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"Bring a friend" and help the city decided its future at goal-setting session Thursday
 You are invited to join community leaders at a City Goal-Setting Session at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, in the Parish Hall at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 1303 M-75 South.
This public forum is your opportunity to share suggestions, ask questions, hear what your fellow citizens think, and receive updates on previously established goals. Input received at this meeting will assist the City Commission and other city boards and commissions in determining short-term and long-term goals for the community. These goals will give the City Commission and staff direction on the community's priorities and where to focus the city's resources to continue moving in a positive, progressive direction. City Manager Michael Cain said, "This meeting is a very important part in helping the City Commission and really our community determine its priorities for the coming years. We are hoping as many as people possible will attend. We are especially hoping that people who haven't attended before will stop in and give it a try. We try to make it informative and fun. People who are planning on coming are encouraged to bring a friend, especially someone new." The last public goal-setting session was in January of 2014, resulting in the these goals.
> If you are not able to attend, you may submit suggestions to: City of Boyne City, 319 North Lake St., Boyne City, MI 49712 or by emailing bbrooks@boynecity.com. For additional information or questions, contact City Hall 231-582-6597.
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School board to consider $10.3 million bond proposal, hiring an interim superintendent
From the Petoskey News-Review: Monday night's Boyne City Public Schools Board of Education meeting figures to be more important than most as the board is poised to hire an interim superintendent and approve placing a major building project bond proposal on the ballot. The meeting is set to begin at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 11 in the Boyne City Education Center, 321 S. Park St. The board is slated to hear a presentation from its consultant, who is assisting the board in searching for a replacement for current district superintendent Peter Moss. In October, Moss announced that he would be retiring effective at the end of January. Full story.
PETER MOSS OPEN HOUSE - An open house to honor retiring School Superintendent Peter Moss will be held at the Boyne City Education Center Building in the Hospitality Classroom from 3:20 to 4:45 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11. Cake and refreshments will be served. Moss has been in education for 41 years, the last five in Boyne City.
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Don't delay; Chamber Annual Meeting celebration is nearly sold out
Don't delay if you want to attend the Chamber's Annual Meeting Celebration, because it is nearly sold out. The big celebration will be held from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, at Boyne Mountain Resort? This is a special night for the area's business community, bringing together more than 300 members of the Chamber family for an evening of dining, socializing, special recognition and to present the Chamber's annual awards. It's the "can't miss" event of the year... presented by Korthase-Flinn Insurance and Financial Services.
 The program is an upbeat gathering with great food and drink, live and silent auctions, and the introduction of our Chamber Board members. We'll honor the Business Leadership and Heritage Award winners along with the Volunteer or the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Young Entrepreneur of the Year, and our Civic Pride Award winner. If you would like to promote your business by donating an auction item, email jim@boynechamber.com or call 231-582-6222. Click here to register online. Tickets are $40 per person. Table sponsorships are $380, including 8 seats, a table sign, program listing, listing on overhead screens and introduction at the event.
> Thanks to our Gold Sponsors:
> And our Table Sponsors:
- Big E's Smoke Shack
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Boyne Boat Yard
- Boyne City Main Street
- Challenge Mountain
- Charlevoix County Community Foundation
- Charlevoix State Bank
- Chemical Bank
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- Kiwanis Club of Boyne City
- Lynda's Real Estate Service
- Magnum Hospitality
- Mason Kammerman & Rohrback
- Pat O'Brien & Associates
- Re/Max Resort Properties
- Resort Rentals North
- Wright Builders/Wildwood Rush
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Boyne Mountain to host Appreciation Day with free skiing for locals on Sunday
In appreciation of local patronage, Boyne Mountain Resort and Boyne Highlands are hosting the 9th annual Community Appreciation Day, offering a full day of free skiing and snowboarding to residents of Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet, and Otsego counties on Sunday, January 10. Free access to the downhill trails plus the parks, pipes and cross country trails is available 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Local residents can show their driver's license or other form of ID with proof of residency at the resorts' lift ticket windows to receive their free lift ticket. Ages 15 and under can ski/snowboard free during Community Appreciation Day if accompanied by an adult with proof of local residency. In addition to free skiing and snowboarding, the Boyne resorts are also offering complimentary NASTAR racing, as well as discounts on group ski and snowboard lessons, equipment rental, spa services, and admission to Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark, plus food and beverage specials, and more. Details.
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Lake Street Market was one of 8 places participating in the first Wine Wednesday.
