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RESERVE YOUR SPOT AS A BIZ BLAST SPONSOR FOR ONLY $50/per wk. 
THE COST IS AFFORDABLE AND THE EXPOSURE IS HIGH.

For more information, call the Chamber office at 231.547.2101 or email sbergmann@charlevoix.org
The Member2Member promotional program showcases Chamber member businesses in our community’s different industries, emphasizing the vast array of products and services available locally. Utilize these listings to build your partnerships and support your Charlevoix area businesses!
Ribbon Cutting
August 11, 2021
11:30 am
Hospice of Michigan
Business After Hours
August 18, 2021
5-7pm
Charlevoix Elks Lodge
Summer Sidewalk Sales
August 19-21, 2021
9-6pm
Downtown Charlevoix
Celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the Charlevoix Municipal Golf Course!
August 7 & 8

The Charlevoix Golf Club (Muni) is hosting a 4 person - 9 hole scramble on Saturday, August 7 @ 1:30 to celebrate 125th anniversary of the course!! $200/ team (lunch included!) and Proceeds go to Youth on Course and continued projects at the Charlevoix Golf Club. Check-in begins at Noon, Lunch at 12:30, Shotgun start at 1:30.
 
The Charlevoix Golf Club (Muni) is hosting a community 125th Birthday Celebration on Sunday, August 8. The Discounted rate of $10 will be offered all day long! Even is you are a non golfer, be sure to swing by the Club house at 1:00 PM for a short historical presentation on the History of the Charlevoix Golf Club immediately followed by sharing of the 125th Anniversary Cake. 

Offield Family Pavilion Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Celebration at McLaren Northern Michigan
August 6
2-4pm

McLaren Northern Michigan invites the community to a grand opening celebration for the new hospital wing named the Offield Family Pavilion. The event starts at 2 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony beginning at 2:15 p.m. Tours immediately following. Enjoy light refreshments and entertainment by the Petoskey Steel Drum Band Alumni. 
 
This new four-story, 182,000 square foot wing features a new main entrance with grand lobby, state-of-the-art operating room suites with 4K technology, private patient rooms, a new expanded ICU, new cardiovascular unit, new orthopedic/surgical unit – all equipped with smart technology. The beauty of the new wing is enhanced with more than 200 works of art from nearly 100 Michigan artists – many from northern Michigan.
Come see if for yourself. RSVP HERE. Can't join us in-person? Join us virtually at McLaren Northern Michigan's Facebook page at 2:15 p.m. 
DTE Looking to Increase Northern Michigan Spend through Supplier Meet & Greet
August 10
8:30-11 am

DTE is excited to announce an upcoming virtual Northern MI Supplier Meet & Greet event  in partnership with Pure Michigan Business Connect and several regional economic development partners, providing Northern Michigan suppliers an opportunity to learn how to do business with DTE. The event will include a webinar with an overview on becoming a supplier to DTE, followed by pre-scheduled one-on-one buyer-supplier meetings to discuss procurement opportunities. The webinar is open to anyone interested in attending, one-on-one buyer-supplier meetings will be invite-only based on buyer selection of businesses for participation. 

A supplier application is required to participate in the one-on-one meetings following the webinar. The application will list both services/products DTE purchasing teams are currently looking for, along with broader procurement categories that DTE buyers will discuss with suppliers for future opportunities.

Please review and submit a supplier application HERE to be considered for a one-on-one meeting with a DTE buyer. For additional event details, please visit HERE. If you have any questions about participating, please contact pmbc@michigan.org
BC Piratefest Pre-invasion Party at the Weathervane Restaurant in Charrrrlevoix
August 11
6-10pm

The BC Piratefest Pre-invasion party will be at the Weathervane Restaurant in Charrrrlevoix on Wednesday, August 11th, 2021 from 6 pm to 10 pm with hors devours, cash bar, live shows, and silent auction! Tickets are limited! $20 per person. Available now at Central Drug Store in Charlevoix or HomeAgain Upscale Resale in Boyne City. You can also email us at northsportlisa@hotmail. com to reserve. Come help us plan the invasion of Treasure Town! To see more about the event click HERE.

HBA of Northern Michigan Golf Outing
August 12

HBA of Northern Michigan Golf Outing Aug 12 – Please join us for the 50th Anniversary Home Builders Association Golf Outing on Thursday, August 12 at the Charlevoix Golf and Fitness Club. This is a shot gun start/ best ball format with lunch included from 11 to 12 and golf starting at noon. The 6th hole has a $10,000 prize for a hole in one! Details HERE!

