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Charlevoix Business Expo & Taste of Charlevoix
March 16, 2022
Castle Farms
Booth registration is now open - SIGN UP TODAY!
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2022 Chamber Scholarship Applications are Live!
The 2022 Charlevoix Chamber of Commerce scholarship has launched and applications are being accepted until April 5th. The Chamber Scholarship is intended to provide financial support and assistance to an area high school senior that deserves assistance covering tuition expenses associated with higher education. Higher education consists of two or four year institutions - community college, accredited vocational school, or university. Qualifying candidates must be an employee of a business that is a Charlevoix Chamber member, or the child of an employee of a business that is a Charlevoix Chamber member. More details and the application can be found at Charlevoix.org.
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Lake Effect Restoration
231.883.4183
2493 McDougal Rd
Petoskey
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Chat with Local Authors at the VUE
March 10
6-8pm
How about a warm fireside chat with local Charlevoix authors, Steve & Kathie Libert? They will walk you through their amazing 20 year journey discovering La Salle’s 1679 Le Griffon & the Huron Islands of Michigan. Enjoy wine specials, small plates and Q&A.
Books will be available for purchase, on site through Round Lake Books of Charlevoix, to be autographed! No charge for entry.
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New Exhibit at Charlevoix Circle of Arts!
March 11
SPOTLIGHT ON INNOVATION
Annual regional high school student art exhibit! With scholarship awards from Kendall College of Art & Design and CCA prize awards.
Sponsored By Petoskey Plastics & Blick Art Materials.
Exhibit runs: March 11 - April 9, 2022.
Kids TAKE & MAKE art/craft kits are FREE!
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Luncheon Lecture: BAT 21
March 11
12 pm
On April 2, 1972, a U.S. Air Force jet, call sign “Bat 21,” was shot down by a North Vietnamese surface-to-air missile behind enemy lines. The lone surviving crew member, the navigator, ejected at 31,000 feet and was the subject of the largest and one of the most difficult rescue operations in Air Force history. A 1988 movie starring Gene Hackman and Danny Glover told parts of the secret rescue mission. John van Etten of Horton Bay didn’t need to see the movie. He was one of the rescue pilots portrayed in the film and has written his own book about the experience. He will provide his eyewitness account of the harrowing and costly rescue.
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Walstrom Marine Hiring Event
March 12
9-12 pm
Walstrom Marine is looking for several Full-Time and Seasonal Positions!
Full-Time:
- Accounting Coordinator
- Marine Technicians
- Service Advisors
- Detailing Supervisor
Seasonal:
- Front Desk Assistant
- Boat Detailer
- Dockhands
Benefits for Full-Time include:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision
- Company paid Life Insurance
- PTO
- Retirement Plan with 5% match
- Training/Education Opportunities
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St. Patrick's Day Dinner
March 13
12-3 pm
All are welcome to our St. Patrick's Day Dinner on Sunday, March 13th from 12-3PM. Dine in or take out. There will be corned beef & cabbage, potatoes and dessert. Live music by the Friends of Beaver Island!
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Yoga for Health: Yoga, Meditation and Breathing Practices
March 14
5:30 pm
Heidi Grace of Charlevoix Yoga will lead you through the building blocks of yoga exploring ways to improve balance, reduce stress, and build strength. Breathing exercises will be introduced as tools for quieting the mind, calming the nervous system, and focusing on the present. All levels are welcome and practice can be modified to fit your individual needs. Online classes are 60 minutes. Heidi will also offer weekly nutrition and seasonal practices that can support your overall well-being.
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Paint & Sip
March 14
6-8 pm
Grab your girlfriends & head over to Castle farms amazing 1918 Cellars for this Fun Paint & Sip with Cottage Pottery! It’s always a fun night, meet new people and experience art in a wonderful engagement with step by step instructions! No paint skills required Just smiles! Monday, March 14 @ 6-8 pm - $35 includes a glass of their signature wine & this paint class- please signup at HERE.
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Fish Fry Friday
March 18
5-7 pm
St. Mary School is having the first of 3 Fish Frys on March 18th from 5-7 PM at St. Mary School.
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Luncheon Lecture Series
March 25: Redistricting the New Way
April 1: Unmanned Aerial Systems
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Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Presents Free "Double Reed Stampede" Concert
March 27 | 4pm | First Congressional Church
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Charlevoix Public Library Events
March 21: BookTalkers: The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal
March 28: Winter Blues Concert Series: Peter Jensen
March 29: Up North in Michigan: A Portrait of Place in Four seasons with author Jerry Dennis
March 31: Tech Class: Finding & Enjoying eBooks
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Pottery & Wine at 1918 Cellars with Cottage Pottery
April 11
6-8pm
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People Fund Grant Applicant Letters of Interest Due April 1 |
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The Great Lakes Energy People Fund is accepting letters of interest and grant applications from non-profit organizations throughout its service area for the spring grant cycle. Letters of interest are due by April 1. If the letter of interest is approved, the applicant can then submit a grant application by April 15. All letters and applications are accepted through an online grant application portal that can be found at gtlakes.com/people-fund.
