June 21, 2016
Candidate's Forum, Emmet County Commission
There is a lot of interest and a crowded field in the race for Emmet County Commission this year, and many of those seats will be determined in the Aug. 2nd primary election.  To help voters prepare, four organizations are teaming up to host a Candidate's Forum on Wed. June 29th in the Iron Horse Café at North Central Michigan College.  Doors will open for a Meet & Greet at 6:00 p.m. and the program will begin at 7:00.  

This will be a moderated forum with questions provided by the event's organizers.  Audience members with specific questions are urged to come to the Meet & Greet and ask the candidates directly.  The forum is sponsored by the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Petoskey News-Review, Emmet Association of Realtors and North Central Michigan College.  Refreshments will be provided by Angel Heart Home Care.  The event is free and open to the public.  Pre-registration is not necessary.  
In This Issue
Connecting Women in Business June 28 Luncheon Focuses on Woman's Health! 
Register today for this health-themed luncheon.  Northern Michigan Sports Medicine will be presenting  "A focus on woman's health in our busy world...  yes that means the focus is on you!"
 
Taking time to take care of yourself when you are a wife, mother, daughter, sister, and employee is usually the last thing on our minds.  The catch is if we keep putting ourselves last, eventually we won't be able to fill all those other roles that always come first.  Let's take time to talk about how health care has changed in regards to being a women over the years, what to look out for and how to take care of ourselves, with some helpful resources.

The Cost to attend is $15 for CWIB members and $20 for all others. Advanced registration is required. Please register online here. Register and pay by credit card.  Registration and networking begin on June 28 at 11:30 a.m. The lunch and presentation will begin at noon and end at 1 p.m.  The luncheon will be at the Library Conference Center of NCMC.

The lunch will be a Leaf Lettuce with Summer Berries, Walnuts, Feta Cheese, Bacon, and Red Onion.  It will be served with sliced chicken breast on the side, Rolls and Butter, and a Zesty Quinoa Salad.
 
 
PNC Bank is the 2016 CWIB Marquee Sponsor and Lite 96.3 is the radio sponsor. Register today for this great event.
Regional Networking Event at New 7 Monks Taproom in Boyne City
Chamber members from four area chambers of commerce will come together for a major networking event at the new 7 Monks Taproom in Boyne City from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 23. The regional Business After Hours will be held at the new taproom located at 202 S. Lake Street in downtown Boyne City. This will be 7 Monks' first expansion beyond what has been called "a resounding success" in Traverse City. Chamber members from Boyne City, Charlevoix, East Jordan and Petoskey will be attending this annual event. Admission is $10 with proceeds supporting Leadership Charlevoix County. There will be a cash bar and complimentary hors d'oeuvres. Businesses that would like to promote themselves by donating a door prize should call Missy or Jim at the Boyne Area Chamber, 231-582-6222 or email info@boynechamber.com.
Applications Now Being Taken for the LLT Class of 2016-2017!
Festival on The Bay - Sponsor or Volunteer - Join in the Fun!
The 14th Annual Festival on the Bay is August 19-20, 2016 at the Petoskey waterfront and sponsorship and volunteer opportunities are available!  
 
Festival on the Bay looks to our community to help us provide great entertainment and family fun. As a festival sponsor, your generosity and support sends a positive message to residents, tourists and businesses alike that you are a strong support of our economy and quality of life.  Festival on the Bay looks to our community to help us provide great entertainment and family fun. As a festival sponsor, your generosity and support sends a positive message to residents, tourists and businesses alike that you are a strong support of our economy and quality of life.
 
Every year, visitors enjoy great music inside the Entertainment Tent and a fun Children's Area all weekend. Other activities include Boat Cruises, a Teen Dance, Chalk the Walk, Youth Fishing Derby, Arts and Crafts Show, a Petting Zoo, YMCA 5K Color walk/run, and so much more!
  
 
Volunteering is a great way to be part of a truly fun environment while supporting our community. If you would like to help, the festival can always use volunteers for various shifts, and being a volunteer at the festival provides great exposure for your business or organization and team building.  Get the full details on being a volunteer here.
Have Opinions About Air Service?
A survey is available for northern Michigan travelers who regularly fly.  The survey is offered by the Air Service Task Force of the Pellston Regional Airport and is available here or on the airport's official web site: www.pellstonairport.com. The survey should take about five minutes to complete and asks travelers about their flying habits and those factors influencing their decisions about what airports they choose.  The Air Service Task Force uses this information as they advocate for quality air service out of Pellston.  The task force is comprised of chambers and visitors bureaus from the northern Michigan communities of St. Ignace, Mackinac Island, Mackinaw City, Cheboygan, Indian River, Harbor Springs and Petoskey.  
Be A Part of the July 4th in Petoskey!
Help make 4th of July the best ever!
The Petoskey Stars and Stripes Committee is a 100% volunteer commitment. Did you know that it was completely a volunteer force that makes everything happen on the Fourth of July? Also the festivities are 100% funded by donations of business and people like you! We need your help!

Click HERE to volunteer now or to make a donation!
 
And don't forget if you want to be in the 4th of July Parade, you need to get your application filled out and returned before Monday June 30th. You can get your form HERE or stop by the Petoskey Chamber office.
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