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Your PRCC is an 2015 Outstanding Chamber of The Year!
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| Bob Thomas, Director for the Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals (second from left) with members of the PRCC staff; Nikki Devitt, Lisa Hoyt and Carlin Smith. (not pictured, Peter Iverson)
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The Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals (MACP) recognized the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce with the 2015 Outstanding Chamber of Commerce Award, Mid-Size Chamber Category, for the second year in a row. In addition, Carlin Smith was recognized for his extraordinary industry achievements at the MACP Leadership Conference & Annual Meeting held at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn on October 29. This recognition comes as a major honor for your PRCC staff and shows the commitment from the staff, Board of Directors and volunteers in making your chamber the best it can be.
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Be Chamber Strong - Say 'I Belong!'
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Today's "I Belong" Member
Northern Michigan Sports Medicine Center
Margaret Bowers, NMSMC
"NMSMC benefits from belonging to the Petoskey chamber with great networking opportunities, educational seminars and a strong sense of supporting our local community."
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Free Breakfast & Opportunity To Learn More About Your Chamber, Nov. 13th
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The chamber is hosting a "Make the Most of Your Membership" Breakfast on Friday, November 13 and you are invited. It is a FREE breakfast and a great opportunity to learn what the Chamber does for its members.
Are you a new member? Make plans to attend. Been a member for a long time, but could use a refresher? Make plans to attend. New staff at your office? Send them so they can get involved.
You will get an overview of the work of your chamber and learn about opportunities to promote your business. It is a great opportunity to meet other Chamber members too! 8:00 - 9:30 am at Stafford's Perry Hotel. Reservations are appreciated. Call 347-4150 or click here to reserve your spot today - register here. Thanks very much to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, the sponsor of the Make the Most of Your Membership events.
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Connecting Women In Business - Register Now for November 17th
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Connecting Women in Business November 17 Program - Marketing for the Visual Web - presented by Marcie Wolf of Abuzz Creative and Rachel Smolinski of Harbor Inc.
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The Visual Web is a social media phenomenon driven by the increased use of mobile phones and the popularity of photo-sharing websites. Instagram and Pinterest are the social sites most closely associated with the Visual Web, and Facebook can fall into this category as well. Learn how you should be marketing yourself to capture the popularity of the Visual Web.
We will access the Visual Web with mobile apps on smartphones and tablets so, to get the most out of this session, please have the following apps installed and have your accounts set up: A Facebook Page (business page, not a personal page), Instagram, and Pinterest.
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The luncheon is at North Central Michigan College Library Conference Room.
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 others.
Advance Registration is Required. Please Register online
or call 347-4150.
Please NOTE: Registration closes at 5 p.m. Friday, November 13, 2015.
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.
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Register Your Staff Now, Hospitality The Little Traverse Way Training Nov. 18
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Hospitality the Little Traverse Way Seminar at the Stafford's Perry Hotel is Wednesday November 18th. The Holiday's are fast approaching, and now is a perfect time to prepare staff or brush up on Guest Service training.
| Hospitality the Little Traverse Way Training is designed to be a low-cost, comprehensive program to teach front-line staff the fundamentals of exceeding guests' expectations while giving them a greater understanding of the Hospitality the Little Traverse Way Service Culture.
The curriculum was designed by Bill Quiseng of Bill Quiseng / Deliver the World's Best Customer Experience and supported by the partnering agencies of Hospitality the Little Traverse Way. Participants will be given practical guest-relations skills that they can used immediately apply in their workplace.
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The cost is just $20 per person. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. with a light breakfast provided. The program will begin at 9:00. Pre-registration is required and should include the names, with correct spelling, of your staff members who will be attending the program. REGISTER NOW! or call Nikki at 231-347-4150 to reserve your space today.
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BAH is November 19th at Northern Lights Recreation
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Join us at Northern Lights Recreation on Thursday November 19th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. This months BAH will be combined with the Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce and will be a Construction Theme event.
Admission cost is $7 for members; $12 for not-yet members. Business After Hours (BAH) 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. In addition to great networking opportunities, along with hors d'oeuvres, cash-bar refreshments you can win fabulous door prizes as well!
PRCC Sponsors for this months Business After Hours Include:
HSACC Sponsors for this months Business After Hours Include:
Sponsor this BAH, only one space left! Does your business work or relate to the Construction industry? Are you looking to get the word out about a new service or product or increasing visibility?? An average of 100-125 chamber members attend each event for networking opportunities, along with hors d'oeuvres, cash-bar refreshments and door prizes at our member properties. Learn more about being a sponsor of this great BAH! Hurry space is limited so call Nikki Devitt at 347-4150 or email nikki@petoskey.com to reserve your spot today.
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Athena Nominations Now Being Accepted
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We are now seeking nominations for the 2015 Athena Award, which will be presented at this year's Breakfast for Champions on December 8, 2015 at Odawa Casino. The Athena Award recognizes a community member for their impact on the growth and success of girls and women in our region.
Dave Kring Chevrolet Cadillac is proudly sponsoring this award again this year. The winner will join the astounding ranks of amazing women that have received this award every year at Breakfast for Champions. Download a form HERE or email lisa@petoskey.com and she will email a form to you.
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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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