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2022 Chamber Scholarship Recipients Announced
The Charlevoix Area Chamber is proud to present the annual Chamber Scholarship in partnership with our sponsors. This program aids in the tuition expenses of higher education for awarded area students. The Scholarship Committee is excited to announce the 2022 recipients:
Samuel Peterson
Allison Burns
Lauren Shepard
Thank you to the contributors and sponsors of the 2022 program:
In Memory of Jeannine Wallace
The Clothing Company
Grey Gables Restaurant & Catering
The Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce
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Charlevoix Chamber Golf Outing
Registration NOW OPEN!
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Sponsorship Opportunities Available! Click HERE!
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Lake Charlevoix EMS Authority
231.547.7172
210 State St
Charlevoix
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Boyne City Housing Commission
231.582.6203
829 S Park St
Boyne City
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In the gallery at Charlevoix Circle of Arts!
Now on Exhibit:
INTERLACEMENTS
Exploring the fine art of weaving with 8 local & Michigan artists. Runs April 22 - May 21. FREE & open to the public 6 days a week!
SHOP OUR GIFT SHOP! CCA's curated collection of hand made art, cards, prints, jewelry, pottery, and more! We are always open to the public 6 days a week! CharlevoixCircle.org Open M-F 11am-4pm & Sat 11am-3pm.
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Free Second Saturday
May 14
Noon - 4pm
Save Saturday, May 14th from noon to 4pm for a great family event. FREE (Families Reaching for Educational Excellence) Second Saturdays are back at Raven Hill Discovery Center for the warmer months of 2022. From May through October, Raven Hill will offer free admission for families each second Saturday from noon to 4pm. NO groups, please, as we need all parents to be watching their own children. We are also limiting the indoor time, as we want our visitors to socially-distance and stay safe in these times of continuing pandemic concerns. Families will be given a group number at check-in and a return time to visit indoors. With all of the outdoor exhibits, like the Music Garden, Jurassic Park Walk, Schoolhouse, Treehouse, Ancient World and the new Connections Trail, families will have plenty of things to explore outside! These 2022 FREE Second Saturdays honor Diane Strzelinski, a Raven Hill volunteer and supporter for more than 25 years.
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2022 Farmer Resource Fair
May 14
12-4 pm
Taste the Local Difference will be joining representatives from MSU Extension, Crosshatch, Ellsworth Farmers Exchange, Northern Lakes Economic Alliance and more at the 2022 Farmer Resource Fair in Bellaire.
WHEN: This Saturday - 5/14/2022
TIME: Noon-4pm
WHERE: ASI Community Center, 102 Maple St, Bellaire
All Ages Welcome!. Pop-Up Native Plant Sale. Snacks & Refreshments Available. Click HERE for event flyer with more information.
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Meet the Primary Candidates
May 15
2-5 pm
Join the Charlevoix Rod & Gun Club in learning about the Convention of States and listen to the candidates for the Michigan Senate and the House of Representatives. Event takes place at the Charlevoix Public Library from 2-5pm.
Candidates that will be attending: Senate 37th District Triston Cole, John Damoose, William Hindle & George Ranville. House 107th District Bob Carr, Parker Fairbairn, Neil Friske, and Jonathan Scheel.
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Crafternoons for Grown-ups
May 19
2-4pm
Drop-in fun! Join us for summer crafting fun! Make a woolly felt ball by both wet felting and needle felting. These are great for pets to play with and they last forever! Drop in for this fun activity and take away a great toy you created yourself. Registration is not required, though supplies are limited. For more information, please contact us at 231-237-7340. See you there!
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Bike to Work Day
May 20
Stop by East Park between 7:30 am and 9:00 am to collect your gift for biking to work (or just biking)! Driving from out of town? Park and ride from Ferry Beach (southside) and Charlevoix Township Hall (northside).
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Hungry Ducks Petting Farm & Children's Museum Opening Day
May 20
Petting Farm - Trout Fishing - Carousel - Birthday Parties - Hay Rides - Quilt Museum - Children's Museum - Charlevoix County Residents 50% off Admissions
Hungry Ducks Farm is located in Charlevoix, Michigan right next door to beautiful Castle Farms. Opening May 20, 2022 you will enjoy an interactive petting farm where you and the kids can feed the animals. Also included are carousel rides, hay rides, and even a quilt & children's museum. Coming in 2023 is the HD riding train. Catch and release trout pond fishing is available for an extra charge.
