The Action - Caro Chamber of Commerce

Caro Chamber of Commerce
The Action
February 9 - Downtown Task Force Meeting - 8 a.m., Chamber Building
February 16 - Chamber Board Meeting - 7:30 a.m. - Municipal Building
February 17 - After Hours - NorthStar Bank
February 26 - Citizen of the Year Dinner
March 9 - Downtown Task Force Meeting - 8 a.m., Chamber Building
March 16 - Chamber Board Meeting - 7:30 a.m. - Municipal Building
January 17 - After Hours - Caro Community Hospital Endowment
Foundation/JJ Jamokes
January/February 2011
157 North State Street, Caro, MI 48723
The Caro Chamber of Commerce
Cordially invites you to attend the
42nd Annual Dinner
Honoring Caro’s
2010 Citizen of the Year
Saturday, February 26, 2011
At the
Knights of Columbus Hall, Caro
Featuring 6:00 p.m. Table Top Tour and Cocktails
6:30 p.m. Presentation Ceremony by Chamber
7:30 p.m. Dinner prepared by Knights of Columbus$25
plus Cash Bar in advance per person
$10.00 persons 12 years and under
Nominations have been made and committees are meeting to make
the difficult decisions of selecting Citizen of the Year, Jr. Citizen of
the Year and Merit Winner for 2010. Plan to come to this event and
help us honor some very special Caro citizens. Tickets may be
purchased from the Chamber office or from any of the Chamber
directors (see page 2).
GINGERBREAD
VILLAGE
The sounds of
sleigh bells are
gone for another
year but the warm
memories of Caro’s
2010 Gingerbread
Village still linger.
The 2010 Gingerbread
Village
festival began on
Thursday evening
with the Taste of
Caro
at
the
Brentwood.
(continued on
page 6)
MAGICAL MOMENTS BRIDAL SHOW
I BELIEVE IN MICHIGAN
Several members gathered at the
Chamber office to greet Coach George
Morse before his 5-mile run through
Caro and enjoyed some coffee and
donuts while they visited. George was
an encouragement to our small business
owners. He ran 5 miles through Caro
and stopped at 7 businesses on the way
through. Many businesses are featured
on his video of our community. This
video may be viewed on his website at:
www.thousandmilesformichigan.com.
The video is also on the Chamber
website.
George asked that once a month we find
a place on his blog we have never been
before and visit that place. If several
hundred people would do that, it would
have a huge impact on those area businesses. He says, “Local
businesses are the strength, the heart and soul of a community.
They provide jobs for the local citizens, and they provide tax
revenues for the cities to provide services.” Morse says this is not a
story about him - he is just the “Paul Revere” for Michigan small
business, going far and wide to share his message of “I believe in
Michigan!”
The Magical Moments Bridal Show was a great success
with over 160 in attendance. Thirty eight brides-to-be with
their family and friends visited with a great variety
of vendors including caterers, wedding cake specialists,
photographers, jewelers, entertainers and DJs, event venues,
exercise facility and massage therapist, florists, make-up
artists and limousine and bus services. Josephine Spaulding
and her staff at Town & Country Bridal did a great job with
the fashion show presenting new styles for everyone in the
bridal party. Mix 92.1 was on hand broadcasting live to
provide music and entertainment.
A list of brides-to-be was provided to all the participating
vendors. This tool will further assist businesses get their
information out to those brides-to-be.
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157 North State Street, Caro. MI 48723
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
FRAMEWORXZ
“Growing …to serve
you better”
Caro Chamber of Commerce
157 North State Street
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-5211
FAX: (989) 673-2517
E-MAIL:
executivedirector@carochamber.org
WEB: www.carochamber.org
2010-2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Susan Rickwalt-Holder
Tuscola Behavioral Health Systems
VICE PRESIDENT
Mark Strzelewicz
Caro Veterinary Clinic
TREASURER
Jim McLoskey
Tuscola County Economic Development Corp.
SECRETARY
Sandra Gutierrez
Happy Feet Floor Gallery
DIRECTORS
Tony Budreau
Independent Bank
Joddy Ehrenberg
Centennial Title Insurance, Inc.
Sandy Gaudreau
Thumb Area Big Brothers and Big Sisters
Meggen Jensen
The Advertiser
Brent Morgan
City of Caro
Mike Parker
With The Grain
Mark Ransford
Ransford Funeral Home
Christine Trisch
Heritage Hill
Robin Vollmar
Northstar Bank
CHAMBER STAFF
Brenda Caruthers
Chamber Administrator
Crystal Pitcher
Davenport University Work Study Student
DISCLAIMER - The flyers and other
advertisements included with this publication are
provided by COC as a general service to our
members and the community.
