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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!
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Northwest Heating & Air
231.547.4607
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Quick Bookkeeper Inc.
231.437.3200
231 Bridge St. Ste 3.
Charlevoix
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NOW ACCEPTING PARADE APPLICATIONS!!
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Holiday Merchant Open House + Hot Cocoa Contest
December 4, 2021
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Business After Hours
December 15, 2021
5-7 pm
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GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration.
Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving.
One of the best ways to get involved is in your own community. We've created a directory to help you find organizations, charities, events, and more in your own community.
Choose one (or more) of Chamber Nonprofits to give, check out who is participating in #GivingTuesday2021
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Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital
Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital is participating in Giving Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Donations made online this day through the included link will be matched. Your donation will have double the impact in strengthening and maintaining your local hospital! munsonhealthcare.org/givingtuesday. Thank you for your support!
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Charlevoix Area Humane Society
The Charlevoix Area Humane Society is participating in the international Giving Tuesday Campaign. The Non-Profit No Kill Shelter is fortunate enough to have matching donations dollar for dollar for the first $11,000 donated on that day!
To take advantage of this generous offer, make your donation check payable to The Charlevoix Area Humane Society, put “Giving Tuesday” in the memo, or call the Shelter 231-582-6774 with your credit card in hand on Tuesday November 30th (we will have operators standing by) or go to www.charlevoixhumane.org and donate on line. Your support is greatly needed and appreciated!
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Top of Michigan Trails
Top of Michigan Trails is committed to providing safe and secure trails as a community resource. By linking our communities by trail - through trails like the Little Traverse Wheelway and the upcoming Charlevoix Trailway - we are building a stronger, connected, and prosperous Northern Michigan. But we can’t do it without your support. https://www.trailscouncil.org/donate/
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Charlevoix Elks Lodge #2856
The Charlevoix Elks Lodge #2856 is deeply committed to the betterment of their communities and surrounding areas through charitable and patriotic service. In addition to our community and charitable activities, we are also a very social organization, offering a variety of activities for our Members and their guests. Our Lodge often invites community groups in for recognition and to hold special events, and also provide facilities for the celebration of many of life's special occasions. All of these programs, projects and activities help prove the Michigan Elks a valuable partner for the community they serve, and, in turn, helps support our growth and community outreach.
To donate to our mission you can make checks payable to: The Charlevoix Elks Lodge #2856 PO Box 395 Charlevoix, MI 49720. Put "Giving Tuesday" in the memo line or call Lori Hart at 231.459.8973 for other payment arrangements or membership opportunities while November and December are only $1 to sign up!
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Charlevoix Conservation District
This Giving Tuesday...consider donating one of the following items to assist the efforts of your local conservation district: stackable chairs, signs, folding tables, easy-up tents, compact refrigerator, latter, tool storage, portable construction lights, and work trick (work truck- new or gently used for field work).
or, sponsor a Conservation event: Beachgrass Harvest Days, Summer Garden Party, Annual Meeting, Fall Native Plant Sale, and Spring Seedling Sale.
For more information on the Charlevoix Conservation District & it's programs, please contact us at: 231-582-6193 or www.charlevoixcd.org.
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Camp Quality
Camp Quality Michigan serves children with cancer and their families by providing year-round programs, experiences, and companionship, at no cost. Camp Quality promotes hope and inspiration while helping children foster life skills and develop their full potential. To donate use this link: https://www.campqualityusa.org/mi/ways-to-give/donate-money/
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Charlevoix Circle of Arts
Support Charlevoix Circle of Arts this #GivingTuesday2021 and make a big difference in our small community! Your gift will help provide opportunities for thousands of patrons of all ages to experience local art and cultural activities right here in our community at the Charlevoix Circle of Arts.
