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Many of your Chamber Staff are attending the Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals annual conference this week. Below is an early edition of your Friday 'In the Know' eNews to make sure you don't miss out. We hope you have a safe and Happy Halloween weekend!
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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.
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Today's "I Belong" Member - Monarch Garden &
Floral Design
William Santos,
Monarch Garden & Floral Design
"It's a great way to be part of the community. People like to do business with people they know and trust."
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Good Hart General Store
Ami Wood,
1075 N. Lake Shore Drive,
Good Hart.
Authentic 1930's general store on the Lake Michigan Shore and on Michigan's Tunnel of Trees. Open year round.
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Best Western of Harbor Springs
Mike Erxleben,
8514 M-119, Harbor Springs.
Tel. (231) 347-9050.
Our Harbor Springs hotel features a prime location that's near everything you want to visit, see or do in this part of Michigan. You can experience the beauty of the state up close and personal when staying with us, all at a value that's budget-friendly.
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Thomas and Milliken Millwork, Inc.,
Kent Strawderman, Sales
1840 M-119, Petoskey.
Manufacturer of custom interior and exterior millwork. Marvin Window dealer. Full service interior and exterior door, window and millwork suppler.
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Breath of Life Chiropractic Wellness Center P.C.,
Dr. Kyle Denholm, Chiropractor,
301 West Mitchell Street, Petoskey.
Tel. (231) 622-8828.
www.breathoflifechiropractic.net.
A family and wellness practice - we do our very best to empower our practice members to make health care decisions that can help them enjoy better lives. We provide a great, loving, healing atmosphere. We have fun with our patients, and we help them live the best lives that they can.
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Chamber Ambassadors helped Jim's Radiator Shop celebrate 25 years as a Chamber Member and celebrate 51 Years in Business this year. Brothers Bill and Jim Peterson offer auto repair service, including starters, batteries, heating and cooling systems, front and four wheel repair and lube, oil & filter. Jim's Radiator Shop is located at 209 Grace Street (one block behind Radio Shack) and can be reached at (231) 347-2742.
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KorthaseFlinn Hires New Business Insurance Advisor. KorthaseFlinn Insurance & Financial Services recently announced the addition of Justin Blohm as a Business Insurance Advisor in its Commercial Property & Casualty Division. Justin and his wife, Katelyn, are relocating from the Alpena area where Justin worked as a Commercial Risk Manager. A proven professional delivering insurance solutions for business and non-profit organizations, Justin's move to KorthaseFlinn further expands the firm's expertise in the Business Insurance arena. At KorthaseFlinn Justin will be responsible for expanding the firm's business relationships throughout Northern Michigan, as well as coordinating the delivery of the agency's full range of services. With a degree in Business Management from Central Michigan University and a background with both financial institutions and commercial insurance, Justin is an excellent fit with KorthaseFlinn. KorthaseFlinn advisors ensure peace of mind by preparing and protecting clients from life's uncertainties. Solutions include a broad spectrum of insurance and financial service products. As an independent insurance agency, KorthaseFlinn has spent 80 years building a legacy of trust and expertise while serving clients locally, regionally, and nationally. More information on the company can be found at their website: www.korthaseflinn.com
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Tribute is a celebration of extraordinary women and men in northern Michigan, honoring them for their personal accomplishments, commitment to strengthening the community and improving the lives of those who live here. Tribute is also an important fundraiser for the Women's Resource Center of Northern Michigan. Dollars raised through sponsorships support essential programs and services of the Women's Center that are relied on by thousands of individuals every year. Tribute awards reception will be held at Stafford's Perry Hotel in Petoskey at 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, October 29th, 2015. Hors d'oeuvres will be served and a cash bar will be available. To learn more or reserve entry at $25/person, contact Women's Resource Center of Northern Michigan at (231) 347-0067 or visit wrcnm.org.
Join us for The Spa at The Inn at Bay Harbor's very spooky Halloween Happy Hour October 29th, from 4-8 p.m.! No tricks, just treats! Gather your friends, pick out your costume and celebrate at The Spa. Refresh your spirit with the delightful Pumpkin Spice seasonal manicure or pedicure, while the 80-minute body treatment is to die for and the 80-minute facial will leave you feeling boo-tiful and looking younger! Wear your costume and receive 30% off your treatment of choice! For details click here, or call The Spa at 231.430.4046 to schedule your appointment today.
Upcoming needs for Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity! The ReStore is having a three day "Sale Day" kicking off this Thursday, October 29th through Saturday, October 31st! We are in need of helping hands to create a positive shopping experience for the customers! Please volunteer today at the Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity ReStore and you may find something for sale that is just what you were searching for!