Owner:
Thom & Karla Bardwell
Phone:
989-550-7648
Address:
3540 North Hurds Corner Road
Caro, MI 48723
Website:
www.Frameworxz.com
Business Began: 2002
Business Hours:
Monday - Saturday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Other times by appointment
Number of Employees: 2-3
Business offers the following merchandise/services:
Picture matting and framing, shadow boxes, etc., photography and note cards, and
picture frame moldings for hobbyists and frame shops.
Pride themselves in offering a family business that provides craftsmanship and
quality in all their products.
Significant changes. They have had growth locally and nationally through
distributions and frame shops.
In the future they plan to continue their growth in both local framing and
nationally through distributions and frame shops.
NEW “HANDS ONLY” ADULT CPR
David Luebbert of the American Red Cross is offering to teach a class at your
location FREE on the New “Hands Only” Adult CPR. This would be approximately
a 1-hour class with basic information that can save a life. Classes are limited to 20
people. If you or just a few of your employees are interested and would like to join
other Chamber members for a class, please let the Chamber office know and we’ll
work out a time to schedule a class. See insert for more information, instructor
authorization and contact information.
This Newsletter may also be viewed on our website: www.CaroChamber.org
157 North State Street, Caro. MI 48723
Anchor Cove Outreach Church is a non-denominational
community based church established for the purpose of
reaching Tuscola County with the hope and love of Jesus
Christ. They are a contemporary, multi-ethnic, spirit-filled,
casually-dressed church for individuals of all ages.
Their heart is to help individuals and families find the
Hope, Love, and Purpose that only Jesus Christ can
fulfill. Anchor Cove also provides a community food
pantry to help those in their occasional time of need (by
appointment only).
Anchor Cove Outreach Church is pioneered by David and
Kiley Wilczynski and is located directly across from
Walmart at 1116 E. Caro Road. Anchor Cove is a church
plant of Old Town Christian Outreach Center in Saginaw,
Michigan.
The Wilczynskis will soon be leading their first service in
their new building, and we will let you know the date
when it is set. We welcome Anchor Cove Outreach
Church to the Caro Chamber of Commerce!
Pictured is Terry Eddy of
U-FIX-It, Inc. located in
Vassar at 707 East Huron
Avenue. Terry opened his
mechanic repair facility at
this location and has been
there for 31 years updating
and using the latest
computer hardware and
software to diagnose your
vehicle problems. At
U-Fix-It, they know how
busy you are and want to
help keep your vehicle in
top condition. They try to make your service experience
hassle free. Terry and his 3 full-time certified mechanics
use only the best professional quality parts. They offer free
service reminders - when it is time for maintenance, they
remember for you! They are happy to offer early bird and
night-owl drop box service and local shuttle service to
your home or office. U-Fix-It hours are Monday - Friday,
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Terry may be contacted at 989-823-8951.
See his website at Ufixitinc.mechanicnet.com.
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Chickie’s 81 Smoke
House will soon open their
doors at 373 North State
Street (previously Tina’s
Corner Café). Rich &
Brenda Hewgley are the
proud owners and have had
over 20 years experience in
the restaurant business.
Chickie comes from the nickname of one of their
daughters. Rich & Jen Potts are the managers of the
restaurant. They have previously been in cooking
competitions as Pott’s Pit. The new business will feature
breakfasts and lunches Sunday - Wednesday from 6 a.m. 3 p.m. Thursday - Saturday they will be open from 6 a.m. 8 p.m. and will also feature barbeque such as pulled pork
sandwiches, chicken, ribs and brisket. They will also have
fish & fries on Friday nights. They will provide carry-out
service for dinners and for bulk amounts. Catering is also
available big or small - orders may be picked up or they
will come to you. Free WI-FI is available in their facility.
Check out their Facebook page daily for their specials.
Stop in soon to visit their newly renovated facility. They
may be contacted at 989-672-FOOD (3663).
Pictured at the First Dollar Presentation (left to right) are
owner Rich Hewgley, Chamber Director Robin Vollmar of
NorthStar Bank, Chamber Director Mike Parker of With
the Grain, owner Brenda Hewgley, Managers Jen & Rich
Potts, and Chamber Executive Director Brenda Caruthers.
