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 sbergmann@charlevoix.org
2021 State of the Community

Registration is NOW open! Click HERE for more information and to register
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!
Member Appreciation Beach Bash
September 15, 2021
5-8pm
Ferry Beach
State of the Community
September 21, 2021
12-2pm
Castle Farms
The Spare Key Winery Grand Re-Opening
Leadership Charlevoix County
Paddle Up! A Universal Kayak Launch
Annual Plant Sale
September 4
9-12 pm

On Saturday, September 4, 2021, we will host our annual Plant Sale at Ferry Beach. Come check us out and get great deals on perennials for shade, partial shade, and sun.

Charlevoix Little but Mighty Bridge Walk
September 6
12:30-1:30pm

Join us for the 33rd Charlevoix's Little But Mighty Bridge Walk. Donations for the Charlevoix Food Pantry. Tee-Shirt sale in front of the TownHouse Bat at 11:00 am. Gather in front of TownHouse Bar at 12:30 walk to the Northside of the Bridge. Walk bridge at 1:00 pm after the bridge is raised for boats. For more info call 231-675-5993.
Northern Lights Auction with a Twist
September 10
5pm

Please join us for St. Mary School's Biggest Fundraising Event: Northern Lights Auction with a Twist. Friday, September 10th at 5PM at Castle Farms. Reservations are $100 and include an evening of Twist Tables, Plated dinner catered by Grey Gables and a Live Auction! Go to www.stmaryschoolcharlevoix.com or call the office: 231-547-9441

2021 Fall Native Plant Sale
September 11
12-3 pm

For our 3rd Annual Fall Native Plant Sale we are trying something new....This year's sale will be First Come, First Serve from 12-3pm on Saturday, September 11th.

The only items available for pre-order are the Garden Flats (ie: pollinator, butterfly, shoreline, rain garden & grassland flats). All other quart-sized items on our Fall Plant Form will be available for purchase upon sale day.

Fall Sale Order Forms can be found HERE. Garden Flat Pre-Orders Due - Friday, September 3rd (via phone, email or regular mail). Sale Location - The fall plant sale is located at the district barn (Behind the office ).

For questions, please contact district manager, Alison Adams at 231-582-6193, or alison.adams@macd.org.

Bergmann Center "Starlight" Silent & Live Auction
September 12
1-4pm

Make a different support Bergmann Center "Starlight" Silent & Live Auction! The event takes place at Castle Farms in their East Garden Room. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at Bergmann Center Resale Shop or call 231-547-2979 ext. 111. Live entertainment from the Pine River Jazz Band. The auctioneer is Scott MacKenzie. Catered by Wine Guys Catering. Click HERE for the poster!

Boulders: The Life and Creations of Earl A. Young in Charlevoix, Michigan with David Miles
September 14
6:30pm

Boulders was commissioned by the Charlevoix Historical Society to Author David L. Miles, Curator at the Society’s Museum at Harsha House. With assistance from seven others, he wrote and compiled the book using research tools unavailable until recently and utilized a vast amount of material donated from the Young estate including never before seen photos. 

Lifelong Learning: Class #1 | Great Decisions, Persian Gulf Security Issues
September 15
1-3pm

Lifelong Learning Classes: Class #1 Great Decisions, Persian Gulf Security Issues. William Wadland, MD, Facilitator. Great Decisions briefing books, published by the Foreign Policy Association, are the primary resource. The topics take us beyond the headlines of today's issues with a lively discussion group that explores significant global concerns. These impartial materials provide thought-provoking analysis in a written guide complemented by updates and PBS video segments. Great Decisions briefing books will be given to those registering with the expectation that the material will be read before each class.

Espana- From the Old World to the New World
September 18
7-9pm

This concert will feature Michigan State University’s Tyler Roberts, a mezzo-soprano, who will perform with the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra during Manuel de Falla’s “El Amour Brujo”. Also on the play list is Juan Crisostomo Arriaga’s “Los Esclavos Felice” overture; Pablo de Sarasate’s “Navarra”; and Astor Piazzolla’s “Variations on Buenos Aires”.

