MEMBER DEDICATED E-BLAST RECEIVES CHAMBER'S HIGHEST OPEN RATE EVER!

A few weeks ago you received a Member Dedicated E-Blast for Chamber member Dennis Halverson with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. This E-blast received the highest open rate of any e-blast the Chamber has sent!

*Would you like us to send your ad as a Member Dedicated E-blast to our entire distribution list to promote your "top priority" message?

*This is a unique opportunity with unparalleled, targeted reach into the Charlevoix Area business community and is sold on a first-come-first-serve basis for only $100.

*As a bonus, to increase your exposure, we will post your ad on the Chamber Facebook page.

*Member Dedicated E-Blasts will be sent on Fridays. Your message can only run 1 time in a 4 week period and you may only run the same message twice annually.

Take advantage of this great New Chamber Member Benefit today!

To reserve your date, call the Chamber office at 231.547.2101 or email info@charlevoix.org

Success is the sum of small efforts

repeated day in and day out.

Table Sponsors

*Ace Hardware, *Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, *Charlevoix Area Community Pool,

*Charlevoix Lions Club, *Chemical Bank, *City of Charlevoix, *Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital, *Northern Michigan Review.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR AUGUST MEMBER OF THE MONTH

Thank You For All You Do!

Click Here to submit a nomination and review the guidelines.

Remember you can nominate any Chamber Member business/group/organization,
including your own!

LEADERSHIP CHARLEVOIX COUNTY WELCOMES THE CLASS OF 2016-17

Leadership Charlevoix County is excited to announce its newest class for

2016-17. The program is entering its sixth year as a comprehensive
training experience for community members seeking to play a more active

role in leadership and their communities. The program creates community awareness, networking opportunities, and focuses on leadership skill development through educational and hands-on curriculum.

The 21-member class started with an orientation meeting at Boyne Mountain Resort, where they met each other and potential mentors. Their first class session is a two-day overnight retreat to Beaver Island on September 11-12, followed by one all-day class every month until graduation in May 2017. More
leadershipcharlevoixcounty.com

FOX MOTORS - PROUD SPONSOR OF RED FOX REGATTA

Fox Motors is Proud to Sponsor this years Red Fox Regatta - A sailing treasure for sailors and their families. The Red Fox Regatta is a two-day event that carries sailors the full length of Lake Charlevox. At the end of day one, sailors are treated to a club-hosted party in Boyne City. Day two is earmarked by racing back to the top of Lake Charlevoix, with an awards ceremony to follow. This is a fun-filled event hosted every Labor Day weekend and is the capping event to another great sailing season.
For more information on the Red Fox Regatta Click Here
foxcharlevoix.com

CHARLEVOIX HOSPITAL WELCOMES TWO NEW PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS

The staff at Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Primary Care (formerly Pine River Medical Associates) is proud to welcome Benjamin J. Edwards, MD and Chris A. Loewen, MD, to its growing medical staff.

"The needs for additional primary care providers has been an ongoing challenge throughout

northern Michigan," said Lyn Jenks, Chief Executive Officer of Munson Healthcare
Charlevoix Hospital. "We are thrilled to add Dr. Edwards and Dr. Loewen to our growing medical staff and welcome them to Charlevoix. With our hospital and local clinics growing and expanding, we are proud to be able to continue to offer the high quality, compassionate health care that our patients expect and deserve."

More
munsonhealthcare.org/charlevoixhospital

MUNSON HEALTHCARE WELLNESS WORKSHOP OFFERS CHAIR YOGA & STRENGTH TRAINING CLASS

Chair Yoga - Become more flexible while seated! Join our free chair yoga class with instructor, Cheryl Jacobs from 11-11:30am every Tuesday at the Wellness Workshop. Participants of all ages are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and no appointment is necessary.

Strength Training Class - Get in shape; strengthen those muscles while exercising to positive music. This intermediate level class is a challenging and unique blend of strength and aerobic exercise. Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30pm starting in September.

For more information on the above classes and the Wellness Workshop call 231.437.3482.
munsonhealthcare.org

UPDATES FROM CHAR-EM UNITED WAY
STUFF THE BUS
We are wrapping up our 9th annual Stuff the Bus on Friday, September 2. All donations go to LOCAL SCHOOLS. Donations can be dropped off at the Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce. We will also be at the Charlevoix Kmart on September 2 from 10am-2pm to collect donations.

For a list of supplies needed click Here.

Don't have time to shop? Text STB to 91999 and we will do the shopping for you.

