Boyne City Main Street is inviting local small business & retail store owners to an upcoming webinar series discussing Retail Merchandising. Made possible by a partnership with Michigan Main Street, facilitators Lyn Falk & Suzanne Rafenstein have over 30 years of experience working with retailers and downtown communities. They specialize in bringing downtowns and businesses to life through storefront improvements, engaging window displays, effective interiors, and experiential spaces. Their work is based on three pillars: 1) consumer behavior/environmental psychology, 2) brand/ design/display/art (elements and principles of design), and 3) businessābottom line/operations/ROI. Lyn & Suzanne have helped hundreds of small business owners improve their brand, interior design, and bottom line. Webinars will take place virtually over Zoom, every Wednesday morning starting January 10 at 8 am. Email bcmainstreet@gmail.com to receive the link to join.Boyne City Main Street is inviting local small business & retail store owners to an upcoming webinar series discussing Retail Merchandising. Made possible by a partnership with Michigan Main Street, facilitators Lyn Falk & Suzanne Rafenstein have over 30 years of experience working with retailers and downtown communities. They specialize in bringing downtowns and businesses to life through storefront improvements, engaging window displays, effective interiors, and experiential spaces. Their work is based on three pillars: 1) consumer behavior/environmental psychology, 2) brand/ design/display/art (elements and principles of design), and 3) businessābottom line/operations/ROI. Lyn & Suzanne have helped hundreds of small business owners improve their brand, interior design, and bottom line. Webinars will take place virtually over Zoom, every Wednesday morning starting January 10 at 8 am. Email bcmainstreet@gmail.com to receive the link to join.
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Michigan Community Capital is proposing to redevelop two sites for workforce housing in Downtown Boyne, and everyone is invited to attend one of the four Q&A sessions next week at the Boyne District Library Community Room. Here is the schedule:
> Wednesday, January 10, 11:15 am and 6 p.m.
> Friday, January 12, 11:30 am and 7 p.m.
Lofts on Lake would be located at 110 North Lake Street with 60-65 apartments and approximately 6,000-10,000 square feet of commercial space. Ray and Park would redevelop 211 South Park Street and 214 Ray Street into approximately 40 apartments, 4 live-work units and a new community room for the Boyne District Library. We hope to attract an impactful commercial tenant such as a high-quality childcare provider, a healthy food tenant, small business or another commercial tenant that positively serves year-round Boyne residents.
Michigan Community Capital is a non-profit, mission-driven developer. They focus on creating housing for working residents of the community. They own properties long-term and manage their properties with professional, onsite staff. For details, visit www.housingforboyne.com.
NEW YEAR'S EVE - Check out the City's Facebook page to see some cool drone photos and videos taken by our Police Department on and around New Year's Eve, including a close-up of the historic City Clock at midnight, the start of the New Year. This video flying around the decorated Old City Park Gazebo drew the most ooohs and ahhhs.
WEBSITE REDESIGN - The City of Boyne City wants to hear your thoughts on the redesign of our City website. Your opinions, ideas and vision matter, and we want to ensure that our website redesign reflects the needs and aspirations of our vibrant community. Submit your ideas to Jen Eads and Jacob Duncan at jeads@boynecity.com.
SKATES & SLEDS are needed for the warming house at the Avalanche Preserve ice rink and sledding hill. Yes, we know thereās not much snow out there right now, but history tells us it wonāt be long. We are running slim on sleds and skates this year due to many disappearing and breaking. If you have some laying around, please make a kind donation to the Boyne Warming House. We have a new station set up this year in case children show up here without gloves, hats, or socks. It's open for anyone who is in need and also to those willing to add to it.
WE ARE HIRING an Avalanche Ice Rink Attendant to help our main ice rink warming house facilitator Lacey Kotalik during the winter months. When it finally snows, this seasonal position will work 8-16 hours per week. The rate of pay is $10-$12 per hour DOQ. Anyone interested should fill out an application and email it to Doug Varney, dvarney@boynecity.com, or drop it off at the City Hall, 319 N. Lake St., Boyne City MI 49712.
CITY MEETINGS
> Main Street Board meets at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, January 4, at City Hall. The agenda will be posted here.
> Economic Development Corporation & Local Development Finance Authority meet at 12 noon Monday, January 8. The agenda will be posted here for the EDC, and here for the LDFA.
