Simply Sweet By Jessica,
Jessica Stubbs, Owner,
324 E. Mitchell Street, Petoskey. Tel. (231) 420-3785.
Since 2012, Simply Sweet By Jessica has created cakes and dessert bars for weddings and other special events. Opening in spring of 2016 will be a downtown shop with a retail bakery with seating for about 15 and serve coffee, teas, and soda.
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Arnold Mackinac Island Ferry,
Heather Tamlyn, Director of Sales & Marketing,
P.O. Box 220, Mackinac Island. Tel. (800) 542-8528.
With regular departures from Mackinaw City & St. Ignace to historic Mackinac Island, only Arnold ferries offer the security of on-board restrooms, the comfort of the most covered seating, the convenience of easy access handicapped friendly indoor seating, wide-open decks for gorgeous panoramic views.
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Celebrating 40 years of Membership Northwestern Mutual, Stephen B. Selden, CLU®, ChFC®,
Stephen B. Selden takes a comprehensive approach in helping individuals, families and businesses with long-term planning and he values the trust that his clients place in him. (Stephen is celebrating 38 years.)
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Celebrating 10 years of Membership First Federal of Northern Michigan
First Federal Savings and Loan in Alpena was founded in 1957 by eleven community leaders who risked their own savings to provide residents of Northeast Michigan with a place to save their money and to borrow for the purchase, repair, or modernization of residential property. Through our branch network, we offer consumer, mortgage, and commercial lending.
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Today is the Deadline to Register You Team for Win By Losing!
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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.
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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. Last chance to register your team is now!
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RE/MAX of Michigan recently recognized RE/MAX Resort Properties in Boyne City and its Sales Associates for another year of industry-leading real estate sales. Awards were given in February at the RE/MAX of Michigan Conference & Awards Gala at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and JW Marriott in Grand Rapids. The following office and individual awards were made:
Gary Deters, Broker/Owner - 100% Club. Jeff Wellman, Broker/Owner - 100% Club.
Beth Flynn, Sales Associate - Executive Club. Monica Ross, Sales Associate - Executive Club.
Keisha Veryser, Office Manager - Office Administrator of the Year.
RE/MAX Resort Properties - Photo Collage Contest winner.
RE/MAX Resort Properties is a locally owned and operated full-service real estate brokerage located is located at 104 S. Lake St, Boyne City. To learn more, please visit www.LakeCharlevoix.com
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Bearcub Outfitters Torch Light Snowshoe Outing at Camp Daggett is Saturday February 27th from 5-9 p.m. Join us for a night of snowshoeing in helping to promote all that Camp Daggett offers children and the community! We will have raffle tickets for sale and great prizes to win. All proceeds go to Camp Daggett! Admission is free, donations are very much encouraged, and snowshoes are available for all ages! All proceeds and donations going directly to the camp scholarship fund. Find our more at Bearcub Outfitters Facebook page or visit the Camp Daggett website.
Winter Open House at the McCune Preserve on Saturday February 27th from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Right in our backyard, this beautiful preserve on the Minnehaha Creek offers 3.8 miles of trails. Recently expanded, these trails showcase the creek, hardwoods, and hemlock forests on the preserve. Meet at the new parking area on Berger Rd. at 11:30 for a guided snowshoe hike or arrive any time to explore the groomed trails on your own. Cider, chili, hot cocoa and other treats will be provided after the guided hike to warm up. Registration is appreciated. No charge, but pre-registration is requested by calling the Little Traverse Conservancy at 231.347.0991.
The 3rd annual K2 Banked Slalom returns to Nubs Nob on Saturday, February 27th at 11 a.m. Try your hand on a totally unique bank to bank course right down Birch Run. This event is for all ages and abilities with an emphasis on fun. Boarders and skiers are all welcome here with tons of prizes for different ages and divisions all compliments of K2. Register at the front desk or at the top of the race hill before 1 p.m. $10 entry fee.
