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Leadership Little Traverse Class of 2014
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Congratulations Leadership Little Traverse Class of 2014
Graduation for the class took place on Thursday May 22nd at Little Traverse Bay Golf and Country Club. Pictured Back Row (l to r) Corbin Donaldson - Bank of Northern Michigan, Heather Graham - Nucore Charelvoix, Nicholas Foltz - Odawa Casino, Stephen Daly - Bay Winds Federal Credit Union, Emerson Meyer - Meyer Ace Hardware, Valerie Wilson - Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation,
Sarah George - Northwestern Bank, Karie Jeisel - Coldwell Banker Fairbain Realty, and Catherine Sommerfeldt - Bay View Association.
Front Row (l to r) Robert Kennedy - Jervis B. Webb Company,
Erin Conger - City Park Grill, Erin Ver Berkmoes - Meijer,
Valerie St. Pierre Smith - Crooked Tree Arts Center, Suzanne Leestma - PNC Bank, Janis Bishop - McLaren Northern Michigan,
and Mandy Martin - Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity.
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Chamber Chat Luncheon
Several Chamber Members recently had lunch with Chamber President, Carlin Smith to discuss issues and challenges to their business and/or industry and discover what the Chamber could do to help. Thank you to all who took time out of their busy day to join us for a Chamber Chat!
Pictured (l to r) Holly and Al Beaudin - Mallard Cove Assisted Living, Mary-Anne Ponti - McLaren Northern Michigan, Christi Slater - Northwoods Ear, Nose & Throat PC, Carlin Smith - PRCC President, Margaret Bowers - Northern Michigan Sports Medicine, Janice Andrews - Grand Traverse Ophthalmology Clinic, and Robert Farrell - Internal Medicine of Northern Michigan.
Special thanks to Tom and Julie at Julienne Tomatoes for supplying the fantastic lunch for everyone!
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Register Today for June 24 "SAMPLE MANIA" CWIB Luncheon
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The Connecting Women in Business Group is hosting a SAMPLE MANIA luncheon on June 24, 2014 at Odawa Hotel. Click here to register today.
What is SAMPLE MANIA? There will be many different participants and they will be sharing samples and information on what they do. Participants may include: a restaurant, a salon, a grocery store, a dentist office, an insurance company and more. It is sure to be a fun event!
The cost for a business or organization to participate is just $40. It includes a table for display and one lunch admission and lots of publicity!
The event takes place from 11:30 am to 1 pm. There will be a buffet lunch and the attendees will be able to eat lunch and then visit all of the participants tables. Cost is $15 for CWIB members or $20 for general admission. Register online (http://petoskey.chambermaster.com/events/details/cwib-luncheon-june-24-2014-1786) here you can pay by credit card or you can pay cash or check at the door. Or you may register by calling 347-4150.
So far, Apple Tree Inn/Holiday Inn Express, North Central Michigan College, Herb Aura and Ruthi Hanna - Nerium International Skin Care are participating sponsors. PNC Bank is the 2014 Marquee Sponsor of CWIB and Lite 96.3 is the Radio Sponsor.
Please NOTE: Registration closes at 5 p.m. June 20. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows the day of the event will be invoiced
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Winners and Losers!
Three men from Rasmussen Teller O'Neil and Christman P.C. took first place in the Win by Losing weight loss competition hosted by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce Health Care Task Force. Collectively the team lost 61.9 pounds or 9.24% to win the ten and under participating employees category. Lynne Harvey (far left) and Donna Ludwig (far right) of BCBSM stopped by the RTOC office last week to present T-Shirts and a trophy to the winning team. The PRCC presented each team member with a $50 gift card from Boyne Resorts, the local sponsor of the competition. The winning team members are Matt Frentz, Adam Caron, and Dan Rasmussen.
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Government Relations Committee travels to Lansing
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The PRCC Government Relations Committee recently held its annual trip to Lansing. Members of the committee met with the staffs of Senator Howard Walker and Representative Frank Foster at a social event hosted by the PRCC. The following morning, the committee met with our Senator and with a staff member of our representative to discuss current issues in Lansing. Conversation topics included minimum wage, road funding, and the state budget including funding for rural hospitals and K-12 education. Pictured (l to r) are Rob Winkleman of Rep. Frank Foster's office, PRCC Government Relations Committee Chairman Bill Huber, Senator Howard Walker, and Kent Wood of the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance.
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Last Call to Register for HLTW Training
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Hospitality The Little Traverse Way Spring training sessions for Front Line Staff
This is a fantastic opportunity for front-line staff as well as business owners and managers; this seminar is applicable to all types of businesses.
Thursday May 29th at the Bay Harbor Village Hotel and Conference Center.
Sessions are 9:00 am-Noon
Registration begins at 8:30 am with a continental breakfast.
Hospitality the Little Traverse Way teaches the fundamentals that have been practiced in our region for more than 100-years. Attendees will learn the history of our hospitality culture followed by a three-step process that will inspire them to elevate their service approach to something that is extraordinary...or even priceless!
Sessions are only $20 per person - Registration Deadline is Noon May 28th
REGISTER HERE FOR MAY 29th SESSION
Thu. May 29, 9 a.m. until Noon, Bay Harbor Village Hotel and Conference Center
Learn more about Hospitality the Little Traverse Way at www.hospitalitylt.com
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