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Local Food Theme BAH is this Thursday at PBVCC
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The Next Business After Hours is Coming Soon - October 15 at the Petoskey Bay View Country Club from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Admission cost is $7 for members; $12 for not-yet members. Join fellow chamber members for networking opportunities, along with hors d'oeuvres, cash-bar*, refreshments and door prizes for this month's sponsors.
A special thank you to our farmers' for providing the Chef and staff at Petoskey Bay View Country Club with local ingredients for this fantastic menu!
Fresh Tomato Bruschetta offered with baguette slices
Grilled corn, tomato and black bean salsa offered with tortilla chips
Oven fired pizza topped with grilled veggies and mozzarella cheese
Sweet Corn Fritters
Cheese Spread prepared with beets and eggplant served with assorted crackers
Pulled Pork Sliders served on mini rolls with apple onion chutney
Sweet Potato Waffle Fries served with sweet chili pineapple dipping sauce
Pumpkin Dessert
* please remember that PBVCC only accepts Cash and Check.
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"I Belong" Celebrating Chamber of Commerce Month in October
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Do you Belong? October is Chamber of Commerce Month! Watch all month long for testimonials from chamber members as to why they belong. October is Chamber of Commerce Month in Michigan and the chamber is using this month to feature the "I Belong" campaign and we invite all members to participate.
You can wear an "I Belong" button all month long to help show you belong to the chamber and help spread awareness of the chamber's work. Feel free to stop by the office to grab buttons or we would be happy to drop some off to you. In addition, you can let us take your picture with the "I Belong" sign and tell why you belong to the chamber and we will feature it in the weekly e-mails and on Facebook.
We are also conducting a membership drive in October. Do you know someone who is not yet a member of the chamber? Invite them to join. All new members in October will be entered to win a prize package valued at over $1800. For more information contact Lisa Hoyt at 231-347-4150 or lisa@petoskey.com |
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Today's "I Belong" Member
Gary Albert, Owner - Ruff Life Pet Outfitters
"In addition to the multiple marketing tools available through the Chamber, they are there to support my needs as a small business owner, including resources such as SCORE, communicating upcoming events, and their regional efforts to market our beautiful & vibrant downtown lifestyle."
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Don't Miss Your Chance to Change the World on Oct. 27th!
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Block this date and time on your calendar right now: Tue. Oct. 27, 2015, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. because you won't want to miss this next initiative of the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce. At that time, Nathan Havey of Thrive Consulting Group will speak to chamber members on the subject of "conscious capitalism."
"Purpose Beyond Profit, How to Grow Your Business While Changing the World.", sponsored by Citizens National Bank.
At the intersection of business, sociology, and brain science an important discovery is gaining acceptance. Human beings thrive when they are part of a caring community engaged in work that really matters. Great organizations understand this and go to great lengths to foster caring cultures focused on a clear purpose beyond profit. When this paradigm is widely adopted among business leaders in a community, the result is increased prosperity for all.
The event will be held in the North Central Michigan College Library Conference Center and the cost is only $30. This is a small cost and a short amount of time to invest in a concept that could very well change the way you do business. Don't miss out on this fantastic seminar - Register Now!
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Petoskey Restaurant Week Starts This Friday - Oct. 16 to Oct. 23
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Petoskey Restaurant Week is Friday October 16 - Friday October 23
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.
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Register Now For October 20 CWIB Luncheon & Learn About Your Personality
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Register Now for Connecting Women in Business luncheon on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 - Featuring
Carol Laenen, Director of College Communication at North Central Michigan College. Carol will be talking about the Myers-Briggs Personality Profile and what it can tell us about ourselves and how it can facilitate better communications with our co-workers. Bring staff from your office or organization and learn how to work together better. Sign up early because we'll be sending you the link to the test to take prior to the lunch!
The luncheon is at Stafford's Bay View Inn. 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 here.
Grand Traverse Ophthalmology Clinic is a sponsor for the lunch. 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 $150. 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, October 16, 2015. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows the day of the event will be invoiced. |
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Go Grants, Fall Launch - Now taking Applications for Spring Programs!
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Connecting Women in Business (CWIB), a niche group of the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce, is proud to announce the fall launch of its GO Grants for Girls on October 12, 2015. Since the launch in 2010, over 100 girls have been provided go grants in excess of $40,000.
The purpose of the grants is to provide small grants to girls in grades 6 to 10 in the Char-Em ISD service area of Charlevoix, Emmet and northern Antrim counties. These grants will allow the girl to pursue a special interest gain or improve a skill, participate in an outdoor experience and more. Grants will range from $100 to $500. Application and full details can be found on the chamber website. Applications must be postmarked is December 1, 2015.
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Speed Networking on October 21st at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
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Speed Networking is Back! Call 347-4150 or click here and sign up to be a part of the October 21 Speed networking - it is a great opportunity to make some new business contacts. It takes place Wednesday, October 21 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites. It is a great opportunity to meet up to 23 other people quickly and efficiently, and in a fun way. (And yes, the structure is similar to speed dating.)
Call today and register your spot in this program. Bring business cards and promotional materials from your business to share. Speed networking is FREE and limited to the first 24 registrants. One registrant per business. Holiday Inn Express & Suites is the sponsor of the 2015-2016 Speed Networking Series.
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Last Chance to Make a Nomination for Breakfast for Champions!
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The Breakfast for Champions Committee will soon be meeting to decide the recipients of the following awards.
Service Excellence Award:
Presented annually for demonstrating superior, unique and unequaled service to the public.
Community Enthusiast: Presented to honor a local citizen who is a true cheerleader, ambassador and passionate supporter of our community.
Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Presented to honor an entrepreneur who is helping to enhance the local community through business growth.
Chamber Mission Award: Recognizes an individual, business or organization that supports the chamber's mission of helping area businesses succeed while protecting our community's quality of life and fostering responsible growth.
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Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce | 231-347-4150 | www.petoskeychamber.com 401 E. Mitchell St. Petoskey, MI 49770 |
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