Chesaning

Chamber

Of

Commerce

Board of

Directors

Bobbi Bates

President

Greg Bruff

Vice-President

Jessie Woods

Secretary

Steve Keck

Treasurer

Ron Ebenhoeh

Metro Mortgage

Jami Meyer

Meyer Electric Inc

Amy Nietling

Chesaning Pools

John Reiber

Wells Fargo

Melissa Schneider

St Mary’s of

Chesaning

Nicole Schoch

PNC Bank

Randy Stoddard

Stoddard Homes

Anne Swartzmiller

Swartzmiller

Lumber

Marcy King

Executive Director

MONTHLY BUSINESS CONNECTION June 2015

The President’s Corner…...

June 2015 Summer is here, and it’s exciting in Chesaning this year. There is an event or festival for everyone. Our community has out done themselves this year. I think there is something almost every weekend to do. It sure makes me proud to say I am from a town where so many people take time out of their busy schedules to volunteer to make things happen. You can jump right into summer with the ‘Gus Macker’, and follow it up with the ‘Mexican /American festival. River Rapids District Library will have an open house to kick off their summer reading program. The fairground has many new events happening this year, besides the Fair. Remember fireworks in the park are Wednesday July 1st (new date this year). River Days is mid-July, and friends of the amphitheater are pumping out some more music July 16th & 17th. By this time the Farmers Market will be in full swing and Broad Street Events will be underway. August brings the Fair and Old Gas Tractor events. In between all these events are many golf outings, motorcycle runs, corn hole tournaments and 5k’s. For a full list of events please contact Marcy at the Chamber. There are so many things going on, I hope I didn’t miss anything. If I did please let us know so we can get the word out there for you. If this is too much for you, you can also sit back and relax with an ice-cream cone. Or visit one of our many great restaurants for lunch or dinner. Cocktails are always good on the patio, sidewalk or porch. We are blessed to have several parks to enjoy also: Showboat Park, Cole Park, township playground and Peet Ponds. And don’t forget our wonderful river. You can always kayak, canoe, fish or explore. Remember rainy days always make good for bowling, inside golf, or shopping. So take time out of your busy schedules to enjoy life, and enjoy Chesaning. Our small town has a lot to offer, so take advantage of it. Thanks to all the volunteers for making Chesaning a happening place this summer. President

Bobbi Bates

What the Chamber is working on for you…

The new Visitor’s Guide has been completed and has been sent to the

printers, should be available soon! Thanks to all of the sponsors for the new

guide! River Days Parade applications have been coming in, you can pick

one up at the Chamber office if you need one. The Chamber is looking at up-

dating the sign by the post office. Other events for the River Days are being

finalized, don’t miss out on al of the fun! The Chamber’s 20th Annual Golf Out-

ing was a great success this year and did not have to be postponed due to

bad weather! Dean Schirle outdid himself and we could have done it without

all of his help! Julie Keck just missed her chance at winning $5000 in the putting

contest and we did not have a winner for the 2015 Ford Mustang Convertible ~

maybe next year!! The Fireworks Committee is all set for this year’s spectacular dis-

play down in Showboat Park on Wednesday, July 1st….see ya there!!

Don’t forget to mark your calendars…

June 15-19 River Rapids District Library

Open House for new Libri Foundation Books

June 15-July 24 River Rapids District Library Summer Reading Program

989-845-3211

June 20 Mexican-American Fiesta

Showboat Park

July 1 Chesaning Fireworks

Showboat Park at Dusk

July 10-12 Chesaning River Days Festival

Events in Showboat Park and Downtown Live Music, Car Show, Vendors & much more!

July 16-17

Live Amphitheater Shows! Jake Slater on Thursday, July 16

ApologetiX on Friday, July 17

NEW MEMBERS FOR 2015

Agnew Signs, Graphics & Promotions

American Legion, Post #212

Baker College

Chesaning Area Friends of the Library

Holly’s Fitness Club

Mercer Transportation Co

Meyer Electric Inc

Pintown Pizza & Lanes

Rustic Steakhouse & Saloon (St Charles)

Saginaw Conservation District

Sadilek Lawn Service LLC

Chesaning Area Chamber of Commerce Mission Statement

“To actively foster business growth, member services And a united community”

