3rd Annual Boyne Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing
September 23rd
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
The Boyne Area Chamber invites you to their 3rd Annual Chamber Golf Outing. Join us at the Boyne Mountain Alpine Course on Thursday, September 23rd. We will begin with registration at 11:00am with a shotgun start at noon, followed by dinner and awards ceremony at 6 pm. The fun includes a 50/50 raffle, goodie bags, door prizes and NEW this year...Golfapalooza - golf ball cannons that shoot 340 yards to the green of a par 4 and 23 foot dinosaur that you shoot balls into his mouth for prizes.
This will be a Best Ball Scramble event. Register online. Single registration is $110, and a foursome is $400, including green fees, cart rental, lunch, dinner and prizes. Single and team registrations are welcome.
Title Sponsor- $2000
Golfapalooza Sponsor- $1500
Hole in One Sponsor- $1000
Lunch Sponsor- $750
Beverage Cart Sponsor- $500
50/50 Sponsor - $500
Hole Sponsor $150 (18 available)
We are also looking for goodie bag items and raffle prizes.
Call the Chamber for details 231-582-6222
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Boyne City Annual Drag Races
Sunday, September 5th
The annual Boyne City Drag Race is ON for September 5th, the Sunday of Labor Day Weekend! The City hosted an organizational meeting to gauge interest, and we had a good turnout of volunteers interested in making it happen. More volunteers are always welcome- please email mcain@boynecity.com if you’d like to help out.
The Boyne City Police Department Drag Races were started in 2003
as a fundraiser for the Boyne City Police Department and Boyne City Airport.
This years event will be organized by the Boyne Valley Lions and a committee of drag race enthusiasts.
The Drag Races for 2021 will be held Sunday, September 5th 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Boyne Area Chamber Seeking Candidates for Board of Directors
The Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is seeking candidates for Board of Directors positions to take office in January 2022 with a term ending in 2024:
If any chamber member in good standing is interested applications will be accepted until Tuesday, September 7th. Click Here for the application.
For more information, contact Kim Akin 231-582-6222 kim@boynechamber.com
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BOYNE FOREST TRAIL RIBBON CUTTING
Saturday, August 21st at 10AM
Please join us for the Trail Discovery and Ribbon Cutting for the new addition to the Boyne Forest Trail System, called Double Dog. It is scheduled for Saturday, August 21st, 2021 at 10 AM at the new West Trailhead on Old Horton Bay Road.
The new Double Dog trail is part of the Boyne Forest Trail System, a network of sustainable multi-use trails being constructed by the Top of Michigan Mountain Bike Association (TOMMBA) under agreements with the City of Boyne City, Walloon Lake Association and Conservancy, Evangeline Township, State of Michigan DNR and Boyne City Public Schools. TOMMBA and the City of Boyne City have been partners for over a decade in the development and maintenance of several multi-use trails at Avalanche Park in the City.
“Creating new recreational assets for a region is a strong strategy for economic development and local pride, and this project is another example of how Boyne City continues to enhance the sense of place in its community and improve the quality of life for its residents and visitors,” said MEDC Senior Vice President of Community Development Michele Wildman.
At the Trail Discovery and Ribbon Cutting everyone will experience the evolution of a multi-use trail system, learn about the partners who make it happen, and why sustainable trail design is so important. For those who choose to ride the trails Saturday morning, we will have giveaways and random prizes at various points along the new trails.
In 2019, the Walloon Lake Association and Conservancy (WLAC) completed a land acquisition project that contained 43 acres of land adjacent to the Boyne Forest Trail system. This acquisition was a critical connector that allowed for the existing Boyne Forest Trail system to be connected to this new Conservancy property and more land owned by the City of Boyne City. The WLAC partnership with TOMMBA expands trails and promotes recreational mountain biking around Walloon Lake.
In 2020, $20,000 of County parks & recreation millage funds were allocated by Charlevoix County to The City of Boyne City and Evangeline Township for the construction of a parking lot and trailhead area along Old Horton Bay Road, just north of Boyne City. The State of Michigan approved the repurposing of a portion of the former City landfill site turning an undesirable use into a regional asset. TOMMBA is also contributing $15,000 towards the parking lot and trailhead.
