Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce
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Membership Directory 2014
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About the
Chamber T
he Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary partnership of business and professional people working together to build a healthy, local economy. The organization, in its current structure, began in 1963, although similar groups historically supported Dowagiac business many years before. Our membership is comprised of businesses, organizations and individuals concerned with the socio-economic climate of the community and are working to make Dowagiac a better place to live, work and play. The chamber enables people to accomplish collectively what no one person can do individually by creating a pool of financial and human resources from which to draw new ideas, as well as energy to accomplish planned objectives. The first goal of the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce is to improve the visibility of member businesses, organizations and individuals. Throughout the year, the chamber organizes and facilitates a number of events, including four festivals, four seasonal community events, the Miss Dowagiac Scholarship Pageant, as well as numerous networking opportunities called Business After Hour events. The Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce often serves as a point of first contact for newcomers and visitors to our city, as well as the neighboring Sister Lakes community. The chamber fields inquiries on a daily basis regarding the area to day visitors and people who are relocating here. The chamber operates Whistlestop Gifts specializing in gifts and mementos showcasing Dowagiac’s past and recent history. Additionally, the chamber administers the Universal Dowagiac Gift Certificate program. Individuals can purchase gift certificates that can be redeemed at any chamber member business. This program benefits the community by funneling dollars into the local economy. Whistlestop Gifts is located within the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce office at the historic train depot. Businesses, organizations and individuals are members. New members are always welcome to join in the development of our great community. Call the office, visit the chamber website or talk to any member of the board to get more involved or become a business member ... we would like to meet you.
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City of
Real People, Real Community, Real Opportunity
As you get to know Dowagiac, you’ll be impressed with its Victorian charm, embodied by our vibrant downtown and our many fine and stately older homes as well as our commitment to the exciting promises of the 21st Century. The citizens of Dowagiac are dedicated to saving and building on our historical heritage, while at the same time embracing and encouraging an entrepreneurial spirit that creates opportunities for all of her citizens. With excellent schools, an outstanding community college, a quality full service hospital, a healthy industrial and commercial base and a community wide commitment to the arts, Dowagiac has all the amenities of a city many times its size while retaining and enjoying its small town warmth and charm. Whether you’re a first time visitor or someone who knows us well, we invite you to take a little extra time to get to know us better. We are confident you’ll be impressed with Dowagiac’s commitment to building a better future on the solid foundation of our remarkable heritage.
www.cityofdowagiac.com
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From the
President Locally-owned Businesses are the Heartbeat of Dowagiac
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owagiac and our neighboring Sister Lakes offer seasonal events, great shopping and dining, museums to explore and so much more! As president of the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce, I encourage you to acquaint yourself with the many business members who are featured in this publication. They are the heartbeat of our community. They’re the hardware stores, such as Hale’s Hardware, that help build our economy. They’re the specialty shops, such as RUsT, whose very presence is what makes Dowagiac unique. Some of them are second, third and even fourth-generation business owners, such as Carol and Art Springsteen of Imperial Furniture. They’re also Dowagiac’s first-time business owners such as Michelle Stambaugh, owner of Mud-Luscious. Collectively, these companies breathe life into our community. The uniqueness of our specialty shops and the vibrancy of our fine and casual dining is what sets Dowagiac apart from other communities our size.
As Chamber members, these folks are working in conjunction with our Board of Directors and staff to build a healthy economy and to improve the quality of life in The Grand Old City. Like Honor Credit Union employees, some provide hands-on assistance at festival time, while others such as Lyons Industries and Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital, help to underwrite our community celebrations. Whether you own your own business or you’re retired, membership in the Chamber of Commerce is open to businesses, organizations and individuals who are concerned about the socioeconomic climate of our community. I invite you to make a difference in Dowagiac! Together we can make Dowagiac a better place to live, work and play. We look forward to welcoming you to our growing organization and working with you. Be sure to visit our website at www.DowagiacChamber.com and like us on Facebook! Kim MacGregor, Chamber of Commerce President
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From the
Mayor
Real People, Real Community, Real Opportunity!
