Builders Association of Northern Michigan, a non-profit organization. Info at www.HomeShowUpNorth.com.
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Pottery & Wine at 1918 Cellars with Cottage Pottery
April 11
6-8 pm
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 at Castle Farms.
Also included in your ticket: a glass of 1918 Cellars wine to inspire your artistic senses! Register HERE.
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Explore Charlevoix's Protected Wild Spaces with the Little Traverse Conservancy
April 19
6:30-8 pm
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Charlevoix Public Library Events
April 25 | 6:30 pm | Winter Blues Concert Series: The Whisky Charmers
April 28 | 1-3pm | Tech Class: Hoopla & Kanopy- Streaming Movies and Fun for Free
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Preschool- 7th Grade Open House
April 19
5:30 pm
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GLCO Concert: Take to the Sky
April 23
7 pm
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Petoskey Uncorked
May 21
12-4 pm
Odawa Casino
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Purses With a Purpose 2022 |
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Odawa Casino Petoskey-Mackinaw City will be once again partnering with the Michigan State Police Gaylord Post in collecting new purses and toiletry bags filled with comfort items. These items will benefit survivors of sexual assault that have been assisted by The Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan. Suggested comfort items include:
- Toiletries
- Hand sanitizer
- Face coverings
- Socks
- Candy
The collection boxes will located near the main entrances of each casino. Donations will be accepted through April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
If you have any questions, please contact Marty Van De Car at 231-883-7690.
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Register Now for Movement Classes at the Charlevoix Circle of Arts |
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BARRE CLASS with Kristi Epping | 6 week session Mondays & Fridays 9-10am | APRIL 11 - MAY 20, 2022
Drop-Ins Welcome! $15
GENTLE YOGA with Janae Ernst | 4 week session, Thursdays 10-11am: APRIL 7 - 28, 2022 | Drop-Ins Welcome! $15
CREATIVE MOVEMENT with Kristi Epping | Ages 2-4 | 6 week session, Fridays 10:30-11am: APRIL 15 - MAY 20, 2022 | $60 non-members, $54 members
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Smelt City VFW Partners with Community Foundation to Support Students |
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The Smelt City VFW Post 3675 recently sold their building located on M-75 in Boyne City. With the proceeds, members chose to continue their support of local youth by establishing two funds with the Charlevoix County Community Foundation. “Our focus was on creating something that would support the kids of Boyne City and Boyne Falls like the VFW has for years,” explained Henry Erber, Smelt City VFW member.
After exploring their options, representatives of the Smelt City VFW ultimately elected to establish two Endowments for Student Success – one for Boyne City and one for Boyne Falls. “We liked the idea of a scholarship fund,” shared Bill Cousineau, another VFW representative, “but a scholarship benefits one student when they graduate. We learned that endowments for student success can help more kids while they’re still in our local schools. That impact was really appealing to us.”
To read the full press release click HERE.
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Earth Day Film Series at the Charlevoix Public Library |
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Tuesday, April 26 • 6:00 pm: "Kiss the Ground" | Community Room
Celebrate Earth Day by watching the film "Kiss the Ground." Learn about how regenerative farming and restoring soil health can save our planet, help us grow more nutritious food, and protect our water and wildlife. Join Dr. Susan Holcombe of Citizens Climate Lobby as she moderates a discussion regarding Earth Day and the film.
Wednesday, April 27 • 11:00 am: "Reinventing Power" | Community Room
Learn about how renewable energy like wind and solar can save our planet and build a prosperous economy. Dr. Susan Holcombe with Citizens Climate Lobby will present the film and moderate a discussion immediately following the film.
Thursday April 28 • 4:00 pm: "2040” | Community Room
Earth Day 2022 is focused on accelerating solutions to combat our greatest threat, climate change, and to activate everyone - governments, citizens, and businesses - to do their part. Everyone accounted for, and everyone accountable. Dr. Susan Holcombe with Citizens Climate Lobby will present the film and moderate a discussion immediately following the film.
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Van's Business Machines Now Offers Mint Mailing Systems |
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Van's is excited to announce that they are now offering Mint Mailing Systems to help take care of your mailing needs. To learn more about these mailing systems call them at 231.347.6450 or email jay.wilbur@vansbusinessmachines.com.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Welcomes Joe Quandt and Biz Ruskowski to Board of Directors |
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Big Brothers Big Sisters (Bigs) has developed a very strategic and intentional matrix to recruit needed talent to their Board of Directors and is thrilled to welcome two new Directors, Joe Quandt, partner at Kuhn Rogers, and Biz Ruskowski, Principal at Eastern Elementary School.
“I’ve benefited from the mentorship of many who I respect and admire and whose sound advice altered the course of my career,” said Biz Ruskowski. “I believe in Bigs’ mission and that all children have a desire to grow and learn. As a community, it is our role to help coach their journey and I am grateful to be able to support Bigs in this new role.”
