Newsletter - July-August 2010

Caro Chamber of Commerce
The Action
Events & Meetings
August 11 - Downtown Task Force Meeting - 8 a.m., Chamber Building
August 18 - Chamber Board Meeting - 7:30 a.m. - Municipal Building
August 19 - After Hours - Caro Veterinary Clinic
September 6 - LABOR DAY
September 8 - Downtown Task Force Meeting - 8 a.m., Chamber Building
September 15 - Chamber Board Meeting - 7:30 a.m. - Municipal Building
September 16 - After Hours - A Dove Nest Bed & Breakfast
September 17 - Chicken Dinner
July/August 2010
157 North State Street, Caro, MI 48723
Caro
Cars - Crafts - Bike
Shows
June 4 & 5, 2010
Caro was blessed with
beautiful
Summer days for the 21st Annual Cars,
Crafts and Bike Shows. Many people
from around Michigan visited our city
and other attractions in the Thumb. We
want to thank each of you who had a
part in showing off our city during this
special event (see letter insert).
Winners of the Bike Show sponsored by
Thumb Motorcycle Chrome and Ironhorse Grill were:
Best of Show - Ben Gawrylowicz
1997 Honda Goldwing
Vintage - Chad Fabbro
1948 Panhead
Custom - Perry Walker
2004 BMC Chopper
People’s Choice - Mark Johnson
1983 - 2001
Above are Mr. & Mrs. Cal Jewett, of
Caro, with their 1923 Jewett which was
the Best of Show and tied for the oldest
entry in the Car Show.
Other Car Show Winners were:
Tied for 3rd place
Colin Tait - Grand Blanc
1969 Plymouth Baracuda
LeRoy Beecher - Cass City
1987 Olds Cutlass 442
Bob & Debbie Cerasoli Millington
1964 GTO
Furthest Traveled
Scott & Luann Keinath of
Charlevoix came with their 2003
Corvette.
Matt Burke, of Caro, was awarded
Second Place with his 1957 Chevrolet
BelAir.
Raffle winner of the Jeep Rubicon was
Mary Howard of Caro.
The Treasure Sales were sponsored by
Real Estate One - Caro. Approximately
40 sales were scheduled.
Pat Fox tied for oldest entry with his
1923 Ford T-Bucket.
Thanks to Melissa Huber of Taylor
Photography for the great pictures of the
event. More pictures may be seen on our
website at www.Carochamber.org.
Mark your calendars! Next year’s event
will be on June 3-4, 2011.
Car & Bike Show registration forms, as
well, as Craft Booth registration forms
for 2011 are now on our Website.
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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
“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:
Pat Curtis
Address:
425 Ellington Street
P.O. Box 108
Caro, MI 48723
Phone:
989-673-2171
Website:
Patcurtischevrolet.com
E-mail:
pat@patcurtischevrolet.com
Pat and Mark Curtis
Business Hours:
Monday and Thursday - 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Tuesday/Wednesday/ Friday - 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Service Department:
Monday - Friday - 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Body Shop:
Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Closed Saturdays.
Business Began: 1983
Number of Employees: 30
Significant changes since beginning:
Total remodel in 1996.
Remodel and expansion of the body shop in 1998.
New showroom and lot expansion in 2003.
Services:
Full service department.
New and used cars.
Award winning body shop.
Pride themselves in offering: the best ownership experience for their customers, a
family-like environment, and having the best vehicle selection in the area. They also
pride themselves with dealership loyalty to their long established customers and
continually striving to give the same to their new customers.
In the future they plan: to continue to grow their business. Second generation
Mark and Dan Curtis will continue to bring the dealership into the future while still
maintaining the established family values.
This Newsletter may also be viewed on our website: www.CaroChamber.org
157 North State Street, Caro. MI 48723
Thumb Cooling & Heating was founded in 1979 in Port
Hope, with a main focus in refrigeration. In 2004, Kyle
partnered with his Dad Ron Mausolf in the family
business. Over the years, the company has grown steadily,
and increased their product and service offerings in the
heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration
fields. Recently they have remodeled the building at 837
South State Street and opened the doors for business in
Caro.