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s Mayor of Dowagiac, it’s my pleasure to welcome you to our City. As you get to know Dowagiac, I’m sure you’ll be impressed with its Victorian charm, embodied by our vibrant and alive downtown, and our many fine and stately older homes, as well as our commitment to the exciting promises of the 21st Century. The citizens of Dowagiac are dedicated to saving and building on our heritage, while at the same time embracing and encouraging an entrepreneurial spirit that creates opportunities for all of her citizens. With excellent schools, an outstanding community college, a quality full-service hospital, a healthy industrial and commercial base, and a community-wide commitment to the arts, Dowagiac has all of the amenities of a city many times its size, while retaining and enjoying its small-town warmth and charm. Whether you’re a first time visitor or someone who knows us well, I invite you to take a little extra time to get to know us better. I’m confident you’ll be impressed with Dowagiac’s commitment to building a better future on the solid foundation of our remarkable heritage. Mayor Donald D. Lyons
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s the president of Southwestern Michigan College, I’d like to personally invite you to visit our Dowagiac campus, where student success, both academic and personal, is our top priority. We have high quality transfer courses and curricula for students who wish to pursue their first two years of a four-year degree at SMC before transferring to a fouryear college or university. Plus, SMC is committed to offering the highest quality academic experience at less than half the cost of most four-year colleges and universities. We also offer unparalleled occupational skills, and training in numerous technical, business and health-care fields geared toward preparing students for highwage, high-skill, high-demand occupations. We offer small class sizes, ensuring you will receive significant personalized attention from your instructors. We have campuses conveniently located in both Dowagiac and Niles, which are close to home and work. Our Dowagiac campus has on-campus housing that offers private, two- and fourbedroom, fully-furnished suites. We also have academic support services that offer assistance every step of the way, from the time you apply for admission to SMC to the completion of your degree and beyond. David M. Mathews, President
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Steve’s Run has been a favorite of Midwest runners for 40 years.
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Welcome
from Dowagiac Union Schools!
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espect, Responsibility and Trust: These are the key characteristics of Dowagiac Union Schools. We believe all people, regardless of social or economic condition, must be prepared with an education that will allow them to pursue their dreams. We are proud to provide that education to our students. Some of our recent achievements include: · Dowagiac Union High School being the proud recipient of the US News and World Report Bronze Medal Award for three years in a row, which identified us in the top 22 percent of high schools nationwide. · Sister Lakes Elementary ranked 75 out of 2,362 Michigan elementary and middle schools by the Mackinac Center, giving it a ranking within the top three percent. Sister Lakes is also a recipient of the 2013 Michigan Department of Education’s “Reward School.” · The Mackinac Center report listed all Dowagiac elementary schools and Dowagiac Middle School in the top 30 percent of all Michigan elementary and middle schools. · Dowagiac Union High School ranked nine out of 585 Michigan high schools by the Mackinac Center, comparing “Apples to Apples,” based on expected performance versus actual performance on the ACT exam. · The Michigan Department of Education’s 2012 Top to Bottom List ranked five of our six schools in the top 70 percent in the state. · All six schools met AYP (adequate yearly progress). · And, the Bridge Report ranked Dowagiac Union Schools 77 out of 540 districts across Michigan. Dowagiac Union Schools is comprised of four elementary schools, one middle school (grades 6-8), one high school (grades 9-12), and Pathfinders, which is our alternative/online and adult education program. Dowagiac has a strong athletic department, as well as an impressive performing arts program. We also offer our elective courses, such as band, choir, art, and physical education to home-schooled students who reside in the district. Our mission and goals to continuously improve student achievement and services are a reality. Our First Grade Reading Recovery Program, our Five Star Program in the middle school, and our Freshman Academic Coaches are just a few examples of teachers, community volunteers and programs coming together to improve student learning while also forming strong relationships with students. As a result, grades have improved and students are learning more. We are proud to be part of a great community. Without the support of our community, we could not have achieved the many accomplishments we have. For more information about our schools, please visit www.DowagiacSchools.org, or find us on Facebook.
