| Learn More About Touring the UK on April 12th at The Perry Hotel |
On April 12th a representative from Collette Travel will be in Petoskey to show what it would be like to tour the U.K. by rail. The presentation is a preview to a group travel opportunity this October hosted by the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce and Andrew Kan Travel. You can travel with other Petoskey area residents through Edinburgh, York, and London and see such sites as Edinburgh Castle, St. Andrews, Buckingham Palace, and Windsor Castle. The presentation is free and without obligation. It will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Resort Room at Stafford's Perry Hotel.
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| Airport After Hours is April 13th - Win a Delta Gift Card! |
Annual Airport After Hours at Pellston Regional Airport
The grand prize at the 13th Annual Airport After Hours will be a $500 gift card for Delta Airlines courtesy of Emmet County and the Air Service Task Force. The Task Force is the host for this event to be held Wed. April 13th, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Pellston Regional Airport. Admission is just $7.00/person and includes hors d'oeuvres from Hoppies Landing as well a cash bar. (Admission is not required to be eligible to win the airline gift card, for complete contest rules contact Carlin Smith at 231-347-4150 or carlin@petoskeychamber.com and place "AAH Contest Rules" in the subject line.)
Airport After Hours sponsors include:
The Airport After Hours is a regional business networking event promoted by the visitors bureaus and chambers of commerce that comprise the Air Service Task Force region including: St. Ignace, Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City, Cheboygan, Indian River, Harbor Springs, and Petoskey. Because the event is a fund-raiser for the Air Service Task Forces, punch cards and comp passes from specific chambers will not be accepted.
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Thrive 45 Event on April 14th at The Inn At Bay Harbor
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Thrive 45° Professional Development Event - Getting the Mustard Right by Susie Johnson
Join other Young Professionals in Northern Michigan for a great, free educational event on Thursday, April 14, to help you with your personal and professional development. Advance registration is appreciated - click here to register.
The program will be led by Susie Johnson, a former Young American and a Television Production Coordinator who worked for Paramount Pictures Television Production for 30 years. Her credits include TV shows such as Cheers, Bob Newhart Shows, Girlfriends.
Susie will provide insight & tips on how to keep it classy in the work force, keep your ego intact, and how to always get the mustard right in business and in life!
Thank you to the generous sponsorship of BOYNE, there is no cost to attend. The event takes place Thursday, April 14, at the Inn at Bay Harbor, 3600 Village Drive, Bay Harbor in the downstairs Arlington Room. Networking starts at 5:00 PM. The program will be 5:30 PM- 6:30 PM. After the presentation, there will be optional networking in Vintage restaurant. Please register in advance.
Thrive 45° is a network of Young Professionals in Northern Michigan. It's open to anyone who considers themselves a young professional. This is an initiative of the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce.
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Northern Michigan's Largest Business Expo is April 21st at the Odawa Casino
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Mark you calendars for the 2016 Petoskey Business Expo on Thursday April 21st at the Odawa Casino from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. in Ovation Hall. This is the biggest Petoskey Business After Hours (BAH) Networking event of the year and is combined with the Business Expo. Admission is $7 for everyone and the public is invited. The Expo will feature 75 businesses and organizations exhibiting, and eight restaurants offering a "Taste of Petoskey."
Another great part of the fun is all the great door prizes you could win! Most exhibitors will be featuring great door prize drawings at their booths, in addition you could win one of three fantastic prizes; a $50, $100, or $150 Visa Gift Card provided by our Gold Sponsors!
2016 Business Expo Gold Sponsors
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| Next Connecting Women in Business is April 26th at North Central Michigan College |
Registration is now open for the April 26 Connecting Women in Business Luncheon - Live Your Dream.
The speaker is Ann Craig Cinnamon, who is living her dream. After 30 years as one of Indianapolis' most recognizable radio personalities, Ann has developed a business and personal brand around her passion... travel. From Antarctica to China, Katmandu to Easter Island, Ann has visited every corner of the world. Ann's story will inspire anyone who wants to do what they love and love what they do. From radio star to travel expert and author, Ann will motivate you to take your dream and make it your brand. 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 breeze through the registration line. Or you can pay by cash or check at the door. Please note any cancellations after 5 p.m. April 22, 2016, or any no-shows the day of the event will be invoiced. Registration and networking begin on April 26 at 11:30 am. The lunch and presentation will begin at noon and end at 1 pm The luncheon will be at the Library Conference Center of NCMC. The lunch will be a make your own cobb salad, with choices of salad dressings, rolls with butter and a dessert. Champion Sponsor is Grand Traverse Ophthalmology Clinic and Comfort Keepers. Program Sponsor is BOYNE Spas. Lunch Sponsors is Castle Farms. Consider being a sponsor for this luncheon, there are still spots open. It is a great way to promote your business to an average of 85 women. PNC Bank is the 2016 CWIB Marquee Sponsor and Lite 96.3 is the radio sponsor. Register today for this great event.
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Go Grants Help Support Girls Summer Activities - Application Deadline is April 15th
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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, 2016 - August 31, 2016.
Applications must be postmarked by April 15, 2016.
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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Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce | 231-347-4150 | www.petoskeychamber.com 401 E. Mitchell St. Petoskey, MI 49770 |
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