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caro chamber of commerce after hours
Caro Chamber of Commerce Farmers Market - Saturdays, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. August 19 - Chamber Board Meeting - 8:00 a.m., Rolka Building August 20 - After Hours - 5 p.m., Heritage Hill September 7 - LABOR DAY September 16 - Chamber Board Meeting - 8:00 a.m., Rolka Building September 17 - After Hours - 5 p.m., Bell Wasik 429 North State Street, Suite 101,Caro, MI 48723 July/August 2015 Annual Cars, Bikes, and Big Rig Shows Jerry Walker of Caro 1999 Boss Hoss Chris Dutcher of Bay Port 2008 Can-Am Spyder The weather was beautiful on Saturday, June 6th, and there were many people downtown to enjoy the cars, bikes, big rigs, crafters, food concessions, Farmer Market, remotecontrolled aircrafts, local heroes, and children’s activities kids’ battery operated vehicles, inflatables, and free movie. A BIG thank you to all the business who made this event a great success! First place with a 1961 Camaro Larry Fournier Second place with a 1966 Mustang Roush Coupe Jeff Amo Paul A. Greenleaf of Caro 2002 Classic Big Rigs First Place — Zwerk and Sons Farms Second Place — Countryside Storage Page 2 429 North State Street, Suite 101, Caro, MI 48723 BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Bell-Wasik “Growing …to serve you better” Caro Chamber of Commerce 429 North State Street, Suite 101 Caro, MI 48723 (989) 673-5211 FAX: (989) 673-2517 E-MAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.carochamber.org 2015-2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRESIDENT Susan Rickwalt-Holder Tuscola Behavioral Health Systems VICE PRESIDENT Leianne Nichols TREASURER Sonya Horne Independent Bank SECRETARY Wendy Jacot Human Development Commission DIRECTORS Mandy Board Goodwill Industries of Mid-Michigan Barry Cronin Edward Jones Steve Erickson Tuscola County Economic Development Corp. Meggen Jensen The Advertiser/Mix 92.1 Mary Kulis Consumers Energy Denis McCarthy Kohl, Harris, Nolan & McCarthy Jared Olson City of Caro Mark Ransford Ransford Collon Funeral & Cremation Services/ Ransford - Wasik Amy Retan Team One Credit Union Stacy White Dollar Daze CHAMBER STAFF Brenda Caruthers Chamber Administrator DISCLAIMER - The fliers and other advertisements included with this publication are provided by COC as a general service to our members and the community. Owners: The Wasik Family Hours: Sales – Mon-Thurs 8-7, Fri. 8-5:30, Sat 9-3 Service – Mon-Fri 7:30-5:30, Sat 7:30-12:30 Quick Lube – Mon-Fri 7:30-5:30, Sat 9-2 Body Shop – Mon-Fri 7:30-5:30 Address and Phone: 1014 E. Dayton Road Caro, MI 48723 989-673-6126 Email: [email protected] Website: www.BellWasik.com Our business offers the following merchandise/services: A full line of new Buick and GMC vehicles and a variety of pre-owned vehicles, Service Department that works on all makes and models with a Quick Lube and Tire Center that performs oil changes and tire rotations, and a Body Shop that works with ALL insurance companies! Our business employs skilled and fr iendly people. Our business began in spr ing of 1963. We have undergone the following significant changes since our beginning: Completely remodeled showroom and customer lounge just this year. We added on to our service department in 1968 and then again in 1984. We built both the Quick Lube and Body Shop in 1997. We pride ourselves in offering a fr iendly hometown feel. We tr eat our customers like friends and family because that’s what they are! In the future we plan to continue to gr ow and pr ovide top-of-the-line products as well as a great customer experience! More Pictures from the Cars & Crafts Event in June This Newsletter may also be viewed on our website: www.CaroChamber.org 429 North State Street, Suite 101, Caro, MI 48723 Character Birthday Party is a new business in Car o and a new Chamber member. Above, the Chamber Directors present the owner Estee Davis with a First Dollar Certificate. Left to right are Susan Rickwalt Holder, Estee, Leianne Nichols, Wendy Jacot, and Brenda Caruthers. Character Birthday Party is a mobile children’s party entertainment. Estee does look-a-like characters, face painting, glitter tattoos, balloon twisting, and princess meet and greets. Estee says, “With our affordable character party package, you will enjoy fun activities while our character attends your party. Our character will interact with children and guests, give hugs, and pose for individual and group photos.” For more information or to book an event, call (941) 67–PARTY. She takes pride in offering the best costumes and professional entertainers at an affordable price. You can also go to her website at www.characterbirthdayparty.com. They accept all major credit cards