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Spring Concert at the Dhaseleer Barn
May 21
6pm
Spring Concert at the Dhaseleer Barn! 15794 Paddock Rd, Charlevoix. Dancing! Rock 'N' Roll! Original Music! Doors open at 6pm and showtime at 7pm. Entry by Donation!
Charlie Millard Band and Fake Baseball (from Kalamazoo).
For questions call 231.675.1936.
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Dog Park Grand Opening/ Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & All Things Dog Expo
May 21
10-12 pm
Join us for our Dog Park Grand Opening/ Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and All Things Dog Expo! If you are interested in setting up a table/ booth during the grand opening to promote/ sell your dog-related business/products call Beth at 231.547.3253 or Kent at 231.547.7183. There is no cost to participate. Please let us know by May 16th if you would like a booth so we can plan and promote accordingly.
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Petoskey Uncorked
May 21
12-4 pm
Petoskey Uncorked is an event wine lovers are NOT going to want to miss. Spend your day with all 14 Petoskey Wine Region wineries at the Odawa Casino Join us on May 21st for fun, appetizers, entertainment, tastings, and more!
Tickets are $40 per person in advance and $50 per ticket at the door. Tickets include 14 1 oz tastings and appetizers. The last day to buy tickets online is May 20th. Use the link below to buy your tickets HERE today!
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Downtown Charlevoix Community Blood Drive
May 24
9:30-2 pm
Join us for this important lifesaving event! The blood bus will be parked @ Bridge St & Park Ave.
Someone in the US needs blood every 2 seconds, please help ensure the blood is ready for patients.
Appointments preferred and walk-ins welcome call 1-866-Mi-Blood or click HERE.
Donate for a chance to win a $75 e-gift card so you can stream your favorite movie or download the latest game!
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The Survey Vessel Steelhead: Charlevoix's Connection to Great Lakes Fisheries Research
May 24
6:30-7 pm
Listen as DNR Research Manager Dave Clapp discusses the history of operations on the DNR Survey Vessel Steelhead. Of the four Michigan DNR survey vessels, only the Steelhead calls Charlevoix its home port, and this will mark the 50th anniversary year of its service. The data collected from the Steelhead is used to manage Great Lakes fishing populations and provides other pertinent information, and this presentation will be of interest to all who love our lakes and their resources.
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County-Wide Business After Hours
May 25
5:30-7:30 pm
The Charlevoix County Chambers are coming together to host a grand Business After Hours Event at The Boathouse on Lake Charlevoix 204 Water St, East Jordan. Food, Networking and Fun will all be on the menu for this great night. Entry fee will be $10 per person (including Chamber Members). For more information contact the East Jordan Chamber of Commerce 231.536
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Spring Into Wellness Fair
May 25
1-3 pm
Celebrate Mental Health Awareness month by coming to a Spring Into Wellness Fair hosted by Leadership Charlevoix County Class of 2022. Local organizations will be present with community resources with a main focus on mental health. Also, see the future site of the Wellness Garden! Construction set to begin later this month. Event takes place at the Charlevoix County Shirley Roloff Center 13513 Division Ave, Charlevoix.
Organizations that will be present: Charlevoix County Veterans Affairs, Health Department of Northwest Michigan, Kiersten’s Ride, Leadership Charlevoix County, Little Traverse Bands of Odawa Indians Health Department, Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital, North County Community Mental Health, and Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan.
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Tips to Ensure You Have An Injury Free Golf Season
May 25
1-2 pm
If you’re a golfer, the last thing you want is to be sidelined by an injury after being out of action because of winter weather. As you know, golf is a game that involves dynamic, athletic movement that combines neurological and musculoskeletal dexterity. If you want to be in top form this season, it’s time to pay attention to your body. Online. Register HERE.
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SummerFolk
6:30 pm
Charlevoix Public Library
Children's Garden
May 23 | Troy Graham | Troy Graham otherwise know as "Great Lakes Graham," Troy is a native to Marquette, MI. He has spent his career playing music from many genres (old-time, bluegrass, folk, indie), has independently recorded over a dozen albums, and has published four poetry books. He is also well know for his decade-long tour with bluegrass band, Sparrow Tree (2007-2017).
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Bier's Inwood Brewery
7-9 pm
May 27 | Eliza Thorp
June 2 | Open Mic Night!