Summer Garden Party
August 12
6-8pm

Join the Charlevoix Conservation District for the Summer Garden Party presenting the new Native Plant Educational Garden! After two years of planning and planting, we are happy to celebrate the new Native Plant Educational Garden with over 50 species and a display of over 500 plants native to northern Michigan. Join us for light refreshments, local conservation groups, view our new signs, pathways & fall native plant sale species lists. The party will be an open house style. Fun or fancy garden attire welcome! RSVP appreciated 231-582-6193. The Charlevoix Conservation District is located at 303 North St, Boyne City, MI 49712.

Adoration Under the Stars
August 14
8pm

The evening will begin with an ice cream social at 8PM, followed by Eucharistic Adoration and music under the night sky. Bring a blanket, a chair and your family!

Charlevoix Elks Vet-Stock
August 14
2-10 pm

Charlevoix Elks #2856 proudly presents Vet-Stock! Music Festival, Bike Show, and Celebration of Service! Raising money for Veterans! Open to the Public! $10 admission. Motorcycle show! Charlie's Root Fusion and Jelly Rolls Blues Band LIVE! Black Market Food Truck, drinks, dancing, raffles, 50/50's and more! Event page HERE.

Labor Day- A History of Work
Opens August 14
10 am

Raven Hill Discovery Center is one of ten sites in the United States selected in 2019 to participate in a Smithsonian pilot project to develop a unique humanities-based exhibition about local work history. The exhibition, Labor Days—A History of Work, will reflect the strong history and culture of work around Lake Charlevoix and connections to work in northern Michigan, the nation and around the world. Labor Days opens at 10am on Saturday, August 14th and will remain open from 10am to 4pm daily through the end of September. Click HERE for the full press release. Click HERE for the flyer.

Community Blood Drive at the Charlevoix Elks Lodge
August 23
11-6 pm
Victories July Entertainment Line-up

8.6 | Mega 80's
8.7 | The Insiders
8.13 | Class of '98
8.14 | Risque
8.20 | Boogie Dynomite
8.21 | Tommy Steele
8.27 | Herb The Artist
8.28 | Mega 80's

Doors at 8pm, Show at 9pm. Must be 21 to enter. odawacasino.com
Backroads to Bier's Music Series

8.6 | Zeke Clemons | 7-9pm
8.7 | Whiskey & Wine | 7-9pm
8.13 | Lou Thumser | 7-9pm
8.20 | Brett Mitchell | 7-9pm
8.21 | Marsupials | 7-10pm
8.27 | Jessica Dominic | 7-9pm

Outside, weather permitting- feel free to bring your own chairs. biersinwoodbrewery.com
Charlevoix Live on The Lake

8.5 | Matt Gabriel |Folk/Pop
8.12 | Enemy Line | Country
8.19 | Brett Newski | Alt Rock
8.26 | Distant Stars | Rock

7-9pm in East Park at the Odmark Performance Pavilion. downtowncharlevoix.com
The Series @ Lavender Hill Farm

8.7 | Gaines & Wagoner
8.14 | Stella!
9.4 | Horton Creek Bluegrass

Show begins at 7:30pm. For more details and to purchase tickets visit their website below. lavenderhillfarm.com
Jazz @ The Library (JATL)

8.4 | Mike Hunter, trombone; Chris Bickley, sax/flute; Rick Stewart, vocalist Sinatra Tribute
8.11 | Crispin Campell, cello; Nancy Stegnitta, flute
8.18 | family and friends

7pm. Children's Garden (weather permitting) at the Charlevoix Public Library. Bring your own chair. charlevoixlibrary.org
Wine Down Wednesday at
1918 Cellars

8.4 | The Lofteez
8.11 | Lou Thumser
8.18 | Jessica Dominic
8.25 | The Lilak Brothers

SummerFolk

8.9 | Claire Bates
8.16 | Terry Coveyou

6:30-7:30pm. Children's Garden (weather permitting) at the Charlevoix Public Library. Bring your own chair. charlevoixlibrary.org
Available Property Request for Proposals (RFP) Vacant, City-Owned Parcel
The City of Charlevoix is accepting bids for the vacant lot located at 1522 Bridge Street. The City will sell 1522 Bridge Street to a developer that shares a vision for the parcel being used for year-round housing. The developer may have an additional interest in commercial uses. Commercial uses are welcome in proposals, but emphasis should be placed on the year-round housing units created. The City will accept and publicly open bids on Thursday, October 7, 2021 at 10:00am EDT at the office of the City Clerk, City of Charlevoix, 210 State Street, Charlevoix MI 49720. For more information on the property and RFP, click here.