Fox Charlevoix is excited to announce we will be having an indoor car sale this weekend at Castle Farms! This Friday February 26th and Saturday February 27th only, escape from the cold and save big! With over 100 New & Used car and trucks and with New car discounts up to $11,500* and Pre-owned car financing as low as 1.99% for up to 60 months** you are sure to find a vehicle that suits your needs and budget! *Stock # F2486. Plus tax, title, license and dealer fee Includes $4,750 Ford Retail Customer Cash and $1,500 Competitive Conquest Cash. **Plus tax, title, license and dealer fee. Financing on select models. With $17.48 per $1,000 borrowed. With approved credit. Ends 2/27/16.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore is celebrating the Leap Year with a sale. 29% Off store wide. The sale runs Saturday February 27th and Monday February 29th. Look for other great deals throughout the store. All proceeds go toward building safe, affordable homes for families in Emmet and Charlevoix counties. Store hours: Monday -Friday 9:30-5:30, Saturday 9:30-3:30. Learn more about our mission, visit www.northwestmihabitat.org. Like us on Facebook! |
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Eat Pizza on Monday....it's for the kids! The Petoskey Education Foundation is hosting its annual Pizza Pizzazz community fund-raiser on Mon. Feb. 29th. Each year on the last Monday of February, participating pizza places donate $1 for every pizza they sell to the Petoskey Education Foundation. The foundation provides scholarships for students and mini-grants for educators at the Public Schools of Petoskey. This would be a great chance to treat the staff to a pizza lunch on Monday or take the night off from cooking. Participating chamber member pizza places include: Jet's Pizza, Mancino's, Mighty Fine, Spicy Bob's, Noggin Room, Palette Bistro, and Northern Lights Recreation Center.
Petoskey Cheese & Crooked Vine Winery presents; An Evening of Wine & Cheese. Join us Monday February 29th, 6:00-7:30 pm to learn what wine goes with what cheese. Tickets $25 each or two for $40. For more information and reservations please call Crooked Vine Winery 231-881-6582.
Beards Brewery and Dripworks Coffee unite for an evening of beer and dessert! Join us at Beards Brewery Tuesday March 1st for 5 unique Dripworks dessert creations artfully paired with Beards' craft beers. One seating at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $30 per person. Please call Beards Brewery at 231-753-2221 to reserve your tickets.
McLean & Eakin welcomes New York Times bestselling author Catherynne Valente Thursday, March 3rd from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Valente will be celebrating the release of her fifth and final book in her Fairyland series-The Girl Who Raced Fairyland All the Way Home. The series is written for the "Middle Reader", ages 10 to 14 or grades 5 and up. There will be a live performance from a scene in the book by members of the Petoskey District Library's Reader's Theater Group. This is a free in-store event. Reservations are recommended. Call McLean & Eakin at 231.347.1180 or email www.mcleanandeakin.com
Crooked Tree Arts Center galleries will be filled with food and fun as CTAC presents its second annual CTAC After Dark, on Saturday, March 5th. Kick-off St. Patrick's Day celebrations early with a night of lively music from the Irish band Téada, a delicious dinner and authentic Irish beverages. This event is co-sponsored by Blissfest Music Organization. VIP ticket holders will enjoy seated dinner, meet and greet with Téada, swag bag and reserved seating for the show. Standard reserved seating or standing room only tickets will enjoy a strolling dinner and cocktail service. VIP reserved seating: $75; Standard-reserved seating: $60 members/$65 non-members; Standing room only: $45 members/$50 non-members. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.crookedtree.org or call (231)347-4337.