June 3 | Chris Michels
June 10 | Crosscut Kings
June 17 | Tyler Parkin
June 24 | Michelle Chenard
June 25 | Jelly Rolls Blues Band
June 30 | IPR Resents PULSE Saxophone Quartet
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Cafe Sante
May 13 | Adam & Pat | 7-10pm
May 14 | Chris Calleja | 7-10 pm
May 16 | The Shifties | 6-9 pm
May 20 | Adam & Pat | 7-10 pm
May 21 | Chris Calleja | 7-10 pm
May 23 | The Shifties | 6-9 pm
May 27 | Pete Kehoe | 7-10 pm
May 28 | Sean Bielby | 7-10 pm
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Spring Plant Sale
May 28
8:30 -12 pm
Ferry Beach
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Introduction to Pickleball
May 31
6:30-7:45 pm
Charlevoix's Elm Street Courts
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Exhibit: Charlevoix Photography Club
June 3 - June 18
Charlevoix Circle of Arts
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GLCO Presents Beethoven Symphony No. 9
June 4
7-8:30 pm
Bay View Association
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Charlevoix Public Library Announces Jazz @ the Library Lineup |
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Jazz @ the Library (JATL) takes place on Wednesdays in July and August in the Children's Garden at 7pm.
July 6 | Nancy Stagnitta (flute)
July 13 | Crispin Campbell (chello)
July 20 | Venetian Week, no concert
July 27 | Bill Sears (saxophone)
August 3 | Claudia Schmidt (vocalist)
August 10 | Bay Area Little Big Band
August 17 | Family & Friends
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Bier's Inwood Brewery Announces Summer Music Schedule |
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Check out this summer’s music schedule! If you’d like to be a sponsor, there’s still time to get your name/business name advertised on the stage and inside the brewery! Call 231.675.7632 or stop in for details. Lawn chairs are welcome for all events. Click HERE for schedule.
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Charlevoix to Host Statewide Workshop On June 3rd |
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The Power of Michigan Downtowns- Innovations, Inspirations, and Investments Michigan Downtowns continue to move forward and are the drivers of impactful economic development, housing initiatives, and community building. Strong downtown management requires insightful relationships with municipality leadership and stakeholders, a willingness to implement innovative ideas, and the ability to bring investments to main street. Downtown Charlevoix will provide a beautiful backdrop during our Annual Summer Workshop as we explore The Power of Michigan Downtowns through Innovations, Inspirations, and Investments. Registration and agenda information at HERE. Member of MDA $110 Member after May 24, $125 Non-member $125 Non-member after May 24, $150 Join us on Thursday, June 2 from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm for our networking event!
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Raising a Glass to the Success of Bigs' Annual Wine Event |
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Local community members and partners raised their glasses and rallied together in support of the Big Brothers Big Sisters (Bigs) Annual Wine Event held on April 29, 30 and May 1 with stellar results. A record breaking $165,000+ was raised igniting the potential of 118 children, giving them the gift of mentorship.
Business partner 4Front Credit Union was proud to be among the list of partners who supported the event. President, Andy Kempf, said his company supports Bigs because of the organization’s concrete impact on local children.
“Because of Bigs, thousands of children are benefitting from a friendship with a trusted adult mentor. A connection like that defends against anxiety, which is so prevalent among youth right now,” said Kempf. Click HERE for the full press release.
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Charlevoix County Commission on Aging May Update |
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Charlevoix County Senior Centers are gradually moving back towards a more normal experience!
- Masks ARE STILL 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!
- Take Out is available for those still not wanting to dine in.
- We have added back our second menu option each week.
- We are once again highlighting Michigan In Season Fresh Fruits and Vegetables.
- We will start Wednesday Night dinners June 1, 2022.
- We are transitioning back to regular plates, glasses, coffee cups and utensils.
- Soups, Salads, Fruit and Bread are offered as side options. Soups will be served on Tuesdays and Fridays. Dinner Salads Mondays and Wednesdays and a Specialty Salad on Thursdays.
- While we were closed we were able to purchase some new games such as Corn Hole, Toss a Cross, Inflatable Velcro axe toss, and other fun activities that can be used inside or out. Just ask your Site Coordinator if you are interested.
- Some of our Senior Centers are short staffed so we are doing the best we can with less support. Please be patient and kind. Finding staff is a challenge all over Northern Michigan and we can only do what we can with what we have.
Click HERE to see the May newsletter which includes information on the Better Business Bureau for a Senior Event "The Red Flags of Fraud" and the Lunch & Learn Presentation by Lisa Clavier of Kiersten’s Ride. Click HERE for May menu and HERE for activity calendar. All of the Senior Centers and the COA Offices are CLOSED for Memorial Day.