Since 1999, the People Fund Program has awarded more than $4 million in grants to charitable and community organizations to help them better the lives of residents in local communities. The People Fund awarded more than $389,000 in grants in 2021.
Non-profit organizations that serve communities located in the Great Lakes Energy service area are eligible to apply. More information about the People Fund program, including organization and grant eligibility criteria, and lists of recent grant recipients, is available online at www.gtlakes.com/people-fund.
Letters of interest are due by April 1, with applications due by April 15. Another grant opportunity will be available in October 2022.
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Advertising Opportunity in Discovery Maps |
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Our distinctively colorful, artist-drawn maps are a favorite of locals and travelers for navigating local dining, shopping, attractions, lodging and services. Featuring a two-sided, aerial perspective of Charlevoix and Little Traverse Bay Area.
Reaching an audience of 100,000 distributed maps with features on the map to engage visitors to post their fun to social media. Discovery Map is not only a uniquely distinctive map but also an interactive online map linking your website and social media.
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Credit Union Expands to Give Back More |
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Giving back is what we stand for, which is why 4Front Credit Union is pleased to introduce the community to the newly established 4Front Foundation.
Founded in 2021, the Foundation aids nonprofits in providing services to the community and supports education through scholarship and financial literacy programs. The Foundation also works to create innovative programs for our members while increasing our outreach and impact in the community.
“4Front has contributed more than $700,000 in community investment since our inception in 2015 and we’re extremely proud of that,” said 4Front Foundation Executive Director, Rachel Hunter. “We’re always looking at how we can do more to help our communities and establishing the foundation will allow us to do just that.”
The Foundation focuses on three pillars of giving; scholarships, financial wellness, and grants. It will operate as a separate entity from 4Front Credit Union and in addition to the credit union’s current community investment program. Organizers plan to hold several fundraisers for the Foundation in 2022 with a goal of awarding those dollars in 2023. Click HERE for the full press release.
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Pets of the Week - Carla and Winnie |
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Meet Carla! Carla is around 3-5 years of age and is a terrier mix. She is one that we got from the hoarding case in Traverse City and she is now ready to find her forever home! She has a very sweet and loving personality and likes to go on walks. She gets along with the other dogs and since she is smaller would probably do good with cats.
Meet Winnie! Winnie is about 18 months old and is the cutest dachshund. She is a little skittish when meeting new people and isn’t too fond of walks yet. With some patience and confidence boosters, Winnie’s true personality will shine! She gets along with the other dogs and would probably do good with cats.
If you are interested please fill out an application or call the Charlevoix Area Humane Society if you have recently filled out an application!
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Memorable Women of Charlevoix March 2022 |
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You are invited to join the Charlevoix Public Library and the Library’s Michigan Room Committee in celebrating Women’s History by learning about the amazing accomplishments of eleven iconic Charlevoix women, currently exhibited in the library’s Michigan Room Display Cases.
March is Women’s History month with International Women’s Day on March 8th. Women’s History month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture, and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United States since 1987.
Now in its second year, this exhibit highlights local women who have shaped Charlevoix, the United States and the world. The Michigan Room Committee, composed of Mary Ann Chew, Kay Heise, and Marilyn Novak, along with the creative expertise of Sara Shifrin of the Charlevoix Public Library have prepared this exhibit.
The 2022 eleven “Memorable Women of Charlevoix” are:
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Alice McNeal Bellinger 1906-2001
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Faye Maxine Lewis Bergmann 1928-2018
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Frances Cook Durance 1893-1998
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Edith Wiesinger Gilbert 1917-2009
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Esther Skagen Hawley 1912-1987
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Frances A. Martin 1909-1989
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Isabelle Willis Oliver 1878-1973
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Eleanor Eldridge Ratigan 1916-1981
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Mary Helen Fochtman Riggle 1939-2013
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Helen Mildred Cross Webster 1902-1999
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Bernice Crandall Wexstaff 1899-1988
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North Central Announces New Degree in Fire Science |
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The two-year program prepares students with essential, hands-on firefighting education and training and includes additional courses in Emergency Medical Services. Graduates will be well-rounded first responders who will rise to the top of applicant lists at fire departments statewide, according to Jim Cousino, North Central’s dean of Career and Technical Education.
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Lewy Body Dementia Support Groups |
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Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center program for family caregivers and persons living with Lewy body dementia. Support groups take place the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 2-3:30pm at Sommerset Pointe Yacht Club & Marine 00970 Marina Dr, Boyne City.
To register: if this is your first time attending or if you'd like more information, please contact Renee Gadwa at rgadwa@med.umich.edu or 734.764.5137 or Mary Whitlock at marywhitlock51@gmail.com or 231.350.8283. Click HERE to see the flyer with more information.
