The Weekly E 10.03.2017
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Wendy Cox
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wendy.cox@vincitgroup.com
Join Date: 08/09/2017

Farmers Insurance, Dryer Agency
Amy Dryer
adryer@farmersagent.com
Join Date: 08/10/2017

Clemens Food Group
Julie Zorn
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emeily@clemensfoodgroup.com
Join Date: 08/11/2017

Casey Daws Designs, LLC
Casey Daws
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Join Date: 08/16/2017

US Building Innovations
Erin Roussey
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erin@usbiinc.com
Join Date: 08/17/2017

Coldwater Friends of the Branch District Library
Jeanne Berg
jberg244@charter.net
Join Date: 08/18/2017

Papa Mike's Coffee Shop
Mike Lyshol
mike.r.lyshol@gmail.com
Join Date: 08/31/2017

Super Vac, LLC.
Francis Williams
thesupervac@gmail.com
Join Date: 09/06/2017

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BONTEBOKTOBERFEST

BontebOktoberfest
10/14/2017
06:00 PM - 10:00 PM 
Binder Park Zoo
7400 Division Drive
Battle Creek, MI 49014

Beer lovers pour into the Zoo to savor specialty microbrews, fantastic food, and top-notch entertainment at BontebOktoberfest, one of the most popular beer events in the region. Named for the bontebok—a rare species of antelope living on the savanna in the Zoo’s Wild Africa exhibit—this after-hours party celebrates all things “beer” and features fun and games like the Conservation Carousel Derby and chances to win prizes, all while supporting the conservation efforts of the Zoo. For more information visit www.binderparkzoo.org. 

Bex Marshall Concert

Bex Marshall Concert
10/21/2017
08:00 PM - 10:00 PM E
The Franke Center for the Arts
214 E. Mansion St
Marshall, MI 49068

Authentic contemporary British Blues comes to The Franke Center in Marshall on Saturday, October 21, as British Blues Award winner Bex Marshall takes to the main stage. Doors open at 7 PM with pre-show music in the Downstage Club, followed by the main stage show at 8:00 PM. 

All County Book Read

All County Book Read
10/19/2017
06:30 PM - 08:30 PM E
Museum Gallery
1 West Chicago St
Coldwater, MI 49036

Manufacturing Day

Manufacturing Day
10/06/2017
Kellogg Community College
Regional Manufacturing Technology Center 405 Hill Brady Rd
Battle Creek, MI

Branch County Republican Executive Committee Meeting

Branch County Republican Executive Cmte Meeting
10/19/2017
07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
CHC Conference Center
370 E. Chicago Street
Coldwater, MI 49036

Regular monthly meeting.  Cookies, Coffee and Conversation from 6:30-7PM.  Meeting convenes at 7PM.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Ribbon Cutting
10/04/2017
12:45 PM - 01:00 PM
Dr. Jessica Bartock
360 E Chicago St STE 106F
Coldwater, MI 49036


Chamber Ambassador Meeting
10/05/2017
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Coldwater Chamber of Commerce
Conference Room
20 Division St
Coldwater, MI 49036

Chamber Ambassador are volunteers from the community that serve on welcome committees, help with membership campaigns and act as public liasons related to networking/social events sponsored by the chamber.

All members are welcome to contact us to find out more or join us in the Chamber Conference Room on the first Thursday of each month!


Grand Opening and Ribbon cutting
10/06/2017
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM 
Papa Mike's Coffee Shop
111 W. Chicago St
Bronson, MI 49028

Stop by and celebrate the grand opening of Papa Mike's Coffee Shop in Bronson on Friday October 6th at noon, sample soups and sandwiches.  It just so happens that Friday ls also Papa Mike's 60th birthday!


Ribbon Cutting
10/06/2017
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM 
Branch County Animal Control
375 Keith Wilhelm Dr
Coldwater, MI 49036

Please join us for a ribbon cutting celebration at the NEW Branch County Animal Control building on Friday, October 6th at 10am!


Playground Build Seeking Volunteers
10/06/2017- 10/07/2017 E
Naomi Davis Shelterhouse
220 N Michigan Ave
Coldwater, MI 49036
The Branch County Coalition Against Domestic Violence needs your help building the Naomi Davis Shelterhouse Playground!!  Find out how you can help...


Fall Color Run Train Ride (Both locomotives)
10/08/2017, 10/15/2017, 10/22/2017
11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Little River Railroad
29 West Park Avenue
Coldwater, MI 49036

Ticket Prices: 
Adults: $20.00 (12 and up) 
Children: $13.00 (3-11)
(2 and under) FREE!

To make reservations (recommended)
www.littleriverrailroad.com or by phone (517)-227-5488


FALL HIRING BLITZ
10/11/2017
11:00 AM - 03:00 PM E
Coldwater Recreation Department
1776 Heritage Drive
Coldwater, MI 49036

FREE TO ATTEND AS A SEEKER OR EMPLOYER


After Business Hours - BCCADV
10/11/2017
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM E
Branch County Coalition Against Domestic Violence
220 N Michigan Ave
Coldwater, MI 49036


ART WALK
10/13/2017
05:00 PM - 08:30 PM E
Downtown Coldwater
Intersection of US12 & US27
Coldwater, MI 49036

Art Walk is a free, self guided walking tour in Downtown Coldwater.  Businesses, restaurants and bars will host a variety of art, artists and performers from 5-8:30pm along with specials, refreshments and appetizers.  Meet & greet the artists and join us in downtown Coldwater!


Career Day
10/19/2017
08:00 AM - 11:00 AM 
Dearth Community Center
262 S Sprague St
Coldwater, MI 49036

The Chamber of Commerce together with the Branch Area Careers Center is seeking 40 professionals to volunteer a morning at the Dearth Center on October 19, 2017 from 7:30am - 11:30am.  

During this event, over 500 freshmen students from around the county will have the opportunity to interact in an expo-setting with you.  We ask professionals to display and demonstrate aspects of their career so students can see and discuss what they may be interested in pursuing.

Please consider helping us form our future workforce!  

For more information, please contact Erin Veysey at the Chamber of Commerce eveysey@coldwaterchamber.com or call (517) 278-5985


How to Build Value & Successfully Exit Your Business
10/26/2017
08:30 AM - 10:00 AM 
CHC Community Care & Conference Center
370 E Chicago St
Coldwater, MI 49036

$50 DISCOUNT OFFER FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS
USE THE WORD "CHAMBER" WHEN REGISTERING...

COURSE INFORMATION:
Realities facing today's business owners:

  • Many business owners have 80 to 90 percent of their net worth tied up in their business.
  • Approximately two-thirds of business owners will exit their business in the next 10 to 15 years.
  • Most owners have done little to no exit planning.
  • Only 20 to 30 percent of business that go to market end up selling.

What are you doing to build the value of your business and to position for a successful exit?


Halloween Costume Party at Ancestral Acres Lodge
10/28/2017
07:00 PM - 11:00 PM E
Ancestral Acres Lodge
1063 Holmes Road
Bronson, MI 49028

Celebrate Halloween in a SPOOKY old mansion! We you to join us as we transform Ancestral Acres Lodge into the perfect venue to dress up and have fun for Halloween. We will be serving a delicious buffet-style BBQ dinner, playing festive music throughout the evening and declaring a winner of the 'best costume(s)' at 10pm.

 


Halloween Parade
10/28/2017
07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Downtown Coldwater
Along Chicago St (Jefferson - Pierson St)
Coldwater, MI 49036


 

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