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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Register Now for De-Escalation Webinars
As retailers reopen their doors, Michigan Retailers Association is sponsoring free webinars to help you deal with difficult customers. These will be done by a training company whose trainers who have law enforcement experience.
Dealing with difficult customers:
This training will arm you with communication and de-escalation strategies to handle belligerent customers who don’t want to follow your businesses’ guidelines, such as wearing facemasks.
Active violence in the workplace:
If customer confrontations do escalate, we want you to be prepared. This training will help you pick up on cues of potentially dangerous customers (or employees) and prepare you to respond to violent incidents.
Click on the link to register for the webinar:
- 2 p.m. Thursday, June 25 - Dealing with difficult customers (this one may be changed to workplace violence if there's a demand)
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Charlevoix Elks Community Blood Drive
June 29, 2020
1-7pm
Join us for a day of saving lives! All healthy donors are encouraged to attend. Appointments encouraged and walk-ins welcome. For an appointment, please call Versiti at 1-866-642-5663 or sign
HERE
. Please wear a face mask if you have one, Thank you for your generosity! Charlevoix Elks is located at 12735 US 31 N., Charlevoix.
Helpful tip: make sure to eat a healthy meal and drink plenty of water before donating.
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Christmas in July
July 3, 2020
10-6pm
CHRISTMAS IN JULY- Friday, July 3
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-Provide financial relief to many neighbors struggling from COVID-19 closures by giving to The Salvation Army of Petoskey at Oleson’s Food Store in Charlevoix
. We are kicking the day off at Oleson’s Food Store, Petoskey at 10am with Susan Melton of 102.9 Big Country and some yummy cookies and refreshments provided by Oleson’s Food Store. Give at other Red Kettle sites; Oleson’s Food Stores- Petoskey and Charlevoix, Louie’s Fresh Market-Petoskey and Boyne City, JC Penny- Petoskey, IGA- Harbor Springs, and The Village Market- Elk Rapids, or donate online
HERE
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RED WHITE & BBQ!
July 3, 2020
5-8pm
Join Friske Farm Market on Friday, July 3, from 5-8pm for our Red White & BBQ event! This is an outdoor event celebrating family, fun and freedom!
Enjoy Live Music with Scott Hankins, Wagon Rides around our beautiful orchard, Big Apple Balloon, our Huge NEW Playground lots of great FOOD and MORE!
Menu items include: Famous BBQ Pulled Pork, Hot Dogs, Housemade Cole Slaw, Strawberry Shortcake, Cherry Donuts, Sparkling Cider and Slushies!
Head over to Ellsworth or Torch Lake for fireworks after some family fun on the farm! This is summertime in Northern Michigan at its finest!
Come EAT • SHOP • PLAY the Friske Way!
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Charlevoix Circle of Arts' SUMMER SALON Exhibit Starts July 4th!
July 4 - August 15, 2020
The first annual salon-style exhibit showcasing regionally inspired work by local & area artists. Join us this summer as our exhibit gallery turns sales gallery! We are delighted to offer a collection of our very own northern Michigan artists. Support Local Art! Exhibit runs: July 4 - August 15.
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Community Garage Sale
July 10 & 11, 2020
9-3pm
Join Charlevoix Estates for a community wide garage sale! Charlevoix Estates is located at 6685 M-66, Charlevoix.
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Bier's Inwood Brewery
Live Music Friday's Are Back!
7-9pm
June 26 | Sean Bielby
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Live On The Lake
East Park Odmark Performance Pavilion
7-9pm
July 2 | Hurricane
July 9 | Brett Newski & the No Tomorrow
July 16 | Distant Stars
July 30 | Charlie Millard Band
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Victories Sports & Entertainment
Every Friday & Saturday in July!
Doors open 8pm | Show at 9pm
July 3 | Detour
July 4 | Mega 80's
July 10 | Bobby & Missy
July 11 | Herb the Artist
July 17 | Jon Archambault Band
July 19 | Brother Elsey
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2020 Soak up the Sounds Concert Series
For ticket info click
HERE
July 11 | The Grass Roots
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Jazz at the Library 2020
Charlevoix Public Library
BYO Lawn Chair
Begins at 7pm
July 8 | Steve Stargardt Trio w/Special Guest
July 15 | Bill & Laurie Sears
July 22 | Crispin Campbell
July 29 | Mike & Mitchelle Davis
August 5 | Claudia Schmidt & Chris Bickley
August 12 | Steve Little & Marty Ward
August 19 | Nancy Stegniita
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Sponsored by: Janet Susan Van Alsten, Bobbie & Bob Williams, Lynne & Mason Rosenthal, Polakowski Family Fund
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NOW OPEN Wednesday-Saturday 11-5. Stop in for your flower fix or to browse our lovely collection of jewelry, candles, books, gifts and more!
