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.
For more information, call the Chamber office at 231.547.2101 or email fratrick@charlevoix.org
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Truestream/ Great Lakes Energy
231-487-1305
1323 Boyne Ave
Boyne City, MI 49712
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Committee to Keep
Judge Angela Lasher
231-487-2483
P.O. Box 845
Petoskey, MI 49770
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COVID-19 Testing
The Health Department of Northwest Michigan is doing COVID-19 Testing on:
August 5 | 10am-12
August 10 & 12 | 10am-12
August 17 & 19 | 10am-12
August 24 & 26 | 10am-12
at the old Charlevoix Elementary School: 13513 Division Ave, Charlevoix, MI by appointment. To make an appointment for these dates at this location or inquire about other testing locations please contact: 1-800-432-4121.
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Running Effective Virtual Huddles
August 5
9am
NCMC Corporate and Community Education and Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center are partnering to bring you this online session: Running Effective Virtual Huddles. Learn how to run more effective Virtual Huddles in this one-hour session. Walk away with tips and tricks that you can apply immediately to all of your remote meetings. Topics: Prepare for an effective and professional meeting, build an agenda to engage staff, and accomplish the meeting goal, use video conference tools to improve engagement and communication. Senior Business Advisor Karen Goike (MMTC) will lead this training. Wednesday, August 5th • 9:00 a.m. Register by August 3rd to save your virtual seat for $25 and receive a $25 credit toward a future MMTC or NCMC training. Sign up for the training HERE.
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Odawa Casino Blood Drive
August 5
9-3pm
Odawa Casino is sponsoring a blood drive in partnership with Versiti Blood Center of Michigan on Wednesday, August 5th, 2020 from 9am to 3pm. The location is the Michigan Huron Room, located at Odawa Hotel (1444 US 131, Petoskey). Walk ins are welcome but reservations are encouraged by visiting HERE or email Marty Van De Car at mvandecar@odawacasino.com. Let’s save some lives! COVID safety updates: social distancing guidelines and additional sanitizing processes in place. Please wear a mask to ensure donor and team safety at all times!
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Charlevoix Circle of Arts' SUMMER SALON Exhibit is Happening!
Until Sept 5th
Our first annual salon-style exhibit showcasing regionally inspired work by local artists is off to a great start. Join us this summer as our exhibit gallery turns sales gallery! We are delighted to offer a collection from 20 northern Michigan artists. Support Local Art! Exhibit runs: July 4 - Sept. 5
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An Evening with Dan Tyminski
August 8
5pm | 8:30pm
Throughout his 30+ year career, Dan Tyminski has left his mark in every corner of modern music. Learn more by clicking HERE.
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Charlevoix Elks Lodge Community Blood Drive
August 24
12-7pm
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Bier's Inwood Brewery
Live Music Friday's Are Back!
7-9pm
August 7 | The Shifties
August 14 | Zeke Clemons
August 15 | Jon Archambault Band
August 21 | Blair Miller
August 28 | The Real Ingredients
September 4 | DJ Franck 80's Party
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Victories Sports & Entertainment
Every Friday & Saturday in July!
Doors open 8pm | Show at 9pm
July 31 | Bumps
August 1 | Crosscut Kings
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2020 Soak up the Sounds Concert Series
For ticket info click HERE
August 22 | The Box Tops
September 18 | The Greatest Piano Men
October 23 | The Bellamy Brothers
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Jazz at the Library 2020
Charlevoix Public Library Children's Garden
BYO Lawn Chair
Begins at 7pm
August 5 | Steve Little & Marty Ward
August 12 | Nancy Stegniita
August 19 | Family & Friends
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Sponsored by: Janet Susan Van Alsten, Bobbie & Bob Williams, Lynne & Mason Rosenthal, and the Polakowski Family Fund |
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The Series
Lavender Hill Farm | 7:30pm
August 8 | Joshua Davis
August 9 | Joshua Davis
August 28 | Jill Jack
August 29 | Jill Jack
September 4 | Horton Creek Bluegrass
September 5 | Horton Creek Bluegrass
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Great Lakes Center for the Arts
Live Music- click HERE for tickets
August 8 | An Evening with Dan Tyminski
5pm & 8:30pm
August 15 | Brian Strokes Mitchell
5pm & 8:30pm
August 22 | An Evening with Chris Thile
5pm & 8:30pm
August 27 | Michigan Colleges Alliance Presents: Mitch Albom & Friends | 8pm
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The Cantina
Live Music | 6-9pm
August 9 | The Real Ingredients
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Michiganders Can Give Energy Input at Virtual Open Houses |
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You’re invited to a series of virtual public open houses Consumers Energy is hosting to gather suggestions for its Clean Energy Plan, which will eliminate coal and help achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
At the open houses, Consumers Energy experts will share information and take questions and comments. Consumers Energy wants to hear what you think.
The first session is Tue. Aug. 18 at 2 p.m. and will focus on the Clean Energy Plan. Visit www.MICleanEnergy.com for links to join the event. The open house is scheduled to last about 45 minutes.