TOMMBA, established in 2012, has led the efforts to create more than 35 miles of new mountain bike trails in the region. In early 2021, TOMMBA completed a successful crowdfunding campaign to this first of three phases of new trails on the City-owned property and successfully raised over $100,000. More than $50,000 was raised through donations by individuals locally and around the state and each dollar of the $50,000 was matched by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) grant program called Public Spaces Community Places. These generous donations accelerated the timeframe for constructing the multi-use trails this year.
In July of this year, a company named Flowtrack from Marquette, under contract with TOMMBA, completed the new 2.5-mile trail called Double Dog. This phase is part of the Boyne Forest Trail System, which consists of land owned by City of Boyne City, the Walloon Lake Association and Conservancy trails, the Boyne Public Schools and Michigan Department of Natural Resources. These trails create an extensive network of multi-use trails for users of varying abilities. Flowtrack is known for their sustainable approach to building trails throughout the Midwest.
In the near future, two more phases will be added to this western section of the Boyne Forest Trail System. These will include more challenges and more features including a new concept called The Hub. More details to come soon as TOMMBA continues to build on this successful trail system. Together, with funding support and many hours of volunteer effort, TOMMBA’s partners will continue to create healthy opportunities to enjoy our area’s amazing outdoor attractions.
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Harbor Brenn Insurance Agencies named August Agency of the Month by
Rough Notes Magazine.
Harbor Brenn Insurance Agencies has been named August Agency of the Month by Rough Notes Magazine. Rough Notes Magazine is a national publication for independent insurance agents that publishes relevant topics to the insurance industry as well as showcases what makes one outstanding agency successful in their “Agency of the Month” feature.
Harbor Brenn Insurance Agencies is a locally owned and operated, second-generation family business that has SERVED Northern Michigan since 1977. The agency has long recognized that supporting residents, businesses and the community both financially and through volunteerism with our staff is a win/win/win situation. Insuring Northern Michigan is our privilege, helping Northern Michigan thrive is our passion. Click here to see what our customers say about our commitment and call us today to see what we might do for you! https://www.harborbrenn.com/testimonials/
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Field of Dreams Community Fun Day, September 4th
Sept. 4th, 2021
Field of Dreams Community Fun Day.
Join us at Sunset Park Sat. Sept. 4th, from 12 noon to 5 for a
Dunk tank all day. Check next weeks Chamber newsletter to see which person you would like to dunk.
Cornhole tournament for kids at 11, and adults at 1 and 3.
$20 person for tournament. Sign up for corn hole tournament will be, Friday Sept. 3rd, from 6 to 9 at Little Log Cabin,, during Stroll the Streets. Remember to check next weeks Chamber Newsletter to see which person you would like to dunk.
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WELCOME NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS |
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THE WATERFRONT FIELD OF DREAMS
BOYNE CITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (UMC)
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For more information on joining the chamber or member benefits, call us at 231-582-6222 or email info@boynechamber.com |
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Learn How to become a Premier Member by contacting the Chamber at 231-582-6222 or email us at info@boynechamber.com |
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WHAT IS THE BOYNE TOUGH?
We have revamped our “Boyne Tough” add-on that can be added on to any level. The Boyne Area Chamber is committed to retaining all our members for this year. The Chamber budget has also been adversely affected from the loss of several events and uncertainty of upcoming events. Your additional contribution will allow the Chamber to retain ALL memberships and continue to adhere to our mission of advancing the economic, industrial, professional, cultural, and civic welfare of the Boyne Area.
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THANK YOU 2021/2022 BOYNE TOUGH MEMBERS
SPUDSBoyne
Ralph Gillett CPA
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Korthase Flinn Acquires Traverse City Agency
Northern Michigan Insurance Firm Further Expands in Traverse City
KorthaseFlinn Insurance and Financial Services (www.korthaseflinn.com) announced today that it has acquired the Traverse City business of the Lake Michigan Insurance Agency (LMIA). The transaction marks the company’s fifth acquisition in four years and the second in the Traverse City market.
