“VENDORS WANTED”
HELP US EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON WHAT HOWARD CITY HAS TO OFFER!
We frequently hear people say,“I didn’t know you were in Howard City” Come together with the Chamber to spotlight our Howard City and surrounding area businesses. Register now for the Community Business Expo!
Saturday, April 20th from 10:00am – 3:00pm Tri-County High School
Why should people visit Howard City? Join us at the Expo to show the public who WE ARE and what WE ARE about Give away discount coupons, samples, and any thing to draw the public to YOUR business. Let’s showcase our area businesses to keep them coming back!
Hiring Do you have open positions? We will be highlighting businesses that are hiring in the Expo Director y! Bring applications for those that inquire about positions that you have open. This is a great time to find new employees!
Networking ~ Have conversations with your fellow vendors so that we can refer to each other We all know that word of mouth is the greatest adver tising!
“Where Community Connects”
Our goal is to get our community and surrounding areas connected with our local businesses This will be a heavily advertised event and is an affordable way to promote your business to many people at one time You do not need to be a Chamber member to participate This is a family friendly event with a lot of fun stuff for the kids such as a Bounce house, Magician/Balloon Artist, Food and other fun activities
FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION EMAIL: info@howardcityareachamber.com or call: 616-821-2415
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By Jon Becker Hearst Community Spotlight
A rewarding career in a wide variety of in-demand healthcare fields is now within reach. Thanks to the Michigan Rural Enhanced Access to Careers in Healthcare (MiREACH) program, those with a fondness for small-town life can become a vital and valued member of their community
There is a critical shortage of healthcare workers throughout Michigan, particularly in rural communities. Michigan Works! West Central is partnering with several education and training providers in an effort to prepare talented medical professionals to bridge the gap in underser ved areas throughout its region.
Through the MiREACH program we are working to increase homegrown talent to meet the critical demands of the healthcare industr y, ” said Jonathan Eppley Communication and Marketing Manager for Michigan Works! West Central “Michigan needs more Healthcare Heroes, and we now have a program that brings together resources to help make that happen.
MiREACH was created
to ensure critical healthcare jobs in Michigan are filled by training and employing individuals based on employer demand and feedback. MiREACH can cover up to $5,000 for tuition, books, testing and support ser vices. Participants can receive onthe-job training and related classroom instruction that leads to steady employment in a variety of fields.
Locally there is a pronounced need for workers in a variety of positions, but one of the largest voids is for medical assistants who support the work of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other healthcare professionals.
Other occupations eligible for funding include:
• Nursing and medical assistants
• Nurses (LPN, RN, BSN)
Phlebotomist technicians and technologists
• Social Workers, counselors and paramedics
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Medical Technician (EMT)
with her sights set on becoming a paramedic. She completed the rigorous paramedic training, but her aspirations stalled when she struggled to pass the National Registr y of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam.
Undaunted Ericka pressed on and last year took that key first step: walking into Michigan Works! West Central That pivotal move set the wheels in motion to advance her career through MiREACH. Erika then enrolled in the paramedic training program at West Shore Community College
is the kind of success stor y that is possible through MiREACH.
Although larger health systems in larger communities are an attraction for some Erika enjoys working in the community where she has lived for years.
levels, so it s sometimes harder to build the same kind of relationships with your coworkers and patients that you can in a smaller community setting ”
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It s a great example to show how others can become what we like to call a local Healthcare Hero Erika’s success stor y inspires us all to reach for new heights, no matter the challenges we face, Eppley said Erika s obstacles to fulfilling her dreams loomed large back in 2015. At the time, she was an Emergency
With a network of support that includes Michigan Works! West Central and Michigan Rehabilitation Ser vices, Erika excelled earning academic high honors with her newly developed learning study and retention skills. Today, Erika is a valuable member of Mecosta County’s EMS Department.
“Erika’s future looks bright as she continues to make a lasting impact on emergency medical ser vices in Mecosta County, Eppley said Hers
Larger cities may have more specialized healthcare positions available and can often offer more amenities in their respective communities that make those jobs more attractive to some but that doesn’t necessarily mean they are better positions or a better fit, Eppley said MiREACH is helping us bridge the gap the meet the needs of our local healthcare providers.”
Become part of the solution to Michigan’s critical need for talented and dedicated healthcare professionals today by reaching out to Michigan Works! West Central They’ll get you started on a fantastic career path in an in-demand field
For more information about the MiREACH program, visit MWWC.org/ MiREACH.
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