and PayPal. Page 3 Vassar Golf & Country Club has joined the Chamber . This classic country club is located on the corner of M-46 and Kirk Road in Vassar on 320 acres. Their website states the club features 18 holes with some of the best greens in the area. It is a long-established business in Tuscola County providing fine dining in a restaurant and a event/banquet center where parties and weddings take place. The restaurant is open from 4:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday. The Club provides golf lessons for all ages. This summer they have a Junior Golf Clinic for ages 5-18 years of age. Children 17 years and under may play free golf when accompanied by a parent or an adult. Tournament schedules are available for all ages. It is a full-practice facility. Discounts are available for corporate memberships. The Vassar golf course has been open since 1963. Josh Whalen grew up playing the golf course and has been the manager for 2 years now. He has 9 years experience as a professional golfer and 8 years in retail management. For more information, call Josh at 989-823-7221 or go to their website at www.golfvassar.com AllTemp Comfort, Inc. has r ecently joined the Chamber. They offer a full range of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning services, from equipment installation and preventive maintenance to replacement and emergency service, with all work guaranteed. They have years of experience in providing residential and commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services. Their technicians are experienced, efficient, and always professional. They provide high quality of service, with attention to detail, and clear, accurate quotes. We have a new antique store in Caro and a new Chamber member! Welcome to Christines Arts & Antiques!! They are located at 302 South State Street, half way between the Strand Theater & McDonald’s. They have a wide selection of vintage and one of a kind items, artwork, antiques, furniture and crafts in their clean and friendly store. AllTemp is a family-owned business located at 1103 East Caro Road. You may contact them at 989-6734328. You may check out their website at www.alltempcomfort.com of Commerce is to create a positive and productive environment where business can grow and prosper, while enhancing the quality of life in the Caro area.” Christines also has a Tea Room! That’s right ladies and gents, a place to come and relax with friends over a cup (continued - page 5, column 3) Our Mission: “The mission of the Caro Chamber Page 4 429 North State Street, Suite 101, Caro, MI 48723 ABOUT OUR MEMBERS process. From start to finish, they work with care and craftsmanship to help people recover and restore their property, their belongings and their lives. At Paul Davis Restoration of The Thumb, they believe that a healthy home means a happy life, for you and your family. They take care of your home as if it were their own with HONESTY AND INTEGRETY. Betty Martinez, pictured at left, is the new Marketing Manager for their 5county area, Huron, Lapeer, Sanilac, St. Clair and Tuscola. Betty is available at 989-233-2638 to answer any questions or concerns you may have concerning restoration and its many processes. 24/7 RAPID RESPONSE = They are on call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. They will contact you/your customer within 30 minutes and will be on site promptly, reducing the chance of further damage and additional costs. They are PASSIONATE about TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION and Paul Davis Restoration of The Thumb has the best-trained technicians in the industry, using the best technology in our work. The 50year heritage of Paul Davis gives them the knowledge and experience to return property to its pre-damaged state as they complete their work quickly and efficiently. Here are some of the services they provide: * Water damage mitigation * Fire and smoke damage cleanup * Storm damage cleanup * Structural drying * Mold remediation * Odor removal * Emergency board-up * Contents pack-outs and cleaning * Complete reconstruction services * Residential and commercial properties * Insurance work At Paul Davis, restoration is about more than just repairing property. It’s about making sure customers feel safe and secure, and providing them a sense of calm through the entire To complement the company, they also have licensed builders and experienced carpet/floor cleaners within their subsidiary companies: AB Edwards Carpet and Floor Cleaning, LLC. and AB Edwards Construction, LLC. (continued - page 6, column 1) Adrianna Jackson is the daughter of Myron Jackson and the late Jennifer Jackson of Caro. She has been involved in community events and activities that revolve around the