Performance Plus Quick Oil Change August Deal of the Month!
Back to School Savings! 25% off all fuel cleaning products: fuel injector cleaning, 2 step fuel system cleaning. Prevent your vehicle from low fuel economy and performance by getting your fuel system cleaned today! Coupon code: deal of the month expires 8/31/2021. Not valid with other offerers. Not valid with other offers. No cash values. Visit our local location at 06525 N M-66, Charlevoix.

TAKE A CLASS! Charlevoix Circle of Arts
2 - Day Watercolor Workshop w/ Nancy & Bruce Neville
Wednesday & Thursday, August 11 & 12, 2021 | $300 | 9:30am - 4pm each day
Enamel Jewelry Making Class w/ Courtney Fischer
Thursday, August 12, 2021 | $100 | 5 – 8pm
Plein Air Oil Painting Workshop w/ Scott Kenyon
Friday, August 27, 2021 | $90 | 9am - 3pm
Watercolor Workshop w/ Megan Swoyer
Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021 | $45 | 10am – Noon
Starting in September: Dabble in the Arts Series with Sharon Smithem, Paint Pouring Series with Heidi Finley. Stay tuned for dates!
 
Charlevoix County Commission on Aging August Updates
In-Person Meals – Meal Calendar HERE.
  • We are now again providing a hot, in-person, dine-in meal by $3 donation for anyone 60 years and older. 
  • We are providing Hot Home Delivered Meals to our homebound clients by $3 donation for anyone 60 years and older.
  • We are providing Hot Take-Out meals at each of our Senior Centers five days a week for anyone 60 years and older. – NO Reservations needed!

In-Person Activities – Activity Calendar HERE.
Please call your Site Coordinator for more information.
  • Boyne – Call Loretta for more info at 231-582-6682
  • Charlevoix - Call Vikki for more info at 231-547-3844
  • East Jordan - Call Brenda for more info at 231-536-7831

Meals and Activities are all subject to change due to the current COVID19 Pandemic numbers, statistics and protective measures for our aging adults and staff. Please do not come to the Senior Center if you are sick. The impact of a sick individual in our centers could shut down services if our staff gets sick and are unable to provide those services. You can still be sick and spread the COVID19 virus if you are vaccinated.

Pet of the Week- Sparky!
Meet Sparky! Sparky is a six year old shepherd/pit mix. He is a big, goofy boy who loves to play outside and get attention. When you first look at him, you instantly fall in love with him because of his ears that don’t quite know what to do. Sparky doesn’t get along with other dogs or children, so he has to be an only pet in the home with children 16 or older. He doesn’t seem to bark too much, mostly when he wants your attention, food or the other dogs start barking. Sparky loves playing ball, so as long as you have a ball in hand he is a very photogenic boy. Click HERE to see more pictures.

Charlevoix Area Community Pool to close August 2-18 for parking lot repaving
The Charlevoix Area Community Pool (CACP) will be closed from August 2 to 18 for repaving of the parking lot and driveway. Donations and grants to date have already funded 73% of the $220,000 needed for this project. To make a tax-deductible donation towards the last $60,000 needed for repaving, please send a check to: Capital Campaign, CACP, 1905 US 31 North, Charlevoix, MI 49720. Credit card donations can be made on the pool website or by calling 231-547-0982. The CACP is a non-profit community resource that serves all ages for aquatic fitness, swim instruction, and fun. In 2019 there were 21,248 pool visits by community members and visitors. More info at Charlevoixpool.org.

Charlevoix Area Garden Club Presents Awards for Beautification
Once again this year the CAGC encouraged local businesses to beautify their locations with natural floral plantings. We realized that businesses were coming off of a very tough year and were pleased so many were able to plant natural plantings to add to the beauty of our city. The Club judged three different categories: Businesses with gardens; Businesses with window boxes, pots or urns; and Civic Establishments. A committee judged the plantings on July 19th and awarded certificates to the winners on July 26th.  Committee chairs, Audrey Etienne and Shirley Polakowski were appreciative of the efforts put forth by the community.  