> City Commission meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 9, at City Hall. The agenda will be posted here.
> Parks and Recreation Commission will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday, January 11, at City Hall. The agenda will be posted here.
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New classes at Fibershed Yarn and Fiber Arts!
SO many of you have come in asking for beginner classes, and I'm so happy to say we've got a few options for you on the calendar! Beginning knitting and crochet class sizes are limited to 6. "Tiny Tapestries" is limited to 10.
Check back as we will be filling the calendar with new and fun activities and workshops.
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TWO options for beginning knitters - Learn to Knit!
If you've never picked up knitting needles, these two class options are for you. Saturday Dec 30th with Deirdre Darr OR Sunday Jan 7th with Cynthia Donahey
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TWO options for new knitters for Next Steps in Knitting!
If you've taken the 'Learn to Knit' class and want to continue with new skills, or just need a refresher, this class is for you. Saturday Jan 6th (continue with Deirdre) OR Sunday Jan 14th (continue with Cynthia).
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Stress Reduction Made Simple - Calling all businesses
Are you ready to help your team:
ā¢ Reduce Stress and reactivity
ā¢ Improve morale and teamwork
ā¢ Increase the workplace vibes
ā¢ Empower your team to navigate challenges
ā¢ Ultimately improve the customer experience and drive sales
Pause Breathe Proceed has the solution to stress reduction. With our simple yet powerful three step approach to stress combined with our reminders we can guide any business, town, or city to become a place where people enjoy.
Contact Karen Wright, 231-675-0015 if youāre ready to get serious about stress reduction, mental health, and a pause-itive way of living.
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Girl Scout Troop 8689ās Holiday Scavenger Hunt was a great success! The troop would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the community for welcoming them and embracing the fun! |
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Munson Healthcare, Chill Out for Winter Safety Program Offer Free Helmets This Winter
Munson Healthcare donates $5,000 to support preventative program for childhood winter sporting head injuries
TRAVERSE CITYā Participating in outdoor winter recreation is a way of life in Northern Michiganāand a great way to counter the short, gray days. But doing so safely is important.
Chill Out, is a program aimed to teach parents and kids how to have fun in winter while being safe. The program was inspired by tragedy - Tammie Budrow, program founder, lost her eight-year-old daughter in 2007 to a downhill sledding accident. Since then, and in partnership with Munson Healthcare injury prevention experts, Tammie visits schools across the region to teach kids safety behaviors.
In addition to its school visits, the Chill Out team will be at ski resorts and sledding hills on several occasions this winter with more events still being scheduled.
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January 9, 2024, 5:30 ā 7:30 pm | Mt. Holiday, Traverse City
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January 15, 2024, 4:30 ā 6:30 pm | The Delamar Hotel, Traverse City | Registration Required
- January 20, 2024, 10 am ā 1 pm | Hickory Hills, Traverse City
- January 27, 2024, 10 am ā 1 pm | Carlyās Hill / Springfield Township Park, Fife Lake
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February 3, 2024, 11 am ā 2 pm | Otsego Resort, Gaylord
- February 29, 2024, 5 ā 7 pm | Parent Safety Expo, Cadillac Area Public Schools, Cadillac
The program will give away more than 500 helmets this year.
All are welcome to stop by to meet Beary Careful and learn more about winter safety Childrenās helmets, and a free helmet fitting will be provided at no cost while supplies last. This program is generously made possible by the support of many community organizations, including leading sponsorship from Munson Healthcare, and partnership with area ski resorts and community sledding hills. Additional funding partners include Kiwanis Traverse City, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Northwestern Michigan Emergency Physicians, and Forest Area Federal Credit Union.
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Darcie Sharapova, M.D., Joins Munson Healthcare
Specializing in Family Medicine
Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Primary Care is pleased to welcome Darcie Sharapova, M.D., ABFM, ABOM.
Dr. Sharapova was born and raised in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. After completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Wisconsin, she went on to medical school and completed her family medicine residency at Memorial University of Newfoundland in Canada.
She chose to practice medicine because she loves making connections with people to help them on their healthcare journey to promote balance and healing. āI want to partner with all patients in helping them maintain current health and help to reverse damage done from chronic medical conditions,ā Dr. Sharapova said.
Dr. Sharapova and her husband live in Petoskey and together they have three children. In their free time, they love to hike, travel and play with their family including 3 dogs and two cats.