Michelle Helmuth-Charles, President Dowagiac Union Schools Board of Education
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Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital
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ince 1918, Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital has been the community hospital for Cass County residents and has remained a vital part of the community fabric in Dowagiac and surrounding areas. As a designated critical access hospital, Borgess-Lee continues this legacy, delivering compassionate quality care to residents in Dowagiac and throughout Cass County. The 25-bed hospital is recognized by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America, as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measure Pneumonia Care. Borgess-Lee offers quality care including leading-edge diagnostic and imaging services, responsive 24/7 emergency care, and outstanding cardiac diagnosis and care.
THE BUSINESS CENTER of Southwestern Michigan
Nestled among the inland lakes of Southwestern Michigan is a gem. The Business Center of Southwestern Michigan is a multipurpose, 600,000 s/f facility with extensive electrical and natural gas capacity, including rail spur and indoor rail dock. This facility demonstrates the Spirit of the American Dream and shines as it provides economic viability, entrepreneurial opportunities, and business sustainability to the region. It is currently the home to more than 21 business partners. Through vision, innovation, and leadership The Business Center of Southwestern Michigan offers opportunities to all who hear the call.
Entrepreneurs Welcome! Come grow with us!
For more information call 269.782.2141, Ext. 3343 or e-mail bdelong.prr@comcast.net
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Auto enthusiasts enjoy the Rod & Roll Classic Auto Show.
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Events and
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vents hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and other organizations are the type of community celebrations that put fun back into our lives as they generate tourism, bring business to the community and help to sustain our specialty shops and niche of restaurants. Family vacations provide some of our most cherished memories. Visit Dowagiac often and stay as long as you can. You’re sure to find many ways to fill a day, a week or a lifetime. We look forward to seeing you soon!
May 9-18, 2014........................ Dogwood Fine Arts Festival May 16-17, 2014...................... Community-wide Garage Sale Weekend May 26, 2014........................... Memorial Day Parade June 5 - August 15, 2014........ Beckwith Park Summer Concert Series Thursday evenings June 28, 2014.......................... Bigfoot Fourth of July Parade June 29, 2014.......................... Sister Lakes Fireworks July 19, 2014............................ Sister Lakes Triathlon & Relay July 24-27, 2014....................... Summer in the City Festival Opens Thursday evening August 16, 2014...................... Rod & Roll Classic Auto Show August 30-31, 2014................. Kee-Boon-Mein-Kaa Pow Wow October 11, 2014.................... Under the Harvest Moon Festival November 14-16, 2014........... Old-Fashioned Christmas Celebration December 5, 2014.................. Candlelight Christmas Parade February 7, 2015..................... Ice Time Festival March 28, 2015........................ Easter Eggstravaganza
See you soon!
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Member Directory Accounting, Bookkeeping & Tax Services Accounting Consultants, PC (269) 782-3957 58151 Park Place, PO Box 695 Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.accountingconsultants.biz Shoebox Bookkeeping, LLC (269) 816-2837 209 Bradley Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.shoeboxbookkeeping.us Skibbe Business & Tax Service (269) 782-7751 110 W. Division Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 Agricultural Krohne’s Last Stand (269) 424-5423 65295 CR 342 Hartford, MI 49057 www.krohneplantfarms.com Apartments & Housing Cedar Sands Apartments (269) 782-5734 600 Riverside Drive Dowagiac, MI 49047 Dowagiac Housing Commission (269) 782-3786 100 Chestnut Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.dhcommission.com
Living Alternatives for the Developmentally Disabled (269) 782-0654 300 Whitney, Ste. A Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.laddinc.net
Mathews Law Office, PLLC (269) 930-8625 218 S. Front Street PO Box 543 Dowagiac, MI 49047
