08.10.2016
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Farmer's Market

Fresh Michigan produce, baked goods, honey and much more available at the Farmer's Market Saturday's in the park in front of the Chamber of Commerce from 9-1pm.  This week our featured performer is Delbert Walling & Hailey Houtz!

Free Lunch at the Park

Hungry Howies at the Browne Recreation Building (click image


Color Run Registration Extended

Last chance!

If you thought you missed it... great news.  Registration is still open for Living Color Living United Color 5K!

This fun run through Heritage Park and the streets of Coldwater raises funds for the Branch County United Way and boasts 16 color stations for fun for everyone - it is not a timed run so it is perfect for everyone!  $25 for individuals, $15 for kids age 5-15. Kids under 5 are free and a family of up to 6 can run for only $80!  Gather your crew and register online at www.branchcountyunitedway.org/livingcolor5k or at the United Way office at 87 Marshall Street. Don’t miss the fun- goody bags, shirts and sunglasses for all participants registered by Friday August 12th!

2016 Diamond Members

Thank you for your support!









Ribbon Cutting at The Salon Academy

August 19, 2016

Succeeding as a Supervisor

Training Opportunity (click image to enlarge)

Showcase Your Business at Applefest

This year... the Chamber is adding a new feature to the 30th Annual Applefest called "The Business Strip".  South Monroe Street will be closed at the north end where businesses can register for 10x10 spaces to setup displays and meet/greet with the thousands that attend Applefest.  If you're interested, please complete an application by clicking here!

Grant Opportunity

The Next REAP Competition is Coming Soon.  Start Planning Your Project Now.

 The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) is open to Agricultural Producers and Rural Small Businesses.

Grants can be used for the purchase, installation, and construction of a Renewable Energy System or Energy Efficiency Improvement.

Rural Small Business Projects must be located in a rural area with populations of 50,000 or less. The Agricultural Producer Projects can be located in rural or non-rural areas.

REAP Grants provide a 25% cash reimbursement of the total system costs, with a maximum grant of $500,000 for Renewable Energy Systems and $250,000 for Energy Efficiency Improvements.


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Michigan's Longest Garage Sale Starts Friday

US12 Chicago to Detoit

Maytag Ribbon Cutting

August 19th

Town Hall with Senator Shirkey

30 Year Applefest & Craft Show Celebration

Now accepting crafters, vendors and participants for the 30th Anniversary of Applefest on September 16, 17 & 18!  More information is available at our website.

A Chamber View... From Madison Avenue to Division Street

Curt MacRae, Curtis Funding Group

I used to work in Manhattan, Donald Trump’s city, Hillary Clinton’s state, on Madison Avenue. Today, I work on Division Street in Downtown-Coldwater.  It’s a subtle difference.
 
In New York, I never joined the Chamber of Commerce, because I worked for IBM, and I think we were already a member before I got there. In Coldwater, I joined the Chamber the day I moved my company here....

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Sauk River Clean Up

Help clean the environment you live in...

US27 Motor Tour

Coldwater to Cheboygan

The Old 27 tour is almost upon us.  The Coldwater County Conference & Visitor's Bureau is looking for "door prizes" (please no coupons, as they will head north after the door prize 
drawings)

T-shirts, hats, key chains, car stuff, gas cards etc. would be great for the cruisers that are coming in on August 22nd & 23rd.  Please let me know as soon as possible if you would like to promote your business with a door prize.  Also, we are handing out goodie bags & this 
would be a great opportunity to offer coupons so they may visit you shop/restaurant while staying with us in Coldwater Country.

Thank you in advance for your considerations!

Debra Yee
Coldwater Country Conference & Visitors Bureau
20 Division St., #2
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 278-0241

www.ColdwaterCountry.com

Comic Relief

Entertainment Under the Stars

The 5-week Entertainment Under the Stars Series was a huge success!  Thank you Dave & Matt Brown for providing sound and thank you to all of the generous sponsors who made this event possible:
Beginnings Care For Life Center
Royal Chevy Buick GMC
Drews Place of Coldwater
BlueOx Credit Union
Shoppers Guide
Haylett Auto & RV Supercenter
The Daily Reporter
Comfort Inn & Suites of Coldwater
Southern Michigan Bank & Trust
Wal-mart Distribution Center
You can view the entire series Dickman Yee's YouTube Channel
  
Chamber E-News - 08.10.2016