We wish you and your families a wonderful holiday season!
Wishing you a Happy New Year
Safe travels, stay safe, healthy. and warm.
Tom, Laura, Maryl, Mary, and the Board of Directors
The Chamber office will be closed on Friday, December 31 for the Holiday. We are always available by email or leave a message when calling, voice mail messages are sent to our email.
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Elk Rapids Area
Chamber of Commerce
Monday Minute Newsletter
December 27, 2021
Chain of Lakes Area
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Be sure to scroll down until you see "The End," so much happening, don't want you to miss a thing! Chamber members, please send in your announcements, events, or news to laura@elkrapidschamber.org by Monday at noon.
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2021-2022 Chain of Lakes Area Events
*Where to go,
*What to see, and
*What to do in the
Elk Rapids Area
December 28, Polar Express Train Display Open 10-3
December 28-30, Winter Camp @Grass River Nat. Area
December 30, Steve Stargardt @ Music House Museum
accompanying 3 classic silent films
January 8, Charles Murphy Watercolor Workshop
January 15, Charles Murphy Watercolor Workshop
January 15, Trivia Night, Project Grad '22 @Short's
January 22, Euchre Night, Project Grad'22 @Amvets
January 27, Happy Hour for a Cause, Project Grad'22
@ Pearls
June 25, Art Rapids presents"Remembering Patsy Cline"
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Public Meetings about OUR CommUNITY
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ANNUAL RENEWAL
FOR SHORT-TERM RENTALS DUE BY 12/31/21
It is time for Short Term Rentals to renew their license in the Village of Elk Rapids. You can find the permit for the process here:
The deadline for registering is December 31, 2021. Please email Planning & Zoning Administrator if you have any questions at kesterley@elkrapids.org.
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Thank You Consumers Energy!
Your Gift Card Program put ENERGY into our Downtowns
Many thanks to Consumers Energy for the Gift Card Match Program. We were so excited to partner with Consumers Energy again this year. With the money we were given, we were able to offer a dollar-for-dollar match helping to support the restaurants and shops that make our downtown great. Local shops and small downtowns drive our local economy and are what make Michigan unique.
The Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce offers gift certificates to be used locally in the amounts of $10, $20, & $50’s. In 2021, we processed 156 transactions, 942 gift certificates, totaling over $20,000.00 that is spent in our community. The Consumers Match program produced 94 transactions and 804 certificates.
You know what makes our town special – now celebrate it by using those gift certificates you received as a gift!
Wishing you a Happy and Successful 2022 New Year!
The Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
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Learn about EIDL program changes and upcoming deadlines
Important reminder! The deadline to apply for the COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) is December 31, 2021. See below for further details.
- EIDL loan and Targeted Advance applications will be accepted until December 31 and will continue to be processed after this date until funds are exhausted.
- Supplemental Targeted Advance applications will be accepted until December 31; however, the SBA may be unable to process some Supplemental Targeted Advance applications submitted near the December 31 deadline due to legal requirements. The SBA cannot continue to process Supplemental Targeted Advance applications after December 31.
- Borrowers can request increases up to their maximum eligible loan amount for up to two years after their loan origination date, or until the funds are exhausted, whichever is soonest.
- The SBA will accept and review reconsideration and appeal requests for COVID EIDL applications received on or before December 31 if the reconsideration/appeal is received within the timeframes in the regulation. This means six months from the date of decline for reconsiderations and 30 days from the date of reconsideration decline for appeals – unless funding is no longer available.
Earlier this week, the SBA held a COVID EIDL Application Completion Office Hours webinar to help answer your questions. If you missed it, a recording of it is available here.
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The path forward through the COVID-19 pandemic has not been easy, but it has showcased the resolve, adaptability, and resourcefulness of entrepreneurs across the country. Small business owners can proudly count themselves among that company. The recovery is in full swing and according to a study commissioned by NEXT Insurance, 84% of small business owners are somewhat, very, or extremely optimistic about the ongoing economic recovery — and for good reason.
With 2022 insight, there is no better time than now to prepare for the trends that will likely define the next business year. Learn how to position your business for success. Learn more
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You're Invited... and Spread the Word
Kiersten's Ride is happy to announce two upcoming Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training opportunities:
- ASIST, 2-day suicide intervention skills training, January 19th - 20th (both full days required), Petoskey, MI
- ASIST, 2-day suicide intervention skills training, January 26th - 27th (both full days required), Kalkaska, MI
There is a $50 Deposit REQUIRED to save your seat. **A full refund will be processed only after attending both full days of training (minus a $5.00 processing fee). Though this training is valued at $250, the cost is supplemented by our many sponsors.
