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TED FRICANO: The process of bringing Fricano’s to Manistee
Everything was a fight. Opening a new business, Fricano’s Manistee River, would not be possible without the support from the Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce, the City government officials, realtor and Chamber Ambassador Gini Pelton, and the Downtown Development Authority. Four years ago, in 2018, I began scouting locations in Manistee. Initially, I was interested…
Read MoreCINDY VASQUEZ: A new perspective: investor, ambassador, community advocate
Positive connections are vital to growing our community, and the businesses within our beautiful county. For Manistee, it can be as easy as showing up to Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce programs and networking opportunities. As a Chamber of Commerce Ambassador, Leadership Program graduate, volunteer at the Annual Golf Outing, and regular attendee of Chamber…
Read MoreDYLLAN WALKER: Manistee chamber is the key to a complicated map
Manistee County has become a beacon on the map of Michigan communities. A place where many people come to vacation, only to leave wishing they could live here. Visitors watch with envy as residents relax on a Sunday afternoon instead of returning home for their work week. We have everything we need right here: a…
Read MoreMARC MILLER: Economic development ‘elevator spiel’ focuses on five projects
When talking to prospective entrepreneurs, or even when meeting new people, I will often ask, “what is your elevator spiel?” This is a 30-second pitch that you can use to convince a VIP that your project or idea matters and will have an impact. Regardless of your line of work or your volunteer activities, practicing a…
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