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Zonta Club of Charlevoix
Putting out an SOS!! Zonta Club of Charlevoix needs your help and appreciates your financial support for its SOS program. SOS = Sights on Success... a FREE annual confidence-boosting and team building all-day retreat for middle-school aged girls sponsored by Zonta Club of Charlevoix. SOS is a core program for Zonta’s mission, allowing girls a safe place to participate in team building, self-confidence, and leadership workshops designed to help them step outside their comfort zone and challenge themselves as young women. Zonta also provides annual funding for local scholarships, and helps promote community awareness about women’s issues, particularly Zonta’s annual SAY NO TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE campaign. Founded in Buffalo, NY, on Nov. 8, 1919, Zonta Club is an international organization dedicated to empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy. Zonta envisions a world in which women's rights are recognized as human rights; where every woman is able to achieve her full potential, have access to all resources, and be represented in decision making positions on an equal basis with men. In such a world, no woman lives in fear of violence. Our young girls are our future! Please help Zonta Club of Charlevoix to help our girls! Donations for Zonta’s SOS project should be made payable to Zonta of Charlevoix Foundation, c/o Vel Kammermann, 110 Park Ave., Charlevoix, MI 49720. Thanking you in advance on behalf of Zonta Club.
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Raven Hill Discovery Center
This #GivingTuesday, you can support Raven Hill Discovery Center by simply donating or giving a membership or gift certificate to family, friends, teachers and colleagues. On November 30, 2021, Raven Hill is participating in the Global Day of Giving as an opportunity for you to give back and help our children learn, create, grow and play in preparation for whatever the future brings. Your support on #GivingTuesday – and every day – helps us meet our mission to provide a place that enhances hands-on and lifelong learning for all ages by connecting science, history & the arts. Donations and memberships are available in person, by phone at 231.536.3369 and online at http://www.miravenhill.org
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3rd Annual Fill the Boat
November 8- December 1
The best way to start out the Holiday Season! Help us "Fill the Boat" with warm winter clothing items to support Kari's Closet in efforts to help keep kids & families warm this winter season. Kari's Closet is a children's clothing ministry in honor of Charlevoix's Kari Way. It provides all by donation and is free for all ages. Kari's Closet is located at 100 Oak Street, Charlevoix MI near Charlevoix Community Reformed Church and is Open every Tuesday & Thursday from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM.
We are looking for NEW/LIKE-NEW Clothing Items such as boots, snow gear, pants, warm pj's, sweaters & long sleeves, jackets, gloves and mittens. Most needed are from baby to big kid sizes, but will accept all.
Items can be dropped off or shipped to Dry Harbour Marine, 6357 US-31 S, Charlevoix MI 49720. Any questions or more information please contact Kelsey Way, kelsey@dryharbourmarine.com or 231-547-0040.
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Charlevoix Circle mARkeT is Opens!
November 19- December 30
Shop local & support over 40 area artists & makers this holiday season. Holiday mARkeT runs Nov. 19 - Dec. 30th.
Festive, Handmade, Shopping!
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Wine Down Wednesday
November 24
6-8 pm
Join us for live music, food, wine, and more! Performing will be Chris Calleja!
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Pottery & Wine (...and Hot Cocoa!)
December 7
6-8 pm
Tis the season! Cottage Pottery is extending their painting studio to the 1918 Cellars Wine Tasting Room at Castle Farms for the last time in 2021.
Guests will have a choice of either a snowman bowl or place, along with a glass of 1918 Cellars wine to sip on while they paint their festive pottery. Adult tickets $35. Children will have the opportunity to paint two holiday ornaments with a side of hot cocoa. Children's tickets are $10. Buy tickets HERE.
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Downtown Charlevoix Ladies Night
December 8
10-8 pm
The holidays look different this year and shopping local is more important than ever before! This years event will last all day and various shops will be offering specials. Part of the fun is to fill out a wish list at your favorite stores to make gift giving easy for your loved ones! Keep up to date with store offerings on the Facebook event discussion HERE.
This is also your chance to participate in the Gift Local Holiday Shopping Contest - you could win up to $500 in downtown dollars. Visit downtowncharlevoix.com for more info.
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Charlevoix Hospital Holly Daze
December 10
6:30-7:30 pm via Zoom
Join us on Friday, December 10, for the 29th Annual Holly Daze!
This festive virtual event celebrates Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital, its healthcare team, the patients and families served, and all of the wonderful community members and donors who support local healthcare.