DAY OF CARING

13th Annual Day of Caring will be held on September 9. This project is in conjunction with the National Day of Service Remembrance. For more information, call 231.487.1006
charemunitedway.org

BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY PARTIES & MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW!

We take reservations for any number of guests in our dining rooms and for larger parties up to 100, our Garden Room is available. You can request our Holiday Menu by emailing info@greygablesinn.com or by calling 231.547.9261.
Our holiday calendar is already filling up fast, so act today!
greygablesinn.com

BAKER COLLEGE APPOINTS CLEAMON MOORER
DEAN OF COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

Baker College has announced the appointment of Cleamon Moorer, Jr., DBA, as dean of the College of Business.

"Dr. Moorer is a uniquely gifted and energetic addition to Baker College," said Bart Daig, PhD., Baker College System president and CEO. "He is a collaborator, a committed educator and mentor, and he understands firsthand the challenges associated with pursuing college and career."

Moorer holds a bachelor's degree in management from Kettering University, a MBA and a Masters of Science in management and organizational behavior from Benedictine University, and a Doctor of Business Administration in management from Argosy University.
baker.edu

NEWS FROM NORTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN COLLEGE
NCMC NAMED A LEADER COLLEGE BY ACHIEVING THE DREAM

Achieving the Dream (ATD) redesignated North Central Michigan College as a "Leader College," a national honor awarded to institutions in the ATD National Network that have shown three years of steady improvement in two outcomes that measure student success.

"Leader College status represents a sustained, successful effort to build a student-centered culture," said Karen Stout, president and CEO of Achieving the Dream. More

NCMC RECEIVES "VETERAN-FRIENDLY" RANKING FROM MVAA FOR 2016-17
North Central Michigan College has earned gold-level status for the second year from the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency based on their commitment to providing on-campus, veteran-centric services to student veterans.

The Veteran-Friendly School program, created by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, recognizes institutions of higher learning for their dedication to student veterans and dependents utilizing their GI Bill and other educational benefits. More
ncmich.edu

9&10 NEWS WELCOMES NEWS DIRECTOR

Heritage Broadcasting/WWTV-WWUP-TV, 9&10 News is pleased to announce Sean Mahon has accepted the role of 9&10 News/Fox 32 News Director.

Sean Mahon comes back to 9&10 News from WDIV Local 4 News out of Detroit Michigan. His career started at 9&10 news in the late 1990's as our Chief Photojournalist. He then proceeded to win several awards, traveled all over the country to cover breaking news and sporting events and earned 2 Emmy nominations in his career.

"Sean is highly regarded with colleagues throughout the state. His exceptional ability to inspire and communicate with others along with excellent leadership skills an modernistic views will be a welcome addition to our 9&10 News Team." More
9and10news.com

SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH

B.A.S.E.S. and Recovery Advocates of Northwest Lower Michigan invite all to join us in celebrating National Recovery Month during September by participating in one or all of these events.

"Our Stories Have Power - Recovery Community Message Training", Friday, September 9, 9am-12noon at BASES, will help participants learn to use recovery messages in all parts of life.

"Recovery Walk & Picnic" - Saturday, September 17, registration beginning at 10am at Odmark pavilion in East Park with a walk to Ferry Beach for the picnic and games, followed by softball at the Carpenter Street field.

"Grace" This award-winning recovery film will be shown Saturday, September 24, 11am at Charlevoix Cinema III and will be followed by Q&A with film maker Cindy Joy Goggins. View the movie trailer at gracethemovie.us

"Community Listening Forum" - Wednesday, September 28, 9am-12noon at BASES. The forum addresses the roadblocks to recovery in our community

For more information on any of the above call BASES at 231.547.1144 or visit basesteencenter.org.
To view flyers for the events Click Here

NEWS FROM BEACON DENTAL CENTER

Beacon Dental Center celebrated our 8th year anniversary by honoring our hardworking team. Thank you Beacon Team for the love and support and for making a positive difference in our community.

We want to welcome our newest front desk team member, Jessica Luebke.

Beacon Dental Center invites you to our FREE DENTISTRY DAY on November 12, 2016, 7am. Patients are seen on a first-come, first-serve basis and are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather.