agriculture world. She is planning to begin her college career at Saginaw Valley University and major in Agribusiness Management. After obtaining her degree and learning how to best run the business side of any agricultural operation, Adrianna plans to return to the Jackson Dairy Farm. She says, “The farm is over 100 years old, and I feel as if it is my duty to keep it going. As soon as I have obtained my degree, it will be put to great use.” Also on that special evening, the 2014 Jr. Citizen of the Year, Alex Phillips, CHAMBER SCHOLARSHIPS 2015 was presented with a $500 scholarship from Taco Bell/San Sej. by Carrie Running (left) along with Susan Rickwalt Holder. Chamber President Susan Rickwalt Holder presented Adrianne Jackson (left) and Gracie McCoy (right) with $250 scholarships at Honors Night in May at the Caro Community Schools high school gymnasium. Gracie is the daughter of Robert & Darlene McCoy of Mayville. She has been involved in many community activities and has received honors in sports as well as academics. She plans to attend Spring Arbor University and earn a degree in education. Gracie was born deaf and received a cochlear implant at the age of three and has attended a regular speaking school. She says, “I challenged myself to take honors and advanced placement classes, was involved in cross country and track, and try to be a good role model for others. I will not let anything stop me from being who I am and making a difference where I am.” Alex will be attending Northwood University and studying General Management and Entertainment and Sports Promotion Management. He has been in the Honors Program and the Accelerated Masters Program. His goal is to work in management in a baseball stadium. He played soccer, basketball and baseball each for 4 years of high school and earned the Jack Taylor award for being the top male athlete in the Class of 2015. He has spent countless hours volunteering for CBF and the Lions Club basketball program and is also active in the St. Christopher Catholic Parish. He was Vice President of the Class of 2015 and of Interact. We wish these students the best as they start a new chapter of their lives. Page 5 429 North State Street, Suite 101, Caro, MI 48723 (continued from page 3) of tea or coffee while enjoying the history and beauty of their Victorian home. They have over 6100 square feet with a wide variety of vintage items and are sure to have something for everybody! Gary says they also have limited room available for anybody interested in securing space to sell vintage items as well. Contact Christine at 810-6896894 for more information or to learn more about their space availability!!! Christines Arts & Antiques is featuring local artist Mary (Ashcroft) Seehagen and her original watercolors and beautiful hand-painted china as well as Brad Spencer with his rustic and modern wood and iron works. They will be holding their Grand Opening on August 1st from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday August 2nd from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. They would love to meet you. Stop in and say hello and browse through their very interesting store. You can even make it a family event! The Chamber will also be doing a First Dollar Presentation at 9:30 a.m. just before their Grand Opening on Saturday. You are welcome to come to that event also. “Never, never, never give up.” —Winston Churchill Our Vision: Our vision is to be the foremost voice for area businesses and organizations. We exist to provide leadership and to serve and represent our members. We maintain a strong presence in the community by organizing or assisting in activities that benefit the citizens and the business sector. The Chamber actively engages our members to be involved in the community and provides opportunities to socialize, exchange ideas and network. 429 North State Street, Suite 101, Caro, MI 48723 Page 6 ~SAVE THE DATE ~ LIVE COURAGEOUS. INSPIRE GREATNESS. JANUARY 18, 2016 The Caro Chamber of Commerce and the Caro Rotary Club are getting excited about the Courageous Leadership Seminar with keynote speaker Justin Maust. In 2014, Learn 7 Practices that Determine Team Success brought our community together in a fashion never before seen! The Courageous Leader event in 2016 is sure to also provide a lasting impact on the community! Sponsorships are available! There are many levels available: Diamond ~ $2,500 Platinum ~ $1,500 Gold ~ $1,000 Silver ~ $50 Bronze ~ $100 Each level provides a great opportunity to you as an individual or business. If you would like more information, please contact us and the opportunity of each level can be explained. Our team will be out in the community soon gathering sponsorships. Thank you to Consumers Energy for being a