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LIGHT UP MANCELONA 2023 A SUCCESS

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The annual Light Up Mancelona, held December 9, 2023, was a wonderful success! Many businesses and homes participated in the window

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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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REGISTER FOR LUNCH ON THE CLOCK - MANCELONA MOOSE LODGE, SPEAKER

Registration is now open for the August 15, 2023 Lunch on the Clock. Mancelona Moose Lodge representative Bobby Underwood will talk about the Lodge's involvement within theApplesauce Inn infusions Mancelona community, and their national Senior and Child City programs. Bobby will make wet burritos to serve for lunch, and Applesauce Inn Bed and Breakfast is serving Applesauce Inn-fused water, featuring garden grown chocolate

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MJ DESIGN COMPANY JOINS CHAMBER

MJ Design Jennifer ZollMancelona Chamber of Commerce welcomes MJ Design Company as a new homebased business serving the area. 

"Our mission at MJ Design Co is to bring nature to you in a fun, creative and unique way," said owner, Jennifer Zoll. "We love nature and all it has to offer, especially the mountains. We want to bring the colors, shapes and designs into your

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