January 26, 2016
State of the Community - Get Your Tickets Today!
Event Chairman Dan Ledingham of Edward Jones has proudly announced the speakers for the 11th Annual State of the Community Luncheon.  
They include:
  • Carlin Smith, Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce speaking on Thriving Petoskey 
  • David Zechman, McLaren Northern Michigan with an update on our hospital
  • Jill O'Neill, Acting Executive Director for the Great Lakes Center for the Arts to discuss this planned performing arts center in Bay Harbor
  • David Jones of the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation with an update on the area's philanthropy. 
The State of the Community Luncheon will take place Fri. Feb. 5, 2016 in Ovation Hall at the Odawa Casino.  Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. and the program will begin at Noon. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased on-line HERE or by calling the chamber office at 347-4150. Tickets must be purchased by Monday Feb. 1.

The State of the Community Luncheon is sponsored by Chase.
PRCC Annual Report
Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce President Carlin Smith invites you to read the 2015 annual report on your chamber of commerce.
This report will update you on the accomplishments, the strategies, and the overall health of the organization to which you so generously invest. 
CLICK HERE to read the 2015 PRCC Annual Report.
In This Issue
Your Chamber Counts on Volunteers!
When you volunteer on a committee not only will you connect with fellow business leaders and influence Chamber programs and services, you can help make a difference in your community!
Sponsor the Next Business After Hours at Buffalo Wild Wings, Feb. 18
Join us for the next Business After Hours (BAH) at Buffalo Wild Wings on Thursday, February 18th from 5-7 p.m. Come sporting your favorite team gear and win prizes during this Sports Theme event. 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! Admission cost is $7 for members; $12 for not-yet members. 

Take advantage of your Chamber Membership, be a BAH sponsor! Are you looking to get the word out about a new service or product or increasing visibility?? Looking to make business connections?? 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 Business After Hours. Space is limited, and many BAH's sell out sponsor space,  so call Nikki Devitt at 347-4150 or email nikki@petoskeychamber.com to reserve your spot for 2016 today.
Chamber Invites You To See the U.K. by Rail
The Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce is working with Andrew Kan Travel and Collette Travel to offer an international group-travel opportunity.  You can see the U.K. by rail this October for $4,399/person (based on double occupancy).  The trip will run Oct. 15 through 24 and includes stops in Edinburgh, York, and London.  Highlights include Edinburgh Castle, St. Andrews, a whisky distillery, Castle Howard, Buckingham Palace, and Windsor Castle.  The rate includes round trip air from Cherry Capital Airport, taxes, fees/surcharges, hotels rooms, train fare and 12-meals.  Learn more at a Special Travel Presentation on Tue. March 8 at 6:30 p.m. at a location to be determined.  Information booklets are also available at the chamber office. 
Join Representative Lee Chatfield for Office Hours This Friday
State Representative Lee Chatfield of the 107th House District will hold office hours on Friday January 29th from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. at the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce.  This is your opportunity to ask questions and/or discuss the issues and topics important to you with your local State Representative
Be Chamber Strong - Say, "I Belong!"
Today's "I Belong" Member 
Northwest Design Group
 
Juli Waldron, Northwest Design Group
"Networking with others in the area; golf outing and weekly chamber emails."


Schedule Your 2016 Newsletter Advertising Today!
Take advantage of a great Chamber member benefit! Schedule your Newsletter advertising today. The Chamber offers its members exclusive access to advertising in our newsletters and now is the perfect time to schedule your upcoming digital advertising. In the last quarter of 2015, over 170,000 people opened the our newsletters! Pricing options begin at just $25 - find out more and make the call to reserve your space today, as there is limited placement options each week. Contact Nikki at 231-347-4150 or email nikki@petoskeychamber.com.
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401 E. Mitchell St. Petoskey, MI 49770