March 8, 2016
Vote Today!
Michigan is participating today in the Presidential Primary Election as the country narrows down the candidates for President of the United States. 
Make sure Michigan's voice is heard by voting today at your typical voting location.  Voting is easy, select the party in which you'd prefer to vote, then vote for the candidate of your choice within that party.
Made in Michigan BAH, March 24th at Stafford's Perry Hotel
Join us for the next Business After Hours (BAH) at Stafford's Perry Hotel on Thursday, March 24th from 5-7 p.m. This is a VERY SPECIAL BAH as we feature our Made in Michigan Theme! 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, enjoy hors d'oeuvres and cash-bar refreshments. Plus you can win fabulous door prizes as well! Admission cost is $7 for members; $12 for not-yet members.

This special Made in Michigan BAH is not to be missed! Join us for pop-up prizes during the event and join us after BAH in the Noggin Room for Made in Michigan Pub Trivia to win more prizes, all Michigan Made! More details coming soon!

This special edition BAH will feature Michigan Made businesses and businesses who feature Michigan Made products. Does that sound like your business? Hurry only a few spaces left for this special BAH! Sponsors Include: Harbor House Publishers
 
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.
In This Issue
Travel Presentation Tonight Has Been Postponed!
Tonight's presentation on the chamber's Group Travel event, a Rail Tour of the U.K., has been postponed.  The preview of the trip has been rescheduled for April 12, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday March 22 CWIB Focuses on Relationship Marketing
Get registered today for the March 22 CWIB Connecting Women in Business luncheon featuring a relationship marketing roundtable with Rachel North of My North Media, Diane Hansell of Lite 96.3 and Julie Joles of Mitchell Graphics. 

Not all customers are equal and to get the most from your best customers, you need to know them and market directly to them. Building a relationship and putting the right message in front of them requires a creative strategy and smart tactics. This roundtable will give you ideas and proven practices to make that happen for your business. 
The luncheon will be at the Inn at Bay Harbor. The lunch will be a Chopped Salad with romaine, chicken, bacon, cucumber, avocado, cherry tomato, boiled egg, peppers, carrots and smoked cheddar. Served with a choice of Sriracha Ranch or Bleu Cheese Dressing. Luncheon rolls with butter.  Bananas Foster Cheesecake for dessert.
You can request a Vegan/Dairy Free option when you register online for the luncheon. It will be Roasted Pepper stuffed with Quinoa and Vegetable Medley.
The Cost to attend is $15 for CWIB members and $20 for all others. Register online and pre-pay by credit card so you can avoid lines at registration. Please note any cancelations after 5 p.m. March 18, 2016, or any no-shows the day of the event will be invoiced.
Consider being a sponsor for this luncheon. It is a great way to promote your business to an average of 85 women.  Champion Sponsors are Grand Traverse Ophthalmology Clinic and Trillium Salon & Spa. Program Sponsor is North Central Michigan College.  Lunch Sponsors are 9&10 News/Fox 32 and Brown Motors.
 
PNC Bank is the 2016 CWIB Marquee Sponsor and Lite 96.3 is the radio sponsor.
Check out The Latest Thriving Petoskey Blog and Learn More About Thriving Petoskey
Since today is Presidential Primary Day, Carlin Smith of the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce offered a commentary about the Thriving Petoskey initiative hosted by the chamber.  Learn about the Conscious Capitalism movement and help us begin to tell the stories of the great things our businesses are doing.
Save the Date for the Next Hot Topics on March 29th - Topic Workforce!
We had more than 40 at our Hot Topics event last Friday featuring a conversation on key state issues.  Workforce will be the topic of our next event to be held Tue. March 29 at 11:30 a.m.  
Save the date as workforce represents the biggest challenge of chamber members according to our 2015 survey.  Hot Topics are sponsored by Comfort Keepers and are presented as conversations on key community issues.  
Go Grants Help Support Girls Summer Activities - Applications Now Available!
Connecting Women in Business (CWIB) proud to announce the launch of its summer 2016 series GO Grants for Girls. 
These Go Grants are for activities June 1, 2015 - August 31, 2015. 

Get more information and download the application here.  

Applications must be postmarked by April 15, 2015.
GO Grants, or Girls Outreach Grants, reach out to young girls in our area who have an idea and passion to try something new. Grants will range from $100 to $500, and can be used as resources in any field of endeavor.
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