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American Spoon is officially open!! Charlevoix store hours are 10-5pm daily. They will have later hours starting July 1st. We can't wait to see everyone!
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Charlevoix Circle of Arts
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The Charlevoix Circle of Arts is honored to have been chosen to participate in a matching grant opportunity through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation! Help the Circle of Arts re-open our community hub for art programs and exhibits that inspire residents and visitors of all ages! The MEDC will match contributions up to $5,000 from supporters like you through our online campaign!
In these unprecedented times we are reaching out to our Northern Michigan Community to support us and help ensure we can successfully re-open our doors and offer arts programming. Please donate by July 12 to have your gift matched and double your impact! Visit
CharlevoixCircle.org
to make your contribution today!
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Leadership Charlevoix County
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The Leadership Charlevoix County Board of Directors has announced that they will not be holding their annual 9 month professional leadership program for the upcoming year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. After much discussion and consideration for the safety and well being of our participants, session leaders and Co-Administrators, it was unanimously decided to pause programming for the upcoming year and resume recruitment in the spring of 2021. The LCC Board will continue to meet, work on the organization’s strategic plan, review curriculum and projects, look at fundraising opportunities for the future and continue to engage the Leadership Charlevoix County Alumni. The organization will be thrilled to welcome back a new class in 2021, our tenth year for this highly successful curriculum that now boasts 142 alumni.
Leadership Charlevoix County is an independent 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. For more information on Leadership Charlevoix County, the organization can be reached at
leadershipcharlevoixcounty@gmail.com
or by calling Board President Mary H. Faculak at 231-357-7104.
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The Offield Family Viewlands Working Forest Reserve
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Formerly known as the Little Traverse Bay Golf Club, these 290 acres are located a few miles southeast of Nub’s Nob. The land is best known for the breathtaking views of Little Traverse Bay and the Inland Waterway. You will love exploring this new reserve soon (by the end of June!), but we still need your help paying off the loan and restoring the property to a natural condition.
The Offield Family Viewlands were officially purchased by Little Traverse Conservancy on April 22 (Earth Day) with a loan. Over $1.6 million has been raised towards the $2 million goal. For those who are able to give at this time, we greatly appreciate your support.
All donations are tax-deductible. For questions, please contact Associate Director Ty Ratliff at
tyratliff@landtrust.org
or 231.347.0991. For more information click
HERE
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Charlevoix Area Community Pool Reopens June 15 with Wonderful Help From The Community
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The Board of Directors of the Charlevoix Area Community Pool is pleased to announce the pool is re-opening on June 15 with new restrictions and safety procedures. The board wishes to thank the Charlevoix County Community Foundation and the Petoskey Harbor-Springs Community Foundation who donated $19,000 to help the pool with operational costs while closed due to the pandemic. In addition, the pool received an outpouring of financial support from local patrons. The pool schedule and new procedures are list at
www.CharlevoixPool.org
. The pool is open to anyone on a drop-in basis for a small fee.
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1918 Cellars' Bistro is Now Open
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The 1918 Cellars Tasting Room that the Charlevoix community loves, has now expanded to a bistro! Not only can you enjoy a wine flight, you can now also enjoy salads, sandwiches, desserts, and more. Have lunch by Birch Lake or find a spot of your own on Castle Farms’ grounds. While you’re here, be sure to pick up some snacks from Cherry Republic or delicious chips from Great Lakes Potato Chip Company. Not in the mood for wine? Have kids? We also proudly serve Northwoods Soda! Stop in while touring the Castle, open Monday through Saturday.