leading sponsor for the Courageous Leader event! Please share information about the Courageous Leader event with your co-workers, family and friends. There are chances for local churches and schools to become involved and show support in community leadership. It is with great pleasure we announce that Caro Community Schools will be an important part of the Courageous Leader event! If you want to become involved in the Courageous Leader event, please contact the Chamber Office for more information. This leadership opportunity for you or your business is one of a kind! (continued from page 4) Paul Davis Restoration/AB Edwards Carpet Cleaning is offering a 10% discount on carpet cleaning to Caro Chamber Members. Please see insert. Visit offices in Sandusky and Pigeon, call 888-553-0466, or visit pauldavisthe thumb.com. townships in Tuscola County. Public Tours of Consumers Energy’s Cross Winds Energy Park Offered by Caro Chamber of Commerce Public tours of Consumers Energy’s Cross Winds® Energy Park in Tuscola County will be offered by the Caro Chamber of Commerce beginning on Saturday, July 25. This public information program will include background about how Cross Winds was constructed and a guided tour of the wind park, which started operating in December 2014. “We’re pleased to offer this unique educational opportunity to the public,” said Brenda Caruthers, executive director of the Caro Chamber of Commerce. “This experience will focus on how the wind park was built with a guided tour of it operating. Wind energy means jobs, investment and a new source of tax revenue for Tuscola County.” Consumers Energy’s $255 million Cross Winds Energy Park (www.crosswindsenergypark.com) was constructed by about 150 workers in Akron and Columbia Cross Winds includes 62 wind turbines, with a total combined capacity of 111 megawatts – enough to supply electricity to 31,000 homes –providing clean, emissions-free renewable energy for Consumers Energy customers. Commercial operation of Cross Winds enabled Consumers Energy to meet Michigan’s 10 percent renewable energy standard one year ahead of the statutory requirement. Consumers Energy, Michigan’s largest utility, is the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS), providing natural gas and electricity to 6.6 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. ### For more information about Consumers Energy, go to www.ConsumersEnergy.com, join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ ConsumersEnergyMichigan and follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/ ConsumersEnergy The American Legion Post 7 is sponsoring their second annual Celebration of Citizenship. In 2014, the Chamber helped them honor Maynard H. Smith, a native of Caro. This year they are celebrating citizenship as embodied by individuals of all ages throughout Tuscola County. This event will be on Saturday, August 29th at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Post 7 at 110 West Frank Street. You may purchase tickets at the Chamber office. Chamber Member Opportunities Anyone Interested ► in having an After Hours Event? - Now scheduling for 2015 ► in putting an insert in our newsletter? - $10 cost ► in providing coupons/fliers at Farmers Market? - Market begins in May and the Chamber will have a table each Saturday morning. We don’t want the Market to compete with your business but to enhance it by bringing people to Caro. We encourage you to provide coupons or sale fliers to us, and we will display them on the table each Saturday free of charge for you. ► in getting information regarding events to other Chamber members? - E-mail us your prepared information, and once a week we will send it on to members. If you are able to be a part of any of the opportunities above, please contact us at 989-673-5211 or e-mail us at [email protected]. 429 North State Street, Suite 101, Caro, MI 48723 Page 7 $$ MEMBER-TO-MEMBER DISCOUNTS $$ A CLEAN CIGARETTE, INC. 258 S. State Street, Caro, MI 989-286-3077 10% Discount HIMELHOCH BED & BREAKFAST 103 N. Almer Street, Caro, MI 989-286-3262 10% Discount SERVPRO 3465 Mertz Road, Caro, MI 989-673-7680 10% Discount on Carpet Cleaning AAA MICHIGAN 810 S. State Street, Caro, MI 989-673-1488 Ask for Discount Rates KRISNIK INVESTMENTS 576 N. State Street, Caro, MI 989-673-8635 Commercial/Residential Property Maintenance 10% net 10 days STATE STREET FITNESS 160 N. State Street, Caro, MI 989-672-0787 Reduced Sign-On Fee ALL TEMP COMFORT 1103 E. Caro Road, Caro, MI 989-673-4328 10% Discount on normal rates BACK ALLEY FIBERS 142 N. State Street, Caro, MI 989-672-2144 10% Discount BELL-WASIK, INC. 1014 E. Dayton Road, Caro, MI 989-673-6126 10% Discount on Service BULLET AUTO & TRUCK SERVICE CENTER 403 N. State Street, Caro, MI 