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 Wine Wednesday is off to a tasty start
Dozens of people came out Wednesday night, moving from wine tasting to wine tasting, to kick off the first in a series of Wine Wednesdays scheduled for the first Wednesday of each month. From 5 to 7 p.m., guests enjoyed a wide assortment of wine and complimentary appetizers with eight local restaurants and wine purveyors.
Each participant received a punch card with the names and locations of all the participating establishments. At each stop, featured wines were discussed and enjoyed along with delicious food pairings. "The really amazing thing was each location featured something very unique - wines from all over the world - so everyone got a great sampling of a wide variety of reds, whites and sparkling wines," said Lori Meeder, director of the Boyne City Main Street Program. "Once they have completed the tour and received all 8 punches, they will be entered into a drawing to win a gift certificate to one of the local establishments."
"We had more people than we expected and some stayed for dinner or extra drinks, and we sold some wine. We also heard that many were trying to make it to all eight," said Alana Haley, marketing director at Porter Creek Fish House.
Those currently participating in Wine Wednesdays are the Boyne Pub, Café Sante, Northern Table, Porter Creek Fish House, Red Mesa Grill, Boyne River Inn, Lake Street Market and The Wine Emporium. "The hope is more restaurants will be added as the event grows," said Mark Warner, owner of Northern Table.
Boyne Appétit! is a collaboration of the Boyne Area Chamber and Boyne City Main Street, spearheaded by a committee comprised of local restauranteurs and volunteers. For more information visit the Boyne Appetit! Facebook Page.
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Learn about jobs and job search skills
Learn about job opportunities and improve your job search skills by getting involved in the new Boyne City Career Connection. The group meets Tuesday, Jan. 19 and the third Tuesday of each month from 2 to 3 p.m. in the upstairs conference room of the Boyne District Library, at 201 E. Main Street in Boyne City. Upcoming meetings will be Feb. 16 and March 16. The meetings include discussions on job and job search strategies. For more information contact George Peet, (231) 439-5239 or visit www.NWMichWorks.org.
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Now it's time to take a selfie with your favorite sculpture
 Boyne City's Walkabout Sculpture Committee is announcing a new photo contest beginning January 1st. The photos submitted and posted to our Boyne City Main Street Facebook page must be a "selfie" with their favorite sculpture. This contest will run from January 1 to February 10 with the winner announced at the Chocolate-Covered Winterfest in February. The contest is open to all amateur and professional photographers. The committee received 31 photo entries posted to Facebook in its first photo contest that began in September for photos of the sculptures. David Leaver won that contest with his photo entitled Draco Starry Night, which captured the Draco Viewer in the starlight. David will receive $100 and be recognized at the June 2016 Artist Reception. The Walkabout Sculpture Show, now in its eighth month, features eight sculptures of various sizes and media - life size to monument presentations, realistic to abstract, metal, clay, steel, iron and granite.
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New Year's resolution: obedience classes for you and your pooch
 Dogs World North in Boyne City is offering several classes to get you and your dog off to a good start in the new year. Classes meet once a week for six weeks for a fee of $150. All dogs must have current vaccinations and a negative fecal test within the last six months.
BASIC OBEDIENCE: A solid foundation of basic behavior skills. Sit, stay, down, come, walk on a leash... we work on basic house manners. This class begins January 9th at 4 p.m.
INTERMEDIATE OBEDIENCE: This class will focus on sharpening the basic behavior commands and work on problem-solving. This class began January 5th.
SCENT WORK: Canine scent work is a fun search and scenting activity for virtually all dogs. We will build on each dog's natural instinct to hunt, and teach them to trust their own scenting abilities. This class begins January 9th at 3 p.m.
DOGS BEHAVING BADLY: This free clinic on January 10th is an opportunity to bring your dog in for behavioral assessment. We welcome dogs with destructive behavior, fear anxiety, and aggression toward people and other animals. Appointments are 30-45 minutes, beginning at 10 a.m., with the last appointment at 2:30 p.m. Space is limited, call 231-582-5800 for an appointment. www.dogsworldnorth.com.
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Put your promotional message right up front in our newsletter
Would you like to get your business message read by 900 people for $50? If so, you might consider running a display ad with a link to your website at the very top of the Chamber/Main Street newsletter that you are now reading. We send the newsletter to more than 2,000 people, and it is opened by an average of 900 each week. We will also promote you to our 4,000 Facebook followers. Reserve your space now - call 231-582-6622 or email jim@boynechamber.com.
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FUN, FOOD, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - Boyne Appetit!