We are currently accepting new patients Contact our office to find the best program to suit your needs.
For more information on any of the above or to make an appointment, please call 231.237.4843.
beacondentalcenter.com

NEWS FROM NETWORKS NORTHWEST

To read the August Newsletter from Networks Northwest Click Here
networksnorthwest.org

GREEN LIGHT EAST JORDAN
DEADLINE FAST APPROACHING

Don't be left out of this fantastic opportunity. If you have an idea, invention, business plan or are thinking about opening a business along the Breezeway Communities of Atwood, Ellsworth, East Jordan or Boyne Falls and need further information, have questions or need assistance with your business plan, please contact the East Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce TODAY!! If you would like to schedule a time (morning, day or evening) to meet with a member of our Green Light East Jordan Team for a confidential meeting to explain the competition, application and event, please contact the Chamber office at 231.536.7351. Share this information with your family and friends! Deadline for Green Light applications is Sunday, September 11, 2016.

For more information or an online application, Click Here.
To attend the Green Light Business Competition at Castle Farms on Wednesday, October 12, 2016, please register Here.
ejchamber.org

HELP PREPARE THE BLOOD SUPPLY THIS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH

During National Preparedness Month in September, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to help ensure a readily available blood supply for emergencies.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities:
Sept 2, 12-5:45pm @ American Red Cross, Petoskey
Sept 8, 12-5:45pm @ Community Reformed Church, Charlevoix
Sept 15, 12-5:45pm @ American Red Cross Petoskey
redcrossblood.org

POPULAR ARMCHAIR THEATER ADDS PERFORMANCE

An encore production of the play "The Diaries of Adam and Eve" by Mark Twain will be performed at a 2:00pm matinee on Sunday, September 4 at the Charlevoix Circle of Arts.

The opening production was performed on Sunday, August 21 receiving a standing ovation by the audience as actors, Desiree Kaiser and Hugh Hansen took their curtain call.

The Arm Chair Theater, now in its fourth season, is offered by the Charlevoix Circle of Arts, as one of its many programs to inspire and educate people in performing arts.

As written by the wise and witty Mark Twain (Author of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn), there were differences between Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden long before the appearance of the Serpent. More
charlevoixcircle.org

LITTLE BUT MIGHTY BRIDGE WALK

Charlevoix's 28th Annual Little But Mighty Bridge Walk will take place on Labor Day, Monday, September 5th at 1pm, rain or shine. Proceeds benefit Charlevoix Area Humane Society. T-shirts are blue this year and are available in sizes S-XL for $15, 2XL for $18 and 3XL for $20. They can be purchased at the Town House. Walkers should gather in front of the Town House at 12:30pm and we will be walking to the North side of the bridge at 12:45pm The walk will begin at 1pm after the bridge has been raised and lowered for boats.
For more information, call 231.547.5190. See you there!

LIVE MUSIC EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT AT RED MESA GRILL
$3 Casa Tuesdays!

September 6 6-9pm, Charles Madison
September 13 6-9pm, Keith Scott
September 16 6-10pm, Red Mesa's 19 Year Anniversary Party with Dave Cisco.
September 20 6-9pm, Buddha Sweet
September 27 6-9pm Blake Elliott & The Robinson Affair
magnumhospitality.com/redmesa

ST MARY SCHOOL CASH RAFFLE - LAST EARLY BIRD DRAWING THIS WEEKEND.

Final Early Bird Drawing for $250 in St. Mary School Cash Raffle will take place on Sunday, September 4th. The Grand Prize of $5000 will be drawn on Sunday, October 16th.

Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased after the weekend Masses or at St Mary Parish office. You do not need to be present to win

For more information call, 231.547.9441

stmaryschoolcharlevoix.com

LOOK OUT FOR THE COOK OUT

The public is invited to North Central Michigan College's 19th annual cookout on Sunday, September 11 from noon to 3pm on the Petoskey campus. The cookout is a fundraising event for the NCMC Foundation Scholarship Fund.

Attendees will enjoy a picnic-style lunch of pulled pork, hot dogs, corn on the cob, marinated bean salad, quinoa salad and cookie bars. The Kid Zone in the gym will have four bouncy houses, carnival games, ping pong, tumbling mats for toddlers and other activities. There will also be a big screen with the football game for parents. Outside, enjoy a live radio remote with Fish from Lite 96, human sim-man, demonstrations and tours of the Fab Lab. There will also be a gift basket raffle.

