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.

For more information, call the Chamber office at 231.547.2101 or email sbergmann@charlevoix.org
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!
Business After Hours & Hotel Earl Grand Opening Celebration
June 16, 2021 | 5-7pm
Charlevoix Summer Art Show
June 26 & 27, 2021
Sat: 10-5pm | Sun: 10-3pm
Exhibit at Charlevoix Circle of Arts!

The 12th annual Charlevoix Photography Club exhibition runs to this Saturday, June 19th, 2021. This year's exhibit is titled "Pure Northern Michigan" and was open to all non-pro northern Michigan photographers. All photographs will be juried for awards by Craig Sterken, Pure Michigan photographer.  All original pieces for sale!

Sponsored by Charlevoix Auto with a special tribute display to Robert Maxwell. Come and enjoy beautiful works of art and support local art! Visit CharlevoixCircle.org for more info.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT AT FRISKE'S
June 18

We are so excited to announce our first-ever series of family movie nights!
Join us on Friday, June 18 for TOY STORY on our giant 20’ inflatable movie screen!

•Tickets are just $5 each, but ages 12 and under are FREE!
•Tickets can be purchased ONLINE, by stopping at the market, or “at the door”.
•Movie begins at dusk (approx 9:30pm)
•Friske food/beverage tent available *no outside food/beverage, please.
•Bring your own chair/blanket.
This is just one more way that we are creating an Extraordinary Farm Fun experience for you!
So sit back, relax, and spend quality time with family and friends, all while enjoying a gorgeous summer evening on the farm! Click HERE for more info.

Charlevoix Marathon
June 19
6am

The 15th Annual Charlevoix Marathon is a premier running event. Located in beautiful downtown Charlevoix. Running through the amazing streets and country along Lake Michigan. For more information please, visit our website.

Charlevoix Public Library Annual Book Sale
June 25-17

FRIENDS OF THE CHARLEVOIX PUB LIBRARY ANNUAL BOOK SALE: Books, books, and more books! Great bargains on thousands of books: mass market, children’s, even rare and collectible books and gently used CDs and DVDs…all on sale at the Friends of the Charlevoix Public Library’s annual book sale. 

Friday, June 25, 10am - 5pm | Saturday, June 26, 10am - 5pm | Sunday, June 27, 10pm - 5pm

The sale location is outside on the front sidewalk of the Library, continues in the Community Room and in the 2nd-floor ongoing saleroom in order to accommodate the large selection. The Friend’s most significant fundraiser of the year, the annual book sale.

Charlevoix Estates Community-Wide Garage Sale
June 26-27
9-3pm

Come out to Charlevoix Estates for their annual community-wide garage sale! Charlevoix Estates is located at 6855 M-66, Charlevoix.

Women in Boating with Walstrom Marine
June 26
10am

There will be around two hours of on-shore instruction and learning after which we will provide lunch during a short intermission. After lunch, we will have approximately two hours of on-boat handling and docking practice. 10 AM-Noon | On-Shore Instruction Noon - 12:30 PM | Lunch Break 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM | On-Boat Training; Registration required please call or email to reserve your spot.

Blood Drive at the Charlevoix Elks
June 28
11:00-6:30pm
Backroads to Bier's Music Series

6.18 | The Shifties | 7-9pm
6.19 | Jelly Roles Blues Band | 7-10pm
6.25 | Brian T. McCosky | 7-9pm
7.2 | The Real Ingredients | 7-9pm
7.9 | Tyler Parkin | 7-9pm
7.16 | Chris Calleja | 7-9pm

Outside, weather permitting- feel free to bring your own chairs. biersinwoodbrewery.com
50th Anniversary Golf Outing
Join the Home Builders Association of Northern Michigan at the Charlevoix Golf and Fitness Club on August 12 for a golf outing. Open to everyone. Scramble format. Details at: www.hbanorthernmichigan.com/golf-outing-2021

Pet of The Week- Paisley!
Paisley is a sweet, shy little girl. She plays well with other dogs. She is timid in her kennel but friendly outside. She is a hound so she does have her nose to the ground at all times checking things out. A fenced-in yard would be best. Stop in before she is gone.

Charlevoix Golf Club Duffer League 2021
Charlevoix Golf Club Duffer League will take place Wednesday nights with tee times 5:30-6:30pm. $25 League Fee, $12 Weekly Greens Fee. League plays June 23-August 25. (no play July 21st).

Click HERE to see the full flyer with information! Register HERE. Call clubhouse with questions 231-547-3268.

Consumers Energy Introduces PowerMIFleet for Michigan Businesses
Consumers Energy is putting the electric vehicle transformation into high gear with a major new program to help businesses statewide transition to carbon-free EVs.