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Bridge Street Taproom Youth Employment Scholarship |
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Join our crew for a fun summer in downtown Charlevoix!
- Your first year work a minimum of 300 hours receive $300, work a minimum of 400 hours receive $400, work a minimum of 500 hours receive $500.
- Work a second year you will receive double. Work a minimum of 300 hours receive $600, work a minimum of 400 hours receive $800, work a minimum of 500 hours receive $1000.
This is a great opportunity to work in a FUN, SAFE, and fast-paced restaurant environment. Positions will vary based on age and experience so that you get varied experience to strengthen your resumes.
We are currently looking for: busser's, host/hostess, dishwasher's, and expo's. Great work opportunity, great hourly pay, tipped out, and free shift meals.
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Vote Charlevoix for Best Harbor |
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In 2021 Charlevoix City Marina won Best Harbor! Voting just opened for the 2022 Best Harbor contest. Click HERE to vote for Charlevoix. Voting ends May 31st!
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Great Lakes Energy Appoints New Chief Operating Officer |
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Great Lakes Energy (GLE) has appointed Shari Culver to chief operating officer. Culver currently serves as GLE’s vice president of communications and member services and will step into her new position after the seat was vacated with Shaun Lamp’s appointment to CEO.
“Shari’s selfless dedication to our members, employees, and her duty at GLE have played a key role in our success as a cooperative,” Lamp said. “Shari’s wealth of knowledge and talent will further enhance our success in her new capacity. I have tremendous confidence in Shari’s ability to lead our operations as we navigate this rapidly changing industry.”
Culver has worked for the cooperative for nearly 25 years and holds a master’s degree in management, strategy, and leadership from Michigan State University with an undergraduate degree from Grand Valley State University in communications. She will maintain leadership and oversight of communications and member services in addition to her new duties.
Unlike investor-owned utilities, GLE is a not-for-profit business owned by its consumer-members. All Great Lakes Energy assets – even the poles and wires – are owned by its members. GLE provides electricity to roughly 120,000 rural members in 26 counties along the western side of the lower peninsula. Visit gtlakes.com for more information.
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Pet of the Week - Khaleesi |
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Hi, I'm Khaleesi. I'm just a pup and I will need some training, they tell me I'm full of the dickens. My brother and I were raised together in an apartment and didn't get the necessary instructions. I am very loving and social. I will do best when separated from my brother, we feed off each others bad habits. I do have some separation anxiety. Please keep in mind that the shelter can be a very stressful environment. Studies show that a minimum of 3 days decompression drastically lowers stress hormones, and allows the dog to show more personality after they have settled in.
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Register Now for Classes! |
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KIDS ART CAMP with Laura Kelly. JUNE 13-17 & AUGUST 15-19
M-F, 9am - 12pm, $110 non-members, $99 members, INSTRUCTORS NEEDED FOR MORE ART CAMP WEEKS!
TINY TAPESTRY WEAVING with Jasmine Petrie: ages 10 to adults, MAY 7, 2022, Saturday 12 - 4pm, $60 non-members, $54 members
WET FELTING with Mary Duggan, MAY 12, 2022, Thursday 5:30 - 8:30pm, $40 non-members, $36 members
BEGINNER WATERCOLOR with Megan Swoyer, MAY 25 &/OR 26, 2022, Thursday 10am - 12pm, $40 non-members, $36 members
BLOOMING ART WORKSHOP with CristiEllen Zarvas & Wendy McWhorter, JUNE 7, 2022, Thursday 5 - 7:30pm, $150 non-members, $135 members
LANDSCAPE OIL PAINTING with Dirk Martin, JUNE 23, 2022, Thursday 1 - 4pm, $150 non-members, $135 members
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People Fund awards more than $144,000 in grants to local groups |
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In its first round of grants for 2022, Great Lakes Energy’s People Fund has awarded more than $144,000 to 61 local nonprofit organizations across the cooperative’s 26-county service area, which stretches from Kalamazoo to the Mackinac Straits.
Last year the People Fund surpassed the $4 million mark in grants awarded since the program’s inception in 1999.
“It’s exciting to see the People Fund continue to build on its past success in supporting the many organizations who are making a real difference in their communities,” Great Lakes Energy President/CEO Shaun Lamp said. “The People Fund owes this success to the outstanding support and generosity of our members spanning more than 20 years.”
