Elk Rapids Area
Chamber of Commerce
Monday Minute Newsletter

November 1, 2021

Chain of Lakes Area
2021 Chain of Lakes Area Events

Where to go,
What to see, and
What to do in the Elk Rapids Area


November 6-7, Time Change turn clocks back 1 hour
November, 4-14, In-Store Boat Show, Grand Bay Marine
November 13, World Kindness Day
November 13, Miss Elk Rapids Princess Tea Party
November 13, Community Trivia Night, ER Players at HERTH Hall, 7 pm
November 18-21, Myrtle & Maude's Christmas Open House
November 27, National Shop Local Day
December 4, Downtown ER Polar Express Event
December 4, Super Science Saturday, Newton's Road at
TC Central HS 9am-2pm
December 14, 16, and 18, Holiday Week in ER!

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Please email laura@elkrapidschamber.org with any updated event dates you may have!
Saturday, November 6th - Daylight Savings Time Fall Back

Public Meetings about OUR CommUNITY




Monday, November 1, ER School Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
Monday, November 1, Elk Rapids Village Council, 7:00 a.m.
The Elk Rapids Village Council at their regular meeting on Monday, November 1, 2021, located at the Governmental Center, 315 Bridge Street at 7:00 p.m. will hold a Public Hearing to receive citizen input on the recommendation of the Planning Commission to amend the Village of Elk Rapids Zoning Code ......Click Here for More Information

Wednesday, November 3, ER Beautification Meeting 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, November 4, Antrim County Board Meeting, 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, November 4, ER Parks & Rec Meeting, 7:00 p.m.

Village of Elk Rapids Website: www.elkrapids.org
The SBA has enhanced the COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program and SBA's Michigan District and the Western Michigan Better Business Bureau have set up a special training to share the changes with you and how your business can benefit from the program.
Program Updates
  • Increasing the Lending Cap: The COVID EIDL cap is now $2 million. Loan funds can be used for any normal operating expenses and working capital, including payroll, purchasing equipment, and paying debt.
  • Implementation of a Deferred Payment Period: Small business owners do not have to begin COVID EIDL repayment until two years after loan origination to help get through the pandemic without having to worry about making ends meet.
  • Expansion of Eligible Use of Funds: COVID EIDL funds are now eligible to prepay commercial debt and make payments on federal business debt.
  • Simplification of affiliation requirements: The more simplified affiliation requirements now model those of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
 
November 4 @11:00




For upcoming workshops, click:

November 4, 2021, 1:00pm EDT
Whether you work with a CPA or go it alone, learn which tax breaks apply to you and how to nail them down now before time runs out. Read more * Register Now
Stay connected with Northwest Michigan Works! at a Career Connection meeting where you can learn about job opportunities and improve job search skills while networking with other job seekers and professionals. Check the Northwest Michigan Works! calendar to see when you can join a Career Connection meeting this week in Benzonia, Manistee, Petoskey, or Traverse City. There are also opportunities to participate online.

Join us on November 10 at 3:00 pm for the MiCareerQuest Northwest 2022 special kick-off information meeting for schools, employers, those interested in volunteering, and sponsors. MiCareerQuest Northwest is the region’s largest hands-on career exploration event and will expose students to a broad range of exciting and rewarding career opportunities. The kick-off meeting will be held at the Northwest Michigan Works! Conference Center in Traverse City. You can also attend the meeting virtually via ZOOM.
More information and registration are available at nwm.org/MICQNW
Jobs can be posted to the chamber website.
Once jobs are created they are submitted to us for approval
202 E. Grandview Pkwy. Traverse City
(231) 947-5075

CLICK FOR: EVENTS CALENDAR
During National Veterans, Small Business Week, November 1-5, 2021, join the SBA and its extensive partner network for a series of virtual events hosted across the country. The events will feature information to help you start, grow, or expand your veteran-owned small business.
Chamber Member News
Torch Lake Cafe'
4990 US 31 N. Central Lake, MI
(231) 599-1111


Live Music Every
Friday & Saturday Night
Check Facebook Page for updates

152 River Street * Elk Rapids * (231) 264-9000
ANNUAL CUSTOMER APPRECIATION EVENT
THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS

 
During November and December, we would like to honor our loyal customers and members of the community.
Shop the salon and enjoy amazing deals just in time for the holiday season. 
 
~ 20% Off all Retail 
~ Complimentary Gift w/Purchase (One per Customer)

~ Gift Cards Available 
 
Visit us on Facebook for additional promotional offers.
Click to Read the ERDL NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER

See What the November Take & Make Craft is!!
TALK - Text and Learn for Kindergarten
Welcome, New Staff!
News from the Friends of the Library, and more
Big Dog? Little Dog?
Wildflower Soapworks has you covered!
Check out Dog Bone Soap Lift Gift Sets
Big Dog Set $14, Little Dog Set $12
Located at 117 River Street, Elk Rapids, (231) 264-8000
Changing Seasons Means Cooler and Wetter Weather in Northern Michigan!

Great Time to Make Your Moves in the Gym!!
 
Monthly Memberships $55/month
3 Month Membership $150
Full Year Paid in Full $468 (equivalent to $39/month rate)
 
Initial enrollment fee of $25 to cover your Key Fob Entry
 
Stop in during our staffed hours for a tour. We're BIGGERThan We Look!!
Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays 9 am-1 pm and Tuesdays, Wednesdays 3-7 pm

Harbor Fitness * 115 Ames St., Suite F * Elk Rapids * (231) 498-2224
4 YEAR "ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL"
4 years open ~ 4 FREE classes 
In celebration of 4-years, we are offering this 4 for 4 Special package.   