For more information regarding this virtual event, online auction and to register click HERE!
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Luncheon Lecture: Changes in American Politics
December 10
11:30-1 pm
Why do some big changes in our society – acceptance of same-sex marriage and the civil rights movement, for example – succeed, while others like Prohibition and the Equal Rights Amendment fail? Is it timing, tactics or leadership? Scott LaDeur, Ph.D., professor of political science at North Central Michigan College will offer his analysis of the forces behind the shifting tides in American life. Attendance fee includes a buffet lunch beginning at 11:30 AM.
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Canvas Paint & Sip
December 14
6-8 pm
Join Cottage Pottery and 1918 Cellars for the last Paint & Sip of the season! Paint an adorable penguin painting with a side of 1918 Cellars wine to inspire your artistic senses. Tickets are $35 and are non-refundable.
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Downtown Charlevoix Men's Night
December 15
All Day
Choose to gift locally in downtown Charlevoix and come out during men's night! Various shops will be offering specials and free gift wrapping. To make your life even easier, stores will have Wish Lists on hand from your ladies who came out last week.
Additionally, this is your chance to earn entries for the Gift Local Holiday Shopping Contest! For more info visit downtowncharlevoix.com
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Annual Holiday Messiah Concert Dec. 16 & 17 by the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra
December 16 & 17
7 pm
Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra presents its popular annual performance of Handel’s Messiah at 7 p.m. on both Thursday, Dec. 16, and Friday, Dec. 17 at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts, 800 Bay Harbor Dr., Petoskey. The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Chorus, led by Director André Strydom, will join the orchestra led by GLCO Conductor and Music Director Libor Ondras. The concert includes portions of Johann Sebastian Bach’s “The Christmas Oratorio, BWV 248” and George Frideric Handel’s famous “Messiah” oratorio. Each event will feature pre- and post-concert receptions, featuring a cash bar, hors d’oeuvres and other light refreshments. The pre-concert receptions begin at 6 p.m. each night. Reserved seating tickets are still available. Details can be found at www.glcorchestra.org or by calling 231-487-0010. The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra, located at 219 E. Lake St., Petoskey, is designated as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and has a 20-year history of offering classical music performances in Northern Michigan communities.
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They Rayder Christmas Project! |
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It's that time of year again! Charlevoix Elementary is ready to make an impact on the community this holiday season. Collecting toys until December 13th!
- We are asking each student to bring a new, unwrapped toy for a child their age
- All toys should be $5 or more in value
- Local businesses have generously offered to purchase a bike for every class that collects 20 toys!
- Our school-wide goal is 300 gifts
- All toys will go towards the Charlevoix Christmas Project for families in our community
If your family is interested in making a donation to the Project, please email emitchell@rayder.net.
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DEC. 2 - ACRYLIC POUR PAINTING with Heidi Finley. Thursday evening from 6:30-7:30pm. $50 per person.
DEC. 9 - POTTERY PAINTING with Cottage Pottery. Thursday evening from 5:30-7:30pm. $45-60 per person.
DEC. 16 - HAND PAINTED GLASS ORNAMENTS with Sharon Smithem. Thursday evening from 6-8pm. $40 per person.
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Gift Local Downtown Charlevoix |
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Purchase gifts in downtown Charlevoix for a chance to win up to $500 in Downtown Dollars!
1st Place wins $500 | 2nd Place wins $300 | 3rd Place wins $100
How to Enter
- Spend $50 in qualifying purchases* between November 15th and December 24th in 2021 at any of your favorite downtown businesses (receipts may be combined).
- Turn in receipts through December 24th to:
3. Online purchases at participating downtown Charlevoix businesses (see list to the right) count toward an entry! If you feel safer shopping this way you can submit your email receipts by forwarding them to charlevoixmainstreet@gmail.com.
Receive one entry for each $50 spent on gifts in downtown Charlevoix. Food purchases at restaurants and grocery stores do not qualify, but gift cards to these businesses do. 4,000 entries available. Winners will be announced and contacted via phone on January 5th. For more information click HERE.
