caro chamber of commerce after hours

Caro Chamber of Commerce
Farmers Market - Saturdays, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
August 19 - Chamber Board Meeting - 8:00 a.m., Rolka Building
August 20 - After Hours - 5 p.m., Heritage Hill
September 7 - LABOR DAY
September 16 - Chamber Board Meeting - 8:00 a.m., Rolka Building
September 17 - After Hours - 5 p.m., Bell Wasik
429 North State Street, Suite 101,Caro, MI 48723
July/August 2015
Annual
Cars, Bikes,
and Big Rig Shows
Jerry Walker of Caro
1999 Boss Hoss
Chris Dutcher of Bay Port
2008 Can-Am Spyder
The weather was beautiful on
Saturday, June 6th, and there
were many people downtown
to enjoy the cars, bikes, big
rigs, crafters, food concessions,
Farmer
Market,
remotecontrolled aircrafts, local heroes, and children’s activities kids’ battery operated vehicles,
inflatables, and free movie.
A BIG thank you to all the
business who made this event
a great success!
First place with a 1961 Camaro
Larry Fournier
Second place with a 1966
Mustang Roush Coupe
Jeff Amo
Paul A. Greenleaf of Caro
2002 Classic
Big Rigs
First Place — Zwerk and Sons Farms
Second Place — Countryside Storage
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429 North State Street, Suite 101, Caro, MI 48723
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Bell-Wasik
“Growing …to serve
you better”
Caro Chamber of Commerce
429 North State Street, Suite 101
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-5211
FAX: (989) 673-2517
E-MAIL:
executivedirector@carochamber.org
WEB: www.carochamber.org
2015-2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESIDENT
Susan Rickwalt-Holder
Tuscola Behavioral Health Systems
VICE PRESIDENT
Leianne Nichols
TREASURER
Sonya Horne
Independent Bank
SECRETARY
Wendy Jacot
Human Development Commission
DIRECTORS
Mandy Board
Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan
Barry Cronin
Edward Jones
Steve Erickson
Tuscola County Economic Development Corp.
Meggen Jensen
The Advertiser/Mix 92.1
Mary Kulis
Consumers Energy
Denis McCarthy
Kohl, Harris, Nolan & McCarthy
Jared Olson
City of Caro
Mark Ransford
Ransford Collon Funeral & Cremation Services/
Ransford - Wasik
Amy Retan
Team One Credit Union
Stacy White
Dollar Daze
CHAMBER STAFF
Brenda Caruthers
Chamber Administrator
DISCLAIMER - The fliers and other
advertisements included with this publication are
provided by COC as a general service to our
members and the community.
Owners:
The Wasik Family
Hours:
Sales – Mon-Thurs 8-7, Fri. 8-5:30, Sat 9-3
Service – Mon-Fri 7:30-5:30, Sat 7:30-12:30
Quick Lube – Mon-Fri 7:30-5:30, Sat 9-2
Body Shop – Mon-Fri 7:30-5:30
Address and Phone:
1014 E. Dayton Road
Caro, MI 48723
989-673-6126
Email: BellWasik@Bellwasik.com
Website: www.BellWasik.com
Our business offers the following merchandise/services: A full line of new Buick
and GMC vehicles and a variety of pre-owned vehicles, Service Department that
works on all makes and models with a Quick Lube and Tire Center that performs oil
changes and tire rotations, and a Body Shop that works with ALL insurance
companies!
Our business employs skilled and fr iendly people.
Our business began in spr ing of 1963.
We have undergone the following significant changes since our beginning: Completely remodeled showroom and customer lounge just this year. We added on to our
service department in 1968 and then again in 1984. We built both the Quick Lube
and Body Shop in 1997.
We pride ourselves in offering a fr iendly hometown feel. We tr eat our customers like friends and family because that’s what they are!
In the future we plan to continue to gr ow and pr ovide top-of-the-line products as
well as a great customer experience!