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Horizon Bank Michigan Advisors On The Move |
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Horizon Bank Announces Brett Bowen as Vice President, Senior Commercial Loan Officer. Thomas Rowland, Horizon Bank’s Market President, Northern Michigan, is pleased to announce the addition of Brett Bowen as Vice President, Senior Commercial Loan Officer located at 521 W. Main St, Gaylord, Michigan. He also covers the Charlevoix and Grayling markets. To see the full press release about Brett Bowen click HERE.
Horizon Bank Welcomes Patrick McKeown as Branch Manager. Jeffrey Gatton, Horizon Bank’s Vice President, District Manager is pleased to announce Patrick McKeown as Branch Manager of our Charlevoix, Michigan branch located at1425 Bridge Street. He will oversee the daily retail operations along with managing sales and service of the branch. To see the full press release about Patrick McKeown click HERE.
Horizon Bank Announces Brian Kelsey as New Commercial Loan Officer. Thomas Rowland, Horizon Bank’s Market President, Northern Michigan, is pleased to announce the promotion of Brian Kelsey as Commercial Loan Officer located at Cadillac South, 302 S Mitchell St, Cadillac, MI. To see the full press release about Brian Kelsey click HERE.
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Raven Hill is Hiring for Summer 2022 |
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Raven Hill Discovery Center is hiring! The Center is looking for a Camp Director and camp staff, as well as museum staff. Seven weeks of summer day camp are scheduled, starting the last week in June to the second week in August, with no camp the week of the 4th of July. Museum staff can start working as early as April. Work dates and times are flexible. If interested in working as Camp Director, assistant camp instructor or museum staff, email cheri@miravenhill.org for more info and to apply. Salary is negotiable. Applications are reviewed as received.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Launches Big Duo Program |
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Some of the best teams in history were duos. Batman & Robin, Abbott & Costello, Woody & Buzz to name a few. How about adding your names to that list?
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan (Bigs) is introducing the opportunity to enrich a child’s life as a team. The Big Duo Program is a Community-Based program similar to that of one-to-one mentoring relationships, except that the pair of Bigs are matched together with one Little Brother or Little Sister. Big Duos could consist of longtime friends, a parent & adult child, co-workers, spouses or siblings.
Click HERE for the full press release! Click HERE for information and to sign up!
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Take a Class at the Charlevoix Circle of Arts! |
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WATERCOLOR WITH PASTEL | Sat. March 19, 1-3 pm | With Mike Coltman. Includes all materials
AIR DRY CLAY | Fri. March 25, 1-3 pm | With Joey Phelps. Includes all materials
INTRO TO SEWING | Sat. April 9, 1-3 pm | With Janet Chambers. Includes all materials
ADULT MOVEMENT CLASSES:
BARRE CLASS with Kristi Epping | Mondays & Fridays, Feb. 4 - March 21, from 9-10am.
Drop-Ins Welcome! $15
GENTLE YOGA with Janae Ernst | 4 week session, Thursdays 10-11am: FEB. 10 - MARCH 10, 2022. Drop-Ins Welcome! $15
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Networks Northwest Accepting RFPs for Seasonal Population and Workforce Study |
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Networks Northwest has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Northwest Lower Michigan Seasonal Population and Workforce Study for the 10-county Northwest Lower Michigan region.
Accurate and updated seasonal population figures are important to local government, regional agencies, and the community at large. The seasonality of Northwest Lower Michigan influences various aspects of the region’s communities, including housing, transportation, land use, economics and natural resources, and more. Therefore, Networks Northwest seeks data to assist local, regional, and state leaders in making more effective decisions in these planning areas.
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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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Venue Coordinator
Assistant Venue Coordinator
HR/ Accounting/ Skilled Bookeeping
Seasonal Office Assistant
Resort Maintenance/ Landscaping
Production/ Assembly/ 1st Shift
Concrete Pump Operator
Gravel Train Truck Driver
Office Manager/ Skilled Bookkeeper
Shop Assistant
Full-time Day LPN
RN Float Pool, Contingent
RN Full-time, Days
Hospice Aide Contingent, Days
RN On-call Contingent, Nights
Sales Associates
Key Holders
Fabricator
Welder
Marine Service Technician
Service Advisor
Job Openings
Builders/ Contractors
Administrative Assistant
Caregiver
Assembly & Metal Finishing - Hourly positions available
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Camp Director
Camp Staff
Museum Staff
Camp Counselor/ Assistant Camp Director
Camp Counselors
Junior Camp Counselors
Chief Financial and Administrative Officer
Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Wedding and Event Floral Designer
Retail Floral Designer + Social Media Manager
Bank Operations Supervisor
Office Manager
Foreman
Leadmen
Crew Members
Physical Therapy Aide
Host/Hostess
Bussers
Wait & Bar Staff
Dishwashers
Line Cooks
*Apply now for a June state date*
Part-time Front Desk Agent
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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