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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, cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, peaches, watermelon, honeyrocks, garlic, sweet corn, peppers, beets, strawberries, carrots, bok choi, radishes, honey, maple syrup, hand-press oils, pasta, baked goods, fresh Michigan fish, local meat, eggs, cut flowers, plants, mums 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
 Global Business Sustainability Conference
The SVSU College of Business & Management and the Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Delhi University are co-hosting a Global Business Sustainability Conference September 23-26, 2014. The event will feature business leaders sharing their practical experience dealing with sustainability in their organizations as well as cutting edge academic research. This unique opportunity to showcase the Great Lakes Bay Region is made possible by the generous support of the premier sponsors, Consumers Energy and the Stevens Center for Family Business.
Highlights will include a session on integrated sustainability reporting with Doug Anderson, formerly Global Finance Director at The Dow Chemical Company and current SVSU professor; a session on sustainability in an entrepreneurial venture presented by Dr. Joseph Affholter, Co-Founder and Chief Strategist of Gantec; and a session on the unique advantages and challenges family businesses face when developing an environmental sustainability strategy, presented by Dr. Pramodita Sharma, one of the top international experts in family business.
For more information and to register for the conference, please visit www.svsu.edu/gbs2014 or contact Donna Helmreich-Lopez at ddhelmre@svsu.edu.
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From the President's Camera
by Bob Stafford
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Labor Day traffic taken on 3-mile overpass in Bay City, as people are driving back to Midland on Sunday Night.
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Our lives seem so busy these days and all of us seem to be burning the candle at both ends. Thanks to the Labor Day holiday it was nice to take a break and enjoy a few days of rest to recharge the batteries and clear the mind. We all need a break now and then. I hope your Labor day was restful and relaxing, but now school has started and we are back to our normal routine.
Time to get "Back to Work!!"
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WakeUp! Midland This Friday!
 You've been waiting all summer to get back to WakeUp! Midland and you won't be disappointed. Our Talk Show guest is Tim Skubick, host of the weekly public TV broadcast Off the Record and newspaper columnist. Tim is sure to pose some thought provoking conversation. Join us for an informative and fun morning. It's a great place to make business contacts, have breakfast, register for door prizes, and get networking! Don't forget to bring your business cards.
Friday, September 5, 2014
7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Great Hall Banquet and Convention Center
Registration: $7
(After today, registration is $15 at the door)
Remember, if you are a season pass holder,
you are already registered.
Be sure to like Hammer Restoration on Facebook and watch for the WakeUp! Midland contest on September 5th!
Program Sponsors:
Business Spotlight Sponsors:
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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
Currie Municipal (West) Golf Course
Shotgun start at 10:07 a.m.
Registration includes 18-hole scramble with cart, lunch, dinner and more.
For all of the details and to learn about our sponsors:
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Young Entrepreneur Academy
Applications Being Accepted
 This 30-week program teaches middle and high school students how to start and run their own real business. Throughout the program, students brainstorm business ideas, write a business plan, interact with business professionals, pitch their business to investors and learn all the other important steps in starting up a business. No previous business experience required!
If you know of a student who would be interested in this opportunity, please send them this link: www.macc.org/yea
Applications are available on the website and scholarships are available. For further information, please contact Tina Lynch at tlynch@macc.org.
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Get One Before They're Gone!
WakeUp! Midland Sponsorships Available
As the end of the 2014 WakeUp! Midland season approaches, we have 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
- 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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