With over 30 years of experience, their customer list
includes factories, churches, office buildings, apartment
buildings, educational facilities, agricultural facilities,
restaurants, grocery stores, party stores, bakeries,
municipal facilities, auto centers, and residential homes.
They offer unmatched installation, design, and service to
customers throughout Michigan. They measure their
success by their projects, performance, and customer
service. They invite you to measure them the same way.
Ron and Kyle say, “Your home and business are far more
than just a shelter for you - they are part of who you are.
It’s where your family and friends gather and memories
are made. It’s your comfort zone. That is why quality
design services, materials and craftsmanship are standard
for us. We eliminate the guess work and scheduling
conflicts you may otherwise encounter so the end product
will receive your seal of approval the first time. We value
your family and home’s safety. That’s why we hire only
the best installers and technicians. We do annual background checks, random drug testing, extensive technical
and customer service training, and have only NATE
certified technicians.”
Pictured above at the First Dollar Presentation where they
were welcomed to Caro and to the Chamber are (back row,
left to right) Kyle Mausolf, Chamber Director Dr. Mark
Strzelewicz of Caro Veterinary Clinic, and Ron Mausolf.
Front row (left to right) Executive Director Brenda
Caruthers, Chamber Director Sandy Gaudreau of Thumb
Area Big Brother Big Sisters, and Chamber Director Jim
McLoskey of Tuscola Economic Development.
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Ryan Savoie is an Aflac agent
who is just getting started
serving our community. The last
two years as an Aflac agent, he
has been helping families get
the peace of mind that if something was to happen, such as an
accident or sickness, their
everyday living expenses would
be taken care of - things like
rent, car payments, child care,
groceries, and transportation costs. Ryan says Aflac is
different from what most people think of as insurance.
Instead of paying the hospital or doctor, Aflac pays the
policy holder directly. A person can pick and choose
which policy is best for them so they don’t have to pay for
things they don’t need or want. Ryan will work with
businesses to help reduce the pressure and expectation of
company-paid benefits and broaden the company’s benefit
package without changing what is currently offered with
no direct cost to the business owner.
If you are interested in learning more about Aflac call
Ryan at 989-325-0739 to arrange a 15-20 minute
informative meeting to get to know how Aflac can help
you and your family and your employees and their
families. Ryan says he is excited to be in a community
where so many people care about each other.
In the May/June newsletter we welcomed Continental
Home Centers and Caro Antique & Merchandise Mall
as new businesses in Caro and to the Chamber. Since then
we have presented them with their First Dollars.
Pictured with Brian Ewald
(second from left) are Jim
McLoskey,
Brenda
Caruthers, and Dr. Mark
Strzelewicz. Car Antique
& Merchandise Mall is
located in the former
Lota’s Corner Cupboard
at 196 North State Street. The spaces are getting filled up
with dealers specializing in antiques and collectibles. Stop
in and see Brian and possibly meet some of the dealers.
Pictured
with
Continental
H o me
Centers manager Mike
Hoig are (left to right)
Brenda Caruthers, Sandy
Gaudreau, and Joddy
Ehrenberg. Continental
Home Centers is located
in the former American
Mattress building at 362
North State Street. They
are looking forward to getting to know the people of Caro
and taking an active part in community events. Stop in and
get acquainted with Mike and his friendly crew.
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The Action
157 North State Street, Caro. MI 48723
New Chamber Members and First Dollar Presentations (continued)
Harry’s Sports Cards &
Collectibles opened it’s
doors in April at 1965
Mertz Road (M-24) where
Country
Settings
was previously located.
Harry Schemer says his
store is “. . . one of the
biggest sports card stores
in Michigan . . . there are millions of cards here.” He also sells
coins, stamps, old records, flags, and pretty much anything relating
to sports. Mr. Schemer is a wealth of knowledge about sports and
is fun and honest. The store is open Tuesday - Friday from 11
a.m.- 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Be sure to stop in soon.
