March 15, 2016
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 Michigan themed hors d'oeuvres and a cash-bar. Admission cost is $7 for members; $12 for not-yet members.

This special Made in Michigan BAH is not to be missed!
Enjoy Coney Dogs from Plath's Meats, an old fashioned Faygo Float Bar courtesy of Kilwin's Chocolate Kitchen and D&W Fresh Market.

Plus join us for pop-up prizes during the event and join us after BAH in the Noggin Room from 7:15 - 8:00 p.m. for our Made in Michigan Pub Trivia to win more prizes, all Michigan Made! Win great prizes from American Spoon, Local Eats, Kilwin's Chocolate Kitchen, Stafford's Hospitality, Meijer and more on the way!

Show your Michigan Love! We are getting so excited for our upcoming Made in Michigan Business After Hours on March 24th and we are looking for more awesome prizes that are Made in Michigan, highlights our great state, or are exclusive to a Michigan business! Is that you? Let us know! Call Nikki at 231-347-4150 or email

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, Shelpler's Mackinac Island Ferry
 
Learn more about being a sponsor of this or any Business After Hours, call Nikki Devitt at 347-4150 or email nikki@petoskeychamber.com to reserve your spot today.
In This Issue
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. 

Advance Registration is Required.   Registration closes at 5 p.m. Friday, March 18, 2016. Register online and pre-pay by credit card so you can avoid lines at registration.
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, downstairs in the Arlington Room. Registration opens at 11:30 am, lunch begins at noon and event ends at 1:00 p.m. 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 cancellations 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 Sponsor is Grand Traverse Ophthalmology Clinic. Program Sponsor is North Central Michigan College.  Lunch Sponsors are 9&10 News/Fox 32, Brown Motors, Christ Child Society of Northern Michigan and Trillium Salon & Spa.
 
PNC Bank is the 2016 CWIB Marquee Sponsor and Lite 96.3 is the radio sponsor.
Workforce is the Next Hot Topic on Tuesday March 29th!
WORKFORCE IS THE NEXT "HOT TOPIC" on Tue. March 29
In a survey last year, the PRCC asked its membership about the biggest challenges facing their businesses.  The top concern?  Workforce.  So, workforce will be the issue we discuss at our next Hot Topics event on Tue. March 29th at North Central Michigan College. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. and the program will begin at noon and should wrap up by 1:00 p.m.  
Hot Topics are designed to be conversations on key community issues and are sponsored by Comfort Keepers.  
The cost to attend is just $20 and lunch will be provided.  Registration is now open.
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.
This weekly email product is produced to inform members about
community and Chamber related news, specials or events. Members looking to share something to the membership may do so in our Friday edition email periodically for FREE. Items are run for up to two weeks. If have something you want to share with the membership, you can e-mail it to nikki@petoskeychamber.com.  Please keep event, special offer & business news submissions to 125 words or less. Deadline for Friday email content is Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. Any questions contact Nikki at 231.347.4150
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