989-672-CARS (2277) 15% Discount, except for oil changes CARO CHIROFIT 604 S. State Street, Caro, MI 989-673-5559 10% Discount on 60 minute massage CARO DRUGS 1525 W. Caro Road, Caro, MI 989-672-1080 20% Discount CARO NAPA 1065 E. Caro Road, Caro, MI 989-672-4525 10% Discount CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER 758 N. State Street, Caro, MI 989-672-4141 10% Discount on non-insurance services DRIFTWOOD ENTERPRISES 438 Green Street, Caro, MI 989-672-6456 15% Discount on Reconditioned Fitness Equipment ECLIPSE HAIR SALON 125 S. State Street, Caro, MI 989-673-2551 15% off Retail Products MAPLE GROVE VETERINARY CLINIC 1710 W. Caro Road, Caro, MI 989-673-7387 Free Temperament Test MISSION 1 CROSSFIT CARO 744 S. Hooper Street, Caro, MI 810-728-3992 15% on Monthly Unlimited Membership when no other discount present MUFFLER MAN 751 S. State Street, Caro, MI 989-673-6263 10% Discount PAUL DAVIS RESTORATION 7557 Pigeon Road, Pigeon, MI 989-553-0466 10% Discount on Carpet Cleaning PLANT IT! HYDRO 418 W. Frank Street, Caro, MI 989-673-4769 10-20 % Discount RED RUM TATOO STUDIO 253 S. State Street, Caro, MI 989-670-2223 10 % Discount on a Tattoo RUMMEL INSURANCE AGENCY 1100 E. Caro Road, Caro, MI 989-673-4169 Ask about Discounts S & B AUTO REPAIR 176 Columbia Street, Caro, MI 989-673-3808 10% Discount on total bill except for oil changes SUNNSATIONAL TANNING AND EMBROIDERY 1425 W. Caro Road, Caro, MI 989-673-7866 $5 off tanning purchase with lotion TAYLOR PHOTOGRAPHY 516 N. Almer Street, Caro, MI 989-529-35578 Free 8x10 photograph THE OVEN 875 S. State Street, Caro, MI 989-673-2285 10% Discount - Dine-in only THUMB AREA TOURISM COUNCIL 9281 Lane Road, Millington, MI 810-569-6856 15% Discount on Membership Fee THUMB COOLING & HEATING 837 S. State Street, Caro, MI 989-673-4948 5% Discount THUMB OFFICE SUPPLY 779 S. Van Dyke Road, Bad Axe, MI 989-269-8122 10% Discount (excluding sale items) THUMBS UP DIRECTORY 9545 W. Fairgrove Road, Reese, MI 989-220-5920 20% Discount WILL’S GREENHOUSE 3605 Apache Road, Vassar, MI 989-673-6451 Will pay sales tax on purchases WORTH’S MARKET 4730 Main Street, Millington, MI 989-871-2101 10% Discount FRAMEWORXZ 3540 N. Hurds Corner Road, Caro, MI 989-550-7648 10% Discount H & R BLOCK 1184 Cleaver Road, Suite 300, Caro, MI 989-673-3257 10% Discount *Employees of your business may need to show I.D. *Other stipulations may apply; please check with each member. Offering special discounts or money-saving packages to other members brings new business through your door, increases word-of-mouth advertising, and establishes a business-to-business connection with other Chamber members. Contact the Chamber office to register your Memberto-Member Discount benefit and we’ll promote it for you! The Chamber number is 989-6735211 and our e-mail is [email protected]. CARO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AFTER HOURS Don’t miss these evenings of fun, refreshments, and networking with other businesses in the area! In June, the businesses in the Rolka building worked together and held the After Hours/Open House. In July, the new Talmer Bank hosted the delightful summery After Hours. Mark your calendars and plan to attend. It is a great time to network and meet new people. UPCOMING AFTER HOURS Thursday, August 20, 2015 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Heritage Hill 1430 Cleaver Road Thursday, September 17, 2015 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Bell-Wasik, Inc. 1014 East Dayton Road QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE RECOVER • RECONSTRUCT • RESTORE THE PAUL DAVIS DIFFERENCE For all your property damage cleanup and restoration needs, call the experts at Paul Davis – Call Paul! • 24/7 Emergency Service • Water/Flood Damage Cleanup • Fire and Smoke Damage Cleanup • Mold Removal and Prevention • Emergency Board-up and Tarping • Structural Drying • Odor Removal • Debris Removal • Full-Service Contents Cleaning and Restoration • Reconstruction Services • Residential and Commercial • Insurance Industry Expertise • Outstanding Customer Service With our nearly 50-year heritage of expertise and professionalism, we understand the importance of delivering on our promise of quality service and workmanship in everything we do. Paul Davis has an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction that we will demonstrate and prove to you and your insureds on every project, every time. Paul Davis Restoration of The Thumb 1.888.553.0466 pauldavis-thethumb.com Each franchise office independently owned and operated. For Professional Cleaning Service Call 888-553-0466 AIR DUCTS CARPET & RUGS TILE & GROUT UPHOLSTERY FURNITURE MATRESSES AUTOS BOATS & RV’S GENERAL CLEANING
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