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Biggby Coffee
1418 Bridge St
Charlevoix
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Leadership Charlevoix County Wellness Garden
13513 Division Ave
Charlevoix
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Sponsorships Available!
Friend of the Festival, Banner Sponsor, Activities Sponsor, Silver, and Gold Level Sponsorships available - support the festival with your community involvement!
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Golf Fore Manna
September 8
Join Manna Food Project for 18 holes of golf, lunch, prizes, auctions, and dinner. Registration at 11:00am, shotgun start at 12:00pm. Scramble format with special course events, complimentary box lunch, live and silent auction, and dinner with cash bar. Plus a chance to win a car from Dave Kring Chevrolet! Call or email to sign up a team or sponsor, 231.347.8852, golf@mannafoodproject.org.
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Pints for Polio
September 8
5-9pm
Join the Rotary Club of Charlevoix at Pints for Polio. Come out to Bier's Inwood Brewery on Thursday, September 8, $1 from every pint sold will go to the rotary program to fight polio internationally. No pre-registration. Just come for pizza and beer!
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Household Hazardous Waste Event
September 9 & 10
5-8pm | 9-1pm
Household Hazardous Waste event taking place September 9th from 5-8pm and September 10th from 9-1pm.
Please visit our website HERE. to register for your email and have the opportunity to schedule an appointment online 2 weeks prior to the event. We will begin accepting phone reservations on 9/1 from 8-3pm. Call 231.547.0080 on 9/1 or after to make your appointment. Location will be given out when scheduling reservation.
Click HERE for full flyer with more information.
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Shred-It Event
September 10
9-12pm
Do you have unwanted paper that needs to be shredded? Have you been storing your spring cleaning documents? Let the Shred-It team dispose of it safely and quickly for you. Drive up in the library parking lot and they'll do the rest. Sponsored in part by the Friends of Charlevoix Pubic Library. There is a limit of two banker's boxes per card holder, and only Charlevoix Public Library card holders may participate.
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Native Plant Sale
September 10
From noon to 3pm visit the Charlevoix Conservation District Barn for a first-come, first-serve, browse-n-buy event for the majority of plants on our species list. Habitat Garden Flats are available for pre-order only, order forms for flats are due by September 2nd by dropping off or mailing to the District office. For questions about the event and plants available, contact 231-582-6193.
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Bergmann Center "Starlight" Silent &
Live Auction
September 11
1-4pm
The annual Starlight Silent & Live Auction will be on September 11 from 1-4pm at Castle Farms. To purchase tickets please visit the Bergmann Center Resale Shop or call 231-547-2979. Tickets are $35.
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Free Sunday Series Concert from GLCO
September 11
4pm
Free Sunday Series concert from the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra The Traverse Quartet from the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra (GLCO) will perform a free concert on Sunday, September 11 at 4 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 1020 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey, as part of GLCO’s Sunday Series, bringing small orchestra ensembles to neighborhood venues across Charlevoix and Emmet counties The Traverse Quartet features Elizabeth Bert (cello), Kaylee Erlewein (violin), Lynn Hansen (oboe) and Ann Schoelles (viola). A variety of music will be performed from classical to jazz and pop, including works by Haydn, Mozart, Gershwin, Rutter, Ellington, and the Beatles. The concert will begin promptly at 4 p.m. No tickets or registration are needed for this free, public concert. For more information, visit www.glcorchestra.org or call 231-487-0010.
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Canvas Paint & Sip
September 12
6-8pm
Join 1918 Cellars and Cottage Pottery for a Paint & Sip. Follow along with the guide and paint a unique canvas while enjoying 1918 Cellars wine. Tickets are $35 and include canvas, art supplies, and one glass of wine. Event takes place 6pm-8pm.
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NMSMC's- Prepare Your Body For Winter Activities
September 12
12-1pm
Prepare Your Body for Winter Activities with Jeff Samyn, PT, OCS, CSCS. Whether being active in the winter means outdoor walks on snowy trails or schussing down a mountain to you, we've got the info you need to stay active and injury-free. Register HERE.