Additional open houses are slated for:
- 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15: Road to Renewable Energy
- 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13: Protecting Our Planet
- 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10: A Smarter Energy Future
The public input will help inform Consumers Energy’s suggested Clean Energy Plan updates to the Michigan Public Service Commission in June 2021.
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The Great Lakes Center for the Arts Presents Live Events Throughout August and September |
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The Great Lakes Center for the Arts is thrilled to be open and presenting limited capacity, socially distanced, live events every weekend throughout August and September. Attend with confidence and your mask! The Center has worked hard to create a responsible space for staff, volunteers, artists, and patrons. For detailed information on updated policies that meet or exceed state and federal regulations, visit greatlakescfa.org/covid-19/.
The latest executive orders from the Governor reaffirm the Center’s ability to continue to operate at 25% capacity, with 6’ socially distanced seating, and mask requirements. In order to safely accommodate as many patrons as possible while still operating within a limited capacity, artists will perform one-hour shows at 5:00pm and 8:30pm on their event date. Each show will be socially distanced and limited to 132 patrons. To view the full press release click HERE!
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Don’t let summer or the sailing season get away without getting your Sail Charlevoix gear or without having a chance to win a Sea Bag! Purchase your shirts or hats online before August 14 to qualify. To purchase gear click HERE!
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Charlevoix Circle of Arts |
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Register for Kurt Anderson's outdoor Plein Air painting class! This Friday, August 7, 9am to 5pm. Visit CharlevoixCircle.org for more details and pre-registration required.
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New and Gently Used Children's Books Needed After Damaging Storm |
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St. Michael Academy is helping our friends and neighbors at Bishop Baraga School in Cheboygan, re-stock its library after it was heavily damaged in the July storm.
Holy Childhood of Jesus Church in Harbor Springs and St. Michael Academy in Petoskey, will serve as drop-off points to collect children's books, for ages 3-13. *** No adult books please. All books for ages 3-13 are accepted.
In addition, these specific titles are needed for required reading: The Hunger Games, Tom Sawyer, Dragonwings, Little Women, Where the Red Fern Grows, Divergent, The Diary of a Young Girl, Walk Two Moons, Among the Hidden, Amelia Lost: The Life and Disappearance of Amelia Earhart, The Breadwinner and Pictures of Hollis Woods.
The book drive will run until August 25th. (Please use the marked bins in the foyers at both St. Michael Academy and Holy Childhood Church)
If you'd like to make a monetary donation to help Bishop Baraga re-build, please make checks payable to Bishop Baraga School. If you'd like to make a donation specifically for books, please make checks to Scholastic. Both checks can be mailed to Straits Area Federal Credit Union at PO Box 367 Cheboygan, MI 49721 Attn. Stacey
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Petoskey Salvation Army Raised over $6,000 |
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Petoskey Salvation Army’s Christmas in July Campaign raised over $6,000 to help those experiencing financial set-backs due to the COVID-19 crisis thanks to many community partners, volunteers and caring neighbors who donated. Envoy, Greg Irwin said “Since March 16, 2020, The Salvation Army has delivered 8000 hot meals to Elders, Homeless and Mobility Impaired individuals, and delivered 1000 boxes of fresh produce, groceries, and frozen meat to low-income rental communities. We are now supplying community lunches two days a week and continue to provide emergency financial and other types of assistance via phone appointments”.
Click HERE to see pictures and all of the information!
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McLaren Northern Michigan Names North Pavilion Entrance in Honor of Martin and Lisa Sutter |
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McLaren Northern Michigan is dedicating and naming its north pavilion entrance in honor of Martin and Lisa Sutter.
The dedication is being made in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Sutter for their generous support of McLaren Northern Michigan and the Building the Future of Health Care project that will add 92 new private patient rooms and a state-of-the-art surgical center. The new wing is scheduled to open next summer.
“Northern Michigan is a magical place made even more special by the exceptional care offered at McLaren Northern Michigan,” Marty said. “Lisa and I have been supporters of the hospital since 2002. Given the increased importance of health care today and the hospital’s recent recognition as a Top 100 Hospital in the U.S., we felt there has never been a better time for us to increase our giving to ensure this hospital continues to stay at the forefront of medicine.”
The Sutter’s gift will fund future equipment and technology for the McLaren Northern Michigan Petoskey Campus.
To read the full press release click HERE! If you would like to learn more about the McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation or make a gift, please visit mclarennorthernbuilds.org or call (231) 487-3500.
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Pure Michigan Announces Statewide Safety Pledge for Businesses, Tourism and Local Communities |
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Most travel surveys and trends show that people are eager to get out and explore, but safety is a top priority. Travelers will be going on more road trips, especially shorter, regionally-based trips, and staying in properties with direct outdoor access, including campsites and RV rentals, and choosing destinations based on the ability to enjoy nature and maintain appropriate social distance. That’s where the Pure Michigan Pledge comes in.
The Pure Michigan Pledge outlines seven steps businesses in the travel industry will take to ensure a safe environment for travelers. These steps include: following all CDC guidelines, wearing face coverings in all required and otherwise appropriate areas, keeping high-touch surfaces clean, practicing social distancing, use of credit and debit cards as much as possible, providing adequate supplies of soap and sanitizer to employees and visitors alike, and finally staying home if there are any signs of illness.