Friendship Centers of Emmet County is hosting a walk-a-thon on Saturday, March 5th at the NCMC Walking Track to raise funds for Meals on Wheels. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. and the walk is from 10:30 a.m. until noon. Pre-registration can be done ahead of time by contacting Char at (231) 347-3211, ext. 24. Visit http://www.emmetcoa.org/programsactivities/march-for-meals to print a Walk-A-Thon Pledge Form. Giveaways available to all who attend, and prizes will be given to the oldest walker, whoever walks the most laps, and the person with the largest amount of pledges. Door prizes will also be given out randomly. FCEC's Meals on Wheels program currently serves over 165 homebound seniors in Emmet County with a hot, nutritious meal five days a week. |
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Congressman Dan Benishek will host a Veterans Assistance Fair at North Central Michigan College on Monday, March 7th from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Iron Horse Café (cafeteria) on the Petoskey campus. Experts will be available to help veterans obtain access to information on benefits, disability claims, fee basis/choice card, eligibility for health care, employment and housing. Vietnam Vets will also receive 50th anniversary pins. All area veterans and their families are welcome. For more information, please contact Luke Londo at 231-421-5599 or Melissa Colby, North Central's Veteran Resource Representative at 231-348-6820.
9th Annual Project Connect, a day of service for those in need, will be held on Wednesday, March 9th from 1:00-7:00 pm at Odawa Casino. The idea behind Project Connect is to bring all of the social service agencies together in one place, on one day, so that people who don't know where to go or what services are available can show up and be directed to agencies that can help them. Bringing everyone together in this way allows people to avoid some of the travel, waits and red tape that can be associated with social services. So, if you or someone you know is struggling with financial problems, housing issues, employment challenges or health concerns please join us for a day of FREE SERVICES! www.ProjectConnect231.com
WINE DINNER! Yes, only 2 dinners left for the season! Join us at Petoskey Farms Vineyard & Winery Thursday, March 10th for an Appetizer of Shaved Beef Tenderloin Crostini with Goat Cheese & Arugula, Salad of Arugula, Apple, Candied Pecans, Gorgonzola & Balsamic Vinaigrette, Entrée of Rosemary & Mustard Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Cider Reduction, Roasted Baby Redskin Potatoes & Grilled Asparagus and for Dessert, Chocolate Bread Pudding with Dried Cherries, Toasted Hazelnuts & Vanilla Crème Anglaise. Wine served at every course. $50 per person. Reservations required. Call today to secure your seat 231-290-WINE (9463).
The Northern Michigan #flintwatercrisis Benefit will take place on March 12th at City Park Grill starting at 4:00 p.m. There will be live entertainment and more. Find out more about this benefit here. Have something to donate to the cause? Contact Johnnie Walker johnniewalker235@gmail.com and learn more about this event. Can't make it? You can still donate here!
It's show time! Join Northern Community Mediation for its annual Theatre Party on Monday, March 14, 2016 at Petoskey Cinema starting at 5:30 p.m. The event includes a delicious array of appetizers and a variety of soft drinks, door prizes and 50/50 raffle, and of course, your choice of movie in one of eight different theatres, all for ONLY $25 per ticket. For more information please contact, Jane Millar, Executive Director at 231.487.1771 or by email at jane@northernmediation.org. The Theatre Party benefits Northern Community Mediation Dispute Resolution Programs.
Northern Michigan Sports Medicine Center is hosting a "Lunch & Learn" free community seminar on "How to Do Your Housework without Getting Hurt" on Thursday, March 17th at 12:00 pm with a light lunch and refreshments. The presentation will be held at the Harbor Springs Clinic located in the Harbor Plaza, next to the Harbor Springs Airport. Space is limited; please call for registration 231-348-7002. Hannah Armantrout, Physical Therapy Assistant, will provide an overview of your everyday activities, and how you can do them efficiently and safely. Our professional staff will be available for one - on - one consultations after the presentation. For more information, visit call 231-348-7002 or visit our web page www.northernmichigansportsmed.com
Tommy's Michigan and Barrel Back are excited to announce we are hosting a Tommy's to Barrel Back 5K Fun Run/Walk. March 19th, 2016 at 9AM. All proceeds to Benefit Beyond The Scoreboard, a local non-profit. This is a great cause and we are excited to be a part of it. We will leave Tommy's @9AM and return to Barrel Back where we will have food specials, drink specials and drawings all morning! Enter at barrel-back.com/funrun.