Dr. Sharapova practices at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Primary Care located at 14734 Park Avenue in Charlevoix. She is accepting new patients, and appointments can be made by calling 231-547-6554.
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Our lucky Charlevoix Area Humane Society Big Ticket winner, Debbie Wright of Ellsworth/Fenton. She took the $ option. Here is Debbie being presented with the $10,000 check from our Director Scott MacKenzie!
Congratulations Debbie! Thank you, and thank you to everyone who took a chance while supporting the mission of the Charlevoix Area Humane Society!
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BC Blaze Needs Camera Equipment
BC Blaze, the high school robotics team, doesnāt have any type of equipment for photos or videos, other than their own personal devices or ones loaned to the team. Iād like to reach out to the community and see if anyone would be interested in donating any digital camera/video recorder that they may have upgraded to a newer model and no longer have a use for. Our build and competition season is quickly approaching and theyāre trying to make a ānewscastā of the entire season.
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PAYTON HEINS TO LEAD NLEA
The Northern Lakes Economic Alliance (NLEA) today announced the hiring of its new leader. Payton Heins has been named the president of the organization and will begin work on Jan. 8, 2024.
Heins comes to the NLEA from the Michigan Office of Rural Prosperity where she is the Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives focusing on issues of housing, workforce retention and attraction, economic development, and business growth in rural communities. Prior to her work for a state agency, she led the Michigan statewide operations for the Center for Community Progress, a national non-profit organization that focuses on community revitalization and restoring blighted properties. With a strong background in community and economic development, real estate, policy work, and non-profit management, Heins brings a diverse skillset to the position.
āWe feel like we found an individual who strikes that perfect balance of someone with a strong economic development skillset with experience in running an organization,ā said Carlin Smith, the NLEAās Chairman of the Board. āPlus she brings with her strong connections around the state as well as a comprehensive understanding of programs that can be better utilized here in northern Michigan,ā Smith added.
Smith said Heins demonstrated passion and thoroughness during the interview process and brought a great vision for the NLEA. āShe really did her homework and conveyed to the search committee a positive message about where she wants to take the organization,ā he added.
Heins is from the Antrim County community of Alden and is looking forward to serving her home region. Coming from a family of small business owners and having spent her career in community and economic development, Heins is passionate about fostering an environment for businesses and communities to thrive.
She sees the NLEA as being poised for continued success and evolution. āIām excited to join the NLEAās very talented staff and dedicated board to continue to build on the organizationās impactful work,ā Heins said. She says she understands the critical role an economic development organization plays in helping communities and businesses find resources and connect with key partners to resolve complex issues. āI wholeheartedly believe in the importance of this work and the necessity of an organization like the NLEA; Iām really looking forward to getting to work,ā she added.
The NLEAās previous president is David Emmel and he has continued to support the organization on a part-time basis through this transition period. Emmel plans to retire when the transition is complete.
The Northern Lakes Economic Alliance, established in 1984, is a public/private non-profit organization serving Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan and Emmet Counties in northern Michigan. The NLEA works directly with local units of government on infrastructure projects, facilitates local company growth and expansion, and assists many local companies on a wide range of issues that help retain existing jobs and create new jobs. For more information, visit www.northernlakes.net. |
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$35,000 in Grants Awarded to Area Nonprofits
4Front Foundation announces recipients of 2023 grant cycle
The second annual 4Front Foundation grant cycle saw nearly $900,000 in grant applications from Michigan nonprofits. Out of the more than 70 applications, Child & Family Services of Northwestern Michigan, Kids Hope USA, All County Search and Rescue (ACSAR), Challenge Mountain of Walloon Hills, Inc., Family Promise of Tuscola County, Kalkaska County Commission on Aging, and Womenās Resource Center for the Grand Traverse Area, came out on top as the 2023 grant recipients.
āThe 4Front Foundation is making a profound impact on the lives of abuse survivors in Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau counties,ā said Heather Patterson, Grant Administrator with the Womenās Resource Center for the Grand Traverse Area. āThe 4Front Foundation's support removes financial barriers, becoming a crucial ally in the journey toward justice and healing for abuse survivors. We extend heartfelt gratitude to the 4Front Foundation for their commitment and invaluable support in making a positive impact.ā
Kalkaska County Commission on Aging provides services and opportunities for older adults so that they can maintain a quality independent lifestyle.