Guaranteed, whether you like sports and collectibles or not, you
will have a very enjoyable time browsing around the store and
visiting with Harry.
Pictured above at the First Dollar Presentation are (left to right)
Jim McLoskey, Brenda Caruthers, Harry Schemer, and Joddy
Ehrenberg.
S & B Auto Repair, located
at 176 Columbia Street, has
been in auto repair business
since the 1980s. In October of
2009, Bill Stewart bought the
business from Bruce Tallman.
Bill has 2 other employees and
all 3 men are State Licensed
and insured. They are trained
and experienced in all general
types of auto repairs. S & B’s
hours are Monday - Friday 8
a.m. - 12 p.m., and 1 p.m. - 5
p.m. Bill is offering a 10% discount off the total bill, except for
oil changes, to Chamber members. Bill has grown up and lived in
Caro area, and many of you already know him, but if you don’t,
stop by and meet him and welcome him to the Chamber. He may
be contacted at 989-673-3808.
We welcome the new business
New Light Child & Family
Institute, a subsidiary of New
Life Consultants, to Caro and to
the Chamber. New Light
Consultants was founded in 1998
to provide home-based mental
health and substance abuse
counseling to individuals and
families who had a need or a
desire to receive treatment in their home. This removes the
barriers of transportation and conventional business hours. The
Mission of New Life Consultants, Inc. is to “strengthen
individuals, families and communities through education,
advocacy and family-centered treatment.” They are a licensed
substance abuse agency with the State of Michigan, as well as, a
licensed Child Care Placement agency. They do Individual and
Family Counseling, Substance Abuse Treatment, Psychiatric
Consultation, Foster Care Placement, Adoption Services,
and Education and Prevention Services. All services are
provided with 3 basic ideas: Always care about each
consumer’s/family’s needs, Always provide quality
treatment, and Always remain cost-effective. They say,
“Success Starts With Hope,” and New Light is “Where
Hope Begins!” They have an office at 8361 Ellis Road in
Millington, and have recently opened a Caro office at 852
South Hooper Street, Suite 6. Dr. Linda Hesson is the Caro
Office Coordinator and can be reached at 989-672-0784.
ABOUT OUR BUSINESSES
Town & Country Bridal
Laura Polega says, “Town & Country Bridal has been my
home away from home for the past fifteen years, and it has
truly been a wonderful place to be. The time has come to
bid my farewell to Town & Country Bridal. I will have so
many wonderful memories and friendships to take with me
as I begin a new chapter in my life. With that, I would like
to take this opportunity to introduce Joei Spaulding as the
new owner and operator of Town & Country Bridal, in
downtown Caro. Joei can be seen at the shop on a regular
basis as of July 12, 2010, and is eagerly learning all that
the bridal business entails. Joei has kept all of the current
employees on staff which is a very positive part of the
transition. It is so helpful to have business running as usual
and very comforting for me to be leaving a business that I
built from the ground up in good hands.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the
people that have helped me run a successful business for
15 years and wish Joei and her staff many more years of
success in the bridal business.”
Josephine (Joei) Spaulding says, “I am a graduate of Caro
High School. I moved out of state after graduation. I
traveled & worked in several states in the
telecommunications industry for five years. I moved back
to Michigan in 2002, and continued to work in the
telecommunications industry for another seven years. I got
married in the fall of 2009. This spring the opportunity
presented itself for my husband and me to purchase the
bridal salon in Caro. We were excited about the
opportunity for me to work closer to home, especially in
the downtown area. Town & Country Bridal will continue
with the tradition of a family-owned business in downtown
Caro. I am excited to keep the same knowledgeable staff
with over 20 years of combined experience in the bridal
industry. We will continue to provide our customers with a
full-service salon offering a variety of products and
services. We sell bridal gowns and accessories (jewelry,
tiaras, veils, and headpieces), mother’s gowns, bridesmaid
and flower girl dresses, and shoes. We also offer tuxedo
rentals, gown preservation, and alterations.
