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March 3 Breakfast Seminar - How the new Chip Cards/EMV Affect Your Business?
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Credit card fraud is a growing problem in the U.S. About 31.8 million U.S. consumers had their credit card information stolen last year, more than three times the number of consumers affected in 2013, according to a report published by Javelin, a company that studies customer transactions.
Enjoy a continental breakfast as Jeff Dodson of Dodson group discusses the new chip-enabled credit cards, now the standard for consumers and business owners, how they affect your business and what you need to know about the cards. Q&A session to follow.
The breakfast seminar will take place Thursday, March 3, 2016 from 8am - 9:30am at Stafford's Perry Hotel Resort Room. The cost is $20. Advance Registration is Required. Please Register online today!
Jeff Dodson, managing partner of Dodson Payment Solutions, has been in the payments processing business for more than a decade. Jeff has a true passion for helping others each day and wants to make sure every business owner understands how the Point of Sale (POS) business operates.
Jeff and the Dodson Group team are fully proficient in and highly educated in the POS market place. They have partnered with 4 POS systems and have a system to fit every business need. Dodson currently has over 1000 clients in Northern and Western Michigan areas.
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The next HOT TOPICS sponsored by Comfort Keepers is March 4th
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Comfort Keepers and the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce will launch anoth er season of Hot Topics on Fri. March 4th at 11:30 a.m.
Hot Topics is an event designed to help chamber members and the local community keep abreast of significant issues in the state. Multiple issues will be on the discussion table this month as our guests will be State Senator Wayne Schmidt and Representative Lee Chatfield.
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Expected topics of conversation including the Flint Water situation, Detroit Public Schools Funding, Line 5, the Governor's new proposed budget, and other legislative priorities for 2016. Hot Topics will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Stafford's Perry Hotel. The cost to attend is just $25/person and includes lunch. Advance registration is required, register online or call 347-4150. The event is open to chamber members and the public.
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"Make the Most of You Membership" Free Breakfast Tuesday, March 8
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The FREE breakfast is designed to help members understand what the chamber does to help businesses and organizations in the area and how to utilize the chamber to help your business succeed.
You will get a solid 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!
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.
Reservations are required. Call 347-4150 or click here to reserve your spot today - register here.
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Win By Losing - Team Registration is Now Open!
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Team registration is now open and the bell rings on Feb. 29th as local businesses go head to head to see whose employees can lose the most weight!
This is a fun, friendly competition to promote wellness in the workplace.
Last year, 18-teams competed locally and collectively lost 1,661 pounds. Let's make those numbers larger in 2016! Win by Losing is hosted statewide by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Locally the Health Care Task Force of the Petoskey Regional and Harbor Springs Area Chambers of Commerce hosts a local competition within the statewide framework. |  |
Participation is easy:
Assign a team captain, gather your team members, and sign-up with your beginning team weight. Then provide weekly updates, Feb. 29 through April 29. The local team that loses the biggest percentage of weight will get free gift cards from Boyne Resorts and the eligibility for a free sponsorship at a Petoskey Business After Hours.
Instruction Sheets and sign-up information are available on the PRCC web site, HERE. Start assembling your team now and be sure to register after Feb. 22nd!
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Discover the UK by Rail - Informational Presentation on March 8th
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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.
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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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