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JULY 2007
Petoskey chamber getting an overhaul
THE HOOD IS UP AT THE
Petoskey Regional Chamber
of Commerce and work is
underway to soup up the
organization’s performance.
When the new 2008 models roll out this fall, you’ll
see a brand new chamber model rolling out as well, a higherperformance model with more options for chamber members.
Fletch’s of Petoskey, with its vast experience in automobile
repairs and daily sales of top-of-the-line models, is leading the
way in developing the new chamber. Fletch’s, in partnership
with General Motors, has agreed to be the Marquee Sponsor of
the chamber’s overhaul and is challenging other members to
step up and help finance this effort.
“The chamber is asking 100 members to give $100 to help
underwrite the costs of the overhaul,” says chamber Membership
Director Lisa Hoyt. “Fletch’s is doing the work of 10 members by
being the lead sponsor of
this initiative.”
The 100 @ $100 campaign is now underway
and is simply an effort to
get 100 chamber members to contribute $100
each to help fund the
new initiatives that are
taking shape within the
organization, Hoyt says.
In the short-term, each
contributor will receive a
framed certificate to acknowledge their contribution and will be recognized in the weekly
e-mail, Back to Business, and on the website. For the long-term,
contributing businesses will know they’ve helped to build an
even stronger Chamber of Commerce in Petoskey that will be
more focused on the success of area businesses.
“We have a great chamber here in Petoskey that serves its
members and the community very well,” says chamber Executive
Director Carlin Smith. “But we know we can do so much more
and need the members’ help to take it to that next level.”
At the heart of the new chamber model will be a more powerful website being built by Gaslight Media. The site will be
much more interactive and will offer members new promotional opportunities, ways to reach new customers, and even
ways to promote member-to-member buying and selling. The
new model will also offer members many new options to get
involved in the chamber, including a new sales lead club, an
executive exchange, and a women’s business owner’s group
among others. Ramped up advocacy and economic development programs are also a part of the new chamber.
Hoyt says, “The ideas
are there and the work is
underway. Now it’s up
to the members to help
see what this baby can
do!”
Members will be contacted by direct mail for
this campaign. Contributions for $100 (or
more) may be sent to
the Petoskey Regional
Chamber of Commerce
100 @ $100 campaign,
401 E. Mitchell St.,
Petoskey, MI 49770. n
Pictured Left to Right are Kevin Delph, Sales Manager; Jeff Bodette, Business Development
Manager; Carlin Smith, Executive Director PRCC and John Johnson, General Manager. Bodette
commented, “Fletch’s is excited to be launching the Buick Enclave this summer, the first ever
Luxury Crossover SUV. This Fall we are excited to help launch the improved performance of the
Chamber.”
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Movers & Shakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
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PRCC Summer Interns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
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5th Annual Festival on the Bay taking place August 17-19
PETO S KE Y ’ S FE ST I V A L ON T HE BA Y I S A MU C H
anticipated, “can’t miss” family-friendly event in northern
Michigan. We hope you’ll join the fifth year of the festival, so
mark your calendar for Aug. 17-19 to enjoy the festivities at the
waterfront.
The Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce and festival
steering committee work hard to produce a weekend event that
is a communitywide celebration of those things that make living by the bay so unique.
The festival features events for everyone in the family. All can
enjoy the Big Brothers Big Sister’s Arts and Crafts Show. For
those wanting a physical challenge, there’s a triathlon, a canoe
race across the bay known as the Jiiman Challenge, and a wellness walk. Children will love spending time in the Children’s
Area with many activities on Friday and Saturday.
Music lovers will be treated to live entertainment on both
Friday and Saturday beginning at 11 a.m. Friday night features
Charlie’s Root Fusion and Saturday will feature Larry McCray.
Of course, we will also celebrate—in true Key West fashion—the Million Dollar Sunset over the bay. The festival wraps
up on Sunday with a Taste of Bay Harbor event in Bay Harbor.
The festival takes numerous volunteers to run smoothly. If
you would like to volunteer, contact Cindy or Marcie at
AlphaGeek Web Design at 347-5100. If you would like to support this great event through a sponsorship, contact Lisa Hoyt
at the chamber office, 231-347-4150 or lisa@petoskey.com.
For a full schedule of festival activities or to learn more, visit
www.petoskey.com/festival or call the Petoskey Regional
Chamber of Commerce at 231-347-4150.