For tickets and/or more information, call 231.439.6225 or visit our website at
ncmich.edu

LITTLE TRAVERSE CONSERVANCY PRESENTS

CONCERT FOR CONSERVATION

Date: Sunday, September 18, 2016
Time: 5:00 - 8:00pm
Place: Aten Place, Boyne Falls
The Muteflutes join us from Grand Rapids to share their lyric-driven indie folk-rock. The band crafts dynamic musical experiences that range from intimate acoustic folk to soaring post-rock compositions. Between sets soak in Aten Place. This incredible community-oriented venue lets you and your family enjoy a spot around the bonfire, a game of ladder golf or corn hole, and a screened-in potluck spot to share everyone's best fall dishes.

For more information or to register, call 231.347.0991 or Click Here
landtrust.org

"HARDWORKING HEROES"

Hardworking Heroes is a gathering of service men and women and their vehicles. This event will take place at the Farmers Market on Thursday, September 22, from 8am-1pm on the lawn in East Park.

This will be a field trip day for the schools and a chance for the children as well as the public to "Touch the Truck " and "Shake a Hand" of a hardworking hero.

Working demonstrations: Hum-V from the National Guard/Camp Graying, Police Vehicle, Michigan State Police vehicle, Fire Truck, Ambulance, US Coast Guard Boat, Sheriff's K-9 team and more.

Local Veterans are invited to attend, in uniform.
The National Anthem will be played at 10am by the Charlevoix High School Band.

If you know of a service group or are a veteran that would like to attend, please call 231.330.0968.
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JOIN THE FUN- 4TH ANNUAL DINING FOR PAWS

On Friday, September 23, folks all over Northwest Lower Michigan will host dinner parties to benefit the Charlevoix Area Humane Society. Parties can be themed, fancy or just potluck. A number of area restaurants will also host parties with special dinner rates and a portion of the bill to benefit the CAHS.

Guests should be informed that this is a fundraising event and that the host will solicit a donation from each guest. At 8pm all are invited to a grand Afterglow Party at the Charlevoix Country Club's historic Shanahan Barn, where we will have desserts prepared by the best area restaurants. We will announce the fundraising total and celebrate with cocktails and dancing to the live swing dance music of the Pine River Jazz Band.

Call the Charlevoix Area Humane Society at 231.582.6774 or email pets@charlevoixhumane.org to register your party
charlevoixhumane.org

HOSPICE RAFFLE OF THE RIVALS

We invite the community to participate in our Raffle of the Rivals supporting Hospice of Northwest Michigan. Raffle is for (2) tickets to the U of M vs. MSU Game on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at Spartan Stadium and includes a $500 Gift Card. Seats are Lower Sideline 24, Row 44, with 2 seats together. Each chance to win is $25 and only 300 tickets are being sold. HEY, split the ticket price, one person gets the Gift Card, the other the Tickets. Drawing is September 16, 2016 at the Charlevoix County Sheriff's Department. Call for tickets (231) 547-7659.

hospicenwm.org

BUSINESS TRAINING,

Education & Professional Development

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD DIGITAL SHOWCASE
Tuesday, September 12,

10am-12:30pm at Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City.

At our Digital Showcase, you will get a full immersion into our digital tools and learn how to further engage your employees.
Find out how your employees can:
*Manage their plan easily *Discover resources and tools *Improve their access to healthcare *Maintain their health and wellness *Learn to "shop" in health care.

Content will focus on 24/7 online health care, transparency, Blue Cross Health & Wellness, powered by WebMD, the new Blue Cross mobile app and the value of bcbsm.com overall.

At this information-packed event, you will:
*Attend an educational exploratory session for a "deep dive" on employee tools *Get hands on with experiential exhibits and live demos *Connect with other employers to learn best practices.

We are encouraging decision-makers, HR leaders and Benefit Communication managers to attend. Contact your Blue Cross sales representative for details. To register Click Here.

LEAN LEARNING CONSORTIUM FALL EVENTS

The newly formed Lean Learning Consortium of Emmet, Charlevoix and Cheboygan counties invites LCC members to two Lean Practice tours this fall.

Friday, Sept 9, 8:30am-12pm at Mitchell Graphics in Petoskey, Mitchell Graphis is a print and digital communications firm, founded in 1972 has been a member of LLC since 2012. Craig Schrage will be our host, discussing their lean journey and providing a tour of the facility.

Friday, Oct 14, 8:30am-12pm at Link Industries in Indian River. Link Industries open its cutting tool manufacturing operations plant in 1952 and today, is in transition, investing in new equipment, skills training and processes to become more competitive in today's market. Jeff Veryser will be our host and share Link's progress and challenges in becoming lean.

Enrollment is limited. Please call 231.348.6613 to reserve your spot.
nmc.edu/training/lean-business