**Social Work CE available for each ASIST
Seating is limited for each class, so register soon and spread the word. Your participation will help create communities safer from suicide... you matter... and you are making a difference!
If there are questions, don't hesitate to contact us.
Wednesday, January 19, 2022, 8:00 AM
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Class, Petoskey MI
Courtyard by Marriott Petoskey at Victories Square
Wednesday, January 26, 2022, 8:00 AM
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Class, Kalkaska MI
Kalkaska United Methodist Church
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For upcoming workshops, click:
December 28, 2021, 1:00pm ES
Starting a business is a tough decision and needs proper planning. We'll cover the essentials of creating a business plan through a simple step-by-step process. Read more
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202 E. Grandview Pkwy. Traverse City
(231) 947-5075
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2022 Northern Michigan Policy Conference
Jan. 14 | 2022 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The Northern Michigan Policy Conference is a regional economic development conference led by the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance. The Alliance is a coalition of 16 chambers and economic development organizations and over 7,000 member businesses from all across northern Michigan. The partnership exists to advocate for rural Northern Michigan and move forward with rural-centric business policy.
Now in its fourth year as a policy conference after serving as the Alliance’s annual agenda-setting meeting for years, the Northern Michigan Policy Conference is designed to leverage diverse strategies to enhance the northern Michigan region’s standing as a world-class place for business, residents, visitors, and students of all ages. This year’s policy conference will be a collaborative, business-driven experience delivering actionable goals to energize and provide vision. Conference content will focus on the Alliance’s four policy areas in the context of economic recovery. Speakers will address chronic issues surrounding business development, talent, housing, and childcare and discuss innovative approaches.
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The latest economic news from around the region.
Plus Core Partner Updates!
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December is Career Exploration and Awareness Month!
Are you looking for help in making informed career decisions? Are you curious about employment training, and educational opportunities available in Michigan? This month is a great time to tap into available resources to develop your career pathway.
Check out all the resources available to you to conduct career exploration by visiting MiTalent.org/career-exploration. There you’ll find links to reports highlighting in-demand careers in Michigan and access to Pathfinder – the state’s free career exploration tool. Or, if you're looking for a low-cost option, check out the Michigan Reconnect careers page.
Celebrate this month-long effort to shine a spotlight on career exploration and awareness by discovering the pathway that's right for you! Continue Reading
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#MIReconnect has helped thousands of Michiganders kickstart their journey to a tuition-free degree or skill certificate. If you’re 25 or older, see if it can help you this holiday season too! Michigan.gov/reconnect
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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.
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The DAM Shop and The DAM Food Truck are located at Elk Rapids Marina
* 118 Bridge St. * Elk Rapids, MI 49629
Contact Store Manager Mike Mitrovitch (231) 498- 5855 for job information
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Jobs can be posted to the chamber website.
Once jobs are created they are submitted to us for approval
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Hairport Salon and Spa is a modern, full-service salon located in the heart of Elk Rapids. We are currently seeking a Licensed Nail Technician and Cosmetologist.
~ Weekends not required.
~ Competitive Wages.
~ Clientele base not necessary.
~ Flexible schedule and safe work environment.
~ Hourly or booth rental options are available.
~ Additional benefits based on experience and advancement within the company.
~ Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Please submit your resume via email. * If you have questions, please call (231) 264-8184.
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Polar Express
Model Train Display
Come and see! It's so cool!
