OUR WEBSITE has taken on a winter theme. Check out the full list of calendar items and more news and announcements online, here.
We hoped to have this E-Newsletter to you prior to Thanksgiving, however, more and more news to share with you kept coming in! Whew!
All our members are invited to send us content. We'll gladly share it for you. Happy Thanksgiving - enjoy the remainder of the weekend!
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LIGHT UP MANCELONA
December 9, 2023
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LIGHT UP MANCELONA - will be the 2nd Saturday in December annually. See below for details on Window Decorating Contest (prizes awarded 1st, 2nd, 3rd place homes, and 1st, 2nd, 3rd place businesses). Light Parade, Visits with Santa and so much more.
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LIGHT UP MANCELONA EVENTS |
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HUNDREDS OF CHAMBER BUCKS
DOLLARS CIRCULATING
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Accept Them, Get Fully Reimbursed
More than $1,500 in Chamber Bucks in $25 increments have been awarded as prizes in the past week. Chamber Bucks are gift certificates redeemable only at participating member locations - our way of sending business your way. Your participation is completely optional. If you receive Chamber Bucks at your business as payment for products or services, just call us for full reimbursement. Chamber Bucks are not a donation on your part --- we pay you back, in full. See sample, below. Also - check our participating member list. Let us know if your business needs to be added or removed from the list.
WATCH FOR EXCITING NEWS COMING SOON about our Chamber Bucks program!!
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ANTRIM OUTFITTERS, ANTRIM CYCLE
Now Open in New Location
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ANTRIM OUTFITTERS is officially in their new location - the former True Value Hardware store downtown. Follow the link to see their Website. Very classy and professionally done!
ANTRIM CYCLE, another new Mancelona business, shares space inside the building.
Thank you, Antrim Outfitters and Antrim Cycle, for choosing Mancelona! Watch for something new coming soon in their former location next door to the Pizza Shoppe!
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THANK YOU FOR A GREAT BUCK POLE! |
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The 69th annual Mancelona Buck Pole was another big success, and for the third straight year, we sold out of raffle tickets because of the fabulous prizes up for grabs.
We thank you, all of our generous sponsors, for making it possible. We appreciate you all. You're the best when it comes to community support - always giving generously.
Thank you, thank you!
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RUTHANN'S GOURMET BAKERY REMODELS |
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Ruthann's Gourmet Bakery in Bellaire is a member of Mancelona Chamber of Commerce. They've recently expanded their building and services. It's gorgeous! Thank you, Ruthann and Gregg, for being a part of Mancelona Chamber of Commerce. |
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SUPPORT FOR CRASH VICTIMS |
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Jaden Grutsch, 15, a sophomore and athlete at Mancelona High School, and his two older sisters were three of five people seriously and/or critically injured in a three-car crash earlier this month on U.S. 131 North just south of Alba. Mancelona H.S. Wrestling Team coordinated a silent auction/dinner held last week-end at Mancelona Moose Lodge Family Center, and Derrer Oil Company's Mancelona Car Wash raised funds to assist the family with travel and other related expenses following the crash. Well done, everyone!
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MANCELONA REGION
SUPPORTS
CRASH VICTIMS
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Owner Adam Hofer makes beautiful your driveways, entryways, garage floors, pool areas and indoor floors.
A customer review says,
"Being an outdoorsman, my family is constantly tracking in mud and abusing our entry way floor. We put down the Penntek flake system and it has been the best decision, the floor is so easy to clean and hides the dirt. Still feels like a part of the home with concrete floors. Love it!"
With one-day installations possible and a new limited, lifetime warranty, you can't go wrong with Integrity Concrete Coating.
Visit their Website for more reviews, photos, and ideas of transforming and protecting you concrete for years to come.
Integrity Concrete Coating - Call 231-633-7144
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2023 COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Christmas Celebration in Alden - November 25
Small Business Saturday - Shop Locally! - November 25
Light Up Bellaire - December 2
December 3, 1:00 p.m.
Light Parade, Window Decorating Contest, Bonfire
Visits with Santa, Free Hot Dogs, Cookies, Hot Cocoa, Treat Bags
and so much more!
Round 1 at Northern Power Race Park
at Schuss Village, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Pasta Dinner, Fettuccini Alfredo, Vegetables, Garlic Bread, Dessert
FIREWORKS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
at Shanty Creek Resort's Summit and Schuss Villages
FIREWORKS over SCHUSS MOUNTAIN - 10:00 p.m.
FIREWORKS over SUMMIT MOUNTAIN - 11:00 p.m.
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FREE ADVERTISING
FOR OUR MEMBERS
Our series of vignettes featuring owners and managers of our home-town shops, who take you for a tour of what's behind their open sign, has been a big hit! Interested in having your business featured in Behind The Open Sign? It's part of your member benefits! Just give us a call 231-587-5500 or send an email, and we'll be in touch to schedule.
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DOES YOUR BUSINESS ACCEPT CHAMBER BUCKS? |
Your membership automatically enrolls you in our Chamber Bucks program. This is not a donation on your part - but rather, a member benefit. We fully reimburse you for chamber bucks redeemed at your business. Your participation is optional - let us know if your business is unable to participate.
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IS YOUR LISTING ACCURATE?
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BUSINESS NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Mancelona Chamber of Commerce receives bulletins with information to share with our members. We have created a new area on the Chamber's website to get these announcements to you quickly. View and Bookmark this page for quick access to current bulletins, grants and other opportunities.
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Be a charitable purpose corporation advancing individual welfare, educational opportunities, and economic development to the benefit of those residing in Antrim County.
Distribute its income to other charitable organizations in Antrim County.
Foster economic growth and prosperity by working in partnership with both public and private stakeholders throughout the community.
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Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Provides No Cost Consulting to New & Existing Businesses |
SBDC provides free consulting and training services to guide you every step of the way - from the planning stages of your new business, up to the end, should you decide to sell. A variety of topics, face-to-face and webinars all available to help your local business start, grow and thrive.
Starting a new business, or need help with your existing one? Don't try to do it alone. Wherever you are on your entrepreneural journey, the Michigan SBCD is here to help. Contact our local businss consultant, Sam Augusta, via email. Learn more about SBCD: READ MORE
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Venture North provides small business loans and resources in Northwest lower Michigan for economic and community development. As a Community Development Financial Institution, Venture North can make capital accessible to entrepreneurs who might not have other avenues to start or grow their business. LEARN MORE
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CHAMBER MEMBERS: This is your newsletter! Please share your business news and announcements with us, and we will forward them on to our members. [email protected] Phone: 231-587-5500
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GRACE OF ALDEN
Antique & Vintage Goods
Downtown Alden
open 7 days;
closes for season mid-December
231-331-5039
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