
02.17.2017 Your Place for Business News, Local Events and Updates
CORPORATE PARTNERS *The Chamber thanks and appreciates the following members for their support and commitment to this community:* MOM2MOM SALE 4th Annual Spring forward mom2mom sale 02/25/2017 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM E Coach Eby Family Youth Center 89 w chicago st COLDWATER, MI 49036 We will be located at Coach Eby Youth and Family Center- 89 W Chicago St, Coldwater, MI 49036 for the year of 2017 This is FREE ADMISSION AND STROLLERS WELCOME! Please use the side entrance. Parking is available in surrounding areas. First 50 customers get a goodie bag and 10 of them will have prizes! Free admission CHAMBER CHECKS ARE GREAT GIFTS PARTICIPATING RETAILERS WELCOME NEW MEMBERS... Los Tequilas Maria Hernandez Website mariahern94@gmail.com Join Date: 01/03/2017 Pumpkinvine Cafe Jared Ballou Website jballou51781@gmail.com Join Date: 01/03/2017 John Fulmer State Farm John Fulmer Website john@callJohnFulmer.com Join Date: 01/18/2017 Allstate Financial/Brian Hodson Agency Jinks Clary Website jinksclary@allstate.com Join Date: 01/20/2017 paulatuckercatering paula tucker Website paulatuckercatering@gmail.com Join Date: 01/24/2017 Meijer MCDC Coldwater Diane Bishop Website dbishop@mydental.org Join Date: 01/31/2017 Pure Envee Valorie Johnson Website valorie@pureenveespa.com Join Date: 01/31/2017 Senator Mike Shirkey Mike Shirkey Website mikeshirkey@senate.mi.gov Join Date: 02/01/2017 El Taco Loco Danielle Lopez Website eltacolococoldwater@gmail.com Join Date: 02/02/2017 Ancestral Acres Lodge William Berkman Website williamaberkman@gmail.com Join Date: 02/06/2017 Hidden Ponds Horse Rescue Jeff Friend Website friendjl@cbpu.com Join Date: 02/08/2017 KIESS JEWELRY SHOW YOUR SUPPORT Chamber members... Show that you support your community! Post the image below on your business website and social media to proudly show customers that you: SUPPORT business growth GIVE BACK to your community are a CREDIBLE business AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH ELISABETH MASON AMBASSADOR OF THE MONTH For more information on the Ambassador Committee, visit our website here. EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOPS Michigan Works! has posted its February Employment Workshop Calendar. Space is limited & reservations are required. Workshops are open to the public at no charge and focus on skills related to obtaining employment. Questions or reservations, call or email us @ CareerServices@miworkssw.org Available Workshops COMMUNITY LEADERS *The Chamber thanks and appreciates the following members for their support and commitment to this community:* Century Bank and Trust Eric Beckhusen Website ericbeckhusen@centurybt.com Renewal Date: 12/01/2016 Asama Coldwater Manufacturing, Inc. Mark Conti Website mark_conti@asamacm.com Renewal Date: 12/01/2016 Royal Chevrolet Buick GMC, Inc. Mike Evon Website mevon@royalchevy.net Renewal Date: 12/01/2016 Home Depot Lisa Linville Website Renewal Date: 12/01/2016 Pure Envee Valorie Johnson Website valorie@pureenveespas.com Join Date: 01/31/2017 A LETTER FROM THE CHAIR Russell Hickey, Infinisource & Phil's Driving School In 1993, I was a passenger in a car that rolled over. The roll finished in a ditch. The car was on its side, leaning against the tree that stopped us. The wreck grabbed my attention in a hurry. Time slowed. I can replay it in my mind to this day. It was a sunny Sunday afternoon, the day after the CHS prom. A curvy road, low shoulder, and a newer driver at the wheel was the extent of the cause. The driver and I were able to wearily make our way to a close by farmhouse. I remember the sounds of the approaching sirens far off in the distance. I needed help and help was on the way... Read more... COMMUNITY EVENTS: Relay for Life Captains' Meeting 02/23/2017 