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Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra and Sturgeon River Pottery Announce Free Concert Tickets for Veterans Program |
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Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra and Sturgeon River Pottery announce free concert tickets for veterans. The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra (GLCO) now offers area veterans, active duty service members, and their families two complimentary tickets to GLCO’s main stage concerts, thanks to funding from veteran-owned Sturgeon River Pottery. About 30 area vets and their guests enjoyed the “Postcard from Vienna” concert on Oct. 30. The next performances are Dec. 16-17 when GLCO presents its annual “Messiah” holiday concerts at 7 p.m. on both nights at Great Lakes Center for the Arts, 800 Bay Harbor Dr., Petoskey. Veterans and service members interested in attending may call the GLCO office at 231-487-0010 to arrange reserved seating tickets. For more information, and for tickets for the general public, visit www.glcorchestra.org.
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Charlevoix Cinema III Movie Showings |
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This week's schedule goes from Nov 24- 29. What a fun holiday lineup! We've added in some extra showtimes too! You can purchase tickets in advance HERE.
Clifford (PG): Wednesday 3pm & 6:30pm, Thursday 3pm & 6:30pm, Friday 1:30pm, 4:30pm & 7:30pm, Saturday 1:30pm, 4:30pm, & 7:30pm, Sunday 4pm & 7pm, and Monday 7pm
Ghostbusters Afterlife (PG13): Wednesday 3:15pm & 6:45pm, Thursday 3:15pm & 6:45pm, Friday 1:00pm, 4:00pm & 7:00pm, Saturday 1:00pm, 4:00pm, & 7:00pm, Sunday 3:30pm & 6:30pm, and Monday 6:30pm
Encanto (PG13): Wednesday 3:30pm & 7pm, Thursday 3:30pm & 7pm, Friday 1:15pm, 4:15pm & 7:15pm, Saturday 1:15pm, 4:15pm, & 7:15pm, Sunday 3:45pm & 6:45pm, and Monday 6:45pm
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Black Friday Deals at Harwood Gold |
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Come visit us starting Friday, November 26th through Monday, November 29th. You choose and create your own trio of our sauces, infusions, or preserves.
Sauce Bundle: Sriracha- BBQ- Ketchup $32
Infusion Trio: Any 3 infusions $40
Preserve Trio: Any 3 preserves $32
These make the perfect gift wrapped up together or share the love and split them up! *Deals are available in our cafe or online*
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Win a 7 night luxury stay in Maui, with round trip airfare for two! Or $10,000 prize option!
All it takes is one $50 raffle ticket to win. Call the Charlevoix Area Humane Society now 231-582-6774, or purchase you ticket/s at the Shelter 614 Beardsley Street Boyne City, or HomeAgain Upscale Resale at 118 Water Street, downtown Boyne City. You can't win if you don't play!
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Charlevoix Public Schools - Alumni Hall of Fame |
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We are planning to hold our Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony this spring! I encourage you to complete the online nomination form for any graduates you feel meet the criteria and send this information out to others in our community!
Alumni Hall of Fame 2021-2022. Click HERE to fill out the Alumni Hall of Fame nomination form. Please feel free to share the link with others. Forms are due on February 28, 2022.
Criteria:
The nominee must be a graduate of Charlevoix High School
and have achieved one or more of the following:
*An advanced degree such as PhD., M.D., D.O., D.D.S., O.D., J.D.
*Significant life achievement, honor, or award
*Significant contribution toward improving the lives of others
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Parker is an almost 4 year old retriever/pit mix with a fantastic temperament. He is very chill and super smart. He can be very loving and cuddly but also has the confidence to entertain himself. Parker loves being outside, enjoying the sunshine or even the snow! Parker has to be the only animal in the home and no kids. He needs to go to a home with people 16+ as he does not do well with children.
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Conservancy Offers Places for Both Hunters & Non-Hunters |
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Little Traverse Conservancy provides opportunities to get out in the woods on lands that are open and lands that are closed to hunting.