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HARBOR SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • 368 East Main Street • Harbor Springs, MI 49720 • (231) 526-7999 • FAX: (231) 526-5593 • www.harborspringschamber.com • info@harborspringschamber.com
PETOSKEY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE • 401 E. Mitchell Street • Petoskey, MI 49770 • (231) 347-4150 • FAX: (231) 348-1810 • www.petoskey.com • chamber@petoskey.com
Back to Business was prepared for the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Harbor Springs Chamber of Commerce by Harbor House Publishers, Inc. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented in this newsletter, the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Harbor Springs Chamber of Commerce and Harbor House Publishers, Inc. cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information presented here or be
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2nd Annual Harbor Springs Waterfront
an affair to remember
The Chamber expresses its sincere thanks for the partnership support of
Scenic Michigan in creating an event that is certain to become an annual
classic. In addition to perfect weather and the incomparable backdrop of the
downtown waterfront, the success of the event would not have been possible without the participation of the following Chamber partners and friends:
Abby Dart
American Spoon Foods
Bayside Beverage Corporation
Chang Cuisine
City of Harbor Springs Department
of Public Works
City of Harbor Springs
Harbormaster’s Office
Cornichon’s Market
Crooked Tree Breadworks
Crows Nest Restaurant
Emmet County Department
of Public Works
Griffin’s Beverage Company
Harbor Springs Title Agency
Island Bean Coffee Company
Jody Ewbank
New York Restaurant
Sandy Koehler
Stafford’s Pier Restaurant
Teddy Griffin’s Roadhouse
Woolly Bugger Roaster of Fine Coffees
Congratulations to team winner Corporate Title
Agency and runner-ups Insurance by Burley/
Lauer Pest Control, Culligan Water Systems,
Austin Koss and Phillips Oil Company.
The heartiest of Chamber thanks to the following foursomes and sponsors for making the event
a day to remember. Also, a big thanks to all our
volunteers.
Austin Koss and Company
Bank of Northern Michigan
Bill Kirby
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Clark Construction
Corporate Title Agency
Cottage Company of Harbor Springs
Dave Kring Chevrolet Cadillac
Fairview Square
First Community Bank
Graham Real Estate
Gregg Garver
Hilliard Lyons
John and Lesley Fischer
John and Shannon Wilson
Johnston Engineering/Superior Drafting
Kelbel Pharmacy/RX Photo
Kim Medler/Raymond James and Associates
Lasting Impressions
Northern Michigan Sports Medicine
Odawa Casino Resort
Rehmann Group
Teddy Griffin’s Roadhouse
The Chamber Ambassadors
Ventilation+Plus Equipment, Inc.
W.W. Fairbairn and Sons
Wequetonsing Golf Club
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Petoskey, MI 49770
347-4150
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368 East Main Street
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
526-7999
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Area lawmakers
help with local
business recruitment
GOVERNOR JENNIFER GRANHOLM SIGNED
Public Act 198 last month that makes it possible for
Sovereign Deed—a business which is considering
placing its corporate headquarters in Pellston—
eligible for a tax abatement.
Northern Lakes Economic Alliance (NLEA)
President Andy Hayes says the act will add more
than $5.1 million to the state incentive package and
brings total incentives to more than $12 million.
Hayes was quick to credit the work of Senator
Jason Allen and Representative Gary McDowell
for the huge role they played in making the state
incentives possible.
“They took a process that in normal circumstances
would take seven to eight months and got it done in four weeks,” Hayes said.
Pellston is one of three locations being considered by Sovereign Deed for its
headquarters. Other sites under consideration are in Illinois and Wisconsin. Hayes
notes that we still have a long way to go in this business recruitment effort, but says
the state’s action last month will help considerably.
Many local partners have played various roles in the business recruitment
process. In addition to NLEA, Emmet County has been a big player in the process
along with the Village of Pellston, the Michigan Department of Natural
Resources, the Emmet County Road Commission, the Pellston Regional Airport
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and the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce.
INTERNS HELP CARRY
SUMMER WORKLOAD
Petoskey Sidewalk Sales nearing
The much-anticipated, annual sidewalk sales take place on Friday and Saturday, July
27 and 28. The sales begin at 9 a.m. each day and close at 9 p.m. Friday and 6 p.m.
Saturday. Thousands of buyers descend upon Petoskey during these two days. n
The Petoskey Regional Chamber of
Commerce is pleased to have extra staff
support this summer courtesy of two
college students fulfilling internships.
Amanda Scott is a student at Lake
Superior State University pursuing
degrees in Marketing and Public
Relations. Amanda already has an
Associates Degree from North Central
Michigan College. She is assisting the
chamber with event-planning and
media relations. She also is working
this summer at McLean and Eakin
Booksellers.