Please save the date, Saturday, March 26th, 2016! Scovie's Gourmet is hosting it's 2nd Annual Hospice benefit silent auction and movie event! All day silent auction will be held at Scovie's, then at 6:00pm a viewing of the movie Awakenings presented with a special dinner menu. A great film and an exceptional dinner, with proceeds going to Hospice of Northwest Michigan. Mark your calendar, Call for reservations, seating for the movie is limited! If you are interested in donating towards the silent auction please contact Vi or Eric at Scovies. Feel free to print, post and share the attached flyer!
The Last Good Country: Walloon Lake, An Ernest Hemingway Occasion presented by Hotel Walloon. Friday, April 29th, 2016 starts this three-day event featuring a meet-n-greet with Valerie Hemingway, who was Ernest's personal assistant and daughter-in-law, John Cohassey, a Hemingway author and Chris Struble, President of Michigan Hemingway Society. Saturday includes guided tours of Horton Bay and Walloon Lake that will visit Hemingway's favorite haunts. That evening guests will enjoy a "Nick Adam's" Feast at the Walloon Lake Inn accompanied by tales of Hemingway as seen through the eyes of his personal assistant.Sunday wraps up the weekend Hemingway celebration with the "Sun Also Rises" breakfast at Barrel Back and a fly fishing demonstration, a favorite of Hemingway.To book your reservation please call (231) 535-5000.
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Do you need more staff on your crew? Would you like them to already have some training and a quality work ethic before they step on your job site? Greater Michigan Construction Academy of Northern Michigan could be your answer. Join HBA of Northern Michigan members as we get a tour of this new Skilled Trades School opening in Northern Michigan and find out how it can lead to eliminating your staffing headaches. Tuesday, March 1st starting at 5:30pm at the Greater Michigan Construction Academy of Northern Michigan, 20902 Washington Street, Onaway. $5 for members $10 for guests or not yet members. Please RSVP to info@HBAnorthernmichigan.org by Monday Feb 29th.
Camp Daggett will raffle off a Venture Isley 14 kayak as a fundraiser for its Adventure Center on April 26. The Outfitter of Harbor Springs donated the kayak, valued at $1,300, as part of the Kayak for a Cause on Walloon Lake, coming July 16-17, 2016. Proceeds from the raffle will support programs and scholarships for school students at the Camp Daggett Adventure Center. Raffle tickets are 1 for $10 or 3 for $25. There are a total of 400 tickets for sale. Raffle will take place on April 26, 2016. Raffle No. R34747. Winner will be contacted the next day if not present at the drawing. Persons interested in purchasing raffle tickets should contact Grace Ketchum at 231-347-9742 ext 18 or grace.ketchum@campdaggett.org.
15th Anniversary Sale at Esperance. Dear Friends of Esperance, as we prepare to close for a vacation/reorganization from February 28 - April 1, wines and our cheese case are being offered on sale the rest of this week. Everything in and on the cheese case is half off, yes that's right 50% off! When buying six or more in stock bottles, receive a 15% discount (mix and match too). Call 231 237-9300 and we can ship or store the wine till you return north (see store for exceptions). Thank you for your continued patronage through the past fifteen years. Tel. (231) 237-9300. www.esperancewine.com.
Little Traverse Civic Theatre is excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for their spring production, 'The Sleeper', an award winning play by Catherine Butterfield. Performance dates are April 21st - 24th and 28th - 30th at the Crooked Tree Arts Center. The play is set just a few months after 9/11, and focuses on a suburban "security mom" who finds herself drawn to her son's tutor, a handsome young man with political leanings far different from her own. Her choices lead to a bizarre series of events that blows the lid off her previously sheltered existence and change the lives of all around her. A dark and slightly zany comedy with a physiological thriller twist. Get your tickets now at www.ltct.org or at www.mynorthtickets.com.