“I want to thank everyone that has been kind and
welcoming to me as a new business owner. I look forward
to many years of business in the downtown Caro area.”
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ABOUT OUR BUSINESSES
(continued)
Caro Big Boy Restaurant
The Caro Big Boy Restaurant is getting
a facelift! If all goes as planned, owners
Rich & Dawn Tinsey are anticipating a
finished facade by the second week of
August. The facade will consist of red
and white checks, as well as a neon “Big
Boy” sign. In addition to a new facade,
the interior of the restaurant has recently
been repainted, donning a variety of
colors, and an “Ohhh Boy!” canopy over
the entire wait aisle. The new look has
been a welcoming draw for customers.
Super Saver Discount Grocery
The Super Saver Discount Grocery will
be temporarily closing their doors at
1103 West Sanilac Road on July 31,
2010. They are in the process of
relocating to the City of Caro and will be
announcing their new location in the
near future. Marcia Weilbach wishes to
thank everyone for their business and
will appreciate your patience during the
move. She is looking forward to seeing
everyone when they reopen.
“Greater love hath no man than to lay
down his life for his friend.” That is
what changing things in this state will
require: men and women laying down
their own goals and dreams to fight to
create a better place for others who
come after them. When men of
principle are not willing to stand and
fight for the rights we are losing, who
are we left with to lead us?”—Todd
Courser
“Never doubt that a small group of
thoughtful, committed citizens can
change the world; indeed, it’s the only
thing that ever has.”—Margaret Meade
HOME AND BUSINESS
SHOW
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Annual Chicken Dinner
The first annual Home and Business
Show was held on June 12 at the
Tuscola County Fair Grounds in the
Merchant’s Building. Sponsors for the
event were:
Deano’s on the Road
Pro-Build
Majestic Sky Link
Thumb Graphics
Pott’s Pit
With The Grain
The Caro Chamber of
Commerce and the Caro
Downtown Task Force are
pleased to announce the
date of their 2010 Annual
Chicken Dinner. The event,
which is a fundraiser for the Caro
Chamber of Commerce, will take
place on Friday, September 17, 2010,
from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the
American Legion – Post 7 on Frank
Street in downtown Caro.
Although the attendance wasn’t what we
hoped for, the businesses with booths
were pleased with the contacts they were
able to make with job possibilities and
new customers. Each business
participating donated gifts for drawings
that were done during the afternoon and
evening. Many of the attendees won
very nice prizes. Mix 92.1/WKYO was
on site with a remote. Deano’s on the
Road and Pott’s Pit were present with a
delicious variety of food.
“Our annual event is the perfect way
to end your work week and spend
quality time with your family with a
nice meal,” said Christine Trisch,
Event Coordinator/Administrator of
Heritage Hill in Caro. “Whether you
dine in with the family or grab take
out for yourself, you can easily enjoy a
delicious home-cooked meal at a price
you can afford.”
In the closing hour, most participants
were stating they are looking forward to
next year’s event and many were asking
for their same locations again. To make
attendance easier for businesses wishing
to have a booth and for better customer
attendance, we have set the date in May
for next year. We will let you know in
the next newsletter if we have the final
date approved.
DOWNTOWN SOUND
SYSTEM
T h e D o wn t o wn D e v e l o p m e n t
Association (DDA) and the Tuscola
County Pumpkin Festival have worked
together to upgrade the sound system
downtown. The installation of the new
speakers and other equipment has
recently been completed by Richard’s
TV and Electronics. We will now be
able to make announcements during
events as well as at other times. The
DDA has a contract with Sirius Satellite
Radio for the music that will be played.
Meal tickets continue to be only $7
and can be purchased in advance or at
the door. Each meal includes half a
chicken, potato salad, coleslaw, roll
and drink. Sorry, no senior or children
discounts are available.