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Friends of Library free film series starts tonight
The Friends of the Boyne District Library are presenting a free movie series on Fridays at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Admission is free, and snacks will be available for a donation. Here is the schedule:
- January 8th: The Iron Giant (PG) 1999 - Without glitz and a rock score, this charming and authentic animation tells the story of a boy and his robot from outer space.
- January 22nd: Troll Hunter (PG-13) 2011 subtitled - This "mockumentary" takes us to Norway, where 3 college students work to make a film about a mysterious troll hunter in the beautiful countryside. Good fun and some thrills.
- February 12th: The Winslow Boy (G) 1999
- February 26th: The Up Side of Anger (R) 2005
- March 11th: Koyla (PG-13) 1997 (subtitled)
- March 25th: Flash of Genius (PG-13) 2008. Details on all of the films.
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Camp Daggett summer registration is open
Registration has just opened for Camp Daggett summer camp. Applications for 2016 summer camp were mailed to 2015 summer campers and are available in local schools and chambers of commerce and online. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Online applications must be downloaded, printed and mailed to Camp Daggett. Every year, over 1,000 children ages 7-14 get the opportunity to spend a week at Camp Daggett. They experience the beauty of the natural environment that the camp provides, make new friends, try new things and have loads of fun. Activities include group sports and games, sailing, swimming, canoeing and fishing, arts and crafts, nature study, hikes, adventure ropes courses and team building activities, archery, campfires and camp-outs. Camp Daggett also offers three Wilderness Adventure Trips for ages 13-15: the Canoer on the Platte, Betsie and Crystal Rivers, June 26-July 2; the Pathfinder, North Manitou Island, July 24-30; and the Explorer at Pictured Rocks, August 7-13. For more information, visit www.campdaggett.org or call 231-347-9742.
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Indoor Farmers Market returns to Saturday morning schedule
 The Boyne City Farmers Market indoor winter market will return to its regular Saturday morning weekly schedule tomorrow, January 9th. The market is held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Red Barn next to the Boyne District Library in the 200 block of South Park Street.
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Library offers Junior Engineers event and Scrabble Club
The Boyne District Library is offering a STEM-inspired event called "Junior Engineers" for children in second through fourth grades on Saturday, Jan. 30th from 10:00-11:30am in the library's Community Room. STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Kids will use planning and problem-solving skills to design and build simple machines and experiment with many scientific and mathematical concepts in this hands-on workshop. Registration is required, and can be done online at www.boynedistrictlibrary.org/children/ or by calling the library at (231) 582-7861. Questions? Contact Helene Ivie: ivieh@boynelibrary.org.
SCRABBLE CLUB - Are you looking for a way to beat the winter blues and engage your brain? The Boyne District Library will host their first monthly Scrabble Club meeting Thursday, January 21 from 1-2:30. There is no cost for club and the library will provide game boards and tiles. All ages are welcome to attend. If you have questions contact Monica Kroondyk at kroondykm@boynelibrary.org or 231-582-7861.
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Four events planned at balanced living
Balance living yoga studio is hosting four upcoming events in addition to its regular class schedule at 101 River St., Boyne City:
HEALTHY HABITS - Learn how the brain works and use that knowledge to form healthy habits from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, January 11. Toxic Free Teachers monthly awareness group presents this free event on five healthy habits for balanced living: Thought training, Breathing exercises for relaxation, Meditation techniques, Living in the present moment, Eliminating toxins featuring Sari King and Young Living essential oils. Incorporating any of these five habits can benefit your health. There is a reason most find it difficult to implement change. First we will learn about brain default settings and how to retrain them. Breathing exercises will be demonstrated, meditation techniques will be discussed and helpful hints to increase happiness will be shared by Julie Wellman. Sari King, a guest speaker, is extremely knowledgeable about toxins in the environment and natural healthy living. Her expertise is aromatherapy. She will discuss how you can eliminate toxins from your body and environment featuring Young Living essential oils. For more information call Julie Wellman at 231-675-0447.
ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS YOGA Workshop is Saturday, January 16th * 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Cost $15 ~ pre-registration is suggested as class size is limited Join us for an informal discussion and practice. This workshop is for those who: aren't flexible or have artificial hips, knees or other physical limitations - have never done yoga - just want to hear about what yoga is and see what it entails - learn how yoga can help you, no matter what your physical condition or age Questions? Call Suzi @ (231) 675 - 0580.