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Rotary Club of Charlevoix to Host Their Annual Porker Golf Tournament
September 15
The Rotary Club of CHarlevoix will be hosting their annual Porker Golf Tournament on Thursday, September 15 at the Charlevoix Golf and Fitness Club. Fee is $60 per player, scramble format. To schedule a team, call Chuck Center at 231-590-2277.
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New Art Exhibition Coming September 16th!
September 16
CHARLEVOIX AND THE NIGHT
With artists: Kevin Barton, Phil Fisher & Kurt Anderson.
Opening Reception: Friday, September 16 from 5-7pm with light fare and beverages! Public is encouraged to attend!
Exhibit runs Sept. 16 - Oct. 29, 2022.
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Sunflower Festival & Barn Market
September 17
Save the Date for the Sunflower Festival and Barn Market at Lavender Hill Farm, featuring Yoga in Bloom, Barn Market, Food, Live Music, Lawn Games, Guided Farm Tours, Crafts, and more.
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Petoskey Wine Region Presents Harvest Showcase
September 17 & 18
Indulge in luscious wines paired with small plates during Petoskey Wine Region Harvest Showcase. Pick up a Harvest Showcase ticket at any member winery or purchase online; glasses are provided and picked up at your first stop. Each ticket includes a paired tasting with app plus a glass to keep. Enjoy tastings from 14 regional vineyards!
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safeTALK (suicide alertness)
September 21
safeTALK is a half-day training in suicide alertness. A 4-hour safeTALK training at the Charlevoix Public Library, Community Room A, 220 Clinton St, Charlevoix, MI 49720.
There is a $25 Deposit REQUIRED to save your seat. **A full refund will be processed only after attending the training (minus a $5.00 processing fee). Though this training is valued at $50, cost is supplemented by the following sponsor: Kiersten's Ride.
safeTALK helps participants become alert to suicide. Suicide-alert people are better prepared to connect persons with thoughts of suicide with life-affirming help. Click HERE for more information. This training is for anyone 15 years old or older. However, for attendees 15-17 years old, we will ensure a parent/guardian is aware of participation. Register HERE.
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Luncheon Lecture: BAT 21
September 23
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Fall Artisan Market at The Back Lot Charlevoix
September 24
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Black Diamond Broadcasting FREE Marketing Workshops
September 26
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Lief Eriksson Day Run & Run to Benefit Rayder Den
October 1
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Luncheon Lecture: Discoveries From Deep Space
October 7
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Camp Daggett Fall Fest
October 9
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Northern Community Mediation
Theatre Party
October 10
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Wine Down Wednesday
6-8 pm
1918 Cellars at Castle Farms
September 7 | Chris Calleja
September 14 | The Shouting Bones
September 21 | Tom Zipp
September 28 | Rhett and John
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Bier's Inwood Brewery
7-9 pm
September 9 | Dede Alder
September 16 | Delilah DeWylde (7-10pm)
September 23 | Shady Hill
September 24 | Distant Stars
September 30 | Blair Miller
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2022 Musicians At The Market
10-12 noon
Downtown Charlevoix
September 8 | Dwain Martin
September 15 | Bruce Smith
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Music at Sommerset Pointe
5-9pm | Sommerset Pointe
Every Sunday from 5-9pm | One Night Only
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Little Waves Children's Music Program at Charlevoix Library
Charlevoix Public Library is hosting "Little Waves," a young children's music program. Free and open to the public and sponsored by the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra (GLCO), the program is designed to introduce young children (ages 4 - 10) and their families to music in an entertaining setting. Each drop-in event takes place at 1 pm in Charlevoix starting on Sept. 10. The theme for 2022/2023 is "Musical Adventures.” Each session features a multimedia story, an opportunity to hear one or more GLCO musicians demonstrate and explain how their instruments work, and fun music-related activities for kids. For more information, contact the library, GLCO 231-487-0010, or visit HERE.
Schedule: Sept. 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, Mar. 11
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Bigs Golf Event a Huge Success!
On August 31 and September 1, golfers took to the greens at the Traverse City Golf & Country Club for Bigs’ 7th Annual Golf Event presented by Bill Marsh Buick/GMC and Serra Toyota of Traverse City. The event raised over $160,000 to defend the potential of local children by providing them with a caring, positive adult mentor.