More Pictures from the Cars & Crafts Event in June
This Newsletter may also be viewed on our website: www.CaroChamber.org
429 North State Street, Suite 101, Caro, MI 48723
Character Birthday Party is a new business in Car o
and a new Chamber member. Above, the Chamber
Directors present the owner Estee Davis with a First
Dollar Certificate. Left to right are Susan Rickwalt
Holder, Estee, Leianne Nichols, Wendy Jacot, and Brenda Caruthers.
Character Birthday Party is a mobile children’s party
entertainment. Estee does look-a-like characters, face
painting, glitter tattoos, balloon twisting, and princess
meet and greets.
Estee says, “With our affordable character party
package, you will enjoy fun activities while our
character attends your party. Our character will interact
with children and guests, give hugs, and pose for
individual and group photos.”
For more information or to book an event, call (941)
67–PARTY. She takes pride in offering the best
costumes and professional entertainers at an affordable
price. You can also go to her website at
www.characterbirthdayparty.com. They accept all major
credit cards and PayPal.
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Vassar Golf & Country Club has joined the Chamber .
This classic country club is located on the corner of M-46
and Kirk Road in Vassar on 320 acres. Their website states
the club features 18 holes with some of the best greens in
the area. It is a long-established business in Tuscola County providing fine dining in a restaurant and a event/banquet
center where parties and weddings take place. The restaurant is open from 4:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday.
The Club provides golf lessons for all ages. This summer
they have a Junior Golf Clinic for ages 5-18 years of age.
Children 17 years and under may play free golf when
accompanied by a parent or an adult. Tournament
schedules are available for all ages. It is a full-practice
facility. Discounts are available for corporate
memberships.
The Vassar golf course has been open since 1963. Josh
Whalen grew up playing the golf course and has been the
manager for 2 years now. He has 9 years experience as a
professional golfer and 8 years in retail management. For
more information, call Josh at 989-823-7221 or go to their
website at www.golfvassar.com
AllTemp Comfort, Inc. has r ecently joined the
Chamber. They offer a full range of heating, ventilation,
and air-conditioning services, from equipment
installation and preventive maintenance to replacement
and emergency service, with all work guaranteed. They
have years of experience in providing residential and
commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
services. Their technicians are experienced, efficient,
and always professional. They provide high quality of
service, with attention to detail, and clear, accurate
quotes.
We have a new antique store in Caro and a new Chamber
member! Welcome to Christines Arts & Antiques!! They
are located at 302 South State Street, half way
between
the Strand Theater & McDonald’s. They have a wide selection of vintage and one of a kind items, artwork, antiques, furniture and crafts in their clean and friendly store.
AllTemp is a family-owned business located at 1103
East Caro Road. You may contact them at 989-6734328. You may check out their website at
www.alltempcomfort.com
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.”
Christines also has a Tea Room! That’s right ladies and
gents, a place to come and relax with friends over a cup
(continued - page 5, column 3)
Our Mission: “The mission of the Caro Chamber
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429 North State Street, Suite 101, Caro, MI 48723
ABOUT OUR MEMBERS
process. From start to finish, they
work with care and craftsmanship to
help people recover and restore their
property, their belongings and their
lives.
At Paul Davis Restoration
of
The
Thumb, they
believe that
a
healthy
home means
a happy life,
for you and
your family.
They take
care of your home as if it were their
own with HONESTY AND INTEGRETY.
Betty Martinez, pictured at left, is the
new Marketing Manager for their 5county area, Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac, St.
Clair and Tuscola. Betty is available at
989-233-2638 to answer any questions
or concerns you may have concerning
restoration and its many processes.
24/7 RAPID RESPONSE = They are
on call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
They will contact you/your customer
within 30 minutes and will be on site
promptly, reducing the chance of
further damage and additional costs.
They are PASSIONATE about
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
and Paul Davis Restoration of The
Thumb
has
the
best-trained
technicians in the industry, using the
best technology in our work. The 50year heritage of Paul Davis gives
them the knowledge and experience
to return property to its pre-damaged
state as they complete their work
quickly and efficiently.
Here are some of the services they
provide:
* Water damage mitigation
* Fire and smoke damage cleanup
* Storm damage cleanup
* Structural drying
* Mold remediation
* Odor removal
* Emergency board-up
* Contents pack-outs and cleaning
* Complete reconstruction services
* Residential and commercial
properties
* Insurance work
At Paul Davis, restoration is about
more than just repairing property.