CHILDREN'S YOGA - Sundays at 1:00 p.m. starting January 17th This will be a donation-based class. We are asking for food donations, which will benefit the Good Neighbors Food Pantry of Boyne City. Classes will be 30-45 minutes and are suitable for children ages 3 to 12. Parents are encouraged to participate.
YAMAS & NIYAMAS Workshop Saturday, February 13 from 1 - 3 p.m. Cost $20. Pre-registration is required. Learn about the ten ethical guidelines that help to form the foundation of yoga. The Yamas and the Niyamas are the first two limbs of yoga's eightfold path and provide tools for mindful living.
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 Free coffee, doughnuts and lunch on Jan. 26 at Senior Center
The community of Boyne City will be hosting a free social gathering for all veterans from 9 to 11 a.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month, beginning Jan. 26th at the Boyne Area Senior Center. Coffee and doughnuts will be donated by supportive area businesses. The senior center will also offer free lunches to all veterans on the fourth Tuesday of the month, starting in January.
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NEW YEAR, NEW YOU. AT A DISCOUNT - Pointe Health has extended its 15%-off offer on a new annual membership to Ponte Health through the end of January. That means an individual membership is just $365.50 ($430 before discount) and a Family Membership just $616.25 ($725 before discount.) That's just a dollar a day for an individual membership and even less for a family. Membership includes 24/7 access, so you can work out when it fits your schedule. Pointe Health is located just 5 minutes from downtown Boyne City at 4656 Lake Shore Road. For more information call 231-459-4442.
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ROCK THE SLOPES - Rock 105 and Boyne Mountain are teaming up to bring you "Rock the Slopes" every Friday from 4 to 9 p.m.. Lift Tickets are $10.50, Tubing is $10.50 per person and 2 Twin Zip Rides are $10.50 per person. Plus wings and a pint of Dos Equis in the Snowflake Lounge for $10.50. Bring the entire family out and enjoy what winter has to offer at Rock The Slopes with Rock 105 Radio and Boyne Mountain.
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LIVE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
RED MESA GRILL, 6-9 p.m. "Casa Tuesdays" - $3 Casa Margaritas, $3 Premium Drafts, $3 Food Features, live music:
January 12 - Charles Madison
January 19 - Keith Scott
January 26 - Blake Elliott & The Robinson Affair
> Mondays, 6-9 p.m. $5 pizza night. Nathan Bates.
> Thursdays, 5:30-9 p.m.: All-you-can-eat mussels special. Jan. 7th - Kellerville, 14th - Adam Hoppe, 21st - Michelle Chenard, 28th - Sean Bielby .
> Fridays, 8-11 p.m.: Jan. 8th - Ben Overbeek, 15th - Under the Moon, 22nd - Randy Reska, 29th - Jeremy Reisig.
> Saturdays, 8-11 p.m.: Jan. 9th - Owen James, 16th - Ben Swan, 23rd - Younce Guitar Duo, 30th - The Whiskey Charmers.
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Willy Porter and Carmen Nickerson
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FRESHWATER GALLERY, 8 p.m. concerts, 231-582-2588 for tickets
> Carla Cooke (Daughter of the legendary Sam Cooke) on Feb. 14
Snowflake Lounge
Friday - DJ Bill da Cat, 10pm-2am
Saturday - David Cisco, 4-7pm
Saturday - DJ Bill da Cat, 10pm-2am
Wednesday - Pete Kehoe, 8-11pm
Thursday - DJ Bill da Cat, 8-11pm
Stein Eriksen's in Clock Tower Lodge
Friday - Nathan Bates, 6-9pm
Saturday - eXperience DJ, 4-6pm
Saturday - Eric Dane Jaqua, 6-9pm
Forty Acres Tavern
Friday - Michelle Chenard, 9pm-12am
Saturday - Nelson Olstrom, 9pm-12am
1-4 p.m. at the Boyne District Library on Sunday, Jan. 17. This session is the group's anniversary party. Everyone is welcome to play or listen at this free celebration of Irish and Celtic music at the Boyne District Library. Celtic Sessions continue on the first and third Sundays of the month in February and beyond.
BC LANES - 1199 S. M-75, Boyne City. Open 7 days: Monday - Thursday 4-10 pm, Friday 4 pm-12 am, Saturday 12 pm-12 am, Sunday 12-8 pm.
> Glow Bowl Fridays and Saturdays 9 p.m. to midnight. 1199 S. M-75, Boyne City.