DOWNTOWN TASK FORCE
by Margie Sylvester
The year 2010 brought many festivals and activities to
Downtown Caro. Among them, at the end of the year,
were The Gingerbread Village which was a huge success
and Coach George Morse with his “Thousand Mile for
Michigan.” There was a nice turnout for Coach Morse and
we thank Pete from PJ O’Brien’s Catering & Party Rental
for the coffee and donuts.
The new year brought us the Caro 150 Winter Fest with
an open house in Downtown Caro. Many businesses were
open late Friday night and there were special and activities
for everyone. We wish everyone a Happy & Healthy New
Year!
Our Vision: “Our vision is to be the foremost voice for
area businesses and organizations. We exist to provide
leadership and to serve and represent our members. We
maintain a strong presence in the community by
organizing or assisting in activities that benefit the
citizens and the business sector. The Chamber actively
engages our members to be involved in the community
and provides opportunities to socialize, exchange ideas
and
network.”
The Action
157 North State Street, Caro. MI 48723
157 North State Street, Caro. MI 48723
ABOUT OUR MEMBERS
Star Vision Center Expansion Doubles Office Size
While Remaining in Downtown Caro Location
Progress on the expansion
of Star Vision Center in
downtown Caro continues
in earnest, as owner Dr.
Carol Starling and her
staff eagerly anticipate
completion of an
approximate doubling in
size of the previous office
space.
While in the same
convenient location in
downtown Caro, the
increase in space will
support a number of
exciting patient-focused
improvements, including:
Dr. Carol Starling, owner of Star Vision
Center and general contractor, Dan Ulfig
(DANCO Construction of Cass City), are
shown in the early days of Star Vision
Center’s expansion project in downtown Caro.
1. An enlarged and fully
renovated patient/guest
waiting area to improve
not only patient comfort
but also provide an
enhanced level of patient
privacy.
2.
Improved accessibility for patients requiring mobility
assistance such as manual or powered chairs
(wheelchairs/“scooters”).
3.
A specialized exam room and equipment eliminating the
need to move patients from their wheelchairs or “scooters”
for eye exams and other testing procedures.
4.
Reduced wait time for appointments.
Another aspect of the expansion is the rehabilitation of a vintage
building in downtown Caro. Previously, in 1993, Dr. Starling
took an aging building at 170 North State Street and transformed
it into an attractive new professional office - Star Vision Center.
The current project encompasses work at both 170 and 174 North
State Street (adjacent buildings) that will result in an even more
thorough rehabilitation than what took place in 1993. Once
completed, these two buildings will appear to be one, with a large
amount of open space improving patient access and ease-of-use
while, at the same time, helping improve efficiency for Dr.
Starling and her staff.
With completion expected in early 2011, the new Star Vision
Center will help downtown Caro remain a commercial
destination for people throughout Michigan’s “Thumb” region.
Dr. Starling and the entire Star Vision Center staff are proud to
continue providing their patients with the best in professional
vision health services.
On the right side of this photo is the Star Vision Center location at 170
North State Street. On the left is 174 North State Street into which the new
Star Vision Center expansion is taking place.
VG’s
Introduces No Cost
Prescription Drug Program
VG’s Grocery with 16 stores in Southeast
Michigan announced the introduction of VG’s
FREE select antibiotics, Prenatal Vitamins, and Diabetes
Medications offered through all 13 VG’s Pharmacies as part
of the new yes Rewards program starting Sunday, January 9,
2011. VG’s new program will provide relief and peace of
mind to thousands of Michigan families struggling to make
ends meet during tough economic times. The program will
offer select free antibiotics, free prenatal vitamins, and free
diabetes medications in addition to $4/30 day and $10/90 day
supplies of nearly 300 generic medications to all members of
the yes Rewards program. VG’s also offers free assistance
with Medicare and Medicaid billings, and VG’s pharmacists
are available to meet with patients to answer questions and
consult on potential drug interactions or side effects and
other over the counter therapies.
How the Program Works:
All VG’s yes Rewards Pharmacy members are eligible for
free select antibiotics, prenatal vitamins and diabetes
medications when they bring their physician’s prescription to
a VG’s Pharmacy. They will receive up to a 14-day supply of
qualifying generic antibiotic medications absolutely free or
up to a 90 day supply of select diabetic medications or
prenatal vitamins. There is no limit on the number of prescriptions a yes Rewards member can fill, and the program
covers new prescriptions and refills. Members also earn 25
yes points for each prescription filled that is not part of the
free program or those prescriptions paid for by Medicare,
Medicaid, or Government-funded program. How to sign up
for yes Rewards: Stop in any VG’s Store and sign up using
the in store kiosk, or you can sign up at your convenience
online at www.vgsfoods.com. You can also sign up to receive email notices of specials, in store promotions, and special events – plus you can earn even more rewards points
through email.