Family Promise of Tuscola County strives to end homelessness among families with children by empowering them to achieve independent and lasting stabilization through the community.
Challenge Mountain of Walloon Hills helps to empower people living with disabilities by providing year-round adaptive recreational opportunities such as skiing, biking, sailing, equine therapy, and much more.
ACSAR assists local law enforcement by helping to locate missing persons, alive or deceased, in urban and wilderness settings.
Kids Hope USA has helped to provide mentor relationships to hundreds of students in the state since 1995.
Child and Family Services of Northwestern Michigan provides foster care and adoption services to thousands of northwestern Michigan children and families, as well as youth crisis counseling, youth services, and a job skills program.
About the 4Front Foundation
Founded in 2021, the 4Front Foundation aids nonprofits in providing services to the community. The Foundation also supports education through scholarships with a focus in community volunteering.
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The Boyne Arts Center is open Tuesday through Sunday 12-4 PM
and is located at 1 Water Street, Boyne City, MI 49712
Artists are invited to bring their lunch and their latest project and
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Holiday Marketplace: Stop in anytime between November 1st - December 30th to shop the Holiday Marketplace!
The Boyne Arts Center is having their first Holiday Marketplace this year. This is a great time to do your holiday shopping while supporting local artists!
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Reversible Apron Class
Thursday, January 18th
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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All COA Offices and Senior Centers are CLOSED for the Martin Luther King Holiday on Monday, January 15, 2024.
Every Tuesday and Friday, our collaboration of the Free Breakfast Club with Safe Haven Ministries continues. You can come to the Shirley Roloff Center (old Elementary School on Division), between 8-9 and get a free breakfast sponsored by Safe Haven and prepared for you by COA chefs and our volunteers. You may dine in, take out or get curbside pick-up. This will happen at the Shirley Roloff center every Tuesday and Friday that the COA is open for all ages at no cost!
Donāt forget we have a well stocked exercise room for our aging adults in all of our centers now. We have also added some fun new programming in all of our Centers this year too. Keep an eye out for BINGOCIZE, Cardio Drumming, Technology Trainings, Movies and Travels on our new Smart TVās, and much more!
Please print our Calendars, āLikeā our Facebook Page āCharlevoix County Commission on Agingā, follow us on Instagram āCharlevoixcountycoaā and look all the other goings on either on the Senior Hi-Lites Newsletter page or the Menus / Calendars and Activities pages of our website at www.charlevoixcounty.org/Commission_on_Aging .
We are changing what aging looks like and feels like!
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04737 Fuller Road, East Jordan, MI 49727
(231) 536-3369
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We are currently open noon to 4pm Saturdays, 2pm to 4pm Sundays and other times by appointment.
Raven Hill Discovery Center, incorporated in 1991, is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation.
Mission: Raven Hill provides a place that enhances hands-on and lifelong learning for all ages by connecting science, history & the arts.
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Meet Finley! Finley was surrendered to us due to no fault of his own and is such a sweet and spunky guy. Finley arrived with his sister Kismet and he is the more social of the two but still a little cautious of new people. While Finley is a husky, he is very small for his breed weighting only about 35 pounds. Finley seems to like most other dogs and seems to ignore cats.
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Ohhh Gomez. This guy came to us as a stray but must have quite the story, if only he could talk. Upon intake we noticed that Gomez had a possibly broken rib, with further investigation we concluded that he had a broken rib at one point, but it was now fully healed so he's got a bit of a lump on his belly that will be there forever. He also had a large abscess on his face which we have treated. Despite all of this Gomez is an absolute lover and will run up to the closest person to get some love and attention. Gomez doesn't seem to mind the other cats but may not get along with other dominant males.
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ADVANCE BOARD OF COMMERCE
Advance Board of Commerce Community Center (hall) is the perfect place for your family and friends celebrations, workshops or meetings, and is reasonably priced. For rental inquiries call Jane at 231-582-6202.
AMERICAN LEGION
BINGO!!! Join us every Tuesday for Bingo. Open to the public. Refreshments provided.
Doors open at 3:00 and Play Starts at 5:00.
302 S Lake St, Boyne City
BELLA VITA
We will be open Friday & Saturday nights this ski season.
BOYNE RIVER GRILL
Open Wednesday through Monday from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM and CLOSED on Tuesdays.
BOYNE VALLEY VINEYARDS
New Hours!