“We are grateful to our community and our corporate partners, our golfers and our volunteers who helped make this our largest, most successful golf event to date. Their generous support makes an incredible impact on our most vulnerable community members, our youth,” said Cecilia Chesney, Bigs CEO. “The children in our program and on our waitlist need a Big Brother or Big Sister who will guide them and stand in their corner. The funds raised at this event will go directly to support the mentors, youth and families needed to ignite the power and promise inside all of these children,” she said. Click HERE for full press release!
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Grand Opening Week @ Biggby Coffee
Here is our fun-packed schedule for opening week! We can't wait to serve you! You can find us at 1418 Bridge St, Charlevoix.
Wednesday, September 7, 6am-9pm. $1.99 ANY DRINK, ANY SIZE! Your choice, hot, iced or frozen.
Thursday, September 8, 6am-9pm. Get Free BIGGBY SWAG with any beverage purchase. While supplies last.
Friday, September 9, 6am-9pm. 50% OFF Bragel Day. Bagel sandwich.
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Dance Registration Is Open!
Pre-Registration Required & Scholarships Available
Intro/Beginner Ballet (ages 4-6) | Wednesday October 5 - December 14
Lyrical I (ages 7-11) | Wednesday September 14 - December 14
Lyrical II (ages 12-16) | Tuesday October 4 - December 13
Tiny Tap (ages 4-6) | Tuesday October 11 - December 13
Tap I (ages 7-10) | Monday September 12 - December 12
Tap II (ages 11-14 & advanced) | Monday September 12 - December 12
Musical Theatre 1 (ages 6-8) | Monday October 3 - December 12 with Brooke Crain
Musical Theatre 2 (ages 9-12) | Wednesday September 14 - December 14
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Odawa Casino HIRING!
Odawa Casino is in urgent need of Facilities Housekeepers for both of their Petoskey and Mackinaw Casino properties. They have year-round and seasonal opportunities available, full and part-time openings and offer competitive benefits. Seasonal positions start at $18 / hr. and are eligible to earn extra money through applicable bonus programs. To apply, interested applicants can visit HERE and complete a quick 2-step application or they may contact Odawa Casino’s Recruiting team at recruiting@odawacasino.com or by calling (231) 439 – 5380.
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Networks Northwest Executive Committee Selects New Chief Executive Officer
The Networks Northwest Executive Committee has unanimously endorsed a candidate to be the new Chief Executive Officer at Networks Northwest. The committee is recommending that the full Networks Board approve the hiring of Terry Vandercook for the leadership position at the organization which provides workforce, business, and community development services in the 10 counties of northwest Lower Michigan. Vandercook has accepted the position pending a vote by the full board later this month.
Vandercook served as Chief Program Officer at Networks Northwest until February of 2022 before leaving for a position with a northern Michigan company that helps agricultural businesses meet their workforce needs. Prior to his past position at Networks Northwest, Vandercook was a Business Development Manager for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. He also had a 20-year career in the United States Air Force.
Vandercook is tentatively scheduled to begin working as CEO on September 26. He replaces former Networks Northwest CEO, Matt McCauley, who left the organization for a position with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
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People Fund Grant Applicant Letters of Interest Due October 1
The Great Lakes Energy People Fund is accepting letters of interest and grant applications from non-profit organizations throughout its service area for the fall grant cycle. Letters of interest are due by Oct. 1. If the letter of interest is approved, the applicant can then submit a grant application by Oct. 15. All letters and applications are accepted through an online grant application portal that can be found at gtlakes.com/people-fund.
Great Lakes Energy members support the People Fund by agreeing to have their bill rounded up to the nearest whole dollar amount. That extra change is then pooled with other People Fund participants and returned to the community through grants to non-profit, charitable organizations that provide humanitarian, educational, or community development services within the cooperative’s 26-county service area. Since 1999, the People Fund Program has awarded more than $4 million in grants to charitable and community organizations to help them better the lives of residents in local communities. The People Fund awarded more than $144,000 in grants in 2022 spring cycle.
