The Business Expo & Taste of Charlevoix is TODAY!! |
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SPONSOR THE BIZ BLAST
IS YOUR BUSINESS OR ORGANIZATION IN NEED OF SOME GREAT EXPOSURE?
RESERVE YOUR SPOT AS A BIZ BLAST SPONSOR FOR ONLY $50/per wk.
THE COST IS AFFORDABLE AND THE EXPOSURE IS HIGH.
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Charlevoix Easter Egg Hunt
April 16, 2022
East Park
2 pm
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NOW HIRING - Guest & Member Service Associate!
Do you love Charlevoix? Do you enjoy socializing? Are you looking for a wide range of skillsets to develop? Then we want to meet you!
The Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking a Guest Services Associate to handle our Welcome Center operations. This position will provide the candidate experience in a variety of skillsets and industries - hospitality and tourism, non-profit organization operation, recreation, marketing, event coordination, to name a few!
Qualified candidates will have a proven track record of outstanding service, professionalism, and a drive to exceed expectations. Applicants must have the ability to multi-task as responsibilities include greeting guests, sharing area information, answering multi-line phones, fulfilling assorted organizational projects such as promotional design and data collection, and communicating with other team members while maintaining a poised and friendly demeanor.
This position is ideal for many candidates - students, retirees, those looking to fill some hours while focusing on your own passion projects, or those looking to pair a position with evening and weekend work. You must have some knowledge of the Charlevoix area along with experience in customer service, basic telephone management, social media and Microsoft office suite.
The ideal candidate is available for a part-time seasonal position (28-30HRS), working 5 days a week (daytime); must be available Saturdays (10AM-2PM) and holiday shifts for the season (May-August).
Please send your resume and cover letter for consideration to vanhorn@charlevoix.org. Position will be posted and resumes accepted until filled.
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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 8th. 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.
The 2022 Chamber Scholarship is in memory of Charlevoix champion and community leader Jeannine Wallace.
BUSINESSES: support the next generation of Charlevoix graduates by sponsoring the Chamber Scholarship! All sponsorship dollars go directly towards scholarships. Sponsor at your preferred level, $100 to $1000, to help the Chamber grant out multiple scholarships to our deserving area students. Contact the Chamber today to get involved!
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Great Lakes Wine & Spirits
313.453.2200
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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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BookTalkers: The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal
March 21
6 pm | Armstrong Conference Room
Once upon a time, Helen Blotz inherited the family farm, alienating her sister Edith. Helen uses the proceeds to transform husband Orval’s family soda business into the hottest brewery in Minnesota. Even as Edith’s granddaughter Diana launches her own brewpub, Helen’s business starts sledding downhill, but there’s a chance that Edith’s Rhubarb Pie in a Bottle Ale might save the day. A love story to Minnesota, craft beer, and the power of second chances, this humorous novel by J. Ryan Stradal is a testament to the setbacks and achievements that come with following one’s passion. Please register HERE.
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Luncheon Lecture: Redistricting the New Way
March 25
12 pm
In November 2018, Michigan voters approved the “Voters Not Politicians” constitutional amendment, which created a commission of 13 randomly selected citizens to draw district lines for the Michigan Senate, Michigan House of Representatives and U.S. Congress using the results of the decennial U.S. census. The Secretary of State serves as the commission’s non-voting secretary and administrator of the redistricting process. Sarah Reinhardt of the Michigan Department of State, appearing live via Zoom from Lansing, will give an update on the commission’s current work to redraw district maps and help us understand what it will mean for Michigan voters.
This program will be held via Zoom. Attendance is free, however pre-registration is required at HERE.
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Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Presents Free "Double Reed Stampede" Concert
March 27
4 pm
The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra will present a free, public concert on Sunday, March 27, at 4 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 101 State St., Charlevoix. Entitled “Double Reed Stampede”, the concert features woodwind instruments with two reeds, such as oboe and bassoon. Musicians will draw from a collection of songs, which may include “Fan Fair Warning” by Margaret Weait; “The London Waits” by Christopher Weait; “The London Trio #1 in C Major” by Franz Joseph Haydn (arranged by Alan Hawkins); "Adagio in G Major, K. 580a" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; "Twinkle Variations" by Robert Stephenson and more. The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra is a nonprofit professional orchestra headquartered at 219 E. Lake St., Petoskey. For more information, visit www.glcorchestra.org or call 231-487-0010.
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Luncheon Lecture Series
April 1: Unmanned Aerial Systems
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Charlevoix Public Library Events
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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Horizon Bank Brings Businesses New Customers at No Cost with My Area Deals |
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My Area Deals is an added value program provided by Horizon Bank, where enrolled users can search for discounts and coupons in a specific local area using the free My Rewards app. This gives new users access to your selected discounts, coupons, and offers every day when your business joins My Area Deals. And the best part – it is at no cost to your business! To learn more and join, visit Horizon Bank.
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Charlevoix County Commission on Aging IMPORTANT UPDATE! |
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We are so excited to share that we will be REOPENING ALL of the Charlevoix County Senior Centers to the public on March 21, 2022 for our regular senior services INCLUDING DINING IN!
Masks will be recommended but not mandatory. We will continue to ask that those not feeling well or who are sick to please NOT come into the Senior Centers & if you do, please know you will be asked to leave to protect our Aging Adults and the Staff who serve you!
This decision was not made lightly and has the FULL support of the Charlevoix County Commissioners. Things that were taken under consideration to open were:
• MDHHS has rescinded the Mask Requirement for most indoor gatherings with a few exceptions
• The HDNW has rescinded the Mask Mandate in Schools
• Munson Healthcare has moved to Orange Pandemic Response Levels
• Only 20 Counties in MI are in the red right now.
• The Emergency Public Health Act ends on 4/16/22.
• According to the CDC on 3/8/22: Our Regional and County Positivity rates are quickly declining. Charlevoix County has gone from Red High Risk to Orange Substantial Risk. Charlevoix County 7 day positivity rate is down to 3.29% which is close to where we opened in July 2021. Deaths rates are down 100%. The % of the population greater than 65 years that is fully vaccinated is 87.4%. The % of the population greater than 65 years that is fully vaccinated with a booster is 77.4%.
Curbside will end on March 18, 2022, but there will be Take Out available for those not wanting to dine in. We will gradually be adding all other activities and entertainment back and plan to start Wednesday Night dinners June 1, 2022. Please contact your Site Coordinators for things you would like to see added or brought back.
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From 2017 through 2019, Northern Community Mediation (NCM) placed two peace banners in the Charlevoix and Emmet County libraries on a rotating basis during the holidays. Because of COVID, the peace banners were not distributed in 2020 and 2021.
During a recent staff meeting, the staff was discussing the horror of the situation in Ukraine. A light bulb went on in the head of Case Manager Karen Cole. Why not make use of the peace banners now? With the exception of one caveat, it took only minutes for Case Manager Laura Buckingham and Executive Director Jane Millar to make the decision to go forward with the idea. Rotating the two banners among the libraries, however, did not make sense. Therefore, it was decided that NCM would bite the bullet and pay to have four more banners made so that the message of peace could be displayed at six of the local libraries continuously. All six banners were in the six libraries: Boyne City, Charlevoix, East Jordan, Harbor Springs, Pellston and Petoskey.
NCM asks that you take the time to go to your library, look at the peace banner and reflect upon what is happening in our world, specifically Ukraine. To see the full press release click HERE.
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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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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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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
Seasonal Office Assistant
Resort Maintenance/ Landscaping
Production/ Assembly/ 1st Shift
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
Full-time Temporary Receipts Clerk
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
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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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