The Timbers of Cass County (269) 782-7828 55432 Colby Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.atriumlivingcenters.com
Automotive Jim D’s Body Shop (269) 782-2728 56265 M-51 South PO Box 452 Dowagiac, MI 49047
Associate Members Shirley and Leon Laylin (269) 782-7761 616 Helena Dowagiac, MI 49047
John & Curt’s Brake & Alignment (269) 782-2524 28987 Pokagon Street Dowagiac, MI 49047
Dr. Fred and Thelda Mathews (269) 782-2671 27785 Burmax Park Dowagiac, MI 49047 Grant and Helen Meyer (269) 782-7929 31955 Pacific Coast Hwy. South Laguna, CA 92677
Judge Convenience Inc. (269) 782-6884 51012 M-51 North Dowagiac, MI 49047
Attorneys at Law Magyar Law Office, PC (269) 782-9895 107 Pennsylvania Avenue PO Box 502 Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.magyarlawoffice.com
Steinman’s Shell (269) 782-8958 102 N. Front Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.shell.com Banks & Credit Unions Chemical Bank (269) 782-2337 114 Commercial Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.chemicalbankmi.com
Saylor Apartments (269) 782-9831 92079 54th Street Dowagiac, MI 49047
Dowagiac Area Federal Credit Union (269) 782-2410 473 E. Division Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.dafcu.net
Assisted Living & Nursing Homes Forest Glen Assisted Living (269) 782-5300 29601 Amerihost Drive Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.leisure-living.com
1st Source Bank (269) 782-5121 223 S. Front Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.1stsource.com Susan Kazlauskas of The Marshall Shoppe
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Fifth Third Bank (269) 782-3412 205 S. Front Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.53.com Honor Credit Union (269) 782-7900 56337 M-51 South PO Box 425 Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.honorcu.com Huntington Bank (269) 782-8651 205 Commercial Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.huntington.com Beauty Services, Salons & Barbers The Hairitage (269) 782-3693 142 S. Front Street Dowagiac, MI 49047
The Tipsy Gypsy is known for its cowgirl chic. The Mane Attraction (269) 782-2707 124 S. Front Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.themaneattractioninc.com
Campgrounds Crystal Springs Camp & Retreat Facility (269) 683-8918 33774 Crystal Springs Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.crystalspringscamp.com
Fitness Close to Home Fitness Centers offer cardio tness machines and weight training equipment. Centers are led by trained instructors.
It’s time to get in shape. Join today!
Lowe Center Front Street Crossing 60525 Decatur Rd. 227 S. Front Street Cassopolis, MI 49031 Dowagiac, MI 49047 (800) 323-0390 (269) 445-8110 www.CassCOA.org facebook.com/CassCOA
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Grand Old City
Whistlestop Gifts Specializing in Dowagiac Memorabilia Apparel • Postcards • Stationary • Collectibles & More!
At the Historic Train Depot 200 Depot Drive Dowagiac, MI
269•782•8212
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18 Chiropractic Alternative Wellness Center (269) 462-9464 114 Commercial Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 Dowsett Chiropractic Health Center (269) 782-3247 301 Commercial Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 Eckman Chiropractic Clinic (269) 782-1144 56119 M-51 South Dowagiac, MI 49047 Construction Management Caron Custom Homes (269) 436-0231 209 N. Phelps Street Decatur, MI 49045 Klett Development, LLC (269) 424-5888 62994 Territorial Hartford, MI 49057 Vylonis Contracting Inc. (269) 782-2806 55838 Davis Lane Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.vylonis.com Dentistry Burling & Gillesby, DDS, PC (269) 782-5161 530 Riverside Drive Dowagiac, MI 49047
Dowagiac’s central business district features a niche of specialty shopping, and fine and casual dining. Dowagiac Union Schools (269) 782-4400 243 S. Front Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.dowagiacschools.org Sew Can You Fashion Design School (269) 788-4241 111 Pennsylvania Avenue Dowagiac, MI 49047 Southwestern Michigan College (269) 782-5113 58900 Cherry Grove Road Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.swmich.edu
Excavating & Trucking EC Finley Excavating & Trucking (269) 663-3255 27292 May Street, PO Box 698 Edwardsburg, MI 49112 Merrill Excavating Inc. (269) 782-9382 29671 Pine Row Trail Dowagiac, MI 49047 Eye Care AK Montgomery (269) 782-3476 55021 M-51 North Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.akmontgomery.com