It’s about making sure customers feel
safe and secure, and providing them a
sense of calm through the entire
To complement the company, they also
have licensed builders and experienced
carpet/floor cleaners within their
subsidiary companies: AB Edwards
Carpet and Floor Cleaning, LLC. and
AB Edwards Construction, LLC.
(continued - page 6, column 1)
Adrianna Jackson is the daughter of
Myron Jackson and the late Jennifer
Jackson of Caro. She has been
involved in community events and
activities that revolve around the
agriculture world. She is planning to
begin her college career at Saginaw
Valley University and major in
Agribusiness Management.
After obtaining her degree and
learning how to best run the business
side of any agricultural operation,
Adrianna plans to return to the Jackson
Dairy Farm. She says, “The farm is
over 100 years old, and I feel as if it is
my duty to keep it going. As soon as I
have obtained my degree, it will be put
to great use.”
Also on that special evening, the 2014
Jr. Citizen of the Year, Alex Phillips,
CHAMBER
SCHOLARSHIPS 2015
was presented with a $500 scholarship
from Taco Bell/San Sej. by Carrie
Running (left) along with Susan
Rickwalt Holder.
Chamber President Susan Rickwalt
Holder presented Adrianne Jackson
(left) and Gracie McCoy (right) with
$250 scholarships at Honors Night in
May at the Caro Community Schools
high school gymnasium.
Gracie is the daughter of Robert &
Darlene McCoy of Mayville. She has
been involved in many community
activities and has received honors in
sports as well as academics. She plans to
attend Spring Arbor University and earn
a degree in education.
Gracie was born deaf and received a
cochlear implant at the age of three and
has attended a regular speaking school.
She says, “I challenged myself to take
honors and advanced placement classes,
was involved in cross country and track,
and try to be a good role model for
others. I will not let anything stop me
from being who I am and making a
difference where I am.”
Alex will be attending Northwood
University and studying General
Management and Entertainment and
Sports Promotion Management. He has
been in the Honors Program and the
Accelerated Masters Program. His goal
is to work in management in a baseball
stadium.
He played soccer, basketball and baseball each for 4 years of high school and
earned the Jack Taylor award for being
the top male athlete in the Class of
2015. He has spent countless hours
volunteering for CBF and the Lions
Club basketball program and is also
active in the St. Christopher Catholic
Parish. He was Vice President of the
Class of 2015 and of Interact.
We wish these students the best as they
start a new chapter of their lives.
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429 North State Street, Suite 101, Caro, MI 48723
(continued from page 3)
of tea or coffee while enjoying the
history and beauty of their Victorian
home. They have over 6100 square
feet with a wide variety of vintage
items and are sure to have something
for everybody!
Gary says they also have limited room
available for anybody interested in
securing space to sell vintage items as
well. Contact Christine at 810-6896894 for more information or to learn
more about their space availability!!!
Christines Arts & Antiques is
featuring local artist Mary (Ashcroft)
Seehagen and her original watercolors
and beautiful hand-painted china as
well as Brad Spencer with his rustic
and modern wood and iron works.
They will be holding their Grand
Opening on August 1st from 10 a.m. to
6 p.m. and Sunday August 2nd from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. They would love to
meet you. Stop in and say hello and
browse through their very interesting
store. You can even make it a family
event!
The Chamber will also be doing a
First Dollar Presentation at 9:30 a.m.
just before their Grand Opening on
Saturday. You are welcome to come
to that event also.
“Never, never, never give up.”
—Winston Churchill
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.
429 North State Street, Suite 101, Caro, MI 48723
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~SAVE THE DATE ~
LIVE COURAGEOUS.
INSPIRE GREATNESS.
JANUARY 18, 2016
The Caro Chamber of Commerce and
the Caro Rotary Club are getting
excited
about
the
Courageous
Leadership Seminar with keynote
speaker Justin Maust. In 2014, Learn 7
Practices that Determine Team
Success brought our community
together in a fashion never before
seen! The Courageous Leader event in
2016 is sure to also provide a lasting
impact on the community!
