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Sports Theme BAH is this Thursday at Maple River Pub!
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Business After Hours is May 14th at Maple River Pub in Brutus from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. This BAH is the perfect setting for this year's "Sports Theme" and we encourage all of our members to come to event wearing your favorite team attire - jerseys, jackets and hats! Special prizes are planned for "super" fans who dress to the hilt. Special Thank you to our sponsor for this event Petoskey Festival on the Bay.
Maple River Pub will be serving up fantastic hors d'oeuvres like Chicken Fatay, Beef Crostini, Stuffed Jalapenos, Assorted Wood Fired Pizza and more! Along with hors d'oeuvres, there will be a cash-bar and door prizes!
Are you looking to get the word out about a new service or product or increasing visibility?? Be a sponsor of an 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 CWIB on May 19th at Bay View Inn |
Register for Connecting Women in Business luncheon on Tuesday, May 19 - Featuring a preview of Summer books and upcoming events at McLean & Eakin Booksellers.
McLean & Eakin will be previewing the books of Summer not to be missed. They will also have copies of the books available for purchase. McLean & Eakin will also have great door prizes for attendees. Click here to preview the books!
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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Summer Season is almost here, Register now for Guest Service Training on 5/29
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Hospitality The Little Traverse Way Spring training sessions for Front Line Staff will offer two sessions on May 29th at the Inn at Bay Harbor.
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.
Morning Session
Registration begins at 8:30 p.m. with a continental breakfast. Session begins at 9:00 a.m. and will conclude by 11:30 p.m.
REGISTER NOW FOR THE MORNING SESSION
Afternoon Session
Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. with a light snacks. Session begins at 1:00 p.m. and will conclude by 3:30 p.m.
REGISTER NOW FOR THE AFTERNOON SESSION
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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 5:00 p.m. on May 27th
Learn more about Hospitality the Little Traverse Way at www.hospitalitylt.com
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| Save the Date! Next HOT TOPICS is June 1st |
Energy is the next "Hot Topic"
With nine coal-fired power plants going off line in Michigan, there is question about the state's future energy supply. What is the future of energy in northern Michigan in regard to reliability and affordability? That will be the conversation at the second Hot Topics event hosted by the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Comfort Keepers. Jason Geer of the Michigan Chamber of Commerce will start the conversation and following his presentation PRCC President Carlin Smith will moderate a Q & A session with other experts in the room.
The Hot Topics event will take place Mon. June 1, 2015 at the Odawa Hotel. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and lunch is provided. The cost to attend is just $20/person.
Advance registration is required by calling 347-4150 or register on-line here. Registration deadline is May 29th.
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MDOT Work on US-31 in Bay View Overnights this Week
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The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be resurfacing US-31 in Bay View from Rosedale Avenue to Division Road. Pavement milling and resurfacing will take place through Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Work may begin earlier in the evening, depending on traffic and weather. This project will require lane closures and flag control. All lanes will be open during non-working hours. Project map: https://goo.gl/maps/V4gAx
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| Small Business Association Director Visits Petoskey |
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The Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce was pleased to welcome Gerald Moore, Michigan District Director for the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Director Moore toured Petoskey Brewing and B. May Bags while in town, sat in on a meeting with our local SCORE Chapter, and hosted a Director's Dialogue attended by around 30 business leaders.
The chamber extends its appreciation to the Bank of Northern Michigan for helping to host the director's visit, and to the business leaders that joined in on the dialogue.
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Nominate your Favorite Community Leader for the Leadership Star Award
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Leadership Little Traverse will present the fourth annual Leadership Star Award at the Celebrating Leadership Luncheon to be held at Stafford's Perry Hotel on Fri. June 26th. You can now nominate your favorite community leader. A special committee comprised of LLT alumni will select the Leadership Star recipient based on the following criteria:
- the development of future leaders
- and/or leadership excellence in their business/organization
- and/or leading a cause, project, or organization
- and/or service the community
Previous recipients are Maureen Nicholson, Reezie DeVet, and Bob Bleyaert. To nominate someone, simply send a brief message describing the individual and the reason for the nomination to Carlin Smith at carlin@petoskey.com. Use the words "LLT Nomination" in the subject line. Nominations must be received by Thu. May 21.
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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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