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About Our Members (continued)
VG’s Customers Say “Yes” to Next
Generation Grocery Savings yes
Rewards Program Saves Money,
Offers Weekly Free Products
VG’s Stores, with 16 locations in Southeast Michigan,
announced today the introduction of yes Rewards, a new
customer loyalty program that takes saving money on
groceries and prescriptions to a whole new level. yes Rewards
offers savings on groceries and prescriptions – PLUS the
opportunity to earn points on purchases and redeem those points
for free grocery items or reduced prices on select items throughout the store. By selecting products from the list of over 80
available each month, customers can earn FREE groceries just
by shopping with yes Rewards. Customers earn 50 points with
weekly accumulated purchases of $50, 100 points with $100
purchased and 150 for all purchases of $150 points or more. yes
Rewards loyalty program is no cost to the customers.
Alan Hartline, Executive Vice President Merchandising and
Marketing for Spartan Stores, notes, “yes Rewards is truly the
next generation in consumer savings. Unlike other programs,
VG’s yes Rewards combines discounts with the opportunity to
earn free groceries, save money on fuel and medications, and
join specialty programs like our Baby, Milk, and Caesar Clubs.
Plus, the yes Rewards offers its email members double points
when spending $50 or more in one week, plus email notices
twice a week with FREE products and discounts. It truly is a
saving management system, with in-store kiosks to check points
and sign up for yes email, find out about daily
and weekly special deals, or be notified about
product recalls or upcoming Community
S h a r e
p r o m o t i o n s . ”
VG’s will officially launch the yes Rewards
program January 9, 2011 with a one million points sweepstake
contest, which runs through March 19, 2011. Every
time customers swipe their yes Rewards card, they
are entered to win. There will be over 800 total sweepstakes
winners with prizes valued at more than $5,000 in free
groceries. There will be five 1,000-point winners per week per
store, one 10,000-point winner per store, and one 50,000-point
grand prize winner. VG’s associates will be on hand in all 16
stores to help customers sign up.
TINA’S CORNER CAFÉ/CATERING
Tina Ruschke is announcing a change in her business. She is no
longer at Tina’s Corner Café, but has gone full-time into the
catering business. She will be cooking for the Moose Club
every Friday evening from 4 - 7:30 p.m. The menu will be the
same as the Café on Friday evenings - fish! There will be cod,
white fish, jumbo shrimp, wing dings, macaroni & cheese,
baked potatoes, fries and rice. The cost will be $7.99 for a meal
or $9.99 for all you can eat. This is open to the public and carry
outs are available.
Tina is available as always to cater your parties and
occasions such as wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners,
graduations, After Hours, birthdays, anniversaries, funeral
dinners, business meals. Large or small, Tina will work with
you to help you plan and to meet your needs. She can be
reached at of 989-670-5629 to schedule an event or for more
information.
SERVPRO
Luke Nickens wants to let everyone
know that Servpro is a Shaw flooring dealer now! They are
selling carpet, hardwood flooring and laminate flooring. They
buy directly from the mill in Georgia and are the only
restoration company in the area who is also a Shaw dealer.
They decided to get into this so they could pass the savings
along to their customers. If you plan on doing any remodeling
to your home and need any type of flooring offered by Shaw,
give Luke a call and he will bring the samples to your door or
you can stop into their office on the corner of M-24 and M-46.
Check out www.shawflooring.com and if you see something
you like, give Luke a call and he will get you a great deal. If
you find something you like that is not Shaw and they don’t
have it he will contact their Shaw representative and they will
get something to match from the mill. Servpro wants to provide
you with the best flooring for the money. They are also
offering a free first carpet cleaning with the purchase of
new carpet whenever you’re ready to have it cleaned.
Contact Luke at 989-673-7680.
THE OVEN
Ross & Linda Downing opened The Oven at 604 South State
Street in May of 2008 and they are excited about the growth
and expansion of their business. They are happy to announce
they are purchasing the building that is currently The
Brickhouse. Ross says they will be moving their restaurant and
plan to have the same atmosphere as they do now. They will be
combining their current menu with some of the favorite items
of The Brickhouse. Linda says, unfortunately, they are not
taking the ice cream to the new location which will be a
disappointment to some customers. They want to assure their
customers though, they will not be changing much. Their
atmosphere will be the same - just at a different location.