> Live music Saturdays, 9 p.m. - 12 a.m.:
Jan. 9 - Raging Moon
Jan. 16 - Northern Nites
Jan. 23 - Whiskey Creek
Jan. 30 - The Lopers
PIED PIPER SKATERY - Roller skating Wednesdays through Sundays. 04454 M-75 North in Walloon Lake.
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - Join Habitat on January 18th in Boyne City to make a difference and volunteer your service on the commemorative holiday for Martin Luther King Jr. We will be on site remodeling, deconstructing, painting and cleaning up. Contact Kala at (231) 348-6926 Ext. 104 for further details.
BLOOD DRIVES - An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at The Eagles Lodge 1583, 106 River Street, Boyne City on Wednesday, Jan. 20, from 12:30 to 5:15 p.m. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: FOE) or call 1-800-Red Cross (1-800-733-2767). Boyne Falls School is also hosting a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Jan. 28.
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A BLIZZARD OF A SALE - The largest sale in our store history. Due to winter's late arrival we are overstocked - 20% to 70% off entire store of ladies fall/winter fashions from Tribal Sportswear, Renuar, Keren Hart and others. We have the largest casual to career slack selection in average and petite sizes. Great time to update and spruce up your wardrobe. We are open 7 days a week. Mary's of Boyne, 108 S. Lake St., Boyne City, PH 231-582-3820. Hours M-F 10-5:30, Saturday 10-5, Sunday 12-4. Facebook and www.marysofboyne.com. |
KINDER CLOSET at Christ Lutheran Church is open from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on January 9th and the second Saturday of every month . Free baby items are provided, including diapers; wipes; clothes and more, for any Charlevoix County parent with a newborn to 24 month-old-child. Christ Lutheran Church is located at 1250 Boyne Avenue in Boyne City. For more information, call 231-582-9301.
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 AMERICA'S STANCE ON CRIME will be explored at Lifetree Café on January 10, at 6:30 p.m. The program, titled "Tough on Crime," includes a film featuring Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Maricopa County, Arizona. The controversial sheriff has been praised and criticized for his treatment of prisoners. His jail prepares just two low-cost meals per day, restricts television viewing, places inmates in desert tents, and requires prisoners to wear pink underwear. According to Lifetree Café representative Craig Cable, Lifetree participants will delve into whether America's justice system is too tough or not tough enough on crime. Cable said, "Some claim that prisons infringe on personal civil liberties. Others feel that prisons have become more like country clubs. We'll explore whether America is more or less safe as a result of our criminal justice system."ed being useful probably after a month. I figured that I would never do music again." Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual coffeehouse-type setting in the community room at First Presbyterian Church, 401 S Park St., Boyne City. Admission to the 60-minute events is free. For more information call Julie Hasse at 231-582-7983 or email lifetree@fpboyne.org.
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Venue Coordinator
Assistant Venue Coordinator
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 JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT of Northern Michigan is looking for an area resident who would like to teach a program called "Economics For Success" at Boyne City Middle School. Junior Achievement provides all the materials and course guidelines. Teachers are needed for two classes, and they will work with a BCMS teacher to implement the program, which is composed of six 45-minute sessions. Materials are packaged in a self-contained kit that includes detailed plans for the volunteer and materials for 32 students. Anyone interested in teaching this class is invited to contact Matt Berger, District Director of Junior Achievement of Northern Michigan at 231-582-4660 or email janso@ja.org. He will meet with anyone interested to go over the materials.
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PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS - One of the most valuable tools the Chamber utilizes to promote local businesses is our Visitors Guide & Business Directory. This quality annual magazine is a benefit of Chamber membership and is used to expose your business to thousands of potential customers. Our Guide has a full year of circulation, with 20,000 copies distributed from the Chamber office, at numerous regional businesses and at MDOT Welcome Centers state-wide. Our publication includes a buyer's guide that lists all Chamber members organized by business category. Char Shaltz, account manager for Harbor House, will contact you within the next few weeks to discuss options for promoting your business in the 2016/17 Visitors Guide & Business Directory. Char can be reached at (231) 582-2814 or visit harborhouse.com/boyne.htm.
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"BC" WINDOW STICKERS and "Boyne City" license plates are available at the Chamber office with proceeds going to the Boyne City Booster Foundation.
DIGITAL VISITORS GUIDE and Business Directory - Click here. Get the mobile app here. In the Apple App Store, you can also search for Boyne City or Boyne Chamber and download the app to your iPhone for iOS 6 or later or to your iPad. When downloading for iPad, designate the iPhone app. The entire publication and links to websites are available in the mobile app. Once you download the mobile app, an internet connection is not needed for access.
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