The Weekly E 03.24.16
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Job Fair April 20th

Welcome New Chamber Members

Trine University
Keirsten Hayward
Website
haywardk@trine.edu
Join Date: 01/12/2016

NovaCare Physical Therapy
Linda Cosby
Website
lcosby@hq.novacare.com
Join Date: 01/14/2016

Coldwell Banker Denny Groves & Assoc.
Christine Bowman
Website
christine.bowman@coldwellbanker.com
Join Date: 01/15/2016

Coldwell Banker Denny Groves & Assoc.
Sherri Groves
Website
sherrigroves@coldwellbanker.com
Join Date: 01/15/2016

Pepsi Co, Inc
Candice Mayer
Website
candice.mayer@pepsico.com
Join Date: 01/21/2016

Scott Fair Farm Bureau Insurance
Anna Fair
Website
afair@fbinsmi.com
Join Date: 01/27/2016

TSYS
Tommy Troyer
TTroyer@tsys.com
Join Date: 01/27/2016

Loren Robison
lorenrobison_03@hotmail.com
Join Date: 01/27/2016

Planet Powersports
Ken Fancher
Website
ken.f@planet-powersports.net
Join Date: 02/03/2016

Coldwater Swap Meet and Car Show Inc.
Dale Parshall
Website
coldwatersmcs@yahoo.com
Join Date: 02/04/2016

Clear Lake Electric Inc.
Adam and Ashleigh Bressler
ashb@getinet.net
Join Date: 02/04/2016

SIR Home Improvements
Ashlynne Chantrene
Jessica@sirhome.com
Join Date: 02/22/2016

SCP CORPORATE
Sue Ditton
Website
sued@scpcorporate.com
Join Date: 02/23/2016

Lynn Wachtmann
lrwculligan@gmail.com
Join Date: 02/23/2016

Marcia's $5 Paparazzi Dazzle
Marcia Gilchrest
marcia_gilchrest@yahoo.com
Join Date: 03/04/2016

Leudders Shoes & Repair
Patty Fosdick
Join Date: 03/09/2016

The Franke Center for the Arts
Patty Williams
Website
pwilliams@frankecenterforthearts.org
Join Date: 03/21/2016

Coldwater Family Dentistry P.C.
David Grife
Website
jonathankoyl@gmail.com
Join Date: 03/21/2016

Chamber Diamond Members


Coldwater Board of Public Utilities

Paul Beckhusen
Website
pbeckhusen@coldwater.org
Renewal Date: 12/31/2015

City of Coldwater
Jeff Budd
Website
jbudd@coldwater.org
Renewal Date: 12/31/2015

Southern Michigan Bank & Trust
John Castle
Website
jcastle@smb-t.com
Renewal Date: 12/31/2015

Maroa Farms
Dave Jarzynka
Website
davidj@maroafarms.com
Renewal Date: 12/31/2015

County of Branch
Bud Norman
Website
bnorman@countyofbranch.com
Renewal Date: 12/31/2015

Coldwater Country Conference & Visitors Bureau
Debra Yee
Website
dyee@discover-michigan.com
Renewal Date: 12/31/2015
 

Educator Appreciation Night

April 26th 4-6pm


More info here

Business for Breakfast

JT's Billiard Bar & Grill, May 10th @ 7:30 am

Crafters Wanted


Are you a crafter or food vendor?  We welcome you to consider a booth at one or all of our upcoming events in Branch County:

May 7-8th - Swapmeet & Craft Show, Branch County Fairgrounds
June 18th - Strawberryfest & Craft Show, Downtown Coldwater
July 9th - American Pie Festival, Union City 517.741.8591
July 14-17 - Bronson Polish Festival, Bronson
July 28-31 - Gold Wings Region G Rally, Branch County Fairground FOOD VENDORS
September 18th - Applefest & Craft Show, Downtown Coldwater
August 12-14 - US 12 Yard Sales Along US12 Bronson:  517.369.7334, Coldwater: 517.278.8369, Quincy: 517.639.9065

Car Cruise BLOCK PARTY


Saturday, May 7th Block Party:
Bring your lawn chairs for this free event - open to everyone!

3:00p - The Moon Howlers
Live on outdoor stage

4:00p - Car Cruise begins, Downtown Coldwater

6:00p - Downtown Dinner Specials & More
Beer tent  *  Food  * Free Event

The 4PM cruise through downtown Coldwater will end in downtown Coldwater on Chicago Street with an "After Cruise Party" sponsored by the City of Coldwater and Chamber of Commerce.  
      

Power of the Purse Tickets for Sale

April 15th @ 5:00pm


More Information

Community Awards Dinner Wrap-up

The 63rd Annual Community Awards Dinner was a beautiful evening where 320 guests came to honor 6 humble recipients from our community.  Guests included Sentator Shirkey, Congressman Wallberg, Representative Leutheuser and Boy Scout Troup 433.  Master of Ceremonies, Bill Milnes started the night of with a lively song dedicated to the chamber and community, Jacob Mayer, Muzik 4 U performed live on stage and provided sound for the entire event while Wedding Dreams by Linda served a delicious plated 4-course meal to guests.

Congratulation to this year's recipients: Jim Whelan accepting the Chamber Legacy Award, Century Bank and Trust named Business of the Year, Mike Hoffner named Educator of the Year, Kim Hemker recognized as Outstanding Public Servant, Altrusa & BCCADV accepting on behalf of Teen Share and Marilyn Ostrander named Citizen of the Year.   

If you're interested in looking thru a beautiful collection of photos from the night, Expressions Photography captured the event beautifully and the album can be viewed here.  Sean Watson also posted a video of the evening which can be viewed here or above.
 
Thank you presenting sponsors:  
Southern Michigan Bank & Trust
Chemical Bank
PNC Bank
Century Bank and Trust
BlueOx Credit Union
Chamber E-News - The Weekly E 03.24.16