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Library Building Reopens to the Public June 22
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Charlevoix Public Library Reopens to the Public with Limited Hours and Services Beginning Monday, June 22. The Charlevoix Public Library is excited to welcome back our patrons! What to Expect at Your Next Visit: While we are happy to welcome you back, you are likely to notice a few changes when you visit the library. Initially, library hours will be limited to Monday – Saturday from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. The Charlevoix Public Library prioritizes the safety of our patrons and staff, and we have adapted our building to minimize the risk of exposure to potential illness.
For more information on what to expect on your next visit and the rules they are asking patrons to abide by click
HERE
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Charlevoix Area Humane Society
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Through our special relationship with Online Industry’s LLC in Boyne City, the Charlevoix Area Humane Society is blessed with a mutually beneficial fundraising opportunity for us all!
The Shelter is selling “at wholesale prices” 1 oz bottles of liquid hand sanitizers by the 24-count box, or by the 192-count case. These bottles are sold retail from $2.25-$2.50 a bottle!
You can purchase your discount personal supply for you or your business at only $1.00 a bottle at $24.00 per box or $192.00 per case plus shipping if we need to ship to you.
Contact the shelter at 1-231-572-6774 or email director@charlevoixhumane.org. What a great way to stay safe and support a great cause at the same time, everyone wins!
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St. Mary School Virtual Tour
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We invite you to take a virtual tour of St. Mary School. Just click the link!
https://vimeo.com/413565860
If you would like to set up your own personal tour or have any questions, please call the office at 547-9441. We're happy to help!
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Consumers Energy Offers Video to Help Small Business Save Energy
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Does your business need a way to reduce energy costs? In the latest video provided by Consumers Energy, Senior Energy Efficiency Program Manager Chad Miller discusses the various programs the utility has available to assist businesses in reducing their energy use. Topics include:
· Virtual Energy Coaching
· An On-Line Market Place with a discount code on energy saving products
· The Trade Ally Program
· And general energy savings tips.
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St. Mary Parish is OPEN for Public Mass
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St. Mary Parish is open for public Mass: Monday at 7:00 pm, Tuesday-Friday at 8:30 am, Saturday at 4:00 pm and Sunday at 9:00 am and 11:00 am. If you have any questions, you call call the office at 547-6652 or visit our website:
www.stmarycharlevoix.com
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Have You Seen Our Virtual Tour?
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Choosing a senior living community for yourself or a loved one is an important decision, and can be time consuming. To help make the process of searching for a senior community a little easier, American House offers virtual tours, community photos, 3D floor plans and activity calendars right on our website!
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Blue Cross' 2019 Annual Report Reflects on Their 80 Years and Looks Forward
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In 2019, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan celebrated our 80
th anniversary. Over eight decades, we’ve increased access to affordable health care, enhanced patient care and improved the overall health of Michigan’s citizens.
We’re proud of this legacy but know there’s more to accomplish. As our health care system faces unprecedented challenges, Blue Cross will be there, just as we have for 80 years, to innovate, partner and further transform health care in Michigan and beyond our borders.
In lieu of our traditional annual report, we’ve gathered 2019 highlights
HERE.
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McLaren Northern Michigan Received the
Leapfrog Group 'A' Rating for Safety
Leapfrog 'A' Safety Rating
McLaren Northern Michigan received the Leapfrog Group 'A' rating for safety. McLaren Northern Michigan rated Above Average in 20 of the 28 measures including infection prevention, surgical safety, error prevention, patient bedside safety, and staffing, with 7 measures being unreported.
2020 Advancing Pharmacy Practice Award
Comprehensive Pharmacy Services, LLC, awarded McLaren Health Care the 2020 Advancing Pharmacy Practice Award. This award is given to a pharmacist clinical or tream of clinicians who implements a forward-thinking practice demonstrating accountability for patient therapeutic, safety, and satisfaction outcomes.
Low Length of Stay for Cardiac Valve & Cardiothoracic Surgeries
Dexur, an anonymized medical claims database, rated McLaren Northern Michigan as a top ranked hospitals for the lowest Length of Stay for Cardiac Valve & Cardiothoracic Surgeries in Michigan.
ACR Mammography Accreditation in Cheboygan
The American College of Radiology awarded McLaren Northern Michigan - Cheboygan Campus with a 3 year re-accreditation. Accreditation by the ACR displays a dedication to clinical quality and safety.
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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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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
Pro Shop Attendant
Airport Attendant
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Loan Processor/ Credit Analyst
AmeriCorps Vista Member
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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