211 River Street *
Elk Rapids
Tuesday, December 28, 10 am - 3 pm
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Check local restaurants for New Year Eve Celebrations and Specials! |
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Aerie Restaurant/Grand Traverse Resort 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd. Acme MI 49610 231-534-6800 grandtraverseresort.com
Alley Cat's Eats & Sweets @ Townline Ciderworks 231-883-5745
American House Wood Fired Pizza 151 River Street Elk Rapids MI 49629
Blue Pelican Inn & Restaurant 2535 N. Main Street (M-88) Central Lake MI 49622 231-544-2583 thebluepelican.com
Cellar 152 Pub and Provisions 152 River Street Elk Rapids MI 49629 231-264-9000 cellar152.com
DAM FOOD TRUCK at Elk Rapids Marina* 118 Bridge Street Elk Rapids MI 49629 231-264-9500 elkrapidsmarina.com
Elk Rapids General Store 127 River Street Elk Rapids MI 49629 231-264-9266 ergeneralstore.com
Jac's Parlor 115 Ames Street Elk Rapids MI 49629 231-264-6880 jacsparlor.com
Mico's Torch Riveria 12899 Cherry Avenue Rapid City MI 49676 231-322-4100 micostorchlake.com
Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen Restaurant 617 Ames Street Elk Rapids MI 49629
Pelican's Nest Bar & Grill 5085 Shanty Creek Road Bellaire MI 49615 231-533-9000 golfthechief.com
Reflect Bistro/Cambria Suites 255 Munson Avenue U.S. 31 Traverse City MI 49686 231-778-9000 TraverseCityLodging.com
Short's Tap Room - The Pull Barn* 211 Industrial Park Drive Elk Rapids MI 49629 231-498-2300 x3 shortsbrewing.com
T.J. Charlie's Restaurant 135 River Street Elk Rapids MI 49629 231-264-8819
Townline Ciderworks, 11595 U.S. 31 South, Williamsburg, MI 49690 231-883-5330
Waterfire Vineyards 12180 Sutter Rd. Kewadin, MI 49648 (231) 360-7394
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Join American House Wood Fired Pizza Dec. 28 thru Jan 1st. For their holiday features, pizzas, and full menu! |
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New Years Eve Dinner, Open 4-9.
Please call for reservations (we are accepting them for this event only) 231-544-2583.
We will not be featuring our full menu, Side Door will offer a reduced menu for the evening. Please let us know what your entrée choice will be.
New Years Eve Menu will be featured upstairs or at the Side Door, The reduced Side Door Menu will be Side Door Only.
To reserve your space please call 231-544-2583. *available for takeout, please call and reserve your choices
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Join us for New Year's Eve Dinner, Open Noon-9pm.
Located at The Chief Golf Course 231-533-9000.
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Short's Pull Barn
in Elk Rapids
Open New Year's Eve 12-6 pm.
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Silly Sister’s Pottery Winter 2022 Class Announcement
Hi Everyone! Silly Sister will begin a new round of Pottery Classes (Round 7.0) for January – February 2022 as detailed below. As this may be a repeat round of classes for at least some of you, classes will be geared BOTH toward newbie potters, as well as continuing potters. Instruction and demos will be geared toward multiple levels of ability, so never worry about getting bored!
This announcement and the signup and payment deadlines are a bit compressed. Classes will start a bit earlier than usual in January, as I have shoulder replacement surgery scheduled at the end of that month. I’ll probably have to take a couple of weeks off around the surgery, so there will be an interruption in the schedule, but after that, I expect to be back in the saddle. I won’t be able to do demos for a while, but can coach and harass you as usual! Continue Reading for more information
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ANNUAL CUSTOMER APPRECIATION EVENT
HAIRPORT SALON & SPA
A 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.
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Winter Spa Special
$15 off $75 Facials
Offer Valid: December 2021 & January 2022
Please call Dina at (231) 564-9926 to schedule.
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Hairport Salon & Spa
404 Bridge Street * Elk Rapids
(231) 264-8184
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Tis' the season for giving! Our friends from Versiti Blood Center of Michigan will be at the Pub on Wednesday, the 29th 12-5:30 pm. It's as easy as signing up, hopping on their blood drive bus and treating yourself to a White Pepper afterward! If you donate or work the blood drive, you automatically get 25% off Short's food and drinks the day you donate. So what are you waiting for, sign up now!
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212 River Street * Elk Rapids |
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Elk Rapids Yoga Flow
New Year’s Day Detox class with Janet at 10:30 am.
Get 2022 started with this detoxifying flow that will incrementally build heat as we move through twists, sun salutations and balancing postures. Practice will wind down with hip openers and backbends leaving you energized for the rest of the day.
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Join Mary Karsten for a new Functional Flow Class, beginning Tuesday, January 4 at 9:00 am. The new class will focus on improving mobility and stability using movements that we use regularly in our daily lives. Through a gentle flow of poses, you’ll learn how to move efficiently to prevent injury and minimize pesky aches and pains. Gain a better understanding of your body and get ‘unstuck’ physically, mentally, and emotionally. The class is appropriate for all levels and replaces the current Vinyasa class.
Currently, Mary is training towards a certification in Multi-Dimensional Movement Coach (MDMC) with Michael Hughes and his California-based gym, Gymnazo. The Functional flow class will allow Mary to share her new knowledge with her students.
All classes are open this upcoming week. Keep your practice a priority during this holiday season! Peace and Love, ERYF Teachers
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Harbor Fitness * 115 Ames St., Suite F *
Elk Rapids * (231) 498-2224
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STOP IN AND PURCHASE YOUR GIFT CERTIFICATES
DURING OUR STAFFED HOURS
MONDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY 9 AM-1 PM
TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY 3-7 PM
(231) 498-2224
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Yoga and Pilates Classes
For the next two weeks, these select classes are FREE! They will be held online on Facebook (@Judith Veliquette Wonacott) and Instagram (@bodywiseinspired). We hope you enjoy your holidays!
- 9 AM (YOGA) - Mondays December 20 & 27
- 9 AM (PILATES) - Tuesdays December 21 & 28
All other classes are canceled. from December 20-January 2.
Beginning January 3, 2022, classes on Zoom are back! Or you can attend in person. Classes are held at the "Lighthouse" located at 508 Elm Street, Elk Rapids. Classes are every weekday morning. It's a great time to join. Punch cards give you the flexibility to come to any class, whenever you can. Give us a call if you have any questions. 231-264-6688
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Limited-edition 3.1 Phillip Lim Aveda gift sets and accessories are now in stock right in Elk Rapids.
Available at The Beehive Salon
~ An Aveda Concept Salon
20% Aveda Products until 12/31
204 Traverse Street
Elk Rapids, MI
(231) 264-8277
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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
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The Music House Museum is proud to welcome Michigan pianist Steve Stargardt to accompany three classic silent film shorts on Thursday, December 30 at 7:00 PM.
Steve will be playing our 9 foot Baldwin Concert grand to bring to life Charlie Chaplin’s 1915 film “the Tramp”, which launched his iconic character; Buster Keaton’s 1922 short “Cops”, which he helped write and direct, and Laurel and Hardy’s “Your Darn Tootin”
Please join us for a fun winter’s night of music and film with pianist Steve Stargardt.
Music House Museum | 7377 US-31 | Williamsburg |
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6500 Alden Hwy ~ Bellaire
(231) 533-8576
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Check out all the upcoming events at Grass River:
Winter Camp
Dec 28 – 30, 2021
Grass River Natural Area will be hosting a 2021 3-day winter camp for children 7 to 12 years old. Your children can spend their winter break building a snow shelter, tracking animals along the boardwalks, building a campfire, or enjoying the view along Grass River - perfect for the child that loves the outdoors in winter. https://www.grassriver.org/winter-camp.html
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DECEMBER DISCOUNTS
at Twisted Fish Gallery
HAVE YOU LOVED A PIECE BUT HAVE BEEN HAVING A THINK? WELL, THINK NO MORE... SELECT ARTISTS ARE OFFERING REDUCED PRICING THROUGH THE MONTH OF DECEMBER WITH SAVINGS FROM 10 - 20%.
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Charles Murphy Watercolor Workshops
Saturday, January 8, 2022, ~ 10 am to 5 pm
and
Saturday, January 15, 2022, ~ 10 am to 5 pm
Each workshop is $140 and includes lunch at the Gallery.
The link to our website is below:
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Twisted Fish Gallery | 10443 S. Bayshore Dr. | Elk Rapids, MI
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*December 28th-31st*
Our famous Bag Sale on clothing is back
$5.00 for a bag of clothing
Stock up on warm clothes for less money during this 4-day sale.
Hurry in to fill your bag!
(excludes new & specially priced clothing}
Special Holiday Store Hours
Store
Dec.31st open 10-1 pm
Closed New Years Day
Pantry
Closed New Years Day
The Thrift Store has a new Manager,
Autumn Adam!
We are excited to have her join our team and look forward to her expertise and experience. Come in and meet Autumn.
ACTS & Meijer Store are teaming up again to help people in need.
Watch for the "Simply Give $10 Food Pantry Donation" program, starting January 2nd, details to come.
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Acme Christian Thrift Store and Food Pantry
8925 M 72 E. | Williamsburg, MI | (231) 938-2990
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News from the Road - December 2021
RJG Inc. is a STEM advocate company and long-time supporter of Newton's Road. As a way to inspire new donors during this giving season, RJG Inc. will double the impact of donations--up to a total of $20,000 by the end of the year and we are so close to hitting our goal! Please help us continue helping our youth thrive through more equitable STEM awareness and engagement! Learn more ➔
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Open noon to 4pm from December 26th to 31st…come celebrate science, history and the arts with us! Call 231.536.3369 for more information! |
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Visit Elk Rapids Website:
CHECK IT OUT!
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