The are still serving meals and ice cream at their present
building during their current hours. Their goal is to be moved
the first part of March and their new hours will be Monday Thursday 11 a.m. - 11 p.m., Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 1 a.m.
and Sunday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. They may be reached at
989-673-2285.
Our Mission: “The mission of the Caro Chamber of
Commerce is to create a positive and productive environment
where business can grow and prosper, while enhancing the
quality of life in the Caro area.”
157 North State Street, Caro. MI 48723
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About Our Members (continued)
THUMB AREA BIG BROTHERS
BIG SISTERS
Sandy Gaudreau writes: Retire . . . isn’t that what older
people do? How on earth can I retire - I’m not an old . . .
wait a minute, I AM ONE OF THOSE OLDER PEOPLE!!!
Hey, when did that happen?? WOW! The years sure have
flown by and I can hardly believe that I’m going to retire. I
remember my first day coming to work for Big Brothers Big
Sisters. I hardly knew anyone in Caro . . . Nervous? Scared?
You bet! But, it didn’t take long for me to realize what a
friendly caring community I had the good fortune to land in!
I have been truly blessed with many opportunities, to learn so
much, meet so many wonderful people, and best of all, to
help make a positive difference in the lives of so many
children. It has been quite the ride and I want to say thank
you to everyone for these many years of friendship, not just
to me, but to Big Brothers Big Sisters, to my staff and to the
children we serve.
As I leave, I know that the agency is being left in good and
capable hands. Linda Radick Harrington is not only my
colleague but my friend. I know that under her leadership,
she and our dedicated staff will continue to provide the
children of Tuscola, Huron and Sanilac counties with the best
possible one-to-one mentoring program. The Big Brothers
Big Sisters commitment to both children and the community
will continue. I ask that you extend the same warm helping
hand to Linda as you have to me for the past 22 years. Thank
you all for being a wonderful part of my life!
GREGORY BRINGARD, ATTORNEY
Gregory Bringard’s law office has recently moved its
location to the next block to 367 North State Street. Business
is as usual and his contact information is the same. He can
still be reached at 989-672-2400.
TUSCOLA COUNTY ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
A pro-business attitude for the past and future will be in the
air for the annual meeting of the Tuscola County EDC. “The
EDC was pleased to be involved with a large number of
projects last year that resulted in 428 jobs being created or
retained. Even though the overall economy is still slow, we
need to take some time to celebrate our success stories that
have had a positive impact on all parts of Tuscola County,”
said Board Chair Don Beavers.
Jim McLoskey, EDC Director, says, “The EDC has many
tools in its tool box to help with business start-ups and
expansions in retail, manufacturing, service, commercial and
agricultural processing. We are fortunate to have a consistent
and long track record of working with local units of
government to plant the seeds of growth in our communities.”
He also states he appreciates working in cooperation with the
Caro Chamber of Commerce to grow and improve our
business community. To learn more about any of the free
services, call the Tuscola County EDC at 989-673-2849.
157 North State Street, Caro. MI 48723
(Gingerbread Village - continued from page 1)
Great food and beverages were provided by many area
restaurants at this popular event, along with a surprise visit from
the king of rock and roll. Friday evening the streets of Caro were
alive and bustling with music, carriage rides, fine art and fun. At
Gingerbread Central the Gingerbread family and Santa and Mrs.
Claus greeted hundreds of anxious children ready to sit on Santa’s
knee and tell him all of their special requests for Christmas.
Saturday and Sunday were busy as well with a baking contest,
Cookies with Santa and Friends that included a magic show, photos with Santa Claus and gifts, a free children’s movie at the
Strand Theater, folks “Gingerbread Jammin” at the Arrowhead
and the Thumb Area Big Brothers Big Sisters Holiday Home Tour
featuring five of Caro’s loveliest homes decorated for the
holidays. Stories, crafts, cookies and gingerbread houses were on
every child’s mind. The Thumb Area Center for the Arts
Community Christmas Concert embraced the true spirit of the
holidays and a lovely Christmas Tea provided by Town and
Country Bridal, The Broken Tea Pot, and Garden Gate Bed and
Breakfast brought the festival to a close. Our most heartfelt thanks
to everyone who volunteered, attended, or participated in any way
in making the 2010 Gingerbread Village festival a glowing success.
(Bridal Show - continued from page 1)
We want to thank everyone that helped make this event a success;
Kristine from Barb's Hair Gallery, Michael from Innovations,
Amber from Eclipse, Laura from LC Makeup Artistry, Melissa
from Taylor Photography, Pete from PJ O'Brien's, Dick from
Caro Rental, and all the vendors that participated.