To purchase meal tickets in advance,
stop by one of the following Caro
businesses: Caro Chamber of
Commerce, State Farm, Centennial
Title Insurance, Heritage Hill or
Happy Feet Floor Gallery.
Proceeds from the dinner support the
ongoing efforts of the Caro Chamber
of Commerce and the Caro Downtown
Take Force to promote, beautify and
finance projects in Caro, which
attract new visitors and customers to
the area and support economic
development.
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.”
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CARO FARMERS MARKET
Produce is now available at the Caro
Farmers Market as well as vendors with
cheese, honey, bakery goods, and all
kinds of crafts. Make plans to stop by
the Court House on Saturday mornings
between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. to see what is
grown and made in Michigan.
Activities planned for the rest of the
season from 10 a.m. to noon each
Saturday include:
August 7 - American Legion
They will demonstrate and provide
literature on flag etiquette. If you
bring them your old worn flags, they
will destroy them properly. They will
also refold any flag you might like
refolded.
August 14 - Benjamin Arnett - Juggler
August 21 - Triple Threat
August 28 - Freddie Willbanks and the
Silverwood Bottom Boys
September 4 September 11 - Freddie Willbanks and
the Silverwood Bottom Boys
September 18 - TBA
September 25 - Clowns
October 2 - Freddie Willbanks and the
Silverwood Bottom Boys
October 9 - Tuscola County Pumpkin
Festival
Support your Market by being a vendor,
customer or by bringing your lawn chair
d o wn t o wn a n d e n j o yi n g t h e
entertainment provided. For more
information contact the Chamber office
at 989-673-5211 or the Market Manager
at 989-325-0066.
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.”
The Action
DOWNTOWN TASK FORCE
by Margie Sylvester
The Caro Farmers Market
needs your help. We have
been entered in a nationwide contest for America’s
Favorite Farmers Market.
American Farmland Trust
is trying to promote local farms and food
and is offering a $3,000 marketing
promotion tool for the top farmers
market in each of the four categories
depending on the size of the markets.
This contest runs thru the end of August
2010, but we need your vote. Go online
to www.farmland.org/vote and help the
Caro Farmers Market.
While at the farmers market, stop and
visit your Downtown Merchants and
take advantage of the many summer
activities available. Hope everyone has
a safe and fun summer.
ROAD RALLY RETURNS
Due to popular demand, the
Chamber is resurrecting the Road
Rally this fall. This year’s sequel
is themed around “Horrorwood” –
well-known chillers and thrillers that
have frightened their way into American
culture. Each team (up to four people
per vehicle) will be provided with a set
of puzzles and clues that will lead them
to area businesses for resolution. A
movie trivia background is not necessary
to succeed, just a desire to have fun
while maintaining a keen competitive
edge.
Mandy Board (Goodwill), Wendy Jacot
(HDC), Len Jensen (Thumb Cellular)
and Dr. Mark Strzelewicz (Caro
Veterinary Clinic) are organizing the
event and may be contacting members
for assistance and participation. This
gathering of souls is planned for the
afternoon of October 23rd with
accolades, awards and revelry extending
into the evening. Interested parties
should start formulating a team and a
team name . . . costumes optional. All
are welcome . . . owners and
employees . . . friends and family . . .
colleagues and complete strangers. Stay
tuned for further details.
157 North State Street, Caro. MI 48723
2010 SCHOLARSHIPS
Congratulations to Michelle Hodges and
Landen Tetil on being the recipients of
the Chamber’s scholarships for 2010.
Applicants must be a senior attending
Caro High School with plans to attend a
Michigan college and to attain an
Associate or a Bachelor degree. They
must also have a minimum 3.0 GPA and
be involved with community activities.
Michelle is the daughter of Daniel &
Louise Hodges. She has a great desire to
help people and is going to Saginaw
Valley State University with plans to
major in pre-med or psychology.
Landen is the daughter of Beth Tetil and
is registered at Delta Collage and plans
to transfer to Northern Michigan
University to complete a degree in
Environmental Conservation in order to
help her community be a better place to
live.