Join Downtown Petoskey on Saturday, October 31st for the Downtown Trick or Treat! Look for a Trick or Treat poster on the doors of participating businesses from 10 a.m. to noon. Line up for the parade to the downtown starts at 9:45 a.m. at Central Elementary. Check out the details and other fun Halloween activities here!
Get ready for the annual Trick or Trunk in Treat in the Village at Bay Harbor: Enjoy a Happy Halloween With Us! Enjoy the festivities in the Village at Bay Harbor during the annual Trick and Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 31st from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. This is a great way for both you and your kids to enjoy Halloween. All the merchants will be passing out treats and Main Street will be closed and lined up with vehicles with trunks filled with goodies for the children. Be sure to stop by the Village at Bay Harbor for a spook-tacular Halloween! For more information on this event, please call 231.439.2650 or visit www.villageatbayharbor.com.
Fall Community Calendar for the Blissfest Music Organization includes many great events! There will be a Halloween Open house on Saturday October 31st from 6-8 p.m. with Dr. Godhard performing at 7 p.m. Stop in for treats and refreshments during trick or treating at the Blissfest office on 522 Liberty Street in Petoskey. Get your tickets now for The Gordon Lightfoot Tribute featuring Mike Fornes "Whispers of the North" The Gordon Lightfoot Tribute at the Crooked Tree Arts Center on Saturday November 14th at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are available at the Crooked Tree Arts Center of The Grain Train in Petoskey or by calling 231-348-7047and online at www.blissfest.org where you can find out more about all the Fall events with Blissfest!
The Northwest Michigan Bay View Wine Trail is excited to announce the upcoming Harvest Weekend Tour! Purchase your ticket at any of the 9 wineries along the trail for $25 and enjoy a weekend of wine sampling and small food dishes at each place! Have your ticket punched at each winery for a chance to win $250 of winery gift certificates! Visit all 9 over the course of the 3 day weekend: October 30th, 31st & November 1st, 2015. Tickets now available at all 9 wineries!
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Grand Book Club at McLean & Eakin Booksellers on Tuesday, November 3rd from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. McLean & Eakin Booksellers is hosting a special book club for grandparents and their grandchildren to help provide a special time together. By talking about carefully selected books, both generations will get insights into ideas and thoughts that may be similar or different between the generations. Martha Radcliffe is the facilitator and has selected quality literature for the group to share. The November 3 selection is Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein. The book club is free and will be held monthly through April. To sign up call McLean & Eakin at 231-347-1180 or Martha Radcliffe at 231-590-4519or email www.mcleanandeakin.com
The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood before the holiday season is in full swing. Blood donations often decline from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day when holiday festivities pull people away from their donation appointments. This often causes a drop in the blood available for patients. Upcoming blood donation opportunities: November 3rd: 8 a.m. - 1:45 p.m., Petoskey High School, 1500 Hill Street, November 6th: 12 p.m. - 5:45 p.m., American Red Cross Petoskey, 2350 Mitchell Park Drive. All blood types are needed, and especially those with types O negative, B negative, A negative and AB blood. To make an appointment to donate blood, download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App from app stores, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
Kids' Day Off - Wednesday, November 4th. School-aged children, grades K-5, in Petoskey have a day off on Wednesday, November 4, 2015. Crooked Tree Arts Center, the C. S. Lewis Festival and Petoskey District Library are teaming up to offer a day of Narnia-themed activities, events and programming for area school students from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The cost per student is $5. Due to the popularity of this program, pre-registration for this event is required. Parents may register their child online at www.crookedtree.org or by calling 231-347-4337.
Hospice of Northwest Michigan Offers Annual Handling the Holidays Workshop. For most people the start of the holiday season is a joyousness celebratory time, but for some is a pronounced reminder of loved ones who are no longer with us. Hospice of Northwest Michigan is hosting a Handling the Holidays Workshop on Thursday, November 5th at 7:00 p.m. that is dedicated to helping individuals and the community find comfort, support and renewal in their grief and loss of a loved one. The workshop will be held at the First Baptist Church - Community Room at 06781 M66N in Charlevoix. There is no registration for this event but for more information you may call 231-547-7659 or visit our website at hospicenwm.org or find us on Facebook.
North Central Michigan College's Luncheon Lecture will look at the Local Food Alliance on Friday, November 6th. The program will be held in the College's Library conference room. Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. and the program begins at noon.