Beautiful office building in downtown Petoskey with first floor space available to rent. $1500 per month includes parking and utilities. Flower garden view. Complimentary bottle of wine upon signing two year lease. 231-347-8542. Contact Steve Selden at stephen.b.selden@nm.com.
Top of Michigan Community Marathon - Open Registration. Registration is open for the first ever Charlevoix-to-Harbor Springs marathon. The Stafford's' Top of Michigan Community Marathon will take place May 28, 2016 on the Little Traverse Wheelway, a paved pedestrian path that follows the Lake Michigan shoreline of Little Traverse Bay and offers spectacular views. The relatively flat course is ideal for first-time marathoners or people who hope to get a qualifying time for a bigger race. The race benefits the Top of Michigan Trails Council. For information or to register visit our website.
Spring into action and get your kids registered for one of our great programs!
Registration for the Spring I program session is open. Our current program offerings are; Y winners Soccer, Y Karate, Junior Engineering, & the HOST after school enrichment program. Registration is also open for our annual Meijer 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. For more information & registration documents, check out our website at www.ymcanm.org or email kmanthei@ymcanm.org.
Looking for lunch ideas for your Friday? Bear River Bistro at Petoskey High School Culinary Program is open to the public most Fridays, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Glass Lakes Photography Studio in downtown Petoskey has Class announcements. We are ready to roll with the Camera basics courses, and for those of you interested in registering for the class please stop in or call the gallery. Additional courses are being evaluated for their benefits to be added to the lineup, if you are interested in a particular subject, please let us know. Contact Glass Lakes Photography at 310 Howard St. or call231.881.9303 and visit http://glasslakesphotography.com.
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WINESHOEING at Crooked Vine Vineyard & Winery, Alanson. Get outside and enjoy the snow with hot mulled wine, local soups, hard cider by a fire. Bring your own snowshoes or walk our wooded trail and vineyards. Saturday, Sundays, noon-5pm. Chamber members get 10% off all wine purchases. Call 231-881-6582 for more info. Pets and kids welcomed.
Etta's says - Don't miss our winter lunch specials. Monday, Wednesday & Saturday specials are a French Dip Sandwich and chips or a Hot Beef Sandwich with green beans, mashed potatoes and gravy on Etta's home-made bread for only $7.75. Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday the special is a Hot Turkey Sandwich for only $7.75 Etta's Winter Lunch Specials. Friday is FISH FRY and the special is sautéed PERCH and Gulf Shrimp with Steak Fries and Coleslaw for only $10.00. Tel. (231) 487-8811. 891 W. Conway Rd. Harbor Springs.
Join members and friends of First Presbyterian Church (501 E. Mitchell) for our Wednesday Family Dinners during Lent. Come for food and fellowship on March 2nd from 6:00-7:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall in the church basement. The main dish of tacos will be provided, so you are asked to bring a fruit salad or dessert. All are welcome!
Winemaking Basics & Beyond. This spring, Matt Killman, assistant winemaker at Mackinaw Trail Winery, will lead students in the basics of winemaking. The classes are hands-on, giving students the knowledge and the experience to start their own wines. Cost includes materials. (MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE!) Introduction to Winemaking- Thursdays, March 10 - 17, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Cost is $60. First-time and experienced winemakers will master the basic principles of good winemaking. No prior experience required. Please register in advance by calling 231-348-6613 or using our online registration at CCE Registration. To learn more details about the course visit our website. |
Do you need more staff on your crew? Would you like them to already have some training and a quality work ethic before they step on your job site? Greater Michigan Construction Academy of Northern Michigan could be your answer. Join HBA of Northern Michigan members as we get a tour of this new Skilled Trades School opening in Northern Michigan and find out how it can lead to eliminating your staffing headaches. Tuesday, March 1st starting at 5:30pm at the Greater Michigan Construction Academy of Northern Michigan, 20902 Washington Street, Onaway. $5 for members $10 for guests or not yet members. Please RSVP to info@HBAnorthernmichigan.org by Monday Feb 29th.
