January 6, 2015
Be on the Lookout for Community Cash
The Holiday's are over and that means its time again for Community Cash to be redeemed. This year over $6,000 in Community Cash was sold in December so its good practice to remind your staff about how Community Cash works. 


As a chamber-member, when a COMMUNITY CA$H Check is brought into your business, please accept it. Provide the appropriate change to the customer, and simply deposit it like you would any other check. The COMMUNITY CA$H checks have the appropriate bank routing codes and will go through the banking system like any other check. There will be no fees to chamber members who accept the checks, and no waiting period for reimbursement. 
Business After Hours January 15 at Knot Just a Bar

This BAH will be held at Knot Just a Bar in Bay Harbor from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, January 15th. We will feature a Hawaiian Shirt theme for this evening. You are encouraged to dig back in the closet and pull out your bright floral shirts and Leis and wear them for a chance to win prizes. Admission is $7 for Chamber members and $12 for not-yet members. 

Are you looking to get the word out about a new service or product or increasing visibility?? 

You should be a sponsor at this fun event. For a low cost of $150 you will be promoted in the e-mails and press releases prior to the event, the night of the BAH you will have a table for display and be provided five admission passes (a $35 value), be able to interact with the attendees and have microphone time at the event. Call Lisa Hoyt at 347-4150 to reserve your spot today. 
Business After Hours Full Schedule 2015

Mark your calenders for the 2015 Business After Hours (BAH) Schedule

Jan. 15 - Knot Just a Bar - Hawaiian Shirt Theme

Feb. 19 - Sage (Odawa Casino)

Mar. 18 - Vernales (combined after hours with Harbor Springs Area Chamber)

Apr. 16 - Business Expo in Ovation Hall of Odawa Casino 5-8 p.m.

May 14 - Maple River Pub

Jun. 4 - Bay Harbor Golf Club 

Aug. 26 - Legs Inn (Regional after hours)

Sept. 10 - Sagamore's, (Inn at Bay Harbor)

Oct. 15 - Petoskey Bay View Country Club

Nov. 19 - Northern Lights Recreation (combined after hours with Harbor Springs Area Chamber)

Unless noted otherwise - BAH takes place from 5-7 p.m. $7 admission for members, $12 admission for others 
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State of the Community Luncheon Feb. 6, Tickets on Sale

The 10th Annual State of the Community Luncheon, sponsored by Chase, will be held Fri. Feb. 6 in Ovation Hall at the Odawa Casino. Doors will open for networking at 11:30 a.m. and lunch and the program will begin at 12:00 p.m. Tickets are now available at $30/person or a table of eight for $240. To purchase tickets you can register online now HERE

Register for CWIB January 27 at Bay Harbor Conference Center

Register for Connecting Women in Business luncheon on Tuesday, January 27 "Women in Wine"

This luncheon will feature a panel discussion of our area "Women in Wine."  Gail Frey of Crooked Vine Vineyard & Winery, Laurie Stabile of Mackinaw Trail Winery and Tracie Rousch from Petoskey Farms & Vineyard will talk about several different aspects of the business of winemaking and tasting rooms in northern Michigan. This is a booming industry and our area will benefit from increased tourism. 


The luncheon is at Bay Harbor Conference Center (above Galley Gourmet). Registration and networking begin at 11:30 am. The luncheon and presentation will begin at noon and end at 1 pm. Cost is $15 for CWIB members or $20 for not-yet-members. Register online today - right HERE

PNC Bank is the marquee sponsor and Lite 96.3 is the exclusive radio sponsor of CWIB. Be a sponsor of this event for only $100. It includes one lunch admission, plus a covered table for display so you can interact with the attendees during registration/networking time.  Sponsors also have the opportunity put information on the tables. Sponsors receive two minutes of microphone time at the end of the event. A sponsor can also offer a door prize. Average attendance is 75-85 women.  Call Lisa for details 347-4150.

 

Advance Registration is Required.  Please Register online today or call 347-4150.  Please NOTE: Registration closes at 5 p.m. September Friday, Jan. 23.  Any cancellations after this time or no-shows the day of the event will be invoiced.
Connecting Women in Business Full Schedule 2015

Mark your calenders for the 2015 Connecting Women in Business (CWIB) Schedule

Jan. 27 - Bay Harbor Conference Center

Feb. 24 - Stafford's Perry Hotel

Mar. 24 - North Central Michigan College

Apr. 28 - Sagamore's (Inn at Bay Harbor)

May 19 - Stafford's Bay View Inn

Jun. 23 - Odawa Hotel

Sept. 22 - Petoskey Bay View Country Club

Oct. 20 -  Sage (Odawa Casino) GO Grants fundraiser* (this event is 11:30 am to 1:30 p.m.)

Nov. 24 - North Central Michigan College

Unless noted otherwise - registration and networking begin at 11:30 a.m. Lunch and program begin at noon and end at 1 p.m.

Notice of Annual Meeting

In accordance with the by-laws of the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce, we hereby notify our members of the Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors to be held Tue. Jan. 22, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. at a location to be determined. At the meeting, the board will consider the chamber's 2015 strategic plan, budget and will consider the board's meeting schedule for the coming year. A brief report will be provided on the chamber's membership status, financial status, and accomplishments of 2014. Members of the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce are welcome to attend the annual meeting. You must RSVP in advance by contacting Chamber President Carlin Smith at 347-4150 or carlin@petoskey.com. There will be a $15 fee to cover lunch costs. 

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