According to Randy Flinn, President of KorthaseFlinn, the decision to expand in this manner made perfect sense. “This was an opportunity to bring an additional 1,500 relationships into the KorthaseFlinn family, as well as Personal Insurance Advisor, Amy D’Archangel, who has been managing these accounts for LMIA for several years. Amy is an exceptional customer advocate and her Northern Michigan values and work ethic are consistent with those of the clients we serve and her new colleagues at KorthaseFlinn.”
The LMIA Acquisition represents the latest in a series of KorthaseFlinn investments in the Traverse City community. In 2019, the firm acquired the Tompkins Agency and moved into their new office at 502 Railroad Avenue. With this latest investment, KorthaseFlinn will serve over 2,000 area families and businesses from their Traverse City location.
About KorthaseFlinn Insurance
KorthaseFlinn advisors ensure peace of mind by preparing and protecting clients from life’s uncertainties. Solutions include a broad range of personal and business insurance products, health & wellness insurance programs, and investment & retirement solutions. As an independent agency, KorthaseFlinn has spent the last 95 years building a legacy of trust and expertise while serving clients locally, regionally, and nationally. More information on the company can be found at their website: www.korthaseflinn.com
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BOYNE CHAMBER WANTS MEMBER INFORMATION
We are cleaning house and getting organized! If you are a member and have new brochures, rack cards, business cards, menus, flyers etc. please drop some off at our office. 115 S Lake St. Suite A.
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Smithsonian & Raven Hill Collaboration opens August 14.
“Labor Days-A History of Work”
In collaboration with the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street (MoMS) program, Raven Hill Discovery Center is pleased to announce the long-awaited opening of their Labor Days—A History of Work exhibit. Since 2019, the Center has been working with the Smithsonian on this pilot project to develop a unique humanities-based exhibition about local work history. The exhibition reflects the strong history and culture of work around Lake Charlevoix and connections to work in northern Michigan, the nation and around the world. Labor Days opens to the public at 10am on August 14th and will remain open from 10am to 4pm daily through the end of the September. Groups, such as school groups and service organizations, are welcome to make reservations to see the exhibit. Call 231.536.3369 or email info@miravenhill.org for more information or to set a date and time for your group to visit the Labor Days exhibit.
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AVALANCHE BAY WATERPARK - Our late-summer hours are now in effect. Avalanche Bay will be open Thursdays (4-8pm), Fridays & Saturdays (11am - 8pm) and Sundays (9am - 4pm) for the remainder of the month.
Make the most of these final days of summer at Avalanche Bay!
BOYNE ARTS COLLECTIVE - will be showcasing an exhibit highlighting what member artists view as special about their community. The all media show will be featured during the month of August in the BAC gallery located at 214 Water St Boyne City.
LYNDA'S REAL ESTATE - Lawn at Lynda's 2021 Friday Night Music Schedule
8/20/2021 The Two Beats
8/27/2021 Jeff Meads
9/3/2021 Full Circle
CASTLE FARMS - Wine Down Wednesday at 1918 Cellars
8.18 | Jessica Dominic
8.25 | The Lilak Brothers
BC TAPROOM -Join us for Music on the Patio
7-10pm
Thursday - The Cabana Boys
Friday - Sleeping Gypsies
Saturday - The Cabana Boys .
Kitchen Hours:
Tuesday -Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday - Saturday 11am- 10pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm
TIP OF THE MITT SCORE - Click Here for August Newsletter
NORTHERN COMMUNITY MEDIATION - Click Here for August Newsletter.
GREAT LAKES CENTER FOR THE ARTS - Announces 2021 Schedule
EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY - We offer the traditional Episcopal Church service every Sunday at 10:00am.
We have removed our attendance limit, so bring the friends and family. Come as you are: shorts and t-shirts are fine with us.
On Friday evenings during Stroll the Streets, we offer “Blessings To Go” at our front steps. Everyone has some difficult situations they are facing, and some things that bring out our thanks to God. We are here to pray with you and for you.
Our on-line service is also offered every Sunday at 10:00am, by live-stream on our Facebook page. You do not need a Facebook account: just open your internet browser (Google, Edge, Bing, Yahoo, or similar) and enter: https://www.facebook.com/EpiscopalBoyne. Or find us on Facebook, @EpiscopalBoyne. Church of the Nativity is located at 209 E. Main Street.