Camp Daggett will raffle off a Venture Isley 14 kayak as a fundraiser for its Adventure Center on April 26. The Outfitter of Harbor Springs donated the kayak, valued at $1,300, as part of the Kayak for a Cause on Walloon Lake, coming July 16-17, 2016. Proceeds from the raffle will support programs and scholarships for school students at the Camp Daggett Adventure Center. Raffle tickets are 1 for $10 or 3 for $25. There are a total of 400 tickets for sale. Raffle will take place on April 26, 2016. Raffle No. R34747. Winner will be contacted the next day if not present at the drawing. Persons interested in purchasing raffle tickets should contact Grace Ketchum at 231-347-9742 ext 18 or grace.ketchum@campdaggett.org.
15th Anniversary Sale at Esperance. Dear Friends of Esperance, as we prepare to close for a vacation/reorganization from February 28 - April 1, wines and our cheese case are being offered on sale the rest of this week. Everything in and on the cheese case is half off, yes that's right 50% off! When buying six or more in stock bottles, receive a 15% discount (mix and match too). Call 231 237-9300 and we can ship or store the wine till you return north (see store for exceptions). Thank you for your continued patronage through the past fifteen years. Tel. (231) 237-9300. www.esperancewine.com.
Little Traverse Civic Theatre is excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for their spring production, 'The Sleeper', an award winning play by Catherine Butterfield. Performance dates are April 21st - 24th and 28th - 30th at the Crooked Tree Arts Center. The play is set just a few months after 9/11, and focuses on a suburban "security mom" who finds herself drawn to her son's tutor, a handsome young man with political leanings far different from her own. Her choices lead to a bizarre series of events that blows the lid off her previously sheltered existence and change the lives of all around her. A dark and slightly zany comedy with a physiological thriller twist. Get your tickets now at www.ltct.org or at www.mynorthtickets.com.
Beautiful office building in downtown Petoskey with first floor space available to rent. $1500 per month includes parking and utilities. Flower garden view. Complimentary bottle of wine upon signing two year lease. 231-347-8542. Contact Steve Selden at stephen.b.selden@nm.com.
Top of Michigan Community Marathon - Open Registration. Registration is open for the first ever Charlevoix-to-Harbor Springs marathon. The Stafford's' Top of Michigan Community Marathon will take place May 28, 2016 on the Little Traverse Wheelway, a paved pedestrian path that follows the Lake Michigan shoreline of Little Traverse Bay and offers spectacular views. The relatively flat course is ideal for first-time marathoners or people who hope to get a qualifying time for a bigger race. The race benefits the Top of Michigan Trails Council. For information or to register visit our website.
Spring into action and get your kids registered for one of our great programs!
Registration for the Spring I program session is open. Our current program offerings are; Y winners Soccer, Y Karate, Junior Engineering, & the HOST after school enrichment program. Registration is also open for our annual Meijer 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. For more information & registration documents, check out our website at www.ymcanm.org or email kmanthei@ymcanm.org.
Glass Lakes Photography Studio in downtown Petoskey has Class announcements. We are ready to roll with the Camera basics courses, and for those of you interested in registering for the class please stop in or call the gallery. Additional courses are being evaluated for their benefits to be added to the lineup, if you are interested in a particular subject, please let us know. Contact Glass Lakes Photography at 310 Howard St. or call231.881.9303 and visit http://glasslakesphotography.com. |
Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce | 231-347-4150 | www.petoskeychamber.com 401 E. Mitchell St. Petoskey, MI 49770 |
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