Non-profit organizations that serve communities located in the Great Lakes Energy service area are eligible to apply. More information about the People Fund program, including organization and grant eligibility criteria, and lists of recent grant recipients, is available online at www.gtlakes.com/people-fund. Letters of interest are due by Oct. 1, with applications due by Oct. 15. Another grant opportunity will be available in April 2023.
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Pet Of The Week - Dre
Hi! I’m Dre. I am a 3 year old Retriever/Labrador/Pitbull mix. I was very timid when I first arrived here, it's very intimidating. I have grown accustomed to the noise and other dogs, and have started to act my goofy self. Not so great on the leash and need boundaries set, I get a little excited when the staff interacts with me. I am very trainable but probably a bit too active for an elderly couple or a family with young children. Come by and say hello, I am a great catch!
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MiCareer Quest Fall 2022
MiCareerQuest is the hands-on, career and college readiness event for high school students!
MiCareerQuest Char-Em ISD on October 14, 2022 will expose students to exciting career paths! Students will:
- Talk one-on-one with experts from the region's high-demand industries.
- Touch, feel and work with the tools and technology of the trades.
- Walk away with in-depth and practical knowledge of today's workplaces.
Don't miss this chance to help prepare students for careers in Northern Michigan!
For more information click HERE. There is still time to register your business to participate!
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Great Lakes Energy Members Elect Three Board of Directors
Great Lakes Energy (GLE) members recently elected three board members to the cooperative’s board of directors. Election results were announced at the cooperative’s annual business meeting on Aug. 24, 2022.
Janet Andersen of Ludington was elected in district 6. Incumbent directors Howard Bowersox of Stanwood, and John LaForge of Delton were re-elected in districts 8 and 9.
Andersen received 410 votes, Bowersox received 215 votes, and LaForge received 199 votes. All three seats were uncontested.
GLE members in voting districts 6 (Lake and Mason counties), 8 (Clare, Mecosta, Newaygo, and Osceola counties), and 9 (Allegan, Barry, Kent, Montcalm, and Ottawa counties) received their mail-in ballot in the July/August issue of Michigan Country Lines magazine. Voters returned their ballots to a private CPA firm by Aug. 18 and results were announced Aug. 24 at the GLE annual meeting.
Unlike investor-owned utilities, GLE is a not-for-profit business owned by its consumer-members. Board members are elected by members, not staff, with each member’s vote carrying equal weight. The cooperative conducts an annual meeting to update members on the progress made during the past year and to announce the results of director elections.
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.
Great Lakes Energy Board of Directors - Back row from left to right: John LaForge, Mark Carson, David Coveyou, Howard Bowersox, Dale Farrier. Front row from left to right – Paul Byl, Shelly Pinkelman, Janet Andersen, Ric Evans
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Rodan + Fields owner Laura Jasurda Raises Funds for Joppa House
Rodan and Fields and Red Pines Bed & Breakfast (coming soon!) business owner, Laura Jasurda, raised $650 for Joppa House from a Tour and Brunch she hosted at Red Pines on August 18. “So many neighbors saw the work we were doing at the house and frequently asked us for a tour. I thought why not do a tour and support Joppa House and local businesses at the same time. (J. Bird Provisions catered the food and many of the prizes.)
Laura is planning another Tour and Brunch in late October, a Toy for a Tour over the holidays, and has gifted a two-night stay at Red Pines to be auctioned off at Joppa House’s Christmas Tea. “I’m all about women empowerment and since that’s what Joppa House does, I’m all in.
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Van's Business Machines Celebrates 40 Years In Business!
We are celebrating 40 years in business!
231-347-6450
Shop Local!
Jay Wilbur, Business Manager
Carrie Wilbur, Administrative Assistant
Chris Brosh, Service Tech
Jeff August, Service Tech
Bruce Fullford, Owner
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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 here or read below for a list of jobs with our chamber members.