Pictured above Susan Rickwalt-Holder
(left) presents Michelle with her
scholarship and Jim McLoskey presents
Landen with her scholarship. We wish
these young ladies the best as they start a
new chapter of their lives.
Tuscola County Fairgrounds
Schedule for
August/September
August 1 - Open Pleasure Horse Show
August 12-15 - Thumb Area Old
Engine Show
August 20-22 - Relay for Life
September 23 - Project Red Farm Bureau
September 25 - Humane Society Dog
Show
These dates are subject to change.
Check their website at TuscolaCountyFair.org or call 989-673-2161 for more
information.
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$$ MEMBER-TO-MEMBER DISCOUNTS $$
AFLAC - RYAN SAVOIE
NARAYAN MEDICAL CLINIC
THE BROKEN TEAPOT
703 Washington, Suite 250, Bay City, MI
989-325-0739
Ask about discount
1004 W. Caro Road, Caro, MI
989-672-8700
10% Discount on Fitness & CashBased Medical Equipment
9 E. Main Street, Mayville, MI
989-843-7467
10% off Broken Teapot Items
(vendor items excluded)
PIZZA HUT
THE GENERAL’S
Countryside Plumbing Service
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
815 S. State Street, Caro, MI
989-673-4548
Free 2-liter pop with purchase
of a medium or large pizza
8292 Cargill Road, Brown City, MI
989-761-7188
10% Discount on Labor
QUAD “A” ENTERPRISES
THE OVEN
1025 Agar Street, Caro, MI
989-673-4192
15% on all services
604 S. State Street, Caro, MI
989-673-2285
10% Discount - Dine-in only
RUMMEL INSURANCE AGENCY
THUMB AREA
TOURISM COUNCIL
BELL-WASIK, INC.
1014 E. Dayton Road, Caro, MI
989-673-6126
10% Discount on Service
1018 E. Caro Road, Caro, MI
989-673-4169
Up to 15 % Discounts
BER-WA-GA-NA CAMPGROUND
2601 West Sanilac Road, Vassar, MI
989-673-7125
10% Discount
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
1111 W. Caro Road, Caro, MI
989-672-0323
15% Discount on Membership Fee
S & B AUTO REPAIR
176 Columbia Street, Caro, MI
989-673-3808
10% Discount on total bill except for
oil changes
THUMB COOLIING & HEATING
837 South State Street, Caro, MI
989-673-4948
5% Discount
SCHULTZ AUTO SALVAGE
THUMB OFFICE SUPPLY
10101 Belsay Road, Millington, MI
989-871-3165
10% Discount on Automotive Parts
779 S. Van Dyke Road, Bad Axe, MI
989-269-8122
10% Discount (excluding sale items)
SERVPRO
TINA’S CORNER CAFÉ
3465 Mertz Road, Caro, MI
989-673-7680
10% Discount on Carpet Cleaning
373 N. State Street, Caro, MI
989-673-3330
10% Discount
STATE STREET FITNESS
TLC INSURANCE AGENCY, INC.
H & R BLOCK
160 N. State Street, Caro, MI
989-672-0787
Reduced Sign-On Fee
1184 Cleaver Road, Suite 300, Caro, MI
989-673-3257
10% Discount
660 N. State Street, Caro, MI
989-672-1133
15% Discount
SUNNSATIONAL TANNING AND
EMBROIDERY
FRAMEWORXZ
3540 N. Hurds Corner Road, Caro, MI
989-550-7648
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
MUFFLER MAN
751 S. State Street, Caro, MI
989-673-6263
10% Discount
*Employees of your business may need to show
I.D. *Other stipulations may apply; please check
with each member.
