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lunch social2025 LUNCH ON THE CLOCK EVENTS ANNOUNCED

Each year, Mancelona Chamber of Commerce hosts Lunch on the Clock (LOTC) events. Similar to Business After Hours, LOTC is held on a Tuesday at Mancelona Township meeting room. A buffet lunch opens at 11:50 a.m., and guest speakers begin their presentation at noon while everyone is having lunch.  Here are the details: 

Lunch menu is different with each event, and the cost is $10 per person. Registration is required. You may register online and pay with a credit card, or pay $10 cash at the food line.

Bring a bag, take a bag! is optional. Bring a bag with a gift item, or a gift certificate to your business or someone else's and place on the table. When you leave, take a different bag home. Suggested value $10 minimum. 

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April 15, 2025 - Great Lakes Energy / Trustream - Fiber is coming to Mancelona! Register here!

May 20, 2025 - Tractor Supply Co Bellaire & Harvest Right - learn about freeze drying food for later use - up to 25 years later! Samples of freeze dried food will be availble. Register here!

June 17, 2025 - Michigan State Police Lt. Mike DeCastro and Emergency Prepardeness - what to pack into a crate in case of an emergency; preventing theft; how emergencies are handled at the State level. Register here!

July 15, 2025 - Meet Your First Responders - from Antrim Co. Sheriff's Office, Mancelona Police, Michigan State Police, Township Ambulance Authority, Mancelona Fire District, Northflight Aeromed. Hear about their services to the residents of Antrim and surrounding counties. Opportunities for volunteering. Register here!

September 16, 2025 - Networking. No scheduled speaker today. Enjoy conversation with other business owners and community members while having a fried chicken dinner with all the sides. Register here!