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AdvisaCare
Home Health Aides
Certified Nursing Assistant
Resident Care Aides
Med Tech's
Argonne House
Dishwasher
Line & Prep Cook
Server
Server Assistant
All Weather Seal
Metal Roof Installation
Sales Representative
Beaver Island Boat Company
Dock Manager (Beaver Island & Charlevoix)
Ticket Sales & Customer Service
Biggby Coffee
Now Hiring for Team Positions
Blackmore Landscaping Services
Landscape Laborer
Lawn Care Specialist
Bridge Street Tap Room
Bartender
Culinary Specialist
The Cantina
Server/Bartender
Host
Carlson's Home Improvements
Construction Team Members
Lead & Apprentice Carpenters
Castle Farms
Assistant Venue Coordinator
Housekeeping Staff
Set-up Staff
Wine Room Associate
Celeste Murdick's Fudge & Candy Kitchen
Sales Clerk/ Candy Making Assistant
Central Drug Store
Part-time Year Round and Seasonal Patient Care Specialists
Charlevoix Area Community Pool
Certified Lifeguards
Swim Team Coach
Charlevoix County Commission on Aging
Part Time Cook at Charlevoix Senior Center
Charlevoix Public Schools
Food Service Director
Regular Route & Sub Bus Drivers
Paraprofessionals
Charlevoix State Bank
Bookkeeping Operations Clerk
IT Assistant
City of Charlevoix
Charlevoix Beautification Crew
Dock Attendant
Cherry Republic
Retail Sales Ambassador
DCL, Inc.
Assembly
Machinist
DTS Enterprises Inc.
Automotive Mechanic
Fabricators
General Labor
Machinists
Tig Welders
Edgewater Design Group
Structural Engineer
EJ
Manufacturing Positions
Sales
Accounting
Truck Drivers
and more!
Friske Farm Market
Bakery
Donut Maker
Fruit Stand
Front of House
Ga Ga for kids and women too!
Part or Full Time Retail Sales
Store Manager
Glik's
Sales Associates
Grey Gables Inn Restaurant & Catering
Bussers
Host/Hostess
Dishwashers
Line Cooks
Wait & Bar Staff
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Haggard's Plumbing & Heating
Ductwork Fabricator
HVAC Technician
Journeymen/ Master
Harbor Industries
Assembler
Machine Lead
Machine Operator 1st & 2nd Shift
Material Handler - 2nd Shift
Harwood Gold
Barista/ Customer Service
Hotel Earl
Bartender
Part-time & Full-time Front Desk Agent
Housing North
Charlevoix County Housing Ready Coordinator
Irish Boat Shop
Accounting Manager
Apprentice - Marine Technician
Executive Assistant
Marine Technician - Sailboat Rigger
Parts Specialist
Kammermann & Bascom, P.C.
CPA
Landscape Logic
Crew Members
Designer
Install Fields Operations Manager
Project Manager
Staff Accountant
Manthei Construction
Concrete Pump Operator
Heavy Construction Foreman
Manufacturing Production Laborer
Redi-Mix Truck Driver
Gravel Truck Driver
Momentum
Sales Associate
Store Manager
Seasonal & Year-round Housekeeping
North Central Michigan College
Adjunct Faculty - Various Subjects
Student Staff
General Staff
Odawa Casino
Bartender/ Server
Cocktail Server
Facilities Housekeeper
Guest Service Representative
Hotel Front Desk Representative
Line Cook
Pineview Cottage Assisted Living & Memory Care
2nd and 3rd Shift Caregivers Needed
The Promise FM
Front Office Coordinator
Night Host
Renew it Decks & Outdoor Living
Deck Builder Construction
Smoke On The Water
Server
Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor
Graduate Engineer/ Technologist- (Electrical/Mechanical)
The Villa Moderne Motel
Part-time Housekeeper
Terry's
Bartender
Busser
Server
The Villager Pub
Servers/ Bartenders
Bussers
Host/ Hostess
Line Cooks
Dishwasher
VUE
Bartenders
Servers
Barbacks
Weathervane Terrace Inn & Suites
Housekeepers
Ward Marina
Office Assistant
Marine Tech
Boat Yard Help
First Mate
Wine Guys Restaurant Group
Restaurant Positions
Wojan Window & Door Corporation
Entry-Level Manufacturing
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