1425 W. Caro Road, Caro, MI
989-673-7866
$5 off tanning purchase with lotion
WILL’S GREENHOUSE
3605 Apache Road, Vassar, MI
989-673-6451
Will pay Sales Tax on Purchases
WITH THE GRAIN
TAYLOR PHOTOGRAPHY
516 N. Almer Street, Caro, MI
989-529-35578
Free 8x10 photograph
3085 W. Gilford Road, Caro, MI
989-673-8490
Ask About Discounts
WORTH’S MARKET
THE GARDENS AT GRICE’S
2560 Mertz Road, Caro, MI
989-673-8733
10% off Hall Rental
4730 Main Street, Millington, MI
989-871-2101
10% Discount
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 Member-to-Member Discount benefit and
we’ll promote it for you! The Chamber number is 989-673-5211 and 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 June, The Gardens at Grice’s hosted an After Hours
event in their newly remodeled building at 2560 Mertz
Road. They gave tours of their building and grounds.
They celebrated with a Grand Opening on July 15. If you
missed either of these events, feel free to stop in and see
their new business and their remodeled facilities.
A much-needed rain held off while Lasting Impressions,
466 Ellington Street, hosted the July After Hours picnic
style. It was a
great time to
network!
Chamber Member Opportunities
Anyone Interested?
► in having an After Hours Event
► in being the Business of the Month
► in putting an insert in our newsletter
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.
UPCOMING AFTER HOURS
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Caro Veterinary Clinic
1990 Dixon Road
Caro, MI 48723
Thursday, September 16, 2010
A Dove Nest
Bed & Breakfast
4400 Phillips Road
Kingston, MI 487
Mark these dates on your
calendar and plan to attend.
“Growing …to serve you better!”
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157 N. State Street, Caro, MI 48723
989.673.5211
Fax 989.673.2517
www.carochamber.org
June 10, 2010
An Open Letter to all who helped with the Cars, Crafts & Bike Event:
I have been the Executive Director of the Caro Chamber of Commerce for over 3 years, and the more people I meet the
more I am impressed with the many good and caring people in Caro. At the recent 21st Annual Cars, Crafts & Bike event,
so many people worked, many of them volunteering their time, to make Caro “a great place to live, work, shop and play.”
There are so many people to thank. I would first like to thank Pat Curtis from Pat Curtis Chevrolet Cadillac in Caro and
Pat Curtis Dodge Chrysler in Cass City for again so graciously sponsoring the event. We also thank Pat Curtis’s staff for
parking and judging the Car Show vehicles, as well as presenting the trophies. We also thank Len Jensen and Chamber
Director Mark Ransford for registering the car show entrants.
Those who sponsored trophies for the car show are: Aflac – Jerry Thorpe, Tuscola County Advertiser, Brentwood
Graphics, Brentwood Lanes, Caro Centre, Caro Veterinary Clinic, Chemical Bank, Collon Funeral Home, Galaxy Office
Supply, Heritage Hill, Hungry Howie’s, Independent Bank, Kwik-Start Towing, Majestic Sky Link, McDonalds, Michael
S. Misko, DDS, Mix 92.1, Moore Motors, Muffler Man, Osentoski Realty & Auctioneering, Pat Curtis ChevroletCadillac, Ransford Funeral Home, S & B Auto & Truck Repair, Starbrite Restaurant & Coney, State Farm – Laura Crase
Agency, Stephens & Moore, Thumb Cellular, Team One Credit Union, Triple R Collision, and Wal-Mart.
An event could not happen in Caro without the selfless service of Charlie Sunblad and the DPW crew, Police Chief Brian
Newcomb and his officers, and Dave Mattlin and the Fire Department. They are heroes of our city and we are so thankful
for them.
I want to thank Dr. Carol Starling of Star Vision Center, Liz Crafton of Fast Eddy’z , and Tina Ruschke of Tina’s Corner
Café for sponsoring the coffee and pastries for the Family Life Radio Remote that kicked off the event on Friday morning.
Chamber members who donated items for the station to give away during the event are: Caro Veterinary Clinic, Heritage
Hill, Moore Motors, Team One Credit Union, ServePro, The Fowler Center, White Chiropractic Health Center, and Paran
Management Co. – Caro Centre stores and Sugarcreek Plaza stores. Moore Motors also provided a new Challenger during
the remote for viewing pleasure. And, we thank the Family Life Radio crew for doing a great job promoting our city.