Congratulations on our 2015 Business Anniversaries

5 Years – Meyer Electric Inc Stoddard Classic Cars 10 Years – Rob Angst Lawn & Landscape Services LLC 15 Years – Edward Jones Investments (Doug Moeggenborg) St. Mary’s of Michigan/Chesaning 20 Years – Mike Bueche Construction Struck Lawn & Landscape Studio 124 30 Years – Agnew Signs, Graphics & Promotions 35 Years – Hoerner & Associates Community State Bank 50 Years – Sloan’s Septic Tank Service 55 Years – Frank’s Super Market Paxson Oil/Marathon Gas Station 70 Years – Chesaning Area Conservation Club Sovis Insurance Agency 90 Years – Gewirtz Hardware

135 Years – ACE Hardware/Chesaning Sales Co.

170 Years— Chesaning Union Schools

April 2015 Annual Raffle Winners:

The drawings are held on every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month—

Get your lucky ticket today! These winning tickets below go back into The pot to possibly win in the future too!

May 13, 2015

Paul Danek

(Chesaning, MI)

May 27, 2015

Blair Cook (Grand Rapids, MI)

The Stone House Inn The Stone House Inn in now open for guests! There are six (6) beautifully

decorated rooms available ranging from $79 for a full size bed to $159 for a family suite with a king and a full size bed. Guests can help themselves to all of the amenities in the kitchen and coffee is also available on the

second floor so your morning java is not too far away! Please call #989-845-4440 for reservations today for your out-of-town visitors, traveling business executives or a special get-away where you feel at home!

Chamber 2015 Candlewalk Raffle

You could have a chance to win this 10 ’ x 10 ’ storage shed

at the Chamber ’ s

2015 CandlewalkFestival of Trees!!

Tickets are $5.00 each or 3 for $10.00

Stop by the Chamber today for your chance to win!

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2015 Chesaning River Days Festival Events

Friday, July 10th

*Enjoy a delicious Roast Beef dinner before the nighttime fun begins at Trinity United Methodist Church from 5:00pm

– 7:00pm for $10 each, includes a yummy dessert too!! Call for reservations at# 989-845-3157 or walk-ins are

welcome too!

*Stop by the Entertainment Tent down in Showboat Park featuring the young local rock band with a repeat perform-

ance from last year,“3 Minutes to Oblivion” from 7:00pm – 9:00pm and then make way for the “Moonshine Mav-

ericks” from 9:00pm – Midnight and dance the night away!

Saturday, July 11th

*Shop till your heart’s content with vendors downtown featuring a wide variety of goods, foods and unique gifts to

choose from, taking place between 9:00am – 3:00pm

*That time of year to wash & wax those ol’ favorite muscle cars and show them off! The Chesaning River Days Car

Show is downtown on Broad Street for everyone to enjoy! The car show runs from 10:00am – 3:00pm followed by

a cruise down to Showboat Park

*Tennis tournament will take place at Chesaning High School Tennis Courts at 9:00am for the 14 and under group.

The cost is $20/person and will feature singles and doubles teams

*Don’t miss out on the volleyball tournament held at The Back Forty on Saturday; starting at 10:00am, you can rock

the day away with a DJ spinning music all day!

*Showboat Park will be busy with activities, including a tractor pulls during the day , adult slow-pitch softball tourna-

ment starting at 8:00am, raft parade in the afternoon, games and delicious food from local vendors

*Join us again in the Entertainment Tent in Showboat Park on Saturday with the high-voltage “Reziliance” band from

7:00pm – 10:00pm and then get ready to get your groove on for the “Sarah Regal Band” from 10:00pm – 1:00am

Sunday, July 12th

*Kick off Sunday at the Nixon Airport with the Chesaning Dawn Patrol fly-in and pancake breakfast from 6:30am –

11:00am, all you can eat!!

*Sign up for the 5K morning run through Chesaning, sponsored by the Chesaning Parks & Rec, registration is from

7:00am - 8:00am down in Showboat Park with the race starting at 8:00am

*Pick your favorite spot along the boulevard to enjoy Chesaning’s River Days Parade, starting at 1:00pm and watch all

the excitement from your comfortable chair

*The Back Forty will host a Corn Hole Contest, starting at 10:0am and breaking for the parade, and will resume in the

afternoon

*Showboat Park will be the place to bring family and friends for Praise Day in the Park, Kid’s Day filled with games

and fun, second day for the adult slow-pitch tournament, various local food vendors and much, much more!!

**Hope to see you there!**