Get Involved with your Local Government 

Are you interested in local government and politics, but not sure how to get involved? Join us here at the Chamber on Tuesday, July 14 from 9 - 11 a.m. for a Local Government Candidate Seminar.

This free program will cover nominating petition procedures, building a campaign, media relations and the responsibilities of holding public office. Speakers will include city Commissioner Gary Howe and former commissioner and campaign manager Matthew Schmidt.

To reserve a seat contact Chamber Government Relations Director Kent Wood at kentw@tcchamber.org Let's see some YPs join the conversation about our city!

The TCYP Marketing Committee is working hard to share the news about TCYPs, and what better way to show what we're all about than to feature some of our fantastic YPs on our Facebook page?

Every Wednesday, we'll share a new YP Committee member bio on our Facebook page. Like our FB page to meet these awesome YPs and learn more about what they love to do in Traverse City (including their favorite place to go out for drinks or grab lunch with friends)!

Interested in being featured on our Facebook page? Fill out this quick survey and send a photo of yourself to Mo Stych. We'll get you on the schedule!

Join us for a great time and a great cause on Wednesday, August 19! The Chamber Golf Outing is the primary fundraiser for the Chamber's Leadership Grand Traverse program. Golfers, sponsors, and prize donors contribute to the continued education and nurturing of the region's leaders of tomorrow.

Shotgun start at 10:30 a.m. at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa. For more information, click here.

The summer is racing by - which means it won't be long before the Chamber launches the Fall 2015 semester of Leadership Grand Traverse. The program offers participants a close-up look at the institutions and amenities that make our region unique.

The Fall LGT class kicks off on September, and the application deadline is August 21. Scholarship opportunities are also available. Here's a link to the application form. 

The Chamber Golf Outing is sponsored by:

Be sure to keep up on what's brewing in the community. Meet local elected officials and other business and economic leaders in a casual environment. The event is for any and all chamber members interested in getting to know the community leaders better and get a chance to discuss key issues.

Right Brain Brewery will hosts the events on:

• August 24 with state and federal officials.
• September 24 with Traverse City officials.
• October 19 with Grand Traverse County officials.

Pints & Politics is sponsored by:

Are you new to TC or have you been here for years? Just landed your dream job or are you searching for the next step in your career? Sharing your story on the blog is easy, and a great way to reach other young professionals both in our area and across the world. Simply type a brief summary about yourself-your favorite things in the Traverse City area, why you live here, what you do for a living-and send it in to Mo Stych with some great photos. We love featuring our YPs!