Big “thank yous” go to:
• Car Show entrants, Bike Show entrants and craft vendors. We couldn’t have the event without you!
• The 12 vendors who supplied the delicious variety of food and Tina Ruschke for helping our Directors organize
the food vendors.
• State Farm Agent Laura Crase for overseeing the Treasure Sales, all those in the community who had a sale, and
Real Estate One – Caro for sponsoring the Treasure Sales.
• The North Oaks Corvette Club for stopping by our city to visit and letting us enjoy their prize vehicles. They were
a delightful group of people and we want to invite them back again next year for our Car Show.
• Chamber Director Meggen Jensen, Karen Urban and Randy Wale for planning and running the Bike Show, Iron
Horse Bar & Grill and Thumb Motorcycle Chrome for sponsoring the show, and Ken Gainforth for the Blessing
of the Bikes.
• Joddy Ehrenberg and Danielle Dickson organizing and overseeing the crafters.
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Children’s Activities.
St. Mary’s Flight Care coming and letting us see their “air ambulance.”
The Caro Fire Department for having a fire truck displayed for families to see.
CenturyLink for the use of their parking lot for the Flight Care helicopter and fire truck display.
The Tuscola County Sherriff’s Department for doing Car Seat Safety Checks and Children’s Fingerprinting.
Signature Bank for taking pictures of children with Tow Mater, who was provided by Mark Kozan of Riverview
Auto, and Bullet Truck & Auto Repair for the use of their parking lot.
McDonald’s for bringing their special car and for distributing coupons.
James Domanski and Bob Keyes for doing a tremendous job with clean up.
Cookie Schmitzer and SueEllen Finatri for painting the roads and cars on the downtown windows and Rod Birch
and work crew for washing the windows afterwards.
Caro Community Hospital for being available for some medical testing at State Street Pharmacy and Wellness
Center.
Pat Curtis Chevrolet Cadillac for sponsoring the KCQ Remote and providing the Child’s Battery-Operated Jeep
Rubicon for the Raffle.
Kohl-Harris for sponsoring the Mix 92.1 Remote.
Jim Caruthers and Farmers Market for sharing their space and being part of the event.
The Boy Scouts of America for bringing their 100th Year Anniversary display.
Melissa Huber of Taylor Photography for being our official photographer.
Relay for Life Team Friends for providing inflatables and the community for their donations for the American
Cancer Society.
Gingerbread Village, Tuscola County Pumpkin Festival and the 150 Snowmobile Race festivals for their Mascots being present.
Downtown businesses for having sidewalk sales, allowing their windows to be decorated, allowing crafters in
front of their stores, and/or staying open later on Friday evening.
DJ’s Portable Toilet Rentals & Septic Service for their support.
Northpointe Planning Group for supplying bottled water (free) to people downtown.
Danielle Dickson – Baker College Intern, Crystal Pitcher - Davenport University Work-Study Student and Danielle Flynn (and daughter Kendal) – former Davenport University Work-Study Student for their assistance.
Others helping in various ways: Dave Holder, Sara Dost, Kendle Ehrenberg, Sam Gutierrez and crew, Glen
Roth, Greg Bills, Robin Miller, Antonio’s Grill, Dollar Daze and others who did things that were not even noticed or acknowledged.
Last, but not least, I want to say thank you to the Chamber Directors (not mentioned previously). Susan RickwaltHolder, Chamber President, and Joddy Ehrenberg did a wonderful job of chairing the event. They spent countless hours
from beginning to end, never wavering for a second. Other Directors who willing did a variety of jobs are: Tony
Budreau, Sandy Gaudreau, Jim McLoskey, Mike Parker, Dr. Mark Strzelewicz, Christine Trisch and Robin Vollmar.
From my heart!
Brenda Caruthers
Executive Director