May 3, 2016
The Next Business After Hours is Thursday, May 12 at Vernales!
Join us for the next Business After Hours (BAH) at Vernales on Thursday, May 12th from 5-7 p.m. This month's BAH is our annual Health Theme and we have fantastic sponsors to help you get and keep your health on the right track! 

Attended a BAH for networking opportunities, along with hors d'oeuvres, cash-bar refreshments and door prizes. Admission is $7 for Chamber members and $12 for not-yet members. 

 May Business After Hours sponsors include: Breath of Life of Chiropractic Wellness Center P.C., Northern Michigan Sports Medicine Center, Smart Commute Emmet, McLaren Northern Michigan, and Blue Cross Blue Shield & Blue Care Network of Michigan. 

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Elks Lot in Downtown Petoskey Undergoing Renovations in May
Please note that the Elks Parking Lot will be closed beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, May 4th. The lot is due to reopen at least by May 20.  If you have a permit and usually park in that lot you may park in any other area where permits are allowed until the work is completed.  If you have questions, please call or email the Downtown Parking Services office and talk to Aaron at 231-439-9124 or email parking@petoskeydowntown.com.
Register Now for Upcoming Hospitality The Little Traverse Way Sessions!
Register for the May 24 CWIB Luncheon - Summer Book Preview 
Summer Book Preview by Valerie Meyerson of Petoskey District Library. Val will discuss some of the books that need to be in your beach bag this summer and can't be missed. Register today.

The luncheon will be at Stafford's Bay View Inn. The lunch will be a Cobb Salad - Mixed greens, chopped bacon, tomatoes, blue cheese crumbles, hard-boiled egg, and diced chicken served with house made blue cheese dressing. Dessert will be Key Lime Pie.

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. Or you can pay by cash or check at the door. Please note any cancellations after 5 p.m. May 22, 2016, or any no-shows the day of the event will be invoiced.

Champion Sponsor is Grand Traverse Ophthalmology Clinic and Comfort Keepers. Program Sponsor is BOYNE Spas.  Lunch Sponsor is Rudbeckia Winery/Burnt Marshmallow Brewing.  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.
Save the Date Date - Nathan Havey Returns June 14th
Details are being finalized for a return visit to Petoskey by Nathan Havey of Thrive Consulting.  Nathan was here last October and introduced us to the concept of Conscious Capitalism.  He will return to dive deeper into the conversation on Tuesday June 14th at 9:00 a.m. in the Iron Horse Café at North Central Michigan College.  Lock in the date on your calendar.  Tickets will go on sale soon.  A sell-out is expected for this event.
Volunteers Are Needed! Be a Part of the Festival on the Bay Team!
The Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers to fill some key leadership positions with Festival on the Bay.  Each of these positions include participation on the Festival's Executive Team.  Festival Executive Team members wear cool shirts, play a decision-making role with the festival, and get the chance to immerse themselves in this great community event.  Volunteers walk away with extensive event-planning and strategic experience.  They report to Festival Coordinator Johnnie Walker and the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce Staff. Check out positions and descriptions here. To apply for one of the positions, send your qualifications and reasons for interest to Nikki Devitt at nikki@petoskeychamber.com. 
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