August 9, 2016
Board Nominations 
At the PRCC Board of Directors Meeting in July, the board established the Nominating Committee of Tom Adams, Lisa Lemans, Margaret Bowers, Mary-Anne Ponti, Bill Marshall, Jim Bartlett, and Derik Mott-Bragg.  This committee will consider nominations for the PRCC Board of Directors for terms beginning in 2017.  All candidates must be active members in good standing with the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce.  To nominate yourself, or another individual, send an email to Carlin Smith at carlin@petoskeychamber.com and share the nominee's qualifications for board service.  Please use the word, "Nomination" in the subject line of the email.  Nominations must be received by 10:00 a.m. on Wed. Aug. 10th.  To learn more about the roles and obligations of PRCC Board members, call Carlin at 347-4150.
In This Issue
Lights Out Northern Michigan on August 12
LIGHTS OUT Northern Michigan! Residents, businesses and visitors, join us in turning off the lights throughout the North on August 12th from 10:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.  Emmet County is asking you to help make the sky as dark as possible for an incredible night of stargazing and meteor-watching. We are hosting the Lights Out Across the Bay and Lights Out Across the Straits challenges. Here's how it works: Between the hour of 10-11 p.m., please turn off your lights inside and out. Then sit back under the stars and enjoy the Perseid Meteor Shower, which peaks overnight at this time. Complete details and pledge form can be found at www.midarkskypark.org
Make Plans Now for the 14th Annual Festival on The Bay, August 19th & 20th
The Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend the 14th Annual Festival on the Bay, August 19-20, 2016 at the Petoskey, Michigan waterfrontEvery year, visitors enjoy great music inside the Entertainment Tent and a fun Children's Area all weekend. Other activities include Chalk the Walk, A Silent Disco, Wine on the Water, The BIG Art Show, a Petting Zoo and so much more! 



Don't forget volunteering is a great way to be part of a truly fun environment while supporting our community. Many shifts are still available! 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.  

Plus the public is invited to join in the fun on Thursday August 18th at 6:00 p.m. and attend the opening ceremonies of the 2016 Michigan Harley Owners Group (MI.H.O.G.). Enjoy beverages, food truck, entertainment by Karin Elizabeth & The Remedy Band from Detroit, The Northern Lights Irish Dancers - a Celtic Dance troupe and more. 
Special Thank you to 4front Credit Union as the Festival's Thursday Night Sponsor!
Registration Open for Golf Outing Sponsors and Teams for Sept. 15
Registration is open for the 21st Annual Chamber Golf Outing for teams from last year, don't miss out! Teams that did not participate last year can complete and return the registration form right away and be added to a waiting list. After Aug. 11 the number of team openings will be determined and those spots will be filled from the wait list. Download the Team Registration Form.
 
This years event takes place Thursday, September 15, 2016 and will be hosted by Hidden River Golf and Casting Club. 
Chemical Bank is the Marquee sponsor of the annual golf outing. 
 
Registration opens at 11:00 a.m. and the shotgun start is at 12:30 p.m. Cost per foursome is $400 and includes box lunch, 18 holes and cart, driving range balls, heavy appetizers, door prizes, raffle chances, live auction and awards ceremony.

Gain fabulous visibility with the 144 golfers. Consider sponsoring a hole, sponsoring the driving range or consider supporting this important event by donating a door prize for the outing - we gratefully accept door prizes.  A number of different sponsorship's are available, and pricing is very affordable, click here for all of the details and become a sponsor while space is still available. 

Contact Nikki Devitt at 347-4150 or via email at nikki@petoskeychamber.com 
with questions.
New Date for August Business After Hours at Legs Inn - August 31st! 
NEW DATE! Join us for the next Regional Business After Hours (BAH) at Legs Inn on August 31st from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. 
One of the most anticipated BAH's of the year is the annual Legs Inn gathering of the area chambers. Join Petoskey Regional Chamber, Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce, Cheboygan Area Chamber of Commerce and Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce for the breathtaking view and great food!

PRCC August Business After Hours sponsors include: Alpine Propane and Harbor Care Associates, Harbor Springs Area Chamber sponsors include, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, and Harbor Springs Festival of the Book. Cheboygan Area Chamber sponsors include Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry and First Community Bank.

Admission is $7 for Chamber members and $12 for not-yet members. Please note, as this is a Regional Chamber event, no punch cards or passes will be accepted.

Have your business participate in a future BAH. Cost is affordable and exposure is high! Contact Nikki at nikki@petoskeychamber.com or call 231-347-4510.
Chamber Office will be Closed on Saturday August 13th
Due to extenuating circumstances, the PRCC will not be able to hold Saturday hours this weekend. 
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 
Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce | 231-347-4150 | www.petoskeychamber.com
401 E. Mitchell St. Petoskey, MI 49770