The Local Food Alliance is an all-volunteer group of community members that has been meeting monthly since 2012 to raise awareness about the value of local food and farms, incubate new ideas and advance strategies that unite farmers with consumers. Alliance members will discuss why producing and buying food "locally" matters-to our health, to our economy and to our community. Reservations are required. Call 231-348-6600 or email luncheonlectures@ncmich.edu. Cost is $10. Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. The program begins at noon.
Locker Hooking Workshop with Tricia Rodgers on Friday, November 6th at 1:00 p.m. Learn how to turn fabric strips, twine, and mesh into functional and decorative items, perfect for use around your own home or to give as a gift. The same techniques the class will use to make a 'mug rug' (aka coaster) can be used to make throw rugs, place mats, and more. Materials are provided. Class size is limited, so please call 231-758-3100 to reserve a seat.
Hotel Walloon and the Walloon Lake Inn presents a Wine Maker's Weekend, featuring two wine makers visiting from Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France. House guests of Hotel Walloon will enjoy a complimentary wine tasting/meet and greet with the wine makers on Friday, November 6th. The public and house guests are invited to enjoy a five course dinner paired with Chateauneuf-du-Pape wine at the Walloon Lake Inn on Saturday, November 7th. For pricing and more information please call (231)535-5000.
Sonic Escape to light up Crooked Tree Arts Center - Petoskey stage Saturday, November 7th. Since 2009, New York City-based Sonic Escape has been on a steadfast mission to take over the world. Armed with flute, violin and cello, their game plan - use hyper-instrumentals to fill hearts with indescribable joy - has led them to stubbornly write their own rules in a world that encourages everything but. Tickets: $25 for adult members, $35 for adult non-members, $10 students. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Crooked Tree Arts Center. To purchase tickets or for more information, contact CTAC at 231-347-4337 or visit www.crookedtree.org. Sonic Escape is sponsored in part by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.
The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra's Sunday Series of Recitals continues at Castle Farms in Charlevoix on November 8th at 4:00 p.m. with "Italian Sacred Music in the 18th Century". The program features the orchestra's chamber ensemble with soprano Amy Joy Cross and alto Jamie Platte singing Giovanni Pergolesi's famous motet, "Stabat Mater." The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra Sunday Series provides the community the opportunity to experience an intimate musical event while expanding the orchestra's outreach. The Series, which is free of charge, has been made possible by the generous support provided by Board Trustee Carolyn Klender, and the Castle Farms program directly by the Charlevoix County Community Foundation. For more information about the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra, call 231-487-0010 and go to www.glcorchestra.org.
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| Free Veterans Breakfast at North Central Michigan College. Veterans and their families are invited to a free breakfast at the North Central Michigan College cafeteria on Wednesday, November 11th, from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. The college's Student Veterans Association and Chase Bank are sponsoring the event to show appreciation to our local veterans and their families. No reservations are necessary. |
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Shredding of Documents Offered Weekly at Recycling Center
Do you have too many documents to shred by hand, but not enough to justify regular service by a document destruction company? The Emmet County Recycling Center can help. They are offering shredding by appointment one day each week at the Drop-off Center on Pleasantview Road. Cost is $5.00 per box (based on a small banker's box or a copy-paper box). Call 231-348-0640 for more information and an appointment.
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Congrats to September's MacGregor Cares winner, Boyne Falls Shock Robotics Team! During the month of October, MacGregor Cares will match the total collected donations up to $500 that will be donated to the Northern Michigan Cancer Crusaders! NMCC is a local group that helps those fighting cancer with immediate needs, such as medicine, gas cards, etc. All donations stay locally and the group is run by volunteers! We appreciate your participation in helping those locally fighting cancer. To donate simply call or stop into either of our two locations in Harbor Springs or Charlevoix! 231.526.9633
MOTTIFY is now offering the Inspired Experience package. Package includes 4 Secret Shops using the Mottify Experience Checklist and a Consultation following each secret shop. This package also includes the use of Mottify Consulting Group as a sounding board for plan, ideas, and technique source for implementation steps during project timeline. This offering ensures your team members are providing an unusually good experience for your customers. Call 989-329-9783 or email Derik at dmb@mottify.com for additional information.
Get ready for the Holidays! Buy one stock gift wrap, mill gift wrap or stock tissue, get one 30% off. Contact Stacey Croton your local sales representative at WholeStyle PACKAGING by Deluxe (formerly Gift Box Corporation) to place your order. 231-330-7681 or Stacey.croton@wholestylepackaging.com
Inventory Reduction Sale - at The Trophy Shop in Cheboygan. Most items under $5 - Stock up NOW for your next event!! Located at 1320 West State Street in downtown Cheboygan. 231-627-5009
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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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