The chamber’s other intern is Drew
Nehrenz of Purdue University. Drew is a
full-time resident of Ft. Wayne Indiana
but summers with family on Crooked
Lake. He majors in Organizational
Leadership and Supervision. He is
working closely with the Healthy
Economy Action Team on economic
development projects and is conducting
research to update the area’s demographic data. Drew is also working at
Windjammer Marina this summer. n
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CHESLEY CONSULTING
Mark Avery • 877-534-4311
1525 Bear Creek Lane, Suite 1 • Petoskey, MI 49770
Congratulations on your new organization
PETOSKEY BRIDGE CLUB
Mike Sears, Pam Ziegel • 231-347-1258
7577 Indian Garden • Petoskey, MI 49770
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Congratulations on 75 years
of Chamber membership
AT&T
Stephen Balbierz • 877-617-1584
3255 U.S. 41 W. • Marquette, MI 49855
Congratulations on your new
Food Market & Cafe
FEAST MARKET & CAFÉ
Scott & Sarah Schornak • 231-439-9400
410 Howard Street, Suite A • Petoskey, MI 49770
Congratulations on your new location
LAKE STREET DESIGN STUDIO
Dawn Whyte and Renee Guthrie • 231-347-1977
404 E. Lake Street • Petoskey, MI 49770
MOVERS & SHAKERS
PETOSKEY
Congratulations on your new addition
BAY AREA CLEAN CARE
Paul Theriault • 231-347-7707
1656 Clarion Avenue • Petoskey, MI 49770
The University Center partnership provides an opportunity for area
residents to complete bachelor’s and master’s degree programs at
North Central Michigan College. Students can save substantial
money by paying low tuition rates for the majority of their programs.
The remaining classes are offered on campus and taught by
University Center partner faculty. Examples of current bachelor’s
programs include elementary and secondary education, business
administration, accounting, liberal studies, criminal justice and nursing. Two new baccalaureate programs will be offered this year:
social work and information technology. For more information call
John Jeffrey at 439-6546 or visit the website www.ncmich.edu/
univcenter.asp.
Congratulations to the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians
on opening the new Odawa Casino Resort. The casino address is
1760 Lears Road and the telephone number is 877-442-6464.
Lynne Cantrell was recently promoted to Retail Store Manager for
both the Harbor and Petoskey American Spoon Food Stores.
Then and Now Antique and Consignment House has moved. The
new location is 1101 Charlevoix Avenue and the telephone number
is 348-6170.
Congratulations on your new business
POINTS NORTH PET GROOMING LLC
Connie Doherty • 231-549-7387
03695 Cobb Road • Boyne Falls, MI 49713
National City is proud to announce that
Joanna Rautio is the new Community Bank
President in Petoskey. Joanna will direct commercial lending in the Petoskey, Harbor
Springs, Charlevoix, and Boyne City areas.
Joanna has been in banking in the Petoskey
area for more than 30 years and looks forward
to building business banking relationships with clients for National
City. She may be reached at 231-348-0443.
HARBOR SPRINGS
Congratulations and the sincerest thanks to all friends, neighbors
and chamber partners in Harbor Springs for proving that the size of
a town is no measure for the enormity of its heart, especially when
it comes to support for the Fourth of July. The chamber also
expresses its gratitude to Fireworks Fundraising “Firecracker” Wes
Hovey and Parade Chairman Gregg “Line ‘em up” Garver for their
efforts to ensure that the tradition of hosting the best Independence
Day celebration in all of northern Michigan lives on.
Congratulations on your new ownership
BEAD & CO.
Amanda Carriere • 231-347-7760
207A Howard Street • Petoskey, MI 49770
History comes alive. Congratulations to the Harbor Springs Area
Historical Society for its ambitious project to restore the 120-yearold landmark building that formerly housed City Hall to make way for
the new Harbor Springs Area History Museum. The museum is set to
open in mid 2008.
If you have information to share about your member business, please email the
information and related photos to lisa@petoskey.com.
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Welcome to our new members in May 2007
Petoskey
Harbor Springs
AmeriFirst Financial
David Gahm
138 N. Otsego
Gaylord, MI 49735
989-732-3526
House-In-The-Meadow
Joy Labadie
2598 Red Fox Trail
Troy, MI 48098
231-647-4628
Bardins Communications
Kathryn Bardins
807 Howard Street
Petoskey, MI 49770
231-487-1188
In-House Graphics
Jeff Drews
544 Ninth Street
Frankfort, MI 49635
231-651-9281
Controlled Elements, Inc.