A downloadable toolkit is also available to businesses and travelers alike to help further educate what safety measures and precautions are being implemented to ensure they’re a safe destination to visit once again. That toolkit can be accessed at michigan.org/puremichiganpledge. To view the full press release click HERE. Click HERE for a snapshot of the pledge.
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$8.55 Million in COVID-19 Workplace Safety Grants Available |
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With employers across the state working to keep their employees, customers and communities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, the State of Michigan has launched the COVID-19 Safety Grant Program. These grants will provide small businesses matching funds of up to $10,000 to decrease the risk of COVID-19 spread through the purchase of safety and health-related equipment and training in response to COVID-19. Grand applications will be available until Friday, August 7, 2020. Click HERE to learn more and apply.
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Find Home Renovation and Building Resources in the HBANM Directory |
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The Home Builders Association of Northern Michigan has just published their annual directory of contractors, building materials suppliers, construction related craftspeople and those aligned with the construction industry. The directory includes great info on the Home and Outdoor Living Show exhibitors as well. To get a coy by mail, send a request to info@hbanm.com. A flipbook and searchable directory are at www.hbanm.com.
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Elements Gallery Featured on Michigan This Morning On The Road |
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There’s a little shop in Downtown Charlevoix that promises you’ll take home something unique. Elements has art pieces from over 100 Michigan artists and Canadian artists, including over 20 local artists. Each artist has a different background and a unique way they create art. You can shop around to find pieces from lamps and wall decor to paintings and sculptures.
Our On The Road Crew, Gabriella and Stephanie are giving us a look at some work by Cal Kemppainen, Todd Warner, Mary Anderson and Elliar. You can find pieces of their work at Elements.
Click HERE to watch the full video!
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Charlevoix County Commission on Aging August Update |
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Meals Update
- We are providing Hot Home Delivered Meals to our home bound clients.
- We are providing weekly Disaster Meals delivered by reservation to any Charlevoix County resident 60 years old or older so that our most vulnerable do not need to leave their homes as often. This is a once a week delivery of a Hot Meal and 6 frozen meals. This need to be ordered through the COA office 231-237-0103 on the Thursday before the week you want it.
- We are continue to provide Hot Curbside Pick-up meals at each of our Senior Centers five days a week from 11:30a-12:30p– NO Reservations needed!
To learn more about the Virtual Travel Club and Pals Program click HERE.
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Raven Hill Weekly Updates |
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Click HERE to view Raven Hill's weekly updated. It is filled with information about what they have been working on while being closed to the public.
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McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation Honors H. Gunner Deery II, MD, for Extraordinary Patient Care and Service to our Community
McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation honored H. Gunner Deery, II, MD, Infectious Disease specialist and hospital board member, with the Jack Clark Philanthropy and Service Award in a special and unique celebration at his home on Walloon Lake. While social distancing prohibited the annual award from being presented in front of a large audience, Dr. Deery, a renowned epidemiologist and infectious disease specialist, appreciated the small gathering that included his family.
The award was presented by Robbie Buhl, son of last year’s award winner, Fay Buhl. Following Buhl’s comments, Deery was surprised by a boat parade on Walloon Lake with friends, colleagues, patients, and neighbors celebrating his recognition with signs, cheering, and large photos of Deery.
“For decades, Gunner has provided direction and leadership to propel this hospital and the health of our community forward,” said Elise Hayes, Chair, McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation Board. “He is a visionary and philanthropist at heart and has devoted significant time and energy to ensure that our hospital is the best place for providers to practice and for patients to receive care.”
Recipients of the Jack Clark Philanthropy and Service Award are nominated by a McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation Board ad-hoc committee. They are dedicated leaders and philanthropists who provide the Foundation with direction and serve as its ambassadors throughout our northern Michigan communities.
Deery has dedicated his life to helping patients live healthier lives. He has served on numerous state and national committees and has conducted research for more than three decades on a broad range of issues in infectious diseases. He has been recognized with many awards, including the Infectious Diseases Society of America Award for outstanding achievement in clinical practice. Deery has been a generous and dedicated friend of McLaren Northern Michigan with a long history of service and membership on both the McLaren Northern Michigan and Foundation boards.
“Dr. Deery has been a true advocate for our patients and our providers,” said Julie Jarema, Interim Chief Development Officer, McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation. “The Foundation and the Hospital are strong community assets thanks to his dedication to continuing education and clinical excellence.”
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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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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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American Spoon
Seasonal Retail Associate
Community Engagement Coordinator- AmeriCorps Vista
Library Circulation Assistant & Community Room Assistant
Principle Architect
Comfort Keepers
Caregivers - More than a Living!
Senior Center Cook
Part and Full Time Seasonal Retail Sales
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Swim School Coordinator
Front Desk Agents
Housekeeping Staff
Full & Part-Time (Seasonal) Staff for All Positions
Hiring All Positions
Production: Full-Time, Year-Round
OTR Truck Drivers
Product Engineer 1
Resident Care Staff, all shifts
Activities Staff
Culinary Staff
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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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