Consumers Energy’s new PowerMIFleet program will focus on Michigan businesses, offering $3 million in rebates for charging locations throughout the state.

Through PowerMIFleet, Consumers Energy will provide consultation services to Michigan businesses, governments and school systems that are looking to electrify their vehicle fleets and charge vehicles overnight through cost-saving use rates.
Businesses and eligible groups can learn more at HERE.

June is National Safety Month
Summer Safety Tips

Northern Michigan is known for its beautiful lakes, breathtaking trails, and delicious restaurants. Stay safe this summer while enjoying all Northern Michigan has to offer. Jessica Panoff, PA-C, with McLaren Northern Michigan MedCenter in Petoskey share summer safety tips. Click HERE to see these safety tips.

Get Creative at Charlevoix Circle of Arts!
2 great classes to do with children, friends, family, or solo:

CARD MAKING WORKSHOP
Tuesday, June 22, 2021, from 6:30-8 pm. Using techniques such as layering, cutouts, decorative elements, and stock. All materials included. Make several cards and bookmarks! 

Felted Fairy Class with Mary Duggan
Thursday, June 24, 2021, from 5-8pm. No experience necessary! Make your own poseable summer fairy by learning how to build a wire armature, then needle felting to create the finished product.

Pre-register at CharlevoixCircle.org or call 231-547-3554.

Grants for Arts, Health, and Community Awarded
The Community Foundation, through its Community Priorities grant cycle, is responding to requests from nonprofit partners in the areas of art, history, culture, health, and broad community needs. 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 on bringing art and music to our communities, expanding safe places for children, maintaining healthy environments for people of all ages, bringing more affordable housing options to our communities, and much more.

Click HERE to see the full write-up highlighting those awarded the grants.

Josh Hanna Graduated from Irish Boat Shop's Two-Year Apprenticeship Program
Josh Hanna of Charlevoix graduated from Irish Boat Shop's two-year Apprenticeship Program this spring. Josh joined the shop in the spring of 2019 when Irish first launched the program. The IBS Apprenticeship Program grew out of the need to cultivate new talent in the marine industry as many of our seasoned technicians retire over the next several years.

Apprenticeship programs benefit employers and employees, creating a partnership beyond a paycheck for a good day's work. Employees get a skill-based education in an industry that is new to them while being paid and receiving the benefits of a full-time employee. Employers gain an effective tool for recruiting, building, and retaining a highly skilled workforce.

To learn more click HERE to see the full press release.

Charlevoix Cinema III Movies!
𝙌𝙪𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝘽𝙚𝙚𝙨 starts this Friday! Pop on by or message us for a Private Party! We'll see you at the movies We'll see you at the movies! Movie times are for June 11-17.

In The Heights (PG13): Friday 7pm, Saturday & Sunday 4pm & 7pm, Monday & Thursday 7pm

Cruella (PG13): Friday 7:15pm, Saturday & Sunday 4:15pm & 7:15pm, Monday & Thursday 7:15pm

Queen Bees (PG13): Friday 7:30pm, Saturday & Sunday 4:30pm & 7:30pm, Monday & Thursday 7:30pm

Meet Us Again...For The First Time!
Why the new name and a new look? Promotion is what we do, in all sizes and shapes, and we all know that capturing the attention of clients can be a challenge. Direct and to the point is the way to go, and it is time. On the lighter side, The Farley Calendar and Promo Products Company is truly a mouthful to say.

What has changed, you may ask? Absolutely NOTHING! Same Owners, Same Management, Same Great Customer Service! Promotional calendars have been, and always will be, the foundation of our success. They will continue to be the backbone of our company and the glue that holds together many successful partnerships. As we began to expand our promotional offerings, it became apparent that being more to the point with our company name, and how it shaped our image moving forward, was crucial. The speed at which social media and brand marketing continues to evolve and grow, put even more importance on keeping pace with the times...even better, moving ahead of it. Click HERE to see the full letter!

Beautify Charlevoix
The Charlevoix Area Garden Club is once again sponsoring a contest to beautify our city. There will be three categories of entries: 1) Pots and Planters and window boxes;, 2) Gardens and in-ground plantings; and 3) Civic Spaces (includes city buildings and public spaces). Judging by a committee of garden club members will take place on July 16th with award certificates presented on Monday, July 19th. The area to be judged includes downtown to M-66 and north to Martin Rd.

The garden club looks forward to seeing many beautiful plantings. Thank you all for your support in making our town beautiful. Any questions contact Audrey Etienne (231-582-2730) and Shirley Polakowski (231-547-6753) co-chairs.

