Chamber E-News & Events Vol. 50
August 14, 2012
321 E. Main Street, P.O. Box 10, Niles, MI 49120 Phone: (269)683-3720 FAX: (269)683-3722 Email: Chamber@nilesmi.com Web: www.nilesmi.com
Mission Statement: "To provide a positive leadership role in our Community and using Chamber resources to promote our Member Businesses while developing new Business growth."
August 13-18
Berrien County Youth Fair Pick Up Event Schedules at the Chamber Building
Wednesday, August 15
New Member Ribbon Cutting: Back to Basics: Wellness, Lifestyle & Training 11am
Wednesday, August 15
Summer Concert in the Park - Tim Dudley, Elvis Impersonator
Thursday, August 16
JOB FAIR by Express Employment Professionals 12-4pm Chamber Building
Thursday, August 16
Summer Concert in the Park - Jones & The Groove-Tones
Sunday, August 19
Summer Concert in the Park - Patchwork Bank
Wednesday, August 22
Summer Concert in the Park - Vandyke Revue
Thursday, August 23
New Member Ribbon Cutting: Integrity Turf & Landscaping 11am- Chamber Building
Thursday, August 23
Summer Concert in the Park - Elephant Rescue
Friday, August 24
Fernwood Botanical Garden Susan Johnston Photo Exhibit
Sunday, August 26
Summer Concert in the Park - Freight Hoppers
Wednesday, August 29
Summer Concert in the Park - Freight Hoppers
Wednesday, August 29
Business After Hours: Hosted by Chemical Bank @ Riverfront Cafe
Thursday, August 30
Summer Concert in the Park - Sixth Generation
Aug 31-Sept 3
Labor Day Weekend Family Camp at Michiana Christian Service Camp
Sunday, Sept 2
Summer Concert in the Park - Eve Kelly Band
Monday, Sept 3
Labor Day 5K Run at Michiana Christian Service Camp
Thursday, Sept 6
Summer Concert in the Park - Night Shift
Sunday, Sept 9
Summer Concert in the Park - Hey Annie
Sunday, Sept 9
The Salvation Army Niles Fall Leadership Campaign 10am
Sept 10- Sept 15
The Salvation Army Niles Fall Leadership Campaign 6:30pm
Wednesday, Sept 12
Fall Senior Adult Celebration at MCSC
Sept 14 – Oct 31
Niles Haunted House OPENS Visit www.haunted.org
Saturday, September 22
Fall Golf Benefit for Michiana Christian Service Camp
September 22 & 23
Fernwood Botanical Gardens: Autumn Air Festival
Wednesday, Sept 26
Business After Hours: Hosted by Teachers Credit Union and TCU Insurance
September 27 -30
Four Flags Area Apple Festival
Friday, September 29
Fernwood Botanical Gardens Smithsonian Museum Day
Wednesday, October 24
Business After Hours: Hosted by United Federal Credit Union
Saturday, October 27
Niles District Library Costume Contest & DT Niles Safe Trick-or-Treat
Saturday, November 3
Fernwood Botanical Gardens Annual Holiday Market
Saturday, November 17
Santa’s Arrival @ Riverfront Park 11am
Saturday, November 24
Holiday Homecoming: Downtown Niles
December
Holiday at Fernwood Botanical Gardens
Saturday, December 1
Hometown Christmas Event! 4:30pm to 6pm at the Historic Amtrak Depot, Niles
Wednesday, December 5
Holiday Business After Hours: Hosted by Fifth Third Bank at OHCC
Thursdays & Saturdays
Niles Bensidoun French Market DT Niles 9am to 2pm
Every Wednesday
“Bring It� Cruise In and Car Show - Now thru August 29th
Monthly Meetings Held at the FFA Chamber of Commerce Building, 321 E. Main Street, Niles 2nd Tuesday
General Board of Directors Meeting at the Chamber Building 4pm
2nd Thursday
Chamber Ambassador Meeting 8:30am
Every Thursday
BNI-Biznet Meets at the Chamber Building 7am Visit www.bni-mi.com for More Info
Every Sunday
St. Boniface Evangelical Lutheran Church 9:30am
Express Employment Professionals JOB FAIR 321 E. Main Street, Niles, MI 49120 (lower level of the Chamber Building)
Thursday, August 16th 12:00pm to 4:00pm Interested applicants are welcome to visit the job fair to inquire about potential employment. Complete an application online or after your visit at the website listed below. A paper application will be available at the fair for those who do not have computers. Ideal candidates will possess a solid work history with reliable transportation, clean background and able to pass a drug screen and be 18 years of age or older.