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM E Coldwater Community Conference Center 370 E. Chicago St. (old KMart bldg) Coldwater, MI 49036 First Captains meeting for 2017 Relay For Life. Comedian Kevin McPeek 02/25/2017 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM E The Franke Center for the Arts 214 East Mansion St Coldwater, MI 49068 Jazz Night at The Franke 03/03/2017 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM E The Franke Center for the Arts 214 East Mansion St Coldwater, MI 49068 Coldwater Comedy Festival 03/11/2017 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM E Tibbits Opera House 14 S Hanchett St Coldwater, MI 49036	COMMUNITY AWARDS DINNER Please join us for the 64th Annual Community Awards Dinner to be held on March 9, 2017 at the Dearth Community Center at 6:00pm. The chamber will be honoring: Citizen of the Year Educator of the Year Outstanding Public Service or Professional Business of the Year Outstanding Community Program Tickets are available on our website. $35 Individual Five-Course Dinner $300 Reserved Corporate Table for (8) Five-Course Dinners ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS (DEADLINE EXTENDED thru 02/20/17) VIEW PAST RECIPIENTS HERE REGISTER TO ATTEND HERE PRESENTING SPONSORS: SPEED NETWORKING The Speed Networking event held at Bill's Grill House yesterday was a success with 35 in attendance! Bill's Grill House served up a delicious pasta bar and Biggby Coffee started out morning with great coffee. Thank you to all who attended! COFFEE HOUR AT THE CHAMBER Coffee Hour at the Chamber 02/28/2017 07:30 AM - 09:00 AM E Coldwater Chamber of Commerce 20 Division Street Coldwater, MI 49036 Join us for coffee at the Chamber Office (open house). There will be fresh coffee to go & and warm cinnamon rolls (thank you Ceil MacRae)!! Start your day by networking at the chamber... chat with your chamber staff, board members & ambassadors... we love to hear from you! Stop in any time between 7:30 & 9:00 am! BUSINESS FOR BREAKFAST Business for Breakfast 03/23/2017 07:30 AM - 09:00 AM E JT's Billiard Bar & Grill 50 E Chicago St Coldwater, MI 49036 Business for Breakfasts feature local guest speakers discussing various topics of interest for the business community. This event also features networking, breakfast and door prizes. Expected attendance 30+. FREE (thanks to our generous sponsor). HOST SPONSOR: QUINCY BUSINESS EXPO Quincy Business Expo 03/25/2017 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM E Quincy High School Gymnasium 18 Colfax Quincy, MI 49082 Quincy Chamber of Commerce Small Business EXPO is the networking event, trade show, and conference for business owners, entrepreneurs and decision makers. It is also an opportunity to "Showcase Your Business to the Community"! This event will sell out so don't wait... RESERVE A BOOTH TODAY Member: $25 Non-member: $35 FIRST RESPONDER APPRECIATION NIGHT First Responders Celebration, After Business Hours 02/21/2017 05:00 PM - 07:30 PM E CHC Community Care and Conference Center 370 E. Chicago Street Coldwater, MI 49036 Join us in thanking those who serve and protect our community during this very special after hours event with a cash bar, lite appetizers and an appreciation program beginning at 6:00pm. FREE to attend RSVP HERE (required) IS YOUR INFO CORRECT? The Chamber of Commerce is working to produce a "Community Profile & Membership Directory" MEMBERS: IS YOUR INFO UP-TO-DATE? CLICK HERE TO CHECK we don't want you to miss out on customer leads CONNECT WITH US Calendar of Events Import Celebrate Black History Month at the Library 02/18/2017 E Coldwater Branch District Library 10 E. Chicago St Coldwater, MI 49036 Calendar of Events Import Fafsa Workshop 02/20/2017 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM E Coldwater Chamber of Commerce 20 Division St. Coldwater, MI 49036
Chamber E-News - 02.17.2017