Gerald Lovelend
114 W. Jamet
P.O. Box 667
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
231-436-9600
Maurices Incorporated
Julie Zagar
317 E. Mitchell Street
Petoskey, MI 49770
231-347-7300
Darnton Enterprises
Richard Darnton Builder
Richard Darnton
1131 W. Conway Road
P.O. Box 204
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
231-348-2684
AAA Michigan
Michael John
1321 Spring Street
Petoskey, MI 49770
231-347-8284
www.aaa.com
D & L Courier, LTD.
dba Ski’s Place
Dan Przybylski
1302 US 31 North
Pellston, MI 49769
231-539-8888
Points North Pet Grooming LLC
Connie Doherty
03695 Cobb Rd.
Boyne Falls, MI 49713
231-549-7387
Thank you to our members who renewed in May 2007
Petoskey
Circus Shop Children’s Apparel (46)
Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf (85)
Stephen Bartha (89)
Econo Lodge (90)
Federal Express (90)
Brumfield’s Photography Inc. (91)
Walgreens (91)
Bay Area Clean Care Inc. (93)
Bay Winds Inn (94)
Winner’s Circle Car Wash II (94)
Spanky’s Powersports Inc. (95)
Legs Inn (97)
SEE-NORTH (98)
Threads (00)
Quality Cut Wood Specialties Inc. (00)
Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District (01)
Latitude 45 Cycle & Sport LLC (03)
Osborne and Associates, Ameriprise Financial (04)
Petoskey Family Medicine PC (04)
Richard Hoffman Landscaping Inc. (04)
Sears (04)
Top of the Hill Taxi (04)
Village Inn – Pellston (04)
Ark Studios (05)
Engel Law PLLC (05)
ICTNS (05)
Law Office of Michael J. Atchison (05)
Learn Great Foods (05)
Northwood Mortgage LLC (05)
Papa Lou’s Pizza & Grill (05)
Advance (06)
Ciao Bella! Garden and Home (06)
Friske Orchards Farm Market (06)
Gardner Incorporated (06)
Harbor Springs
Al & Jim’s Tree Service (79)
Allerding Upholstery, Inc. (00)
Attorney Mary Catherine Hannah, PLC (06)
Boyer Glassworks Studio & Gallery (85)
Charles F. Glass, P.L.L.C. (01)
Chase Bank (88)
Chuck Niersel Plumbing & Heating (97)
Crooked Tree Arts Center (00)
Crow’s Nest Restaurant (06)
Ephriam Shay House (93)
E.U.P. Fishing (04)
Flood Professionals/Advanced Cleaning Experts (06)
Graham Management (89)
Great Northern Awning & Canvas, Inc. (98)
Griffin Arena (05)
Harbor Area Regional Board of Resources (02)
Harbor Springs Excavating, Inc. (00)
Harbor Wear (00)
Hilliard Lyons (92)
Hospice of Little Traverse Bay (05)
Integrity Business Solutions LLC (00)
Kelbel Pharmacy & Rx Press Photo (59)
Laramie Crane Rental, LLC (97)
Manpower (04)
Michigan Heart & Vascular Specialists, PC (99)
Network Management & Consulting Service (05)
Northern Michigan Hospital (97)
Odawa Casino Resort (01)
Polly’s Planting & Plucking, Inc. (89)
Sara Smith, CPA (00)
Sears Architects (01)
Swan Cottage (98)
The Inn at Crooked Lake, Inc. (02)
Tom’s Mom’s Cookies (88)
Travelling Chef (04)
True North Golf Club (03)
Victories Casino & Hotel (01)
Wentworth Builders (89)
Windjammer Marina (04)
Zumbaugh Painting (02)
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PLACE IN JULY PDA
The 5th season of Street
Musique is making its return
to downtown Harbor Springs.
Numerous downtown galleries will
host artists’ receptions and
exhibits this year, adding to
“street corner” performances by
entertainers. The dates: July 5,
12, 19, 26 and August 2. For
more information, call the
chamber at 526-7999.
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Save the date for these other
important events: Harbor
Springs Women’s Club Art Fair,
July 11 at Nub’s Nob; Blissfest
Music Festival, July 13-15; 4th
Annual North American Indian Art
Fair, July 21, downtown Harbor
Springs waterfront; LTYC Regatta,
July 27-29 and Emphraim Shay
Days.
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You still have time to get a
donation in for the 4th of
July Fireworks. The Stars and
Stripes Committee is working hard
to bring Petoskey residents and
visitors the best display ever.
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Call the chamber to get a
Purchase Prize for Art in the
Park. The show is July 21 and a
purchase prize is a great way to
showcase your business to attendees, as well as get some muchneeded artwork for the office or
even the house.
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Applications are being
accepted through July 13,
2008 for Leadership Little
Traverse Class 2008. If you
would like a brochure and
application, contact Jessica
McGeorge at chamber@petoskey.com.
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Don’t forget to register a
foursome for the Annual
Petoskey Chamber Outing. This
year’s outing is Thursday,
September 20 at Hidden River
Golf and Casting Club. Call the
chamber for sponsorship opportunities, a great way to get your
name in front of 200 Chamber
members and guests.
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