Grants are awarded twice each year by three independent regional boards representing the cooperative’s north, central, and south regions. The Great Lakes Energy People Fund is accepting applications from local nonprofit organizations for the final 2022 grant cycle. The deadline for letters of intent is Oct. 1, with grant applications due by Oct. 15. Visit gtlakes.com/people-fund/ for more information on the program or to apply.
Click HERE to see awards granted in the Northern region which includes Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Missaukee, Montmorency, Otsego, and Oscoda.
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Horizon Bank Credit Card Offer |
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Enjoy your best into APR for 2 years! Get a special low 0% introductory APR for 24 billing cycles on purchases and balance transfers. After that, a variable APR, currently 14.24%-24.24%, when you apply for the Visa Platinum Card by July 31, 2022.
Enjoy big savings with this card until 2024: pay down high interest balances, save on interest, and no annual fee. Click HERE to see information. See a representative for full details.
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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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Part-time Housekeeper
Asphalt Technician
General Labor
Servers/ Bartenders
Bussers
Host/ Hostess
Line Cooks
Dishwasher
Retail Sales Associate
Housekeeper
Front Desk Concierge
Quality Technician
Professional Communications
Residential Housekeeper
Team Lead- Resort Housekeeping
Team Lead- Residential Housekeeping
Weekend Housekeeper - Petoskey
Weekend Housekeeper- Charlevoix
Special Education Teacher Assistant
Speech and Language Pathologist
School Social Worker
Bus Driver or Rider
Retail Associates
Wedding Assistant
Material Handler
Service Installation Crew Member
Part-time Year Round and Seasonal Patient Care Specialists
Housekeepers
Journeymen/ Master
HVAC Technician
Ductwork Fabricator
Part-time Housekeeper
Retail Sales Ambassador
Office Assistant
Marine Tech
Boat Yard Help
First Mate
General Labor
Tig Welders
Machinists
Fabricators
Automotive Mechanic
Garden Service Personnel
Landscape Laborer
Lawn Care Specialist
Crew Members
Employment Opportunities
Part Time Cook at Charlevoix Senior Center
Front Office Coordinator
Night Host
Housekeeping Staff
Set-up Staff
Wine Room Associate
Server
Bartender
Host
Sales Associates
Key Holders
Fabricator
Welder
Machinist
Bartender/ Server
Cocktail Server
Facilities Housekeeper
Guest Service Representative
Hotel Attendant (Laundry)
Hotel Front Desk Representative
Line Cook
Security Officer
Shuttle/ Chauffer Driver
Steward
Construction Team Members
Lead Carpenters
Apprentice Carpenters
Administrative Assistant
Caregiver
Swim School Coordinator
Certified Lifeguards
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Deck Builder Construction
Barista/ Customer Service
Full-time Paramedic
Sales Clerk/ Candy Making Assistant
Line Cook
Baker
Prep Cook
Dishwasher
Busser
Host
Server
Host/Hostess
Bussers
Line Cooks
Prep Cooks
Servers
Bartenders
Bakery
Cafe - Woodfire Pizza Maker
Donut Maker
Fruti Stand
Front of House
General Maintenance, Outdoor Employee
Apprentice- Marine Technician
Boat Detailer/ Cleaner
Boat Valet- Harbor Springs
Part & Full Time Seasonal Retail Sales
Store Manager
Client Engagement Manager- Sales
Seasonal Deckhand (Beaver Island)
Dock Manager (Beaver Island)
Ticket Sales & Customer Sercice
Seasonal Deck Hands
Shuttle Bus Driver
Dock Manager
Host/Hostess
Bartender
Server
Busser
Entry-Level Manufacturing
Supervising Manager
Assistant Manager
Sales Associate
Food Service Director
Busing Regular Route Drivers
CMHS Principal
Metal Roof Installation
Sales Representative
Head Chef
Assistant Chef
Lifeguard
Bookkeeper/ Head Waiter
Forklift Landscape Yard Operator and Laborer
Gravel Train Truck Driver
Manufacturing Production Laborer- Various Shifts
Food Service/ Lifeguards
Resort Maintenance/ Landscaping
Seasonal Office Assistant
Screen Printer
Seasonal Meter Officer
Camp Counselors
CFO/ Administrative Officer
Bartenders
Servers
Barbacks
Support Staff
Staff Accountant
Designer
Project Manager
Install Fields Operations Manager
Automotive Technician
Crew Members
Physical Therapy Aide
Host/Hostess
Bussers
Wait & Bar Staff
Dishwashers
Line Cooks
Part-time & Full-time Front Desk Agent
Full-Time Architect
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