Matthew V. Cripe, DDS (269) 782-5511 303 Hamilton Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.matthewcripedds.com
Employment Services Michigan Works! Dowagiac Service Center (269) 782-9864 601-D N. Front Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.miworks.org
Smoke Vision Care (269) 782-7141 105 Pennsylvania Avenue PO Box 506 Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.smokevisioncare.com
Education Bethel College at Southwestern Michigan College (269) 782-1267 58900 Cherry Grove Road Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.bethelcollege.edu
Engineering, Surveying, Architecture Wightman & Associates Inc. (269) 927-0100 2303 Pipestone Road Benton Harbor, MI 49022 www.wightman-assoc.com
Financial Services Edward Jones, Office of Kim MacGregor (269) 782-3012 148 S. Front Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.edwardjones.com
Dowagiac Chamber Guide 2014 Fine Arts Dogwood Fine Arts Festival (269) 782-1115 PO Box 526 Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.dogwoodfinearts.org Food & Dining Beeson Street Bar & Grill (269) 782-3554 105-107 Beeson Street PO Box 878 Dowagiac, MI 49047 Caruso’s Candy Kitchen (269) 782-6001 130 S. Front Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 China Garden (269) 782-3839 114 S. Front Street Dowagiac, MI 49047
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Front Street Crossing (269) 445-8110 227 S. Front Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.casscoa.org
Subway (269) 782-7908 901 Spruce Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.subway.com
Little Caesar’s Pizza (269) 782-2802 817 Spruce Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.lcpizzas.com
Twistee’s Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (269) 782-9110 231 S. Front Street Dowagiac, MI 49047
McDonald’s Restaurant (269) 782-8700 652 Spruce Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.mcdonalds.com
Wood Fire Italian Trattoria (269) 782-0009 134 S. Front Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.woodfiredining.com
Pizza Hut (269) 782-9888 55215 M-51 North Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.pizzahut.com
Wounded Minnow Saloon (269) 782-9690 234-236 S. Front Street Dowagiac, MI 49047
Sharing Life’s Journey
We Keep Memories Alive Our communities are thoughtfully designed to cater to the unique needs and demands of today’s seniors. Our care programs are designed specifically for each individual, providing the highest level of service when it’s most needed. As your needs change, we change with you. It is our privilege and honor to share in life’s journey.
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20 Zeke’s Restaurant (269) 782-5070 109 S. Front Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.zekesdowagiac.com
Grocery & Convenience Stores Family Fare Supermarket (269) 782-3258 56151 M-51 South Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.familyfare.spartanstores.com
Funeral Homes & Services Clark Chapel (269) 782-2135 405 Center Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.clarkch.com
Harding’s Friendly Market (269) 782-8100 102 Park Place Dowagiac, MI 49047
Mission Hills Memorial Chapel, Crematory & Gardens (269) 683-8333 61453 M-51 Niles, MI 49120 www.missionhillsmemorial.com Monuments by Design, LLC (269) 445-3848 21945 M-60 East Cassopolis, MI 49031 www.monumentsbydesignllc.com Garbage Removal & Recycling Fryman’s Recycling #1 Inc. (269) 782-0959 58011 M-51 South, PO Box 781 Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.frymansrecycling.com Republic Services (269) 465.5513 7227 Reliable Path Stevensville, MI 49127 www.republicservices.com Sustainable Recycling Services (269) 782-6177 30750 Edwards Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.sustainablerecyclinginc.com Government Offices & Officials Cass County Board of Commissioners (269) 445-4420 120 N. Broadway Cassopolis, MI 49031 www.casscountymi.org
The Manor Mini Mart (269) 782-3744 107 W. Railroad Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 Heating & Air Rohdy’s Heating & Cooling (269) 783-0440 29575 M-62 West Dowagiac, MI 49047 The Pokagon Drum & Dance Troop perform at Under the Harvest Moon. Cass County Sheriff’s Office (269) 445-8644 321 M-62 North Cassopolis, MI 49031 www.ccso.info City of Dowagiac (269) 782-2195 241 S. Front Street PO Box 430 Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.cityofdowagiac.com Pokagon Band of the Potawatomi Indian Nation (269) 782-8998 58620 Sink Road PO Box 180 Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.pokagon.com Proos, State Sen. John (517) 373-6960 PO Box 30036 Lansing, MI 48909 www.senatorjohnproos.com