To register go to: www.expresspros.com When completed please be sure to select St. Joseph, Mi to transmit your application to
Click Here to View the Chamber Member Directory
New Member Ribbon Cutting! Wednesday, August 15th 11:00 a.m.
New Member Ribbon Cutting! Integrity Turf & Landscaping Thursday, August 23rd at 11:00 a.m.
Ribbon Cutting Will be held at the Chamber Building 321 E. Main Street, Niles Public Welcome
Integrity Turf & Landscaping is a full service landscaping company servicing the Michiana area with over 21 years of experience. We take pride in our work and service to you our customer. Integrity Turf & Landscaping stands behind it's product and services to you. We do a job as if it was our own property or landscape. Affordable (FULLY INSURED, COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL) Full Service Landscaping Design and Installation. New or Renovation. FREE estimates Turf Services: Diagnosis of lawn problems, New lawn renovations or repair Sodding, seeding, over seeding, Fertilization, Weed Control, Core Aeration New or restored Lawns, full or partial. Tilling: 55 horse tractor with 6' wide tiller, beautiful ground working or walk behind tiller for smaller jobs. Add topsoil if needed. Garden Tilling, Soil conditioning adding compost or cattle manure Landscaping: Diagnosis of problems, New or renovation Full maintenance: mulching, pruning, fertilization, spring and fall cleanups Pruning and maintenance, Tree and shrub removal , Leaf removal Wholesale trees and shrubs. We can plant and handle any size. Hardscape installations: Brick and Flagstone Patios, walkways, retaining walls, patios Other Services: Driveway installations: river rock, crushed concrete, and limestone Deliveries: Trees, shrubs, topsoil, mulch, stone, firewood Drain tile installation and fix drainage problems around homes Excavation and slope correction, dry wells and drain tile installations Tree and Shrub removal, storm cleanups, spring and fall cleanups, Remove eaves and debris
Winter Services: Snow Plowing and snow removal with plow, and snow blowers, will shovel walks. Firewood deliveries.
MC Photography, LLC (574) 298-2737
MC Photography uses photo's to inspire, encourage and persuade. Custom greeting cards Retail photography Photo jewelry & Framed Photos. Need to send a friend or business a custom greeting card? Choose a photo and a favorite quote! View Gallery
The Fairway Inn at Signal Point Club is NOW Open for Lunch! 1475 West River Road, Niles, MI 49120 You’re invited to come experience full-service dining on the exclusive Signal Point 18th Hole! Enjoy lunch on the terrace, or in the beautiful clubhouse. Find your “Taste of Signal Point“ and consider one of their membership dining options. All fellow members of the Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce and friends are welcome. Now open 7 days a week from 11:00am to 2:00pm Reserve are available for your special party or event! Call (269)683-7001
www.signalpointclub.com
Business After Hours Networking
Wednesday, August 29th 5:00-7:30pm Hosted by
Location: Riverfront CafĂŠ, 219 N. Front Street, Niles, MI 49120 Networking * Appetizers * Cash Bar * Door Prizes * 50/50 Drawing * Fun * Fun * Fun * Remember Your Business Cards Cost: $5/Chamber Members or $10/Non-Members Please RSVP to: chamber@nilesmi.com or Call 269-683-3720
Summer Concert Series- Riverfront Park in Downtown Niles Concerts are at 7:00 pm. Sunday’s at 6:00 pm All times, dates, locations and artists are subject to change without notice.
Wednesday Night
Thursday Night
Sunday Night
Aug 15 Tim Dudley, Elvis Impers. Aug 22 Vandyke Revue Aug 29 Freight Hoppers
Aug 16 Aug 23 Aug 30 Sept 6
Aug 19 Aug 26 Sept 2 Sept 9
Jones & The Groove-tones Elephant Rescue Sixth Generation Night Shift
Patchwork Band Freight Hoppers Eve Kelly Band Hey Annie
NEW Please Note: The City of Niles now has a Community Involvement Notification Program To receive their email notifications Reply Here to Sign Up
City of Niles www.nilesmi.org
Current Position Openings Utility Person for the City's Street Division; Reserve Police Officers; Volunteers in Police Service (VIPs); On Call Firefighters To apply, go to our Employment Page<http://ci.niles.mi.us/DeptsAndServices/HumanResources/Employment.htm> and complete a City of Niles employment application. Don't hesitate, some positions are closing fast! Applications are being taken now at Niles City Hall, 508 E. Main Street or email your application to Human Resources<mailto:cjackson@nilesmi.org>. The City of Niles is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Fernwood Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve: 2012 Events
(269)695.6491
www.fernwoodbotanical.org info@fernwoodbotanical.org August 24: Susan Johnston Photography Exhibit Opens–Titled “Michigan Moments,” this exhibit features the nature photography of Susan Johnston. September 22 & 23: Autumn Air Festival–Fernwood and WNIT Public Television partner for this two-day fall festival. Bim Willow furniture workshops on Saturday; energy-filled song and dance performance by the Saline Fiddlers on Sunday. Funded in part by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the Michigan Humanities Council. Children’s activities, railway garden, train rides, food, and more. September 29: Smithsonian Museum Day–Fernwood is participating in Smithsonian Museum Day. For free Fernwood admission today, download coupon at http://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/. November 3 Fernwood’s Annual Holiday Market–Find hand-crafted gifts, items made in Michigan, garden items, and more at Fernwood’s annual Holiday Market. December Holiday at Fernwood–Enjoy holiday programming and events. Visits from Santa, music, indoor railway garden, special programming, shopping, and more.
PSI IOTA XI Sorority Zeta Theta Chapter Niles, MI, 49120
Now collecting Art Supplies, on behalf of the Great Lake Burn Camp Through the end of August Donations can be dropped off at Tom Rasler Insurance Agency, LLC 1914 S. 11th Street, Niles, MI (Belle Plaza) (269) 687-6274 Please stop by and give generously to a great cause! Great Lakes Burn Camp is a special place for kids ages 7-17 to meet, heal, grow and support other burn survivors. Kids share their stories and bond with other kids in a comfortable, relaxed environment. Unconditional love and acceptance is only part of what each camper receives at Great Lakes Burn Camp.
TOM RASLER INSURANCE AGENCY, LLC Tom Rasler, Agency Principal Debbie Bookout, Producer
1914 S. 11thStreet Belle Plaza Niles, MI 49120
(269) 687-6274 Email: tlrasler@aaamichigan.com M-F 8:30 AM -5:30 PM Saturdays by Appointment MEMBERSHIP AUTO – HOME – LIFE INSURANCE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMERCIAL - BUSINESS
COMMUNITY RESOURCES Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce www.nilesmi.com City of Niles www.nilesmi.org Niles DDA Main Street www.uncoverniles.com Four Flags Area Council on Tourism www.fourflagsarea.org The Daily Star - Leader Publications www.leaderpub.com Conference Space is Now Available at the Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce, 321 E. Main Street, Niles Our Meeting Room Comfortably Seats up to: 51 People: Lecture Style (no Tables) 30 People: Classroom Style (with Tables) Special Discounts for Members Members may use the meeting room once yearly at no cost. Members Non-Members 2 Hours or Less: $30 $45 4 Hours (half day) $45 $60 8 Hours (full day) $75 $90 A discount will apply if using the meeting room on a continuing basis Includes the use of kitchen, restrooms, free Wi-Fi , white board and free parking.
For More Information Ph. (269)683-3720 or EM: chamber@nilesmi.com
www.saniles.org Sunday, September 9th at 10:00AM Monday, September 10th through Thursday, September 15th at 6:30PM. Please join us this September for The Salvation Army Fall Leadership Campaign. Our host will be Lieutenant Colonel Harry Brocksiek which will speak about a Biblical view of leadership, and how it should look in our lives. Community Center Located at 424 N. 15th Street in Niles. Pre-registration not necessary, but please feel free to call us with any questions. (269) 684-2660 We hope to see you there!
Member 2 Member Discounts & Coupons! We are now accepting special offers from Members who would like to offer other Members special discounts or coupons on products and/or services!
NEW! See Discounts Here! Submit Coupons in jpeg or doc and Email Us at
Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce “Supporting Local Business Since 1919”
www.nilesmi.com
Member Calendars of Events Chamber Calendar City of Niles Michiana Christian Service Camp Niles District Library Niles Main Street
chamber@nilesmi.com
Four Flags Area Council on Tourism Fernwood Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve
Event Submissions
Lake Michigan College Bertrand Community Ed South Bend Silver Hawks Baseball Southwestern Michigan College
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Events Include: Open Houses, Fundraisers, Community Events, Networking Events, Seminars, Anniversaries & More!
Email Us at chamber@nilesmi.com Please include Date, Time, Location, Contact, Description and Cost (if any). Thank You!
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