We hope this event will continue to grow and help promote our
local businesses!
Bridal Show Vendors for 2011:
Breaking Level Films
Cakes to Di 4
Caro Rental (donated trailer)
Catering By Touch Of Class
Curves of Caro
Gardens At Grice's
His Hand Keepsake & Memorial Jewelry
JD Productions
Kimberlee's Floral
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Midnight Madness
Mix 92.1
MJ's Kupcakery
Moments Captured
PJ O'Brien's Catering
Spectrum Entertainment
Taylor Photography
Town & Country Bridal
FACEBOOK - The Caro Chamber now has a FaceBook page. Please
become a fan. Feel free to post your comments. We’ll be glad to hear
from you!
157 North State Street, Caro. MI 48723
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$$ MEMBER-TO-MEMBER DISCOUNTS $$
AFLAC - RYAN SAVOIE
703 Washington, Suite 250, Bay City, MI
989-325-0739
Ask about discount
ARTIGIANO LLC
3085 W. Gilford Road, Caro, MI
989-673-8490
10% Discount
ARROWHEAD GOLF CLUB
2017 Gun Club Road, Caro, MI
989-673-2017
2 for 1 Green Fee &
10% Discount in Club House
BELL-WASIK, INC.
1014 E. Dayton Road, Caro, MI
989-673-6126
10% Discount on Service
BER-WA-GA-NA CAMPGROUND
2601 West Sanilac Road, Vassar, MI
989-673-7125
10% Discount
BULLET AUTO & TRUCK SERVICE CENTER
403 N. State Street, Caro, MI
989-672-CARS (2277)
15% Discount, except for oil changes
CARO CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC
765 N. State Street, Caro, MI
989-673-5559
10% Discount on 60 minute massage
CARO DRUGS
1525 W. Caro Road, Caro, MI
989-672-1080
20% Discount
CURVES
1243 W. Caro Road, Caro, MI
989-673-4888
No Set-up Fee
DOST FARMS
9987 Overton, Reese MI
989-239-4129
5% Discount
FRAMEWORXZ
3540 N. Hurds Corner Road, Caro, MI
989-550-7648
10% Discount
H & R BLOCK
1184 Cleaver Road, Suite 300, Caro, MI
989-673-3257
10% Discount
HAPPY FEET FLOOR GALLERY
526 S. State Street, Caro, MI
989-670-7747
10-20% Product Discount
MAPLE GROVE VETERINARY
CLINIC
1710 W. Caro Road, Caro, MI
989-673-7387
$10 off office call
THE GENERAL’S
Countryside Plumbing Service
8292 Cargill Road, Brown City, MI
989-761-7188
10% Discount on Labor
MUFFLER MAN
751 S. State Street, Caro, MI
989-673-6263
10% Discount
THE OVEN
604 S. State Street, Caro, MI
989-673-2285
10% Discount - Dine-in only
NARAYAN MEDICAL CLINIC
1004 W. Caro Road, Caro, MI
989-672-8700
10% Discount on Fitness & CashBased Medical Equipment
THUMB AREA
TOURISM COUNCIL
1111 W. Caro Road, Caro, MI
989-672-0323
15% Discount on Membership Fee
PIZZA HUT
815 S. State Street, Caro, MI
989-673-4548
Free 2-liter pop with purchase
of a medium or large pizza
THUMB COOLING & HEATING
837 South State Street, Caro, MI
989-673-4948
5% Discount
RUMMEL INSURANCE AGENCY
1018 E. Caro Road, Caro, MI
989-673-4169
Up to 15 % Discounts
S & B AUTO REPAIR
176 Columbia Street, Caro, MI
989-673-3808
10% Discount on total bill except for
oil changes
SERVPRO
3465 Mertz Road, Caro, MI
989-673-7680
10% Discount on Carpet Cleaning
STATE STREET FITNESS
160 N. State Street, Caro, MI
989-672-0787
Reduced Sign-On Fee
SUNNSATIONAL TANNING AND
EMBROIDERY
1425 W. Caro Road, Caro, MI
989-673-7866
$5 off tanning purchase with lotion
TAYLOR PHOTOGRAPHY
516 N. Almer Street, Caro, MI
989-529-35578
Free 8x10 photograph
THUMB OFFICE SUPPLY
779 S. Van Dyke Road, Bad Axe, MI
989-269-8122
10% Discount (excluding sale items)
THUMBS UP DIRECTORY
9545 W. Fairgrove Road, Reese, MI
989-220-5920
20% Discount
TLC INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.
