TRAVEL/TOURISM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DOWNTOWN MANISTEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Blue Slipper Tavern Ribbon Cutting

We are extremely thankful to assist Blue Slipper Tavern with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in celebration of them open for business! We'd like to give a huge congratulations to Park and the Gilmore Family, we are very excited to see what the future holds!

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Sunset Valley Resort Ribbon Cutting

We had a blast hanging out with Steve, Sonja and the whole family today for Sunset Valley Resort's Ribbon Cutting! They are the new owners of Sunset Valley, but are no strangers to the location having come up to Sunset Valley for vacation for over 30 years! The place has 14 rooms to stay in, accepts seasonal trailers on the lot and has a gorgeous view for sunsets over the lake (it's their trademark, they even have the time the sun sets each day posted on their white board!), and they are pet friendly with a dog run right on site! Check out some of the photos today, and make sure to check out their website for more photos on the rooms (which are all themed!) and how to reserve your room for a wonderful destination.

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United Way of Manistee County and Project Read Northwest Ribbon Cutting

We were very excited and pleased to assist in organizing the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for United Way of Manistee County and Project Read Northwest in announcing the new office space for Project Read, which provides a quiet and comfortable place for individuals who are looking to improve their reading skills. Thank you Sue and Rose for letting us be a part of this chapter and we look forward to seeing what the future holds!

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Lighthouse Title Inc Ribbon Cutting

We would like to give a huge congratulations to Lighthouse Title Inc on the move to their new location at 415 River Street! The set up looks fantastic and we are very excited for what the future holds! Congratulations!!

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Manistee Bridal Ribbon Cutting

We would like to give a huge congratulations to Tracy and Manistee Bridal! A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Chamber Staff, Ambassadors, MEDC reps and members of the community came out to show support. There was an open house immediately following until 5 pm where individuals were encouraged to stop in to check out the shop, have a drink and enjoy food prepared by The Fillmore of Manistee! Congratulations Tracy, we are excited to see what the future holds for you!

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2018 - 2019 Leadership Program Accepting Applications

The Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce has opened applications for potential and current leaders to join the Manistee Area Leadership Program for the 2018/2019 year.

Participants can expect to build their leadership skills, meet present business leaders, grow their network, identify community needs, form professional relationships, tour industries and leave a legacy for future classes.

The nine month program will begin with an orientation and retreat Sept. 13-14 and follow with seven days throughout the program where participants will connect with local professionals and interactively learn trends in education, healthcare, government, natural resources, tribal and more.

Become a part of this great program:

2018 2019 Leadership Program Application (251 KB)

2018 2019 Leadership Program Description & Schedule (253 KB)

2018 2019 Leadership Program Scholarship Application (315 KB)

2018 2019 Leadership Program Acknowledgement Form (195 KB)

Grapes on the River Thank You!

Grapes on the River has come and gone for 2018, and we would like to thank everyone for coming out to enjoy the festivities!

We'd like to thank all of our Sponsors:
PRESENTING Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Jeff Reau
MUSIC - 9&10 News, Alliance Beverage, Blarney Castle Oil and Propane/ EZ Mart, The Ramsdell Inn and TJs Pub, and Watson's Manistee Chrysler
ART VINEYARD - 4Front Credit Union, Bob's Roofing Company, Consumers Energy, Top Line Electric LLC.
WINE KNOT - Boyer Family Dentistry PLLC, Boyer Agency, Dr. Shrink, Inc., Kendra C Thompson Architects, Zoscsak Logging&Trucking inc., and our ice sponsor WESCO

We'd also like to give a HUGE thank you to all of our participating vendors: Artsy Goods llc, Bell's Brewery, Chateau Chantal, Chateau Grand Traverse, Douglas Valley Winery, Iron Fish Distillery, Love Wines Winery of Ludington, M-22 Grill, North Channel Brewing, Northern Natural Cider House & Winery, Redeemed Furniture Art and Decor, ROAD CREW Galley, St. Julian Winery, Stormcloud Brewing Company, Uncle John's Cider Mill (Official Page)

Our fantastic musical acts: Fremont John Music, and the Younce Guitar Duo, who set the mood with their music

And of course we'd like to thank all of our volunteers, you guys help our events function!

We are looking forward to planning 2019's Grapes!! If you took any photos at our photo booth, feel free to share them to our FB page, we'd love to see them!!

Part of the services provided by the Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce to our membership is assisting in setting up a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. We design the invitations, create the event on Facebook and tag your business as an organizer and co-host which extends the reach of the event to the audience of both Facebook pages, broadcast the event in the Chamber E-Newsletter as well as a featured event on the Chamber Website.

In addition we send the event in an e-blast to our entire membership, the Chamber Board of Directors, Ambassadors, and local media. We also bring the big scissors and the ribbon! For more information on requesting a Ribbon Cutting, check out the link to the form below:

Ribbon Cutting Request Form

The Michigan Small Business Development Center has redesigned their online training series "The Fundamentals of Small Business Success" launching January 17th!

Webinars included will cover: Starting a Business, Writing a Business Plan, Marketing Your Business, Financial Management, and Business Legal Issues.

Click here for more information!

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DATE: September 13, 2018
TIME: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
LOCATION: Bungalow Inn

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR(S)

Filer Township DDA

Deb Rohn
Marketing Representative
Servpro

Being a Member of the Manistee Chamber and Ambassadors is a great opportunity to network and make lasting business relationships and friendships. I am privileged to work and market in beautiful Manistee and the surrounding areas.

Blue Slipper Tavern Ribbon Cutting

Sunset Valley Resort Ribbon Cutting

United Way of Manistee County and Project Read Northwest Ribbon Cutting

Lighthouse Title Inc Ribbon Cutting

Manistee Bridal Ribbon Cutting

Welcome to your Chamber

Upcoming Chamber Events

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR(S)