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Upcoming Events
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Midland Area Farmers Market
Open Every Wednesday
and Saturday
 The Farmers Market is open every Wednesday and Saturday from 7 a.m. until 12 p.m.; some vendors may stay until 1 p.m. The Market is located at the end of Ashman Street in Downtown Midland.
While not all vendors attend every market, you'll now find beans, honeyrocks, garlic, sweet corn, peppers, beets, cherries, strawberries, carrots, bok choi, radishes, honey, maple syrup, hand-press oils, pasta, baked goods, fresh Michigan fish, local meat, eggs, cut flowers, plants, hanging baskets and more!
New this year, we even have a food court area where you can enjoy hot food. Some of those vendors may stay until 1 p.m. To keep up on Market updates, please follow the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/midlandfarmersmarket
Visit the Wolverine Bank booth to use your credit, debit or EBT card to shop at the Market.
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Regional Roundup
 Employers Needed: Great Lakes Bay Employment Fair
Attention Employers: Now is the time to reserve space to showcase your job opportunities to a pool of eager job seekers, veterans and recent graduates at the GREAT LAKES BAY EMPLOYMENT FAIR to be held at the Dow Diamond in Midland on Friday, September 12, from noon to 3:00 p.m.
Registration includes your expo booth, two lunches and access to a prime pool of highly qualified candidates. You can register by going to www.delta.edu/greatlakesbayjobfair
If you are an employer and have questions about the registration process, please contact, by phone, e-mail or fax:
Martin Finney, Delta College
(989) 686-9072
martinfinney@delta.edu
fax: (989) 667-2228
The Great Lakes Bay Job Fair is a partnership between Delta College, the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works!, Michigan Rehabilitation Services, the Workforce Development Agency of the State of Michigan, Davenport University, Digity, and the American Legion.
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From the President's Desk
by Bob Stafford
The Secret Employee
Other duties as assigned. I'm sure many of you have heard of this line item on a job description throughout your professional career...whether it's used for good or evil. As a Chamber President, I've been able to do a lot of cool stuff, but one thing I never thought I'd say is that I can count Farmers Market Master among my 'other duties as assigned.'  | |
Lindsay Rotarius
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This past Saturday, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to fill in for our Farmers Market Master, Lindsay Rotarius, for a whole Market day. This got me thinking. Many of you have probably not met Lindsay, our "secret employee." So I would like to fix that here. Lindsay is approaching the completion of her second year with us as Farmers Market Master. In the last two years, the Market has experienced record growth and Lindsay manages it all with ease. She has her Masters degree in Business Administration from Northwood and grew up in the Bay City area. She was focusing on her family for awhile, which is why she happened to be looking for a part-time job. Lucky us! After working down there for one day, I really understood first-hand the delicate balancing act that takes place every Market. Vendor placement, parking, no parking, lost keys, bucket lunch, providing power, resisting ten different kinds of cookies, managing the Market Facebook and about 50 more things that I know I've missed. Lindsay has done an outstanding job, not only with all of the vendors, but making sure the Market runs smoothly and both vendor and customer needs are met. Next time you're at the Market and see Lindsay, say hello to our 'secret' employee.
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Chamber Parking Lot Notice:
Ellsworth Road Construction
 On Monday, the City started the Ellsworth Road construction project. This project will continue through October and will impact your visit to our office. Throughout construction, the best way to get into the Chamber parking lot will be to come to the entrance on Rodd Street. |
Join Us Tonight
You're Invited to the
August Chamber Connection
All Chamber Connections are free to Chamber members and their employees.
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Early Bird Ends Today!
You're Invited to the
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Panel Discussion 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Luncheon 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Great Hall Banquet and Convention Center
5121 Bay City Rd., Midland
Join us for our economic outlook coupled with our quarterly membership luncheon, focused on Michigan's craft beer industry and how it has impacted the state economy. From expanding breweries, new breweries popping up and creating jobs, to hop farms, tourism and more, Michigan's craft beer industry has more than a six million dollar impact on our great state. We have secured a robust panel with local business owners from beer distribution, retail, a tap room and Michigan's Brewers Guild.
At the conclusion of the panel discussion, we'll move right into the Fourth Quarter Membership Luncheon where you'll hear from our keynote speaker, Midland native, Brett VanderKamp, President and Co-Founder of New Holland Brewing. As one of the pioneers of Michigan's craft beer industry, Brett will share his story and outlook of this rapidly growing industry taking Michigan by storm! We'll also recognize our Member of the Quarter and our Customers First honorees.
Register for the entire day OR just morning or afternoon.
Early Bird Registration for BOTH Panel and Lunch: $35
Early Bird Registration for Panel ONLY: $15
Early Bird Registration for Luncheon ONLY: $20
(After today, registration cost will go up.)
Event Sponsor:
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Golf Outing Registration Now Open
Only a Few Openings Left!
 Join us for the event you have been waiting for all year! The Midland Area Chamber of Commerce Mulligan Masters.
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Currie Municipal (West) Golf Course
Shotgun start at 10:07 a.m.
Registration includes 18-hole scramble with cart, lunch, dinner and more.
NEW - $25 Gift Cards Needed
We're infusing a little WEconomicPower into the Mulligan Masters! Would you be willing to donate a $25 gift card (or certificate) to your, or another Chamber Member business toward the door prize gifts? This year we are introducing a new kind of door prize system: Gift packages worth $100 of area business gift cards. Get in on the fun and let's get commerce churning!
For all of the details and to learn about our sponsors:
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Get One Before They're Gone!
WakeUp! Midland Sponsorships Available
 As the end of the 2014 WakeUp! Midland season approaches there are just a handful of sponsorships still available for the balance of the year. Don't miss your opportunity to deliver your message to an audience of 300 attendees.
Still Available
- September: Audience Prompter
- October: Business Spotlight (1), Audience Prompter,
Folder Insert (2)
- November: Ambassador of the Month Sponsor, Audience Prompter, Folder Insert (2)
- December: Program Sponsor (1), Business Spotlight (1), Ambassador of the Month Sponsor, Audience Prompter, Folder Insert (1)
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