Chamber E-News & Events Vol. 42
July 11, 2012
321 E. Main Street, P.O. Box 10, Niles, MI 49120 Phone: (269)683-3720 FAX: (269)683-3722 Email: Chamber@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."
Thursday, July 12
Lakeland Family Medicine OPEN House
Thursday, July 12
NECI-Niles Entrepreneurial & Culinary Incubator OPEN HOUSE 1-3pm
Friday, July 13
FREE Friday Movie in the Park! Iron Man 2 sponsored by YMCA
Saturday, July 14
Psi Iota Xi Sorority: 3rd Annual Golf Outing at Signal Point Club 2pm Tee-off
Saturday, July 14
Swap Meet & Cruise In- JD’s Truck Stop & Diesel Diner
July 14-15
Niles Burn Run
July 17
NECI Cottage to Commercial
July 17-July 19
Niles Entrepreneurial Culinary Incubator (NECI)Tour s All Three Days 10:30am-12:30pm / 2pm-4pm / 6pm-8pm
Thursday, July 19
FREE Chamber Webinar: How to Maximize Your Membership Register Here
Thursday, July 19
“Meet the Candidates” District 78 Candidates & Berrien Drain Commissioner For More Info Visit www.lwvbcc.org
Friday, July 20
Fernwood Botanical Gardens Friday- A “Friendraiser”
July 21-22
Niles-Buchanan Relay-For-Life
Wednesday, July 25
“Meet the Candidates” Niles Charter Twp 7pm Niles Senior Center, Bell Rd In Niles
Friday, July 27
Happy 95th Anniversary to Chemical Bank!
Saturday, July 28
Olympic Fellowship Trivia Contest: Niles District Library
August 2-5
Niles Riverfest
Friday, August 3
Woodland Terrace 2nd Annual Golf Scramble
Friday, August 10
Mt. Calvary Church Anniversary Dinner Call Mary at 269-470-1574 see flyer
Friday, August 10
Facebook Friends & Fans Get Together Presented by YBNF
August 10-12
US 12 Heritage Route Garage Sale: New Buffalo to Detroit-through Niles
Saturday, August 11
Back 2 School Backpack Drive Presented by Niles Outreach
August 13-18
Berrien County Youth Fair Pick Up Event Schedules at the Chamber
Saturday, August 11
Sixth Annual Cat Tracks 5K
August 11-12
Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project: OPEN HOUSE
Friday, August 24
Fernwood Botanical Garden Susan Johnston Photo Exhibit
Wednesday, August 29
Business After Hours: Hosted by Chemical Bank @ Riverfront Cafe
Aug 31-Sept 3
Labor Day Weekend Family Camp at Michiana Christian Service Camp
Monday, Sept 3
Labor Day 5K Run at Michiana Christian Service Camp
Wednesday, Sept 12
Fall Senior Adult Celebration at MCSC
Sept 14 – Oct 31
Niles Haunted House: OPEN Visit www.haunted.org
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
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
Click Here to View the Member Directory 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
City of Niles www.nilesmi.org Niles DDA Main Street www.uncoverniles.com Movies in the Park, Concerts in the Park French Market, NECI View Calendar of Events Here for Details
Thank You 2012 Golf Sponsors Corporate Sponsor
BERRIEN COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT. CAMPBELL FORD LINCOLN MERCURY COLDWELL BANKER COMCAST BUSINESS SERVICES CRAFT PRESS PRINTING DANA F COLE DEE'S AUTO BODY EDWARD JONES-Brent Braaksma EDWARD JONES-GREG SURBER EDWARD JONES-JENNIFER SALMON EDWARD JONES-SHANE SHIDLER GREATER NILES COMMUNITY FCU HASLETT & GAYNOR HONOR CREDIT UNION
INDIANA MICHIGAN POWER LEADER PUBLICATIONS MERIDIAN TITLE CORP. RADIO SHACK REMAX/MODERN REALTY, INC RIVERRIDGE MANOR SEMCO ENERGY TEACHERS CREDIT UNION TOM RASLER INS AGENCY TYLER AUTOMOTIVE TYLER CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP WESTWOODS OF NILES UNITED FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Thank You Golfers & Orchard Hills Country Club For another fantastic Chamber Golf Outing
Ameriprise Financial Kim D Wooden, CPA, MBA Has moved‌ New Location 721 East Main Street, Niles, MI 49120 Or Visit them online at Ameriprise Financial Advisors
Lakeland Family Medicine to Hold Open House Thursday, July 12 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 4 Longmeadow Drive, Niles, MI 49120
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Prospective patients and community members are invited to meet the doctors, staff, and see the newly remodeled office of Lakeland Family Medicine, Niles. The event will include refreshments, music, and door prize drawings. The practice, located at 4 Longmeadow Village Drive in Niles, is accepting new adult and pediatric patients. Recently, Family Medicine doctors Doug Tacket, DO, and Tracy Tacket, DO, joined John Howard, MD, Rosa Johnson, DO, and Ellen Tambunan, MD, at the Longmeadow location. The practice will also serve as the base for a new Family Medicine Residency Program; Dr. Doug Tacket will serve as Program Director. Four resident physicians will complete their medical training over the next three years in both clinical and classroom settings and will be responsible for direct patient care while working in collaboration with the attending physician. The resident physicians are: Kamil Krukowski, DO; Ashley Lepak, DO; Adam Mitchell, DO; and Christine Zender, DO.
Photo:(L-R) Lakeland HealthCare Family Medicine Residents Christine Zender, DO Kamil Krukowski, DO Adam Mitchell, DO and Ashley Lepak, DO
Greetings Business & Community Leaders
Mt. Calvary Souvenir Booklet
You’re invited to celebrate
Commemorates 10 years of Service. Celebrating a Decade of service
with Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
A Decade of Service & An Evening of Elegance Celebration In Honor of Reverend Bryant L. Bacon Sr.,
Friday, August 10, 2012 at 6:00 pm Hilton Garden Inn Gillespie Conference Center, 53995 SR 933 south, South Bend, IN 46637 Tickets are only $20 per person Sponsorship Available Please contact Mary for additional information. Thanking you in advance and God Bless, Mary F. Cross, Mt. Calvary Pastor’s Alliance Ministry Leader (269) 470-1574 or (269) 849-6830 or mary.crayton@att.net
Honoring, Rev. Bryant L. Bacon Sr., Pastor of the Historic Mt. Calvary Church, 601 Ferry St., Niles, MI 49120 Our Special Souvenir Booklet Commemorates a decade of service; for a great Pastor, preacher, minister, community leader, business supporter, & role model. In addition, this is a perfect opportunity to showcase your Business, church, introduce your work, products, family tree, business, announcements, upcoming events. Ads will be not be finalized until payment is received. The deadline is August 1, 2012. Please make all checks payable to Mt. Calvary See below for promotional costs
Layout
Cost
Front or Back cover with Photo
$200
Full page with photo
$150
Full page
$150
Half Page
$100
Quarter Page`
$50
Business Card
$20
Patron’s List
$10
Please contact Mary F. Crayton-Cross, Mt. Calvary Pastor Alliance Ministry Leader at 269-470-1574 or 269-894-6830, or mary.crayton@att.net.
Fernwood Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve: 2012 Events (269)695.6491 www.fernwoodbotanical.org info@fernwoodbotanical.org July 20: Fernwood Friday–A “Friendraiser” at Fernwood with WVPE Public Radio. Featuring jazz vocalist Grazyna Auguscik, food, beverages, and fun. 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 handcrafted 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. Visit www.fernwoodbotanical.org or call 269.695.6491.
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
Your Business Needs Fans Training Schedule Call (574)344-8895
Success Team Mastermind Group Monday- 1st and 3rd Monday each month) The mastermind success team assists business owners and managers in developing the skills needed to move their businesses forward utilizing: Ideas, Strategies, Execution and Resources of team members. YBNF extends an invitation to Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce Members to join the Success Team. We meet the first and third Monday each month at Old National Bank, 7030 Heritage Square, Granger, IN, 8:30-9:45,. July-September, $65 per person for three months (continental breakfast provided). To request an application to join the Success Team, please send an email to KarenKEnterprises@sbcglobal.net or call 574.344.8895 www.facebook.com/YourBusinessNeedsFans Facebook Friends & Fans Get Together Friday, August 10, 9:30-12:00 Trine University, 4101 Edison Lakes Parkway, Mishawaka, IN 46545 Friends and Fans! AUG 10, 9:30-12:00. We are hosting a "Facebook Friends & Fans Get Together". Great opportunity to showcase your business and to participate in a fun Facebook Q & A Session too. Bring your business cards, brochures, flyers, free samples! This event is FREE, a gift from Karen & Mary Jo, Your Business Needs Fans. Must RSVP at the EVENTS tab on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/YourBusinessNeedsFans or call 574.344.8895 so we know how many will be participating.
Vote For Niles Community Gardens Today! Click Here
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
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 chamber@nilesmi.com
Event Submissions Are Always FREE!
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!
Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce “Supporting Local Business Since 1919”
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Member Calendar of Events Chamber Calendar City of Niles Michiana Christian Service Camp Niles Daily Star Niles District Library Niles Main Street Four Flags Area Council on Tourism Fernwood Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve Lake Michigan College Bertrand Community Ed South Bend Silver Hawks Baseball Southwestern Michigan College In The Bend Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan
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