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Veterans Day Services for Wednesday November 11th
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Several events in Emmet County are planned to recognize Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11. "At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we will remember and honor our veterans with a walk into Pennsylvania Park. 5th grade classes from around the area will help carry the flag and read and sing and honor our veterans," according to the Angel Ambassadors.
10:30 a.m. Parade of Students
Students and staff from Central Elementary School and other participants will walk from the school to Pennsylvania Park downtown Petoskey, where a veterans' honor ceremony will take place.
6:15 p.m. Veterans Day Pow Wow
The LTBB Waaniigaanzijik Youth Council will host a Veteran's Day Pow Wow on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Petoskey Middle School cafeteria and gym. A potluck feast begins at 6:15 p.m. and the Grand Entry is at 7 p.m. All drums and dancers are invited to participate. For more information call (715) 558-3891. | 
Breakfast for Veterans
Veterans and their families are invited to a free breakfast at the North Central Michigan College cafeteria on Wednesday, November 11, 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.
Free Lunch or Dinner for Veterans
Applebee's and Bob Evans
Discounts
10% off at Lowe's and Home Depot
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Don't Miss Hospitality The Little Traverse Way Training!
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Hospitality the Little Traverse Way Seminar at the Stafford's Perry Hotel is Wednesday November 18th.
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The holiday shopping season is rapidly approaching, it's time to fine-tune your team's customer service skills. Hospitality the Little Traverse Way is hosting a customer service training seminar for front-line staff. Presenter Carlin Smith of the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce will teach participants about the impact quality services has for a company's bottom line and will then challenge them to "be the difference" at their place of employment. The session includes practical customer service techniques that employees can begin using in their work right away.
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The cost is just $20 per person and includes a light breakfast. The seminar will take place at the Stafford's Perry Hotel. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. with a light breakfast provided. The program will begin at 9:00 a.m. 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.
Registration Closes Friday November 13th at 5:00 p.m.
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Breakfast For Champions Tickets Now Available for December 8th
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Breakfast for Champions Tickets are now available
Join us for the 24th Annual Breakfast for Champions Awards Ceremony as we celebrate "There's Only One Petoskey" on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, in Ovation Hall at the Odawa Casino Resort.
This heartwarming, community-focused event that honors Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce member businesses that make up our amazing business community. A number of awards are presented throughout the ceremony, including the Chairman's Award, the Athena Award, the Mission Award, the Service Excellence Award, the Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Ambassador of the Year Award and Architectural and Renovation Awards.
Full breakfast at 7:00 a.m., program from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m.
Reserved table of eight $200. Individual tickets $25 each. Tickets may be purchased HERE or by calling 231-347-4150.
We hope you can join us for this great annual event! Be sure to reserve your space early, as this event does sell out!
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CWIB - 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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Join us for Business After Hours Next Thursday 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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Be Chamber Strong - Say 'I Belong!'
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Today's "I Belong" Member
Char-Em United Way
Lorraine Manary, Char-Em United Way
"As part of the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce, we are able to find the resources we need locally to be effective. We have opportunities to really get to know the businesses and business owners in town, seeking their input and partnership, as we work to improve lives."
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Chamber Alliance Planning
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Four members of the Petoskey Regional and Charlevoix Area Chambers of Commerce Government Relations Committee joined chamber staff Carlin Smith (Petoskey) and Alison Hubbard (Charlevoix) at the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance Legislative Planning Day. Committee Chairman Bill Huber, Dennis Kelly, Ken Winter, and John Stakoe (not pictured) took part in the session Friday that discussed some of the key northern Michigan issues including talent development, infrastructure, energy, housing, and Line 5.
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Athena Nomination Deadline is November 12th
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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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