Monday 12:00 - 6:00
Tuesday & Wednesday CLOSED
Thursday 12:00 - 6:00
Friday 12:00 - 7:00
Saturday 11:00 - 7:00
Sunday 12:00 - 5:00
CAFE SANTE
Sunday - Thursday 8am - 10pm
Friday & Saturday 8am - 11pm
CHARLEVOIX COUNTY TRANSIT -Charlevoix County Transit provides rides within Charlevoix County, Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm. Call 582-6900 or use the online scheduling tool found on the Transit page of the Charlevoix County Website www.Charlevoixcounty.org. Service is available to all residents of the county.
CRACKERJACK BOARD SHACK
We have moved!!
We are in transition from one location to another. We are waiting for proper approvals before we can open in our new location.
or call us at 231-330-6503 to arrange for pick up.
New products continue to arrive and are slowly being uploaded to our website. Please call if you need anything.
ļ»æLAVENDER HILL FARM
Starting November 9th we will be open (10am-5pm) Thursdays through Sundays.
MUSKRAT DISTILLING
Mon/Tues 4-10pm
Wed/Thur 4-11pm
Friday 4-12pm
Saturday 12-12pm
Sunday 12-8pm
Karaoke 8-11pm Wednesdays
Live music 8-11pm Fridays
RED MESA GRILL
Sunday through Thursday - 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday & Saturday - 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
STIGG'S BREWERY & KITCHEN
Mon. Closed
Tues. Closed
Wednesday Noon ā 9PM
Thursday Noon ā 9PM
Friday Noon ā 10PM
Saturday Noon ā 10PM
Sunday Noon ā 8PM
SUNNYSIDE FAMILY DINER
Open Wednesday through Sunday
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
231-497-5050
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CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH
December 24 - Divine Services - 8:00 & 10:30 AM - 7PM Service
December 25 - Christmas Day - 10AM
1250 Boyne Ave, Boyne City
231-582-9301
EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY ā
We welcome you to our Sunday worship service at 10:00am. We have refurbished our handicapped-access ramp to help make everyone welcome.
When we say āwelcomeā ā we mean it. If you have made a New Year resolution to be more spiritual, we are here to help. We are ordinary people, with families and friends and all the issues that other people have - and that makes us an authentic community.
Our worship services are also on live-stream on our Facebook page. You do not need a Facebook account: just open your internet browser (Google, Edge, Bing, Yahoo, or similar) and enter: https://www.facebook.com/EpiscopalBoyne. Or find us on Facebook, @EpiscopalBoyne. Church of the Nativity is located at 209 E. Main Street.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF BOYNE CITY welcomes you to Worship with us at 10:30am. on Sundays at 401 S. Park St. Please use the Pine Street entrance which is ramp accessible.
BOYNE CITY UMC invites all people to worship on Sunday at 10:30 am (324 S. Park St.). Please visit our webpage for additional information: www.boyneumc.org.
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East Jordan Senior Center Cook - Part Time |
Charlevoix County Commission on Aging
411 E Division St, Boyne City, MI 49712
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Classic Instruments
826 Moll Dr, Boyne City, MI 49712
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Technical Services Supervisor |
Great Lakes Energy
1323 Boyne Ave, Boyne City, MI 49712
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Realtor Association Executive Officer |
Antrim - Charlevoix - Kalkaska Association of REALTORSĀ®
118 Michigan Ave, Charlevoix, MI 49720
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Stigg's Brewery & Kitchen
112 S Park St, Boyne City, MI 49712
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Stigg's Brewery & Kitchen
112 S Park St, Boyne City, MI 49712
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Avalanche Ice Rink Attendant |
City of Boyne City
319 N. Lake St, Boyne City, MI 49712
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Learn How to become a Premier Member by contacting the Chamber at 231-582-6222 or email us at info@boynechamber.com |
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For more information on joining the chamber or member benefits, call us at 231-582-6222 or email info@boynechamber.com
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Chamber Members- Please send us your business updates, specials, entertainment schedules, or any information about your business you would like to share in the newsletter. This is one of your benefits as a chamber member.
Help Us Help You!!!
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VISITORS GUIDE - The Boyne Area Chamber's Visitors Guide/Business Directory is available as a digital magazine as well as a beautiful full color printed magazine. It contains interactive content, including page-turning, links to websites and video, as well as a full search function. To view the digital publication, click here.
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