See release HERE for complete details as well as photos of both Joe Quandt and Biz Ruskowski.
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Northern Community Mediation Partners with Michigan Agricultural Mediation Program |
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If you work within the agriculture industry and are experiencing a dispute, whether related to your business or personal, the Michigan Agricultural Mediation Program (MAMP) is here to help. This free program has helped farmers get fast, confidential solutions without the need for litigation. Your local mediation providers, Northern Community Mediation, have partnered with the program to provide those services in Charlevoix and Emmet counties. MAMP Mediation is available for farming issues such as those arising between producers and creditors or producers and USDA agencies, agricultural credit, wetland determinations, compliance with farm programs, crop insurance, pesticides, rural development loans, and other agriculture-related topics. Farmers and those in the agricultural industry can also utilize this service for personal disputes, such as divorce and parenting time to neighbor relations and property issues. Learn more at MIcommunitymediation.org.
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The Sail Charlevoix Junior Sailing Program is Looking Forward to Another Successful Season on Lake Charlevoix! |
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Weekly Boyne City sessions begin the week of June 13 and run through June 30. Junior sailing sessions at our Depot Beach location in Charlevoix start the week of June 27 and continue for the season. In addition to junior sailing and racing (ages 8-18), we will offer limited boat rentals and adult instruction. Thursday Evening Family Sailing sessions are available on June 16 and 23 in Boyne City and four additional weeks in Charlevoix, June 30, July 14, July 28, and August 4. Our Evening Family Sailing sessions are a fun, non-structured time to sail as a family and practice sailing skills your junior sailor has learned in class. To learn more, ask questions, and register, please visit us at sailcharlevoix.org.
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Great Lakes Energy Appoints Shaun Lamp As New CEO |
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The Great Lakes Energy (GLE) board of directors have appointed Shaun Lamp as President and CEO of the cooperative. Shaun will succeed Bill Scott and assume all responsibilities effective today. Scott retires after 20 years of dedicated service to the cooperative.
Lamp, most recently serving as the cooperative’s chief operating officer, has been with GLE for more than 20 years. Originally hired as an applications supervisor for the cooperative’s IT department, Shaun’s role has grown over time into manager, director of information technology, and vice president. Shaun also serves as CEO of Truestream, the fiber internet subsidiary of Great Lakes Energy.
Lamp attended Lake Superior State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Computer Science. He later obtained a Master in Business Administration from Central Michigan University and completed the Robert I. Kabat Management Internship Program provided by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. He currently serves as a board member for the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce, as well as Networks Northwest. Shaun is also a member of the Top O’ Michigan Officials Association through which he officiates local high school basketball games.
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North Central Receives $7,000 Gift from the Women's Club |
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North Central Michigan College announced today that it has received a $7,000 gift from the Women’s Club to support scholarships for students living in Emmet County. The gift will help seven Emmet County students reach their academic and career goals in 2022-2023.
Known for its support of organizations and causes linked to the betterment of the community, the Women’s Club designated its annual education donation for students pursuing North Central degrees, a first in the group’s 38-year history.
“The Women’s Club is excited to partner with North Central Michigan College to provide students in Emmet County the opportunity to pursue their dreams and attain a first-class education right here in Northern Michigan,” said member Carolyn Whittle.
The gift is an investment in students’ potential, according to Chelsea Platte, vice president for advancement and executive director of the NCMC Foundation.
“North Central is grateful to the Women’s Club for its generosity and belief in North Central’s mission,” Platte said. “Their commitment to education and the learners of Emmet County is inspiring and will make a real difference in the lives of our students.”
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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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Front Office Coordinator
Night Host
Assistant Venue Coordinator
Housekeeping Staff
Set-up Staff
Gift Shop Associate
Wine Room Associate
Shop Assistant
Full-time Day LPN
RN Float Pool, Contingent
RN Full-time, Days
Hospice Aide Contingent, Days
RN On-call Contingent, Nights
Sales Associates
Key Holders
Fabricator
Welder
Marine Service Technician
Service Advisor
Job Openings
Builders/ Contractors
Administrative Assistant
Caregiver
Assembly & Metal Finishing - Hourly positions available
Stingray Swim Team Coach
Swim School Coordinator
Certified Lifeguards
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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
Camp Director
Camp Staff
Museum Staff
Full-time Receipts Clerk
Seasonal Meter Officer
Full-time Mechanic
Charlevoix Beautification Crew
Camp Counselor/ Assistant Camp Director
Camp Counselors
Junior Camp Counselors
Chief Financial and Administrative Officer
Office Manager
Foreman
Leadmen
Crew Members
Physical Therapy Aide
Host/Hostess
Bussers
Wait & Bar Staff
Dishwashers
Line Cooks
*Apply now for a June state date*
Part-time Front Desk Agent
Full-time Maintenance Technician
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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Please visit the below resources for other job opportunities in our area.
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