GENISIS CHURCH OF BOYNE CITY - During August and September the 11:00am. Gathering will either be upstairs in the Boyne City Hall (319 N. Lake St.) or in the Veterans' Park Pavilion (207 N. Lake St.) when the Pavilion is not already being rented.
BOYNE CITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (UMC) -You are invited to worship with us on Sunday at 10:00am. Our address is 324 S. Park Street in Boyne City.
You are also invited to join the annual Charlevoix County CROP Walk for Hunger –Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty – during the month of September ending by September 25th. Walkers from Boyne City, Boyne Falls, Charlevoix, and East Jordan all take part. This year it is a virtual walk with each walker walking on their own, with family, or close friends, between September 1-25 and wherever they choose. Twenty-five percent of monies raised are returned to our local food pantries. The remaining funds are used nationally and world-wide to provide food, water, blankets, health kits, and tents in times of emergencies. Last year our Boyne City and Boyne Falls walks raised $1,820 and the total Charlevoix Country walk raised $14,638 of which $3,660 was returned to local food pantries. Please contact Mary Richwine at 231.330.2103 if you would like to support a walker or walk yourself!
We hope you will join us in worship and consider participating in the local CROP walk!
CHARLEVOIX AREA COMMUNITY POOL - The Charlevoix Area Community Pool (CACP) will be closed from August 2 to 18 for repaving of the parking lot and driveway. Donations and grants to date have already funded 73% of the $220,000 needed for this project. To make a tax-deductible donation towards the last $60,000 needed for repaving, please send a check to: Capital Campaign, CACP, 1905 US 31 North, Charlevoix, MI 49720. Credit card donations can be made on the pool website or by calling 231-547-0982. The CACP is a non-profit community resource that serves all ages for aquatic fitness, swim instruction, and fun. In 2019 there were 21,248 pool visits by community members and visitors. More info at Charlevoixpool.org.
LAVENDER HILL FARM - The Series @ Lavender Hill Farm
9.4 | Horton Creek Bluegrass
Shows begin at 7:30pm. For more details and to purchase tickets visit their website below. lavenderhillfarm.com
HARBORAGE PARK -Looking for another way to exercise outdoors. Come join us for outdoor chair yoga.
Where: Tennis Courts in Harborage Park
When: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 10:00 am
Donation: $5.00
Parking: You can park on second street and it is a short walk in the grass to the tennis courts.
We use card table chairs (chairs without arms).
Wear comfortable clothes.
For more information or questions email Elaine Case at emcase@att.net
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STIGGS BREWERY - Derek, Cole & Mike want you to try our new lunch spot for fast, easy lunches on-the-go!
The Stiggs Smoke Shack is now open.
Open Tuesday - Friday this week. Noon-3pm
Fast sandwiches, quick meals right off the smoker, refreshing beverages and more. We now have ice cold Stiggs beer piped and tapped right at the Smoke Shack for fast easy drink service. Grab a bite during your lunch break or bring the whole family down! We hope to see you soon.
231-497-6100
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Chamber Members- Please send us your business updates, specials, entertainment schedules, or any information about your business you would like to share in the newsletter. This is one of your benefits as a chamber member. Help Us Help You!!!
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Municipal News
CHARLEVOIX COUNTY TRANSIT - Transit - Charlevoix County Transit provides demand-response service on a first come first served basis during normal business hours. Service is provided within the boundaries of the county and to surrounding counties for medical appointments. Transit partners with the Charlevoix County Commission on Aging to offer those over age 60 free rides as well as partnering with the Charlevoix County Veterans Department to provide free rides for veterans of any age who have medical appointments. For more information or to schedule a ride, please call 582.6900 or book your ride online at https://www.charlevoixcounty.org/county_transit/book_a_ride_online.php
The USDOT and CDC continue to require the use of face masks while on all forms of public transportation. A face mask, covering nose and mouth, must be worn at all times while onboard CCT vehicles.
CHARLEVOIX COUNTY COMMISSION ON AGING -
Effective August 5, 2021, all of the Charlevoix County Senior Centers will be closed to the public through September 2, 2021 but we will be providing curbside pick-up and home delivered meals from all centers. We are just going back to the way we provided all of our services before July 1, 2021.