660 N. State Street, Caro, MI
989-672-1133
15% Discount
WILL’S GREENHOUSE
3605 Apache Road, Vassar, MI
989-673-6451
Will pay Sales Tax on Purchases
WITH THE GRAIN
3085 W. Gilford Road, Caro, MI
989-673-8490
Ask About Discounts
WORTH’S MARKET
4730 Main Street, Millington, MI
989-871-2101
10% Discount
THE GARDENS AT GRICE’S
2560 Mertz Road, Caro, MI
989-673-8733
10% off Hall Rental
*Employees of your business may need to show I.D.
*Other stipulations may apply; please check with each member.
Offering special discounts or money-saving packages to other members brings new business
through your door, increases word-of-mouth advertising, and establishes a business-to-business
connection with other Chamber members. Contact the Chamber office to register your Memberto-Member Discount benefit and we’ll promote it for you! The Chamber number is 989-6735211, and our e-mail is executivedirector@carochamber.org.
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Caro Chamber of Commerce
157 North State Street
Caro, MI 48723
CARO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
AFTER HOURS
Don’t miss these evenings of fun,
refreshments, and networking with other businesses in the area!
In December, Heritage Hill hosted
the last After Hours in 2010 with a
very enjoyable evening. The facility
is so inviting and comfortable, the
food so superb, and the staff so
friendly and caring, some of our
members would like to move in, but
they just don’t meet the age requirements yet! If you haven’t seen this assisted living
facility stop in, meet Christine and her staff
and ask for a tour.
In January, Tri County Equipment hosted
the first After Hours of 2011 at their awesome facility at 415 Biebel Road (M-24).
Our members enjoyed tours of the large,
well-equipped building and getting
acquainted with their knowledgeable and
friendly staff. The food, networking and
socializing were great!
UPCOMING AFTER HOURS
Thursday, February 17, 2011
NorthStar Bank
1100 East Caro Road
Caro, MI 48723
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Caro Community Hospital
Endowment Foundation
401 North Hooper Street
Caro, MI 48723
Mark these dates on your calendar and
plan to attend to meet our wonderful
Chamber members.
The Action
THANK YOU TO OUR 2011 RENEWING MEMBERS
Aflac
Amy Grace Gierhart, Attorney at Law
Anderson,Tuckey, Bernhardt & Doran
Arshad Aqil, M.D.
Back Alley Fibers
Bell-Wasik
Big Acre Stores
Big Boy Restaurants
Brentwood
Brentwood Graphics
Caro Area District Library
Caro Chiropractic Clinic
Caro Family Physicians
Caro Health Plaza
Caro Publishing
Caro Rental
Caro Transit Authority
Caro Veterinary Clinic
Carter Lumber Company
Centennial Title Insurance Agency
CenturyLink
Chemical Bank
City of Caro
Collon Funeral Home
Community First Title Agency
Consumers Energy
Countryside Storage
Cumings Memorial
Curves
Dairy Queen - Caro
De-J’s Party Store
Debut Automotive Design
Dental Health Care
Ed Mantey and Sons
Edward Jones Financial
Ellsworth, Rex & Carol
FrameWorxz
Fabiano Brothers
Fowler Center, The
G.F. Rolka Enterprises
Gambles Do It Yourself Hardware
Gerry’s Distributing Co.
Gregory H. Bringard, Attorney
Garden Gate Bed & Breakfast
Great Lakes Lift
Great Start Tuscola
GreenStone Farm Credit Services
Hartel, Lota
Heritage Hill
Hofmeister Law Office
Human Development Commission
Infinite Creative Services
JJ Jamokes
Kappen Tree Services
Kenneth Tiseo, DDS
Kingsway Inn
Knights of Columbus
Law Office of Renee Wood
Lighthouse
List Psychological Services
MacFarlane Trucking
Majestic Construction
Majestic Plumbing & Heating
Majestic Sky Link
McDonald’s
McPherson Family Restaurant
Medler Electric Company
Michigan Sugar Company
Michael Misko, DDS
Mike’s Advanced Heating
Mobile Medical Response
Monchilov Excavating
Moore Motor Sales
Muffler Man
Narayan Medical Equipment
Northwest Energy
NorthStar Bank
NovoPrint USA
Osentoski Realty & Auctioneering
Oven, The
Pat Curtis Chevrolet - Cadillac
Pete’s Auto Sales
Pizza Hut
Poet Biorefining
R&S Tool & Die
Ransford Funeral Home
Real Estate One - Caro
Rex Binder Sales
Russell Transport
Self Serve Lumber & Home Center
Signature Bank
Six L’s Inc.
