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PAINTBALL ISN'T JUST A GAME

area 51Paintball is a full-blown obsession. Playing paintball is one of the most fun and exciting ways to spend time with family and friends, and it can be a great way to stay in shape. Area 51

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McDONNELL INSURANCE JOINS CHAMBER

McDonnell Insurance, based out of Traverse City, has joined Mancelona Chamber of Commerce.

mcdonnell jenniferJennifer McDonnell is a local, licensed and trained independent insurance agent. Says Jennifer, "I am certified with many top Medicare Advantage, Prescription Drug and Medicare Supplement insurance plan carriers. I represent most major companies with a Medicare contract and am qualified to answer any questions you may have.

At no cost, I will help you find a

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2023 WINDOW DECORATING CONTEST - PRIZES

2023 Window Decorating Night Ad jpgIt's time to register for the 2023 Window Decorating contest! The contest is open to businesses and residents within a 5-mile radius of downtown.  SEE Full Size event flyer, here

Registration deadline: December 5, at 5:00 p.m. Judging will be Thursday, December 7 at 5:30 p.m. and winners announced December 9 during the downtown Light Up Mancelona activities.

PRIZES: Residential - 1st place

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LIGHT UP MANCELONA 2023 PARADE, EVENT
Light Up Mancelona 2023 jpgLight Up Mancelona will be held annually on the 2nd Saturday of December. This year's activities fall on December 9, 2023. Agenda will include a Holly Jolly Breakfast at Mancelona High School from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with hats and mittens distributed. Then, join us downtown Mancelona at Day's Designs and Antrim Outfitters for kids activities, some craft projects, and more visits with Santa from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. The famous guy will take a break in the afternoon, then arrive downtown by fire truck 

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BIG BOOST FOR SMALL BUSIENSSES
 
Northwest Michigan small businesses and the communities where they are located just received a big dose of philanthropic support!  The Walters Family Foundation has provided a grant of $100,000 to Venture North Funding and Development to support the "economic engine" of northwest Michigan. 

Find out how these funds will help small businesses with a priority on those in areas that lack capital to help them grow.venturenorth.png

EK SepticE & K EXCAVATING SERVES MANCELONA REGION

 

E&K Excavating is one of the newest members of Mancelona Chamber of Commerce. They are family owned & operated offering septic & excavating

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FARM BUREAU INSURANCE - TRISTON COLE JOINS CHAMBER

farm bureau insuranceMancelona Chamber of Commerce welcomes Farm Bureau Insurance - Triston Cole, Agent, as a new chamber member.

Says Triston, "I chose a career as a Farm Bureau Insurance agent because I care about the people in my community. I live and work in this area, so my service is always personal and always local. Because I care so much about protecting you and your family,

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BELLAIRE AND EAST JORDAN FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OFFER NEW 3D MAMMOGRAPHY MACHINES

Early Detection of Breast Cancer is Key: Bellaire and East Jordan Family Health Centers Offer New 3D Mammography Machines

EJFHC MammoBellaire and East Jordan Family Health Centers (EJFHC) are proud to announce the addition of two new 3D mammography machines. The new Hologic Selenia machines will replace their current 2D mammography machines and will be the first in the region to

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HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS OF ANTRIM COUNTY

Human TraffickingAn informational community presentation about Human Trafficking and the Occult will be presented by Angela Rodgers-Dudley on Monday, October 23, 2023 at 7:00 p.m., at Bellaire High School Auditorium, 204 W. Forest Home Avenue, Bellaire.

Through pro-active investigation, Genesse Human Oppression Strike Team (G.H.O.S.T.) brings an end to the violent crimes 

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LOCAL LABOR FORCE CONTINUES POST-COVID GROWTH; BUT STILL CAUSE FOR CONCERN

There is new information available since our Fall 2023 Lunch on the Clock session with guest speaker Northern Lakes Economic Alliance Strategic Initiatives Manager Sam Bailey. 

There is good news and bad news when it comes to the regional workforce which has been a challenge in Northern Lower Michigan in recent years, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic. The good news is that recent data shows the local labor force is approaching pre-COVID levels. The bad news is that our long-term demographic trends point to a shrinking workforce 

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VENTURE NORTH AND ANTRIM FOUNDATION TO HOLD MANCELONA BUSINESS OWNER LISTENING SESSION

 

venturenorthVenture North and The Antrim Foundation have been very busy in the Mancelona business community these past several months. They have had individual conversations with several business owners, and are hearing some interesting themes in regard to collective needs and ongoing challenges that many of you might also be experiencing.

You are invited to attend a Mancelona Business Owners’ Listening Session, hosted by Venture North and The Antrim Foundation on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Mancelona Township Offices beginning at 5:30 p.m. 

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