June 9, 2015
Sign Up Now for Guest Services Training on June 25th
Hospitality The Little Traverse Way training session for Front Line Staff takes place on June 25th at the Hampton Inn, Petoskey. 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. 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.

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! 

 

Session is only $20 per person. Registration Deadline is 5:00 p.m. on June 23rd. Learn more about Hospitality the Little Traverse Way at www.hospitalitylt.com

PYSA Soccer Tournament is This Weekend!
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Downtown Petoskey Farmers Market
Festival on the Bay
Downtown Petoskey 

The Spring Soccer Tournament will take place in Petoskey June 12 through 14. The tournament is hosted by the Petoskey Youth Soccer Association.  Games begin Friday and continue through Sunday, mostly at the Click Road and River Road fields.  Close to 100-teams will be in town for the tournament.  Your chamber of commerce will once again provide concierge services to these guests at their information kiosk to be set up at the Click Road facility.  Chamber members who have special promotions for the soccer weekend, or would like to promote their businesses are welcome to supply us with brochures or flyers (50 copies is ideal).  Please deliver them to the chamber office by Friday at 2:00 p.m. or call 231-347-4150 with any questions. If your business has a marquee, we encourage you to share a message to welcome our soccer guests to our community.
Last Chance to be a Sponsor for the 2015 Festival on the Bay!

The 13th Annual Festival on the Bay is August 14-15, 2015 at the Petoskey waterfront and sponsorship and vendor opportunities are available!  

 

Festival on the Bay looks to our community to help us provide great entertainment and family fun. As a festival sponsor, your generosity and support sends a positive message to residents, tourists and businesses alike that you are a strong support of our economy and quality of life.


 

Festival on the Bay looks to our community to help us provide great entertainment and family fun. As a festival sponsor, your generosity and support sends a positive message to residents, tourists and businesses alike that you are a strong support of our economy and quality of life.

 

Every year, visitors enjoy great music inside the Entertainment Tent and a fun Children's Area all weekend. Other activities include Boat Cruises, a Teen Dance, Chalk & Chocolate Festival, Youth Fishing Derby, Arts and Crafts Show, a Petting Zoo,  YMCA 5K Color walk/run, and so much more!

 

New Events scheduled for this year include a BBQ Competition, Wine on the Water, and a Silent Disco.

 

There are great new sponsorships available - you can learn more here.

 

Vendors make the promenade a great attraction of the festival. The vendors provide great food, unique products, information and an element of fun.  Being a vendor at the festival provides great exposure for your business or organization.  Get the full details on being a sponsor here.

Summer Favorites are Back! Concerts in the Park, Farmers Market and More!

Downtown Petoskey's 2015 

Gallery Walk

The art world will descend upon Downtown Petoskey for its sixteenth annual Gallery Walk. This evening of art and entertainment has definitely become a community tradition.

Participating art galleries will greet guests on the third Thursday in June, June 18, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in an open-house format and offer delights for your eyes, ears, and taste buds. Many of the galleries will have the artists present to introduce their works.

Learn more at

petoskeydowntown.com

2015 Charlotte Ross Lee

Concerts in the Park 

Join in the tradition at Pennsylvania Park at the Gazebo each Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday at Noon. In cases of inclement weather, concerts will be performed one block east in the CTAC Theater inside the Crooked Tree Arts Center, 461 E. Mitchell Street. Find a full list of performances at crookedtree.org

Downtown Farmers Market 

Stop by and see a great variety of local farmers and fill your table with flavor! The Downtown Farmers Market is located on Howard Street between JC Penny's and Julienne Tomatoes and will be open from 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. each Friday until September 25th. Come and fall in love with fresh all over again!

 

The mission of the Downtown Petoskey Farmers Market is to promote the image and economic development of Downtown Petoskey and economic development within the local agricultural community, as well as to give those who grow, fish, forage, and harvest a place to be rewarded for their efforts.
 

Petoskey 4th of July Celebration!

Help make 4th of July the best ever!

The Petoskey Stars and Stripes Committee is a 100% volunteer commitment. Did you know that it was completely a volunteer force that makes everything happen on the Fourth of July? Also the festivities are 100% funded by donations of business and people like you! We need your help!

 

Click HERE to volunteer now or to make a donation!

 

And don't forget if you want to be in the 4th of July Parade, you need to get your application filled out and returned before Monday June 30th. You can get your form HERE or stop by the Petoskey Chamber office.
Be a Part of the Leadership Little Traverse Luncheon on Friday June 26th
Attend the Leadership Little Traverse Celebrating Leadership Luncheon Honoring Jan Mancinelli. 
We hope you will join in honoring Jan Mancinelli on Friday June 26th at Stafford's Perry Hotel. The Luncheon is at 12:00 p.m. with awards and reception at 12:45 p.m. Cost of the luncheon is $25 and a portion of the proceeds benefit the Leadership Little Traverse Program. R.S.V.P. by June 19th to nikki@petoskey.com or call 231-347-4150.

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community and Chamber related news, specials or events. Members looking to share something to the membership may do so in our Friday edition email periodically for FREE. Items are run for up to two weeks. If have something you want to share with the membership, you can e-mail it to nikki@petoskey.com.  Please keep event, special offer & business news submissions to 125 words or less. Deadline for Friday email content is Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. Any questions contact Nikki at 231.347.4150
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