Interactive maps of Conservancy-owned nature preserves can be found at www.landtrust.org or on the free nature preserve app, LTC Explorer (Google or Apple app stores). Dogs are allowed on most Conservancy preserves or reserves, but they must be kept on a leash. Please respect that there may be children or people who are afraid of dogs on the trails and obey this statewide law. Dogs that are legally engaged in hunting on lands enrolled in the Commercial Forestry Act are not required to be on a leash.
It is important to note that the majority of hunting occurs at dawn and dusk. For more information about hunting on preserves (including a list of preserves where hunting is permitted), visit HERE.
Recommended preserves (and assist projects) across the Conservancy’s five-county service area that are closed to hunting are listed below:
Charlevoix County: Nathan “Barry” Driggers, The Hill, Charles A. Ransom, Raven Ridge, Rogers Family Homestead, Portions of St. Clair Lake/Six Mile Lake Natural Area, and Wisser-Saworski. Beaver Island: Barney’s Lake, Little Sand Bay, and George and Althea Petritz.
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Charlevoix County Transit Honored with CTAA's 2021 Rural System of the Year Award
Charlevoix County Transit (CCT) of Boyne City, Michigan was named the 2021 Outstanding Rural System of the Year by the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA) at its annual EXPO. The EXPO was held this year in Richmond, VA., and the award is in recognition for the winner's efforts to provide innovative services and to meet customers' needs across its service area in northern Michigan.
The award, presented annually at the Association's national EXPO, honor a CTAA member in a rural area that has distinguished itself both in the level of service it provides and inventive ways of doing business. Kendra McGeady, one the National Directors on the Association's Board of Directors and Executive Director of Pelivan Transit in Big Cabin, Okla., noted that CCT is not only the leading front for technology and use of alternative fuels but also looks for opportunities to enhance their operations and passenger experience.
"Celebrating 41y years this year, this agency has paved the way in accessible services in their service area and state. knowing vulnerable members of their communities would be tied to their homes through the COVID-19 pandemic, they stepped up to become the sole source of transportation for home delivery and disaster meals.," said McGeady with presenting the award.
"I am honored to accept the Rural Transit System of the Year award on behalf of the Charlevoix County Transit," said Jill Drury, Executive Director of Charlevoix County Transit. "Public Transit providers across the nation have met the challenges created by the pandemic and served their communities and passengers in many creative ways. CCT was no exception. We responded immediately after the first school closure was announced in mid-March 2020 and began offering alternative services and finding ways ti assist our communities. I'd like to thank the CTAA Board for recognizing agencies for their dedication to the industry and for choosing Charlevoix County Transit for this great honor. It has been a privilege to lead our agency over the past 10 years," said Drury upon accepting the award.
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Hotel Earl Named Winner of Best Downtown Economic Development Project Over 1 Million Dollars |
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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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Shop Assistant
RN On-call Nights
RN Contingent Days
Manager, Service Operations FT
Hospice Aide FT
Hospice Aide Contingent
Field Service Technician
Fabricator
Welder
Shop Assistant
Marine Service Technician
Service Advisor
Job Openings
Motivated Workers
Bartenders/ Servers
Seasonal Sales Associates
Community Connections Support Staff
1918 Cellars Wine Room Associate
Venue Coordinator
Assistant Venue Coordinator
Housekeeping Staff
Tour Guide
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
Assembly & Metal Finishing - Hourly positions available
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Full Time IT Assistant
Full Time Teller East Jordan
Full Time Human Resources/ Retail Customer Service
Full Time Operations Clerk
Bell Ringers
Fertilizer Manager
Landscape Equipment Operator
Hardscape Installer/ Stone Mason
Client Sales Representative
Crew Foreman Installation
Crew Members Installation
Crew Members Maintenance
Accounts Payable Specialist
Physical Therapy Aide
Bartenders
Retail Sales Ambassadors
Concrete Workers
Host/Hostess
Bussers
Wait Staff
Dishwashers
Line/Prep Cooks
Part-time Front Desk Agent
Host/Hostess
Busser
Employment Opportunities
Part-time & full-time, seasonal, and year-round positions are available
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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