Sponsorships are available!
There are many levels available:
Diamond ~ $2,500
Platinum ~ $1,500
Gold ~ $1,000
Silver ~ $50
Bronze ~ $100
Each level provides a great opportunity
to you as an individual or business. If
you would like more information,
please contact us and the opportunity
of each level can be explained. Our
team will be out in the community
soon gathering sponsorships. Thank
you to Consumers Energy for being a
leading sponsor for the Courageous
Leader event!
Please share information about the
Courageous Leader event with your
co-workers, family and friends. There
are chances for local churches and
schools to become involved and show
support in community leadership. It is
with great pleasure we announce that
Caro Community Schools will be an
important part of the Courageous
Leader event!
If you want to become involved in the
Courageous Leader event, please
contact the Chamber Office for more
information.
This leadership opportunity for you or
your business is one of a kind!
(continued from page 4)
Paul Davis Restoration/AB Edwards
Carpet Cleaning is offering a 10%
discount on carpet cleaning to Caro
Chamber Members. Please see insert.
Visit offices in Sandusky and Pigeon,
call 888-553-0466, or visit pauldavisthe thumb.com.
townships in Tuscola County.
Public Tours of Consumers
Energy’s Cross Winds
Energy Park
Offered by Caro Chamber of
Commerce
Public tours of Consumers Energy’s
Cross Winds® Energy Park in
Tuscola County will be offered by
the Caro Chamber of Commerce
beginning on Saturday, July 25.
This public information program will
include background about how Cross
Winds was constructed and a guided
tour of the wind park, which started
operating in December 2014.
“We’re pleased to offer this unique
educational opportunity to the
public,” said Brenda Caruthers,
executive director of the Caro
Chamber of Commerce. “This
experience will focus on how the
wind park was built with a guided
tour of it operating. Wind energy
means jobs, investment and a new
source of tax revenue for Tuscola
County.”
Consumers Energy’s $255 million
Cross
Winds
Energy
Park
(www.crosswindsenergypark.com)
was constructed by about 150
workers in Akron and Columbia
Cross Winds includes 62 wind turbines,
with a total combined capacity of 111
megawatts – enough to supply
electricity to 31,000 homes –providing
clean, emissions-free renewable energy
for Consumers Energy customers.
Commercial operation of Cross Winds
enabled Consumers Energy to meet
Michigan’s 10 percent renewable
energy standard one year ahead of the
statutory requirement.
Consumers Energy, Michigan’s largest
utility, is the principal subsidiary of
CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS), providing
natural gas and electricity to 6.6 million
of the state’s 10 million residents in all
68 Lower Peninsula counties.
###
For more information about Consumers
Energy,
go
to
www.ConsumersEnergy.com, join us
on Facebook at www.facebook.com/
ConsumersEnergyMichigan and follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/
ConsumersEnergy
The American Legion
Post 7 is sponsoring their
second
annual
Celebration
of
Citizenship. In 2014, the
Chamber helped them
honor Maynard H. Smith, a native of
Caro. This year they are celebrating
citizenship as embodied by individuals
of all ages throughout Tuscola County.
This event will be on Saturday, August
29th at 6 p.m. at the American Legion
Post 7 at 110 West Frank Street. You
may purchase tickets at the Chamber
office.
Chamber Member Opportunities
Anyone Interested
► in having an After Hours Event? - Now scheduling for 2015
► in putting an insert in our newsletter? - $10 cost
► in providing coupons/fliers at Farmers Market? - Market begins in May
and the Chamber will have a table each Saturday morning. We don’t
want the Market to compete with your business but to enhance it by bringing
people to Caro. We encourage you to provide coupons or sale fliers to us, and
we will display them on the table each Saturday free of charge for you.
► in getting information regarding events to other Chamber members? - E-mail
us your prepared information, and once a week we will send it on to members.
If you are able to be a part of any of the opportunities above, please contact us at
989-673-5211 or e-mail us at executivedirector@carochamber.org.