Star Vision Center
Starbrite Restaurant
State Street Fitness
State Street Pharmacy
Stephen Khoury, M.D.
Stephens & Moore
Strand Theatre
Sugar Creek Apartments
Taylor Photography
Team One Credit Union
Thumb Area Center for the Arts
Thumb Cellular
Thumb Graphics
Thumb Meat Market
Thumb Office Supply
TLC Insurance Agency
Town & Country Bridal
Tri-County Equipment
Tuscola Behavioral Health Systems
Tuscola County EDC
Tuscola County Fair Association
Tuscola County Medical Care Facility
Unionville Funeral Chapel
Valley Title Agency
White Chiropractic Health Center
Wills Greenhouse
WLEW
Woody’zzz Motel
Worth’s Market
Worxz Consulting
HOME & BUSINESS SHOW
The Caro Chamber of Commerce will
be sponsoring the SECOND ANNUAL
HOME & BUSINESS SHOW on May
14, 2011, at the Tuscola County Fair
Grounds. We are anticipating the event
to be outstanding and hope you will
place this event on your schedule.
Many of you will chose to be a sponsor
for this event. Benefits of sponsorship
($300) include the following:
● A 10’ x 10’ space inside the
Merchants building or a space outside
the building.
● 8’ table and 2 chairs.
● An interview on the radio during
the remote by WIDL (your option).
● An educational seminar or
demonstration – 1 hour or less (your
option).
● Your logo on all advertising we
do for the show.
● Your business will be mentioned
on the radio advertising.
For businesses not being a sponsor, the
fee is $100.00 for a booth for
non-Chamber members and $80.00 for
a booth for current Caro Chamber
members.
In order for us to have your logo and
business listed on our advertising, we
must have your registration by April 1,
2011.
On the back of this insert you will find
the registration form. Please return the
form and fee no later than April 1,
2011. Checks should be made payable
to the Caro Chamber of Commerce.
For more information, contact the
Chamber office or go to the Caro
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www.CaroChamber.org.
CARO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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2 Annual Home & Business Show
Tuscola County Fair Grounds
Saturday May 14, 2011 – Noon to 7 p.m.
I will participate in the Second Annual Home & Business Show to be held on Saturday, May 14, 2011, at the Tuscola County Fair
Grounds. Enclosed is my registration fee for the event.
NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR NOT BEING ABLE TO ATTEND.
The Caro Chamber reserves the right to accept or reject any application.
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT PLAINLY
NAME OF BUSINESS:_____________________________________________TELEPHONE:__________________________
ADDRESS:_________________________________________________________________________________
CITY:_________________________________STATE:____________ZIP:______________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS:_________________________________CELL PHONE____________________________
I WOULD LIKE TO RESERVE THE FOLLOWING:
SPONSORSHIPS
______ $300 for each 10’X 10’ space inside the Merchants Building.
______ $300 for each space outside the Merchants Building.
BOOTH RENTAL
______ $100 for each 10’X 10’ space inside the Merchants Building.
______ $80 for each 10’X 10’ space inside the Merchants Building for current Caro Chamber members.
______ $100 for each space outside the Merchants Building.
______ $80 for each space outside the Merchants Building for current Caro Chamber members.
All displays must allow for wheelchair accessibility.
My booth will include_______________________________________________________________________________________
Spaces________________Table_____________Chairs___________Electrical____________
Amount enclosed_______________________
I understand that Michigan State Sales Tax, 6%, must be collected from all sales. I further understand that I am responsible for the
payment of this tax to the Michigan Department of Treasury, Lansing, MI.
Upon registration, I assume all responsibility for any product loss or injury, or for any loss or injury arising from the use of this
space. Vendors will be held liable for any damage done to the Fair Ground property. I am enclosing a copy of my insurance liability
coverage.
SIGNATURE OF DISPLAYER____________________________________________________________
Return to:
Caro Chamber of Commerce
Home & Business Show
157 North State Street
Caro MI 48723
Please make checks or money orders payable to: CARO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Do not send cash. Please return with payment by April 1, 2011.
The return deadline is April 1, 2011.
Your early return will be appreciated. For further information, call the Caro Chamber at 989-673-5211 or fax to the Caro Chamber
office at 989-673-2517. Our e-mail address is executivedirector@carochamber.org.