The only activities/services we are allowing in the Senior Centers will be Gym walking by reservation and Foot Clinics. Staff and seniors must wear a mask at those times.
If you are sick, please do not come to the senior center and get tested. You can still get COVID if you are vaccinated but the illness it presents is less severe. We encourage you to get vaccinated if you have not already.
Our BI Office will be open by appointment only and masks will be required.
Volunteer services will be suspended at this time until the numbers get to a safer level.
Charlevoix County is currently identified as a High Transmission risk at Risk Level D with a 10.25% positivity rate. At the beginning of the pandemic the state shut down at a 3% positivity rate. When we opened July 1, 2021 we were at a Low Transmission risk at a Risk Level B with a less than 3% positivity rate.
We are taking an abundance of caution to protect our aging adults, our staff and all of the services we provide. Please be kind and patient with us.
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BOYNE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - Boyne City Schools now offering, Free breakfast and lunch to all 18 and under or persons up to age 26 who are enrolled in an educational program.
When: June 21st to August 20th - Monday- Thursday
Where: Back of Boyne City High School
Time: 10:00 am to 12pm pick up brunch bags
No Meal pick up on Fridays
Friday's meals go home on Thursday with that meal kit.
BOYNE FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOLS - Boyne Falls Preschool has limited availability in its 3&4-year-old "Little Logger" Classroom for the 2021-22 school year!
Are you interested in enrolling your child in a five-star quality-rated preschool program? Boyne Falls Preschool (located in Boyne Falls Public School) serves families from the Boyne Area and surrounding communities. Over the last 7-years, many families have attended tuition-free, and scholarships may be available. If you are curious to see if this would be a good fit for your family, we would love to talk!
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NORTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN COLLEGE - NCMC Department of Corporate & Community Education, in partnership with Scott Herceg from Northern Edge Consulting, is offering a 6-part series, "The 5 M's of Association Management and Non-Profit Administration." Running a Non-Profit organization in today's environment can be daunting. Northern Edge Consulting offers solutions for organizations to be more efficient, professional, and effective. These sessions are designed for non-profit leaders, employees, volunteers, and board members. The 5 M’s are an administrative, management, and operations guiding principle to be used by membership-based, mission-driven, non-profit organizations as a focusing framework for success. $195 for six, 90-minute presentations. Register here.
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HELP WANTED
Looking for staff? Make a job posting!
Chamber member businesses looking to hire staff are encouraged to post their jobs on the chamber website job posting page. You can do this with your member log-in with just a few simple steps. If you need assistance with your log-in, email lisa@boynechamber.com. These jobs are all listed on the Jobs page now:
Various Positions at The City of Boyne City Details
Various Positions at Great Lakes Energy. Details
Contractual Psychotherapists at Pyramid of Hope Counseling, Details
Physical Therapy Aide/Technician at Northern Michigan Sports Details
Various Positions at LexaMar Details
Various Positions at Friske Farm Market Details
Various Positions at Boyne City Taproom Details
Maintenance Positions at Bay Area Management DetailsS
Caregiver at Pineview Cottage Details
General Laborer at Bulmann Dock and Lift Details
Various Positions at Castle Farms Detail s
Various Positions at The Brook Retirement Community Details
Various Positions at Boyne City Public Schools Details
Various Positions at Char-Em ISD Details
Various Positions at Boyne Watersports Details
Various Positions- at Great Lakes Energy Details
Various Positions at Boyne Mountain Details
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300 SF OFFICE SPACE for lease for $300/month. Convenient location at the corner of Front & Main Streets in downtown Boyne City. First floor of the Atrium Inn with private exterior entrance. Includes heat, A/C, electricity and trash, shared restroom. Nearby public parking. Contact Lee at LE Design, cell phone: 317.258.1419 email: lsehrlich@ledesign.biz.
VISITORS GUIDE - The Boyne Area Chamber's Visitors Guide/Business Directory is available as a digital magazine as well as a beautiful 4-color printed magazine. It contains interactive content, including page-turning, links to websites and video, as well as a full search function. To view the digital publication, click here.
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