429 North State Street, Suite 101, Caro, MI 48723
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$$ MEMBER-TO-MEMBER DISCOUNTS $$
A CLEAN CIGARETTE, INC.
258 S. State Street, Caro, MI
989-286-3077
10% Discount
HIMELHOCH BED & BREAKFAST
103 N. Almer Street, Caro, MI
989-286-3262
10% Discount
SERVPRO
3465 Mertz Road, Caro, MI
989-673-7680
10% Discount on Carpet Cleaning
AAA MICHIGAN
810 S. State Street, Caro, MI
989-673-1488
Ask for Discount Rates
KRISNIK INVESTMENTS
576 N. State Street, Caro, MI
989-673-8635
Commercial/Residential Property Maintenance
10% net 10 days
STATE STREET FITNESS
160 N. State Street, Caro, MI
989-672-0787
Reduced Sign-On Fee
ALL TEMP COMFORT
1103 E. Caro Road, Caro, MI
989-673-4328
10% Discount on normal rates
BACK ALLEY FIBERS
142 N. State Street, Caro, MI
989-672-2144
10% Discount
BELL-WASIK, INC.
1014 E. Dayton Road, Caro, MI
989-673-6126
10% Discount on Service
BULLET AUTO & TRUCK SERVICE CENTER
403 N. State Street, Caro, MI
989-672-CARS (2277)
15% Discount, except for oil changes
CARO CHIROFIT
604 S. 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
CARO NAPA
1065 E. Caro Road, Caro, MI
989-672-4525
10% Discount
CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER
758 N. State Street, Caro, MI
989-672-4141
10% Discount on non-insurance services
DRIFTWOOD ENTERPRISES
438 Green Street, Caro, MI
989-672-6456
15% Discount on Reconditioned Fitness Equipment
ECLIPSE HAIR SALON
125 S. State Street, Caro, MI
989-673-2551
15% off Retail Products
MAPLE GROVE VETERINARY
CLINIC
1710 W. Caro Road, Caro, MI
989-673-7387
Free Temperament Test
MISSION 1 CROSSFIT CARO
744 S. Hooper Street, Caro, MI
810-728-3992
15% on Monthly Unlimited Membership
when no other discount present
MUFFLER MAN
751 S. State Street, Caro, MI
989-673-6263
10% Discount
PAUL DAVIS RESTORATION
7557 Pigeon Road, Pigeon, MI
989-553-0466
10% Discount on Carpet Cleaning
PLANT IT! HYDRO
418 W. Frank Street, Caro, MI
989-673-4769
10-20 % Discount
RED RUM TATOO STUDIO
253 S. State Street, Caro, MI
989-670-2223
10 % Discount on a Tattoo
RUMMEL INSURANCE AGENCY
1100 E. Caro Road, Caro, MI
989-673-4169
Ask about Discounts
S & B AUTO REPAIR
176 Columbia Street, Caro, MI
989-673-3808
10% Discount on total bill except for
oil changes
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
THE OVEN
875 S. State Street, Caro, MI
989-673-2285
10% Discount - Dine-in only
THUMB AREA
TOURISM COUNCIL
9281 Lane Road, Millington, MI
810-569-6856
15% Discount on Membership Fee
THUMB COOLING & HEATING
837 S. State Street, Caro, MI
989-673-4948
5% Discount
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
WILL’S GREENHOUSE
3605 Apache Road, Vassar, MI
989-673-6451
Will pay sales tax on purchases
WORTH’S MARKET
4730 Main Street, Millington, MI
989-871-2101
10% 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
*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.
CARO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
AFTER HOURS
Don’t miss these evenings of fun,
refreshments, and networking with other businesses in the area!
In June, the businesses in the Rolka building
worked together and held the After Hours/Open
House. In July, the new Talmer Bank hosted the
delightful summery After Hours. Mark your calendars and plan to attend. It is a great time to network
and meet new people.
UPCOMING AFTER HOURS
Thursday, August 20, 2015
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Heritage Hill
1430 Cleaver Road
Thursday,
September 17, 2015
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Bell-Wasik, Inc.
1014 East Dayton Road
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