Let’s congratulate the winners! View photos of their work here

Beautification Committee Awards 2021

Gardens 
1st Place – Margot
2nd Place- Esperance
3rd Place- Bingham Insurance

Pots, Window Boxes or Urns
1st Place – Bridge Street Taproom
2nd Place – Bentley Hill Bakehouse
3rd Place- Thistle
Honorable Mention – J. Phillips and Berkshire Hathaway

Civic
1st Place – Serenity House
2nd Place – EMS/Fire Department
3rd Place – City of Charlevoix for Crosswalk Planters

Help Shape the Future of Parks and Recreation in Your Community!
The City of Charlevoix is updating the five-year Parks and Recreation Plan. The City would like to gather as much input from the community as possible to plan and prioritize projects for the Parks and Recreation system.
 
Please take the survey by clicking HERE. Paper copies of this survey are also available at City Hall, 210 State St.

North Central Receives $25,000 Gift from Consumers Energy Foundation
North Central Michigan College announced today that it has received a $25,000 gift to its Building Tomorrow Together campaign from the Consumers Energy Foundation

The gift will provide funding to advance the college’s initiatives in several key areas, including: 
  • Creating adaptable student-learning and collaboration spaces in the new Borra Learning Center, including seven new high-tech classrooms and a 3,000-square-foot Student Commons 
  • Establishing a “First Stop” near college’s busiest classrooms to provide centralized access to support services including advising and counseling 
  • Increasing STEM education and entrepreneurship across the curriculum 
  • Expanding access to scholarship opportunities and student success supports 

North Central’s Borra Learning Center will open in August, in time for the beginning of the Fall 2021 semester. The $7.4 million center is part of a $9.9 million campus enhancement project funded by a capital outlay from the State of Michigan and investments by donor-partners. 

NCMC President David Roland Finley said all gifts to the Building Tomorrow Together campaign support the college’s vision to be the first choice for higher education, empowering all to achieve more than they believe possible. Click HERE to see full article.

Consumers Energy Again Named One of America’s Top Companies for Women

Consumers Energy is one of the top 20 best employers for women in the country and No. 1 in Michigan, according to a new ranking from Forbes Magazine. The national recognition reflects Consumers Energy’s long-standing commitment and continued efforts to support diversity, equity and inclusion, Cathy Hendrian, senior vice president of people and culture said.

Consumers Energy ranked No. 1 in the utility sector and was 19th overall in the annual Forbes ranking. The magazine collaborated with market research firm Statista, surveying 50,000 Americans, including 30,000 women, working for businesses that employ more than 1,000 workers. Representation at the executive and board levels were considered, as were initiatives to improve gender equity.

The Jackson-based energy company, which has served Michigan for nearly 135 years, has long supported and empowered the women in its workforce, which includes more than 8,500 full-time employees.

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. 
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.
The easiest way to find jobs in the Charlevoix Area! Click below for a list of jobs with our chamber members.
Marine Service Technician
Service Advisor

Job Openings

Front Desk Agents
Housekeeping Staff
Part-time Maintenance
Release Night Audit

Motivated Workers

Bartenders/ Servers

Executive Director
Summer Employment

Seasonal Sales Associates

Fabricator

Community Connections Support Staff

1918 Cellars Wine Room Associate
Venue Coordinator
Assistant Venue Coordinator
Housekeeping Staff
Tour Guide

Marine Mechanic
Office Manager
Boatyard
Marine Dock Crew

Ticket Sales & Customer Service
Seasonal & Full-time Dock Operations Staff
Luggage Handlers

Store Management
Sales Associate

Administrative Assistant
Caregiver

Server & Cook

All Positions Available

Bakery
Fruit Stand
Front of House Customer Service
Team Leaders
Support Staff for all departments

Assembly & Metal Finishing - Hourly positions available

Tasting Room & Farm Market Positions

General Manager
Accounts Payable Specialist

Physical Therapy Aide

Bartenders

Retail Sales Ambassadors

Concrete Workers

Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal

Hiring for 2021 Season

Host/Hostess
Bussers
Wait Staff
Dishwashers
Line/Prep Cooks

Housekeepers
Guest Service Associates
Food & Beverage Staff
Maintenance

Fertilizer Manager
Landscape Equipment Operator
Hardscape Installer/ Stone Mason
Client Sales Representative
Crew Foreman Installation
Crew Members Installation
Crew Members Maintenance

Host/Hostess
Busser

Seasonal Employment Opportunities

Part-time & full-time, seasonal, and year-round positions available

Summer Associates
Part-Time Assistant Manager

Exhibit Coordinator

Hiring Staff

Servers

Stingray Swim Team Coach
Swim School Coordinator
Certified Lifeguards

Full-Time Architect

East Jordan Senior Center Cook
Charlevoix Senior Center Cook
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!
Please visit the below resources for other job opportunities in our area.

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