Receive 4 additional classes with the purchase of a 5-class package, that’s 9 classes for the price of 5!  This package will expire January 1, 2022, unlike our other packages which expire after 1 year.  
 
With the change of season, it’s a great time to re-commit to yourself and your practice, let us help you establish a healthy routine.  

Visit our new Showroom at the "In-Store Boat Show"
November 4-14, 2021
Mon - Fri 11 am-6 pm, Sat 11 am-5 pm, Sun 10 am-4pm
Wed, Nov. 10 Appointments only

We have a huge indoor heated showroom and will showcase 20 boats and will have Smokin' Deals! You can make an appointment by emailing in - cedes.powers@grandbaymarine.com or by texting/calling 231-943-0333. We will have some beverages, snacks & giveaways as well including a Lily Pad, $250 in-store credit, GBM Gear- hats/tumblers, and more..... 

Located at 291 N. U.S. 31 South, Traverse City, MI 49685 (231) 943-0333
TOYS FOR TOTS LOCAL COLLECTION SITE
Edward Jones office at 100 River Street, Unit 2, Elk Rapids
9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday-Thursday
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Friday
 October 25th to December 11th
For more information call Lisa at (231) 264-9433
ALL toys collected here STAY in Antrim County
KEEP HOPE MARCHING ON - SUPPORT THE 2021 RED KETTLE CAMPAIGN 
The Salvation Army of Petoskey kicks off their Red Kettle Campaign for the 2021 holiday season at Oleson's Food Store in Petoskey, MI at 10 am on Friday, November 5th. Other Red Kettles can be found at various locations in Emmet, Charlevoix, and Antrim Counties including the Elk Rapids Village Market. Funds raised through the Red Kettle Campaign support year-round programs and services such as financial assistance for rent, heat, electricity, and other basic needs, food programs including meal deliveries, children's programs, and senior services. The public need for assistance increased greatly since the onset of Covid-19 and still continues an upward trend. Please donate at a local Red Kettle, or online at SAPetoskey.org to give hope for the holidays and beyond.
Free Ideal Protein
Weight Loss Seminar
November 9, 2021 @ 5:30 p.m. in Elk Rapids
Come learn about the doctor supervised Ideal Protein Weight Loss Program proven to promote fat loss, naturally suppresses appetite, and provides nutrition education and support to maintain weight loss. Sample foods available on the program.
Admission is free, but please RSVP, call 231-264-0700.
Presented by Dr. Ann Kuenker
Elk Rapids Skin & Laser Clinic * 516 Bridge Street * Elk Rapids
www.youridealyouweightloss.com
(Mon. Nov. 8 in Traverse City ~ Thurs. Nov. 11 in Petoskey)
There is music for every season
🎃🍗🎄 and every reason.

Explore for yourself with lessons, available year-round for
piano and composing


Piano 🎹 Lessons
Located in Elk Rapids
Lessons for all ages!


Call Bonnie Twiss at (231) 498-2181  
Sign up for the fall pitch events today!

The Northern Lakes Economic Alliance (NLEA) introduced a new program that provides space for entrepreneurs to
pitch their start-up or growth idea for a chance to receive funding.

The Northern Lakes Innovation Alliance is an event looking for those involved in the following industries to apply:
  • Value-Added Agriculture
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Tech
  • Research & Development
  • Manufacturing
  • Recycle/UpCycle Industries.
If you live or work in the NLEA region and need assistance as a new or growing business in the above categories, you are invited to register online for an upcoming small pitch event at northernlakes.net/innovation-alliance.

Join the program to meet with like-minded individuals who are focused on innovation and entrepreneurship; schedule a date to meet and discuss your business idea. Financial support for the Northern Lakes Innovation Alliance is provided by the DTE Foundation and Consumers Energy.
Grass
River
Natural
Area
6500 Alden Hwy ~ Bellaire
(231) 533-8576
check online for other great events: www.grassriver.org
Check out all the upcoming events at Grass River:

Halloween Owl Prowl 
Saturday, November 6, 2021 - 7:00pm (1.5 hrs), $10 per person, must pre-register 
Join us as we learn about our local owls and their conservation with an introductory presentation, and then head out for a night hike in search of these amazing birds. Participants should be comfortable walking outdoors at night for about 1 mile on uneven trails. Bring a light. $10 per person. Limited to small groups. Must pre-register. No walk-in spaces are available.
Holiday Greens Workshops
Pine Hill Nursery
This year we will be holding greens workshops only at our Torch Lake location. Class size will be limited. 







The Dam Food Truck
at Elk Rapids Marina
118 Bridge Street
Elk Rapids * (231) 264-9500
Stop in today, call or use the link below to pre-order your dinner!
Get a full meal for 4-6 people $100, 1 of each menu item - or order a La Carte (individual prices listed). We offer a single portion plate for $25.
Pickup or Delivery. See the link for more detail.
Acme Christian Thrift Store * 8925 M-72 East * Williamsburg, MI 49690
(231) 938-2990 * acmechristian.org
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04737 Fuller Road, East Jordan, MI * (231) 536-3369 miravenhill.org
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