Luncheon Lectures: Building Your Own Airplane?
September 24
12 pm
NCMC Library Conference Center
Stewert James, Local Author
September 28
6:30 pm
Charlevoix Public Library
Backroads to Bier's Music Series

9.3 | Michelle Chenard | 7-9pm
9.10 | Lavender Lions || 7-10pm
9.11 | The Distant Stars | 7-10pm
9.17 | The Lonely Lovers | 7-9pm
9.24 | Blair Miller | 7-9pm

Outside, weather permitting- feel free to bring your own chairs. biersinwoodbrewery.com
The Series @ Lavender Hill Farm

9.4 | Horton Creek Bluegrass

Show begins at 7:30pm. For more details and to purchase tickets visit their website below. lavenderhillfarm.com
Wine Down Wednesday at
1918 Cellars

9.1 | Ty Parkin
9.8 | Rhett & John
9.15 | Ty Parkin
9.22 | Tom Zipp
9.29 | The Lofteez

Charlevoix Public Library

9.7 | Folias Duo | 6:30pm
9.21 | Gary & Jackie, Singing the Good Old Songs Again | 6:30pm

Music takes place in the Community Room.

Fall into Savings at Performance Plus Quick Oil Change
Prevent your vehicle from metal and dirt particle deposits by getting your engine cleaned today! 25% off all engine cleaning products (engine clean, oil system cleaner). Expires 9/30/21. Not valid with other offers. No cash value. At participating locations only.

Visit our local Performance Plus Quick Oil Change at 06252 N M-66.

Pints for a Cause!
The Bergmann Center and The Back Lot-Charlevoix are happy to partner in “pints for a cause”, $1.00 from the purchase of every pint of 51K beer during the month of September

The Back Lot is committed to helping great causes and this initiative helps promote education, training, and employment opportunities for clients of the Bergmann Center to become actively involved members of our community.

Charlevoix Cinema III Showings
This weekend at Charlevoix Cinema III! Showing times are from September 3-9.

Respect (PG13): Friday 4pm & 7pm, Saturday 1pm, 4pm & 7pm, Sunday 4pm & 7pm, Monday 7pm and Thurdsay 7pm

Shang-Chi (PG13): Friday 4:15pm & 7:15pm, Saturday 1:15pm, 4:15pm, & 7:15pm, Sunday 4:15pm & 7:15pm, Monday 7:15pm, and Thursday 7:15pm

Free Guy (PG13): Friday 4:30pm & 7:30pm, Saturday 1:30pm, 4:30pm, & 7:30pm, Sunday 4:30pm & 7:30pm, Monday 7:30pm, and Thursday 7:30pm.

Leadership Program Looking for Community Project Ideas
Leadership Charlevoix County (LCC) is now accepting proposals for its annual Community Service Project from local nonprofit organizations. The program is starting its eleventh year as a comprehensive training experience for community members seeking to play a more active role in leadership and their communities.
 
The Community Service Project is an integral part of the hands-on experience of LCC participants. Each year, the class decides on a Community Service Project, which will benefit an area of Charlevoix County. The project involves all members of the leadership class and focuses on team building, project management, and leadership skills. The proposals will be reviewed by the LCC Executive Board of Directors and then distributed to the Class of 2021-2022. The new leadership class has been selected, attended Orientation, and will participate in their first class session on Beaver Island, an overnight retreat on September 12th and 13th.
 
More information, a full description of the proposal guidelines, and a list of past projects can be found HERE.

Cue Your Creativity at Charlevoix Circle of Arts!
Exhibits:
Summer Salon - now until Sept. 4
PRESENCE - with Paul Varga & Steve Toornman, Sept. 17 - Oct. 30
 
Classes:
Watercolor Workshop w/ Megan Swoyer
Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021 | $45 | 10am – Noon
Kid's Song Writing Workshop w/ Lydia Hiller

Starting in September & October:
Dabble in the Arts Series with Sharon Smithem
Paint Pouring Series with Heidi Finley
Pottery Painting Series with Cottage Pottery
Dance Sessions with Beamer Baumann
Creative Movement & Barre with Kristi Epping

Register Today! Visit CharlevoixCircle.org

North Central Receives $20,000 Gift from Citizens National Bank
North Central Michigan College announced today that it has received a $20,000 gift to its Building Tomorrow Together campaign from Citizens National Bank. 

The gift provides 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, counseling, and career services 
  • Increasing STEM education and entrepreneurship across the curriculum 
  • Expanding access to scholarship opportunities and student success supports 

In addition to helping fund the construction of the college’s new $7.4 million Borra Learning Center, the $20,000 gift will directly support scholarships for students living in Cheboygan County. Scholarship funds will be available for eligible students beginning with the 2022-2023 academic year. To see the full write up click HERE.

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.
Shop Assistant

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
Welder

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
Seasonal Meter Officer
Seasonal Dock Attendant
Seasonal Charlevoix Beautification Crew

Now Hiring

Full-Time Mortgage Loan Processor
Part-Time Teller

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

Hiring Staff

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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