Home & Garden Turf Services Co. (269) 782-6990 57780 Sink Road Dowagiac, MI 49047 Williams A-1 Expert Tree Service (269) 782-2722 57710 M-51 South Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.williamsa1experttreeservice.com Hospital & Medical Services Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital (269) 782-8681 420 W. High Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.borgess.com Insurance Amersdorfer-Wiltse Agency Inc. (269) 782-5156 205 Pennsylvania Avenue PO Box 389 Dowagiac, MI 49047
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Farm Bureau Insurance (269) 782-8619 216 S. Front Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.farmbureauinsurance-mi.com
State Farm Insurance (269) 782-2780 54775 M-51 North Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.statefarm.com
John Scott Insurance Agency (269) 782-2123 105 Commercial Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.johnscottinsurance.com
Wolverine Mutual Insurance Co. (269) 782-3451 1 Wolverine Way, PO Box 530 Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.wolverinemutual.com
Kemner-Iott Agency of Cass County (269) 445-2425 60267 Century Drive PO Box 365 Cassopolis, MI 49031 www.kemneriottagency.com
Lodging Baymont Inn & Suites (269) 782-4270 29291 Amerihost Drive Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.baymontinns.com/ hotel/13520
Mahar Insurance Agency (269) 782-8646 210 W. Division, PO Box 388 Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.maharinsurance.com
Castle Inn & Suites (269) 782-2177 57155 M-51 South Dowagiac, MI 49047
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22 Manufacturing Lyons Industries Inc. (269) 782-3404 30000 M-62, PO Box 88 Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.lyonsindustries.com
Non-profits ACTION (269) 782-0000 301 Main Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.actiondowagiac.org
Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce (269) 782-8212 200 Depot Drive Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.dowagiacchamber.com
Media Leader Publications (269) 683-2100 217 N. Fourth Street Niles, MI 49120 www.leaderpub.com
Domestic & Sexual Abuse Services (269) 273-6154 57239 N. Main, Suite 1 PO Box 402 Three Rivers, MI 49093 www.dasasmi.org
Hospice Care of SW Michigan (269) 345-0273 222 N. Kalamazoo Mall, Ste. 100 Kalamazoo, MI 49008 www.hospiceswmi.org
Milling Mennel Milling Co. of Michigan Inc. (269) 782-5175 301 S. Mill Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.mennel.com
Dowagiac District Library (269) 782-3826 211 Commercial Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.dowagiacdl.org
Peninsular Lodge No. 10 F&AM (269) 424-5538 120 1/2 S. Front Street, PO Box 562 Dowagiac, MI 49047 Rotary Club of Dowagiac (269) 782-6111 PO Box 202 Dowagiac, MI 49047
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Dowagiac Chamber Guide 2014 United Way of Southwestern Michigan (269) 982-1700 PO Box 807 Benton Harbor, MI 49023 www.uwsm.org Webster Memorial Library Foundation (269) 423-3111 PO Box 5 Decatur, MI 49045 Printing, Imaging Services & Signs Creative Vinyl Signs (269) 782-2833 54950 M-51 North Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.creativevinylsigns.com Image Specialties (269) 782-8259 402 W. High Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.imageprintdesigns.com
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Preferred Printing Inc. (269) 782-5488 304 E. Division Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.preferredprintinginc.net Professional Services Filter Equipment Inc. (269) 646-7433 15812 Saddlebag Lake Road Decatur, MI 49045 www.filtereq.com Servpro of Cass & St. Joseph Counties (269) 273-8777 PO Box 371 Three Rivers, MI 49093 Real Estate BippusUSA.com (800) 686-6416 11811 Anchor Lane Three Rivers, MI 49093 www.bippususa.com
Michelle Stambaugh provides pottery demos at festival time. The Business Center of SW Michigan (269) 782-2141 415 E. Prairie Ronde Dowagiac, MI 49047
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Cressy & Everett Real Estate (269) 782-2877 701 Spruce Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.cressyeverett.com Cressy & Everett Real Estate (269) 424-5500 91807 County Road 690 Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.cressyeverett.com D. MottL Realty Group, LLC (269) 591-0035 258 E. Front Street Buchanan, MI 49107 D. MottL Realty Group, LLC (269) 591-0036 228 S. Front Street Dowagiac, MI 49047
“Dawn Sentinels” is one of Dowagiac’s many public sculptures.
