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Don't forget to VOTE TODAY!!!
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Remember to vote today! Ballot Proposal 15-1 appears on today's May 5th ballot across the state. The proposal will ask voters to raise the sales tax by 1%, eliminate the current gas tax and sales tax at the pump, and replace them with a wholesale fuel tax that will generate the necessary funds to repair Michigan's roads and bridges. Rather than support or oppose the proposal, the chamber board agreed to focus on educating our members about the issue.
We have placed two power point presentations on our web site to help you better understand the ballot proposal. One power point is provided by Kent Wood of the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance, and the other by Brian Gutowski of the Emmet County Road Commission. You can find the power points here. Chamber President Carlin Smith outlined the proposal in his latest From the President message, you can find it here.
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| Be a BAH Sponsor on May 14 at Maple River Pub |
The Next Business After Hours is May 14th at Maple River Pub in Brutus from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Business After Hours is a well-attended "end-of-the-work-day" networking event designed to help participants make new business contacts, develop potential new customers, and build exposure for their businesses. Admission cost is $7 for members; $12 for not-yet members.
To help build business relationships, you need to be in the right places to meet members of the business community. The PRCC Business After Hours (BAH) is the right place to be each month. An average of 125 chamber member attend each event for networking opportunities, along with hors d'oeuvres, cash-bar refreshments and door prizes at our member properties.
Are you looking to get the word out about a new service or product or increasing visibility?? Join this months sponsor Petoskey Festival on the Bay and contact us today to be a part of this great event!
Be a sponsor of the upcoming BAH, and for a low cost of $250 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 ten admission passes (a $70 value), plus be able to interact with the attendees and have microphone time at the event. Call Nikki Devitt at 347-4150 or email nikki@petoskey.com to reserve your spot today.
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| Register Now for Connecting Women in Business on May 19th |
Register for Connecting Women in Business luncheon on Tuesday, May 19 - Featuring a preview of Summer books and upcoming events at McLean & Eakin Booksellers.
The luncheon is at Stafford's Bay View Inn. Registration and networking begin at 11:30 a.m. The luncheon and presentation will begin at noon and end at 1 p.m. Cost is $15 for CWIB members or $20 for not-yet-members.
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. Friday, May 15. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows the day of the event will be invoiced.
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Congratulations Airport After Hours Winners!
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Winner of at round trip to Chicago on North Sky Airlines, Linda Orlow from Douglas Lake.
Pictured: James Gallagher of North Country Sky, Linda, Carlin L Smith - PRCC.
Photo by Sandra Lee Photography
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Winner of a $500 Delta Gift Card, Deborah Miller from Mackinaw City.
Pictured Carlin L. Smith, PRCC and Deborah.
Photo by Sandra Lee Photography
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The Airport After Hours on April 30th was a huge success with over 200 people in attendance. AAH is a regional business networking event promoted by the visitors bureaus and chambers of commerce that comprise the Air Service Task Force including: St. Ignace, Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City, Cheboygan, Indian River, Harbor Springs, and Petoskey. Special thank you to the event sponsors for this past Thursday: Bay View Association, Boyne Resorts, Castle Farms, Cheboygan Area Visitors Bureau, Citizens National Bank, Emmet County, North Country Sky and Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry.
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| Petoskey Restaurant Week in Going on Now! |
Petoskey Restaurant Week until Friday May 8th
Enjoy your favorite restaurants and discover new ones at an affordable price. The best restaurants of Petoskey and Bay Harbor have joined forces for this special culinary event!
HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:
Three course menus for $25 for dinner and $15 for lunch with some establishments offering two for one pricing.
Visit www.petoskeyrestaurantweek.com for a list of participating restaurants and their Restaurant Week menus!
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Advertise in the 2015/2016 Community Profile and Membership Directory
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For more information, please email Jennifer, call 231-582-2814 or visit
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Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce | 231-347-4150 | www.petoskey.com 401 E. Mitchell St. Petoskey, MI 49770 |
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