Northern Michigan Food Drive Underway
The Covid-19 crisis continues to hit Northern Michigan families hard and the need at area food banks is great. So MacDonald Garber Broadcasting stations are coming together once again to help. The week of June 7th is the 2nd annual Feeding Northern Michigan Week on 106KHQ, Lite 96.3, 104.5 BOB FM and 96.7 The Bull. 
 
This year, we are excited to welcome Joel Jacob and The Bottle Crew as our partner. Food insecurity is an issue close to Joel’s heart and he is very generously offering to match all listener donations up to $25,000. This incredible match donation will go directly to feed families in Northern Michigan. 
 
Each radio station will be focusing on hunger for the entire week and will encourage listeners to join them in donating too. Donations will be made on each station’s website and will go to restock the food pantries at The Manna Food Project, Father Fred Foundation and Feeding America West Michigan. Many local businesses are also joining the fight against hunger and are partnering with their favorite radio station to drive donations. This is a total community effort. 
 
Click HERE to donate. For more information, Diane Shannon Hansell is available at 231-347-8713 or at Diane@lite96.com

Blood Drive Results
Here are the results of last Wednesday’s June 3rd blood drive held at Odawa Hotel. The quote is courtesy of Susan Street, Versiti Blood Center of Michigan Donor Recruitment Representative:
 
“Overall, 41 donors registered and we collected 34 pints of blood. Those 34 pints were very, very needed last week as our blood supply is once again nearing a critical shortage – so Thank you for stepping up and helping. And, 34 pints will help save over 100 local patients.”
 
Out next blood drive is scheduled for Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021.

Bigs Honored with 2020 Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Quality Award

The agency is recognized for outstanding team leadership in providing 1-to-1 mentoring programming for local youth.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Michigan (Bigs) is proud to be recognized for the sixth year in a row as a 2020 Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) Quality Award Winner. Every year, the BBBSA Nationwide Leadership Council, made up of local Big Brothers Big Sisters agency leaders and board members, select agencies for excellence in the 1-to-1 mentoring program, which ignites the power and promise of youth. Despite the challenges of the past year, including the pandemic, social unrest, and economic uncertainty, 49 out of the 236 Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies across the country received top honors in quality.

“Receiving this award is a great testament to the hard work being accomplished by our board and staff who have made quality programming a priority for our local children,” said Cecilia Chesney, Executive Director of Bigs. “Their dedication equates to more mentorship in Northwestern Michigan and a brighter future for area youth.”

Click HERE to see the full press release! bigsupnorth.com
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. 
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.
The easiest way to find jobs in the Charlevoix Area! Click below for a list of jobs with our chamber members.
Job Openings- New Hire Bonus

Front Desk Agents
Housekeeping Staff
Part-time Maintenance
Release Night Audit

Motivated Workers

Bartenders/ Servers

Executive Director
Summer Employment

Seasonal Sales Associates

Industrial Painter
PLC Programmer (experienced)

Employment Training Specialist (job coach)

1918 Cellars Wine Room Associate
Gift Shop Associate
Venue Coordinator
Assistant Venue Coordinator
Event Set-Up Supervisor
Operations Staff

Marine Mechanic
Office Manager
Boatyard
Marine Dock Crew

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

Tig Welder/ Fabricator
Assembly & Metal Finishing - Hourly positions available

Hiring Seasonal Positions

Maintenance Technician

East Jordan Senior Center Cook
Charlevoix Senior Center Cook

Administrative Assistant

Retail Sales Ambassadors

City Clerk/ Assistant to the City Manager
Water/Wastewater Operator or Apprentice Operator
Airport Attendant

Concrete Workers

Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal

Hiring for 2021 Season

Host/Hostess
Bussers
Wait Staff
Dishwashers
Line/Prep Cooks

Housekeepers
Guest Service Associates
Food & Beverage Staff
Maintenance

Loan Processor Full Time Charlevoix

Fertilizer Manager
Landscape Equipment Operator
Hardscape Installer/ Stone Mason
Operations Manager Installation
Operations Manager Client Maintenance
Client Sales Representative
Landscape Design Sales Representative
Crew Foreman Installation
Crew Members Installation
Crew Members Maintenance

Host/Hostess
Busser

Seasonal Employment Opportunities

Part-time & full-time, seasonal, and year-round positions available

Year-Round & Seasonal Opportunities

Summer Associates
Part-Time Assistant Manager

Exhibit Coordinator

Marine Mechanic

Hiring Staff

Servers

Stingray Swim Team Coach
Swim School Coordinator
Certified Lifeguards

Full-Time Architect
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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