Jerdon Real Estate (269) 782-4000 32502 M-62 West Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.jerdon.net
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Matthews Real Estate (269) 782-2400 712 N. Front Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 Meridian Title Corporation (269) 783-1073 69045 M-62, Ste. 3 Edwardsburg, MI 49112 www.meridiantitle.com Parker Property Management Inc. (269) 782-0830 226 S. Front Street PO Box 1 Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.parkerrepm.com Polk Properties LLC (305) 282-9256 11934 SW 37th Street Miami, FL 33175
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WHO kNEW? consignment
Mon-Sat 10-5pm Thurs 10-7pm 119 S. Front St. • Dowagiac
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Premier Commercial & Residential Properties in Southwest Michigan
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Visit us in Two Locations: Downtown Buchanan and Downtown Dowagiac
Dowagiac Chamber Guide 2014 Prairie Ronde Realty Company (269) 782-2141 415 E. Prairie Ronde Dowagiac, MI 49047 Welcome Home Michiana Cressy & Everett Real Estate (574) 298-2737 1438 Oak Street Niles, MI 49120 www.marycooper.cressyeverett.com
Indian Lake Hills Golf Course (269) 782-2540 55321 Brush Lake Road Eau Claire, MI 49111 www.indianlakehills.com
Recreation Doe-Wah-Jack Canoe Rental (269) 782-7410 PO Box 9063 Benton Harbor, MI 49022 www.paddledcri.com
Recreational Vehicles Glenwood Snowmobile Sales Inc. (269) 782-8232 23906 Dewey Lake Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.glenwoodsnowmobile sales.com
Four Winds Casinos (866) 494-6371 58700 M-51 South Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.fourwindscasino.com
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Swiss Valley Ski Area (269) 244-5635 13421 Mann Street Jones, MI 49061 www.skiswissvalley.com
Lake Effect Powersports (269) 944-5577 67990 W. M-152 Benton Harbor, MI 49022 www.lepowersports.com
Dowsett Chiropractic Health Center
Dr. Timothy Dowsett
GREAT Chiropractic Care So You Feel Better...FASTER!! 269.782.3247
25 Retail Shopping Aaron’s (269) 782-7108 701 Spruce Street, Suite C Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.aarons.com Booth’s Country Florist (269) 782-9100 111 Commercial Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.boothscountryflorist.com D&R Sports (269) 782-8989 238 S. Front Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 Dowagiac Vacuum Center (269) 782-0899 206 S. Front Street Dowagiac, MI 49047
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26 Hale’s Hardware Inc. (269) 782-3426 56216 M-51 South Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.truevalue.com/ halestruevalue Imperial Furniture (269) 782-5020 57530 M-51 South, PO Box 444 Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.imperialfurniture.net Judd Lumber Company & Rental Center (269) 782-5134 101 Robinson, PO Box 450 Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.juddlumber.com
The Marshall Shoppe (269) 782-7445 138 S. Front Street PO Box 156 Dowagiac, MI 49047
Mud-Luscious (269) 783-1155 122 S. Front Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 RUsT (269) 363-1302 140 S. Front Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 Shabby Bou-Chic (269) 782-3119 132 S. Front Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 The Tipsy Gypsy (269) 782-0037 120 S. Front Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 Vincent J. Jewelers (269) 782-2000 118 S. Front Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.vincentjjewelers.com
Whistlestