NEWS
| EVERYONE IS INVITED! Pease Insurance Agency, Inc's upcoming Business Before Hours on Friday, August 1 - 7:30-8:30 a.m. in celebration of their 20th anniversary.
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Left to Right: Jessica Taylor, Cassie Pease, Cheryl Pease, Richard Pease, Pease Insurance Agency, Inc; Bruce Williams, Ambassador, ACE Home Health Care; Sue Eggleston, Pease Insurance Agency, Inc; Jamie Bunting, Ambassador, Droski Insurance Agency, Inc; and Amber Behrendt, Ambassador, Independent Bank. |
| Please join us at the Montcalm County Panhandle Area Chamber of Commerce's Business After Hours hosted by Stevens Preferred Prudential Realty at their new location at 303 Ensley Street, Howard City on Thursday, July 17 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. There will be a door prize, refreshments, and a cash drawing (cash drawing for members only - must be present to win). This is a great time to network with other business owners and learn about what services Stevens Preferred Prudential Realty has to offer the community.
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| NEW MEMBER : Creekside Coumputer Services located at 201 East Edgerton in Howard City provides computer repair, sales, web design, and classes. In-store, on-site and remote assistance available. Contact CCS at 231.936.2810 or on the web at www.myccsonline.com.
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Left to Right: Jennifer Lindsey - CSS Owner, Jamie Bunting - Droski Ins. Floyd Lindsey - CSS Owner, Rich Pease - Pease Insurance and Duane Weed - DW Video & Multimedia, LLC. , |
| Pizza Time has been located at 129 E. Edgerton Street in Howard City since November 2005. Pizza Time offers Subs and Pizza. Hours are Sun-Thurs 4-10pm and Fri-Sat noon to midnight. Nola & Doug Berends owners. 231-937-6477 | Nature's Atrium and Institute for Naturopathic Medicine is located at 837 W. Shaw in Howard City. Owner Mari Wise offers Naturopathic Health, herbs, vitamins, massage, reflexology and more. Call 231-937-9370 for more information. |
BUY-LOCAL * Keeps up to 3X more dollars in the community. * Supports and Strengthnes local jobs and business. * Preserves and enhance our unique neighborhoods. |
| NEW MEMBER : Mystic Movement & Cafe is a center for wellness offering dance & exercise classes, massage & reflexology as well as a quaint cafe & lounge area offering healthy foods and espresso. |
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Front - Left to Right: Beckee Sturgeon, Jeanne Sturgeon, and Millianne Lewis, Owners Back - Left to Right: Duane Weed, Ambassador, Terry Reeves, President, Barb Rollins, Executive Director, Jamie Bunting, Ambassador |
New Member: Impact Printing & Digital Imaging, LLC Serving the community for 15 years – 5 years under current ownership. Contact them at (231) 937-5183, via email at impactprinting@verizon.net, or on the web at www.impactprinting-mi.com for all types of print products, design & layout services, project consultation. Free pick up and delivery services to the local area. |
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Left to Right: Carri Boerema, Owner, Debbi Gates, Productions Services Representative, Jamie Bunting, Droski Insurance Agency, Inc (Travis Boerema, Owner not available for photo.) |
| RIBBON CUTTING: Raymond & Laura Huckleberry are owners and Ross Case is the manager. At Stein Brothers Pizza, they make each pizza with their signature dough & sauce using the finest cheese & fresh toppings available daily and bake them in old-fashioned stone lined deck ovens. They can also create perfect meal for any occasion - from pizza to Beef Wellington - with their catering service. |
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Left to Right: Duane Weed (DW Video & Multimedia), Dale & Michelle Richardson, (Richardson's Stain Glass) Jamie Bunting (Droski Insurance Agency), Raymond Huckleberry (Stein Brothers Pizza), Mike Scott (Mayor of Howard City), Mark Rambo (Manager of Village of Howard City), Barb Rollins (Chamber Executive Director), Richard Pease (Pease Insurance Agency) |
| RIBBON CUTTING: Richardson's Stain Glass offers custom made stained glass for doors, windows, cabinets, suncatchers, panels, and home & garden decor as well as stained glass repair and restoration. Classes will be offered at their 204 E Edgerton St, Howard City. |
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Duane Weed (DW Video & Multimedia), Richard Pease (Pease Insurance Agency), Jolene Michaels (Village of Howard City), Barb Rollins (Chamber Executive Director), Michelle Richardson, Dale Richardson (Owners), Jamie Bunting (Droski Insurance Agency), Kim Alexander (Village of Howard City), Mike Scott (Mayor of Howard City), Raymond Huckleberry (Stein Brothers Pizza), and Mark Rambo (Manager of Village of Howard City). |
| NEW MEMBER: Lakeview Car Centre, located in downtown Lakeview is a full service collision repair facility. They also offer light mechanical services for brakes, computerized alignments, struts and oil changes. Outstanding customer service and all work guaranteed. 411 S. Lincoln Ave. Lakeview 989.352-7666 |
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Gary & Gail Dolbee (Lakeview Car Centre) and Duane Weed (DW Video & Multimedia) |
NEW MEMBER: Edward Jones Investments - A.J. Butler Providing solutions for your financial needs with sound advise in person throughout your life. Financial solutions are tailored to the unique needs of each client with an exclusive focus on the serious, long-term individual investor and an unwavering commitment to personal service. A.J. is located at 101 S Michigan Ave in Big Rapids and can be reached at (231) 796-5446 or on the web www.edwardjones.com. |
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Chamber Ambassador Jamie Bunting (Droski Insurance) welcomes A.J. Butler to the Chamber. |
Panhandle Chamber of Commerce Sponsors Legislative Luncheon
On October 15, the Panhandle Chamber of Commerce held a Legislative Luncheon at the Whitefish Lake Golf Club.
Representative Judy Emmons and Senator Alan Cropsey were in attendance with many of our local chamber members and county commissioners.
The some topics of discussion were the current conditions with the state budget, the state of negotiations between the two parties and prospects for the future. There were also several questions regarding the new Small business tax structure and its effects on small businesses. Senator Cropsey said that many small businesses are finding the new tax to be a larger burden that the architects thought it would be. He felt there would be some future adjustments to the new tax.
Panhandle Community Expo Exceeds Expectations
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HOWARD CITY, MICH. — The 10th annual Panhandle Community Expo drew over 440 visitors and 50 local businesses, marking the largest participation in the history of the Expo.
The evening included an Arbor Day celebration, a guest appearance by Full Boar Monster Tuck, music from Getting’ Picky and the Edgerton Bell Choir, a dance performance by Mystic Movement and a Cub Scout Pinewood Derby race. Local Fire, Police and EMS departments were also on hand to showcase the rescue vehicles.
“This was a great opportunity to get to know what the area has to offer,” noted Mark Rambo, Howard City Manager “it is very reassuring to see this level of participation from the local businesses and community members.”
Barb Kain and Missy Stebbins of First Bank spearheaded the event planning with assistance from several Chamber members.
“We are all very satisfied with what Barb and Missy have done with the Expo,” said Rambo “their effort and dedication have made the event a success.”
The 50 local businesses were able to showcase and sell their goods and services at the April 28th event hosted by the Panhandle Chamber of Commerce.
“I am really glad that we participated,” said Jeff Alexander, owner of Alexander Mechanical “we have made a lot of good contacts and it was nice to see such a large turnout.”
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