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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!
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Business After Hours
November 16, 2021
The Villager Pub
5-7pm
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Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting
November 26, 2021
Now Accepting Parade Applications! HERE!
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Grand Bay Marine's In-Store Boat Show
November 4-14
Grand Bay Marine's Biggest In-Store Boat Show! November 4th-14th stop into our Traverse City Indoor Heated Showroom. We will have the best pricing and a ton of inventory so you can have your best summer in 2022! Interested in making an appointment? Call or text us at 231-943-0333. Click HERE for event info!
Dates & Times:
Tuesday, November 9th | 11am-6pm
Wednesday, November 10th | Appointments Only
Thursday, November 11th | 11am-6pm
Friday, November 12th | 11am-6pm
Saturday, November 13th | 11am-6pm
Sunday, November 14th | 10am-4pm
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3rd Annual Fill the Boat
November 8- December 1
The best way to start out the Holiday Season! Help us "Fill the Boat" with warm winter clothing items to support Kari's Closet in efforts to help keep kids & families warm this winter season. Kari's Closet is a children's clothing ministry in honor of Charlevoix's Kari Way. It provides all by donation and is free for all ages. Kari's Closet is located at 100 Oak Street, Charlevoix MI near Charlevoix Community Reformed Church and is Open every Tuesday & Thursday from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM.
We are looking for NEW/LIKE-NEW Clothing Items such as boots, snow gear, pants, warm pj's, sweaters & long sleeves, jackets, gloves and mittens. Most needed are from baby to big kid sizes, but will accept all.
Items can be dropped off or shipped to Dry Harbour Marine, 6357 US-31 S, Charlevoix MI 49720. Any questions or more information please contact Kelsey Way, kelsey@dryharbourmarine.com or 231-547-0040.
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Customer Appreciation This Friday!
November 12
5-8 pm
Join Petals for an open house celebration at their new location, 108 Michigan Ave, Charlevoix, for wine, hors d'oeuvres, desserts, free drawings, holiday sales and fun! Friday November 12th, 5pm-8pm. Happy holidays!
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Trash Talk
November 10
1-3 pm
Terry Amick, Charlevoix County Maintenance Manager. Northwest Michigan has a state-of-the-art recycling facility in Traverse City, which is one of the best in the country. Learn about the process of sorting and recycling and what we can do to make it work efficiently. Bring all your questions about recycling materials to this informative session.
The class takes place at the Charlevoix Public Library in Community Room A+B. Register HERE or by calling the Library at 231-237-7340.
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Conservation District 73rd Annual Meeting Open House
November 11
6:30-8 pm
The Charlevoix Conservation District and its Board and Staff would like to welcome Charlevoix County residents to its Annual Meeting Open House event. Door prizes for everyone upon arrival. Tasty pre-wrapped food from Lake Street Market, beverages and other “to-go” treats, will be on the house for visitors as they interact with District Board, staff and partners. Vote for incoming board members, learn about our programs and services available to you, gain conservation tips and information for your yard or land, and tour the district office and community room, which is open to the public to rent. Drop your tickets in a Raffle to win fun prizes. Awards will be presented at 7:15 pm to our 2021 District Star Volunteers.
There is no fee to attend this event and RSVP is not required, but always appreciated. For more information please contact District Manager, Alison Adams at 231-582-6193. The District office is located at 303 North Street, Boyne City, MI. 49712. Click HERE for info.
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Luncheon Lecture- Storms, Sun, Snow and a Little Smoke
November 12
11:30-1 pm
Patrick Bak, warning coordination meteorologist for the National Weather Service Gaylord office, will review the weather phenomena of summer 2021 and offer some clues as to what to expect during the winter ahead. Patrik will be presenting via zoom during the luncheon.
The attendance fee includes a buffet lunch beginning at 11:30 AM. Note: At this time, masks will be required when inside NCMC facilities. Click HERE to register.
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Luncheon Lecture- The Next Generation Telescope
November 19
11:30-1 pm
Dr. Bryan Shumaker, adjunct professor of astronomy at Oakland University and NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador, will explain the new James Webb Space Telescope, what it does, and how it works – in simple terms! Scheduled for launch on October 31, the Webb is planned to succeed the Hubble Space Telescope as NASA's flagship astrophysics mission. In his spare time, Dr. Shumaker specializes in urology at McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital.
The attendance fee includes a buffet lunch beginning at 11:30 AM. Note: At this time, masks will be required when inside NCMC facilities.
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Pottery & Wine
(...and Hot Cocoa!)
December 7, 2021
6-8 pm
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Luncheon Lecture: Changes in American Politics
December 10, 2021
11:30-1 pm
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Canvas Paint & Sip
December 14, 2021
6-8 pm
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Wine Down Wednesday
6-8pm
11/10 | Jessica Dominic
11/17 | Holly August
11/24 | Chris Calleja
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Great Lakes Energy Appoints New CFO |
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Great Lakes Energy (GLE) has appointed John Fettig to chief financial officer beginning with the 2022 calendar year. Mr. Fettig currently serves as GLE’s controller and will step into the position following the retirement of the current CFO, Steve Drake.
Fettig started his career with GLE in 2005 when he was hired as accounting manager. In 2014, he was promoted to controller, overseeing the cooperative’s accounting, payroll and remittance departments. John is a certified public accountant and holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Ferris State University. He is a native of Petoskey where he resides with his wife and three children.
Drake, GLE’s current CFO, announced his retirement in September of 2021. He has served in this leadership capacity since 2016.
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Grants Awarded for Beaver Island, Boyne City, Charlevoix, and East Jordan |
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The Community Foundation responded to requests from nonprofit partners in four geographic areas in Charlevoix County in October. Thanks to donors who look to the Community Foundation to make a difference close to home, grants have been awarded to nonprofits who will work to improve the quality of life on Beaver Island, in Boyne City, Charlevoix and East Jordan. In all, over $162,000 was awarded during the Geographic Enrichment cycle.
Click HERE for the full press release. For more information about each grant, and a full list of grants made through the Geographic Enrichment grant cycle, visit c3f.org.
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NCMC Offering a New Lineup of Classes for Lifelong Learners |
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The NCMC Department of Corporate and Community Education are offering a new lineup of classes for their Lifelong Learners. Build Your Own Charcuterie Platter with Katie Potts of Petoskey Cheese, attend a Private Screening of the movie White Christmas at Lyric Theater, or participate in Wine Tasting and Appreciation. Also, check out the new classes offered in partnership with Aquinas College. Watch for our new Nutrition Series starting in January. Click here for a full list of classes.
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Consumers Energy: We Can Power 1 Million Electric Vehicles on Michigan Roads by 2030 |
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Consumers Energy is taking its leadership of Michigan’s electric vehicle transformation to another level, committing to powering 1 million electric vehicles by 2030. The goal would put Michigan in the driver’s seat for the next generation of clean, zero-emissions vehicles and support the auto industry’s goal to have electric vehicles be 50% of new sales by 2030.
Today, there are about 12,000 registered EVs in Consumers Energy’s territory, and electric vehicle sales already have been growing by 20% annually. That growth should accelerate due to commitments by U.S. automakers as well as Michigan’s partnership with other states to build fast EV charging stations, a major step to encourage potential EV buyers.
Consumers Energy’s own actions are already playing a significant role in EV growth:
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n Over 1,000 rebates for home, business and public charging stations through its PowerMIDrive program. Those include 30 fast-charging locations.
- n Plans to power the growing demand for EVs, with 200 fast-charging locations – and over 2,000 chargers at homes and businesses – across Michigan over the next three years.
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n PowerMIFleet, which provides Michigan businesses with expertise and guidance to electrify their vehicle fleets.
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The new Bring Your Own Charger program, allowing EV owners to receive energy savings and monthly rebates for charging at night.
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Pets of the Week- Phantom and Cash! |
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Phantom and his buddy Cash were surrendered because they kept running away and the owner was worried about their safety. They came from a home with one other adult female pit. Cash is the instigator with the running away activity, Phantom is just a follower. They are strongly bonded and Phantom would take time to adjust to being without Cash. Phantom is slow to trust, especially with adult males (people). He is very good with other dogs. Phantom has a current scar where he was hit by a garbage truck. This is now healed and he is doing well. It would be ideal to have them adopted together, however, Cash is an escape artist and could do some damage to windows or doors if not kenneled when you are away. Cash is very self-assured and would be fine without Phantom; He is very good with other dogs. Separation anxiety is an addressable issue if you use the right techniques.
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We Want To Hear From You! |
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The Charlevoix County Community Foundation (C3F) seeks to learn from friends and neighbors who live, work, and play in Charlevoix County what they see as priorities for a thriving community. We are asking community members to complete a survey, either online or on paper, through early 2022.
Click HERE for the survey! This input, along with other data, will help C3F board and staff set priorities for discretionary grantmaking, impact investing, and community leadership. We also hope that the effort will introduce the Community Foundation to people who haven’t learned about how we help people make a difference close to home. We have attached two flyer options, if it makes sense for you to post this at your organization- we truly appreciate it! Click HERE for the flyer.
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Charlevoix County Commission on Aging November Updates |
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We will have our Senior Snow Removal Programs available again this year! Packets can be picked up curbside at all of our Senior Center Locations or at the COA offices.
We will continue to proceed out of an abundance of caution. We are going to keep all of our Senior Centers CLOSED to the public until the CDC and Health Department Numbers are back to safer levels. Click HERE to see our menu for November as meals can be picked up curbside. We are so excited to share that each of our Senior Centers in Boyne, Charlevoix and East Jordan will be adding an in-person activity in the morning and in the afternoon. This is in addition to all of our other services we are currently providing....differently.
ALL of these scheduled activities REQUIRE preregistering with the Site Coordinator at the location and at this time, are FREE of charge and all those who CHOOSE to participate in these activities must wear a face mask covering your nose and mouth as we are still at a HIGH rate of transmission for COVID-19. Click HERE for the Charlevoix activity schedule, HERE for Boyne and HERE for East Jordan.
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Sign up for January Wine Tasting! |
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WINE TASTING AND APPRECIATION: THE NOBLE GRAPES
Online via Zoom (except final session is a winery visit!)
Wednesdays, Jan. 5th - 26th • 7:00 PM
Presented by Brian Lillie, Director of Hospitality and Distribution at Chateau Chantal Winery
This introductory course is created to demystify the world of wine, making it approachable to everyone that wishes to immerse themselves a little further. You will learn how to correctly taste wine, learn about the Noble varieties, including cabernet and chardonnay. When finished you will feel confident in your wine tasting skills and have the ability to approach wine in a whole new light.
- Session 1: The art, science, and fun of wine tasting
- Session 2: The Noble Reds
- Session 3: The Noble Whites
- Session 4: Visit Mackinaw Trail Winery, Brewery and Vineyard!
Cost: $125/person* Register HERE. *Students will also need to purchase wines that will be tasted during each virtual class. The estimated price for all six wines is $100
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Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce Recognized As Outstanding Chamber in Michigan
The Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals (MACP) recognized the Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce with the 2021 Award of Distinction at the MACP Leadership Conference & Annual Meeting held on October 22.
“Michigan chambers of commerce played an extraordinary role in keeping businesses informed about changes in government regulations, safety protocol, and funding relief sources,” said Joe Bauman, Chair of the Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals and President & CEO of the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce.
Chamber organizations across the state served as clearinghouses for thousands of businesses and their communities struggling to make sense of rapidly changing mandates that forced many organizations to close their doors, move to remote operations, or identify essential employees overnight. Chamber staff worked tirelessly at the forefront to answer questions, direct resources, and advocate for the entire business community.
“Despite facing changes to their own business models and losing event revenue and dues investments from members going out of business, chambers stayed committed to serving the businesses in their communities and finding innovative ways to deliver programming,” said Bob Thomas, Chief Operating Officer of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce.
The Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals traditionally awards the Outstanding Chamber of Commerce award to individual chambers of commerce based on a comprehensive application judged by the chamber of commerce professionals from other state associations. This year, the association board of directors elected to award all the chambers in the state an award of distinction for their roles in supporting the business community and for making tough choices to survive the pandemic.
“Any chamber that is able to offer programs and support its members after a year of being shut down deserves to be recognized,” said Bauman.
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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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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. |
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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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Shop Assistant
RN On-call Nights
RN Contingent Days
Manager, Service Operations FT
Hospice Aide FT
Hospice Aide Contingent
Field Service Technician
Fabricator
Welder
Shop Assistant
Marine Service Technician
Service Advisor
Job Openings
Motivated Workers
Bartenders/ Servers
Seasonal Sales Associates
Community Connections Support Staff
1918 Cellars Wine Room Associate
Venue Coordinator
Assistant Venue Coordinator
Housekeeping Staff
Tour Guide
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
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Full Time IT Assistant
Full Time Teller East Jordan
Full Time Human Resources/ Retail Customer Service
Full Time Operations Clerk
Bell Ringers
Adult Services Supervisor
Fertilizer Manager
Landscape Equipment Operator
Hardscape Installer/ Stone Mason
Client Sales Representative
Crew Foreman Installation
Crew Members Installation
Crew Members Maintenance
Accounts Payable Specialist
Physical Therapy Aide
Bartenders
Retail Sales Ambassadors
Concrete Workers
Host/Hostess
Bussers
Wait Staff
Dishwashers
Line/Prep Cooks
Housekeepers
Guest Service Associates
Food & Beverage Staff
Maintenance
Host/Hostess
Busser
Employment Opportunities
Part-time & full-time, seasonal, and year-round positions are available
Stingray Swim Team Coach
Swim School Coordinator
Certified Lifeguards
Full-Time Architect
Boyne Senior Center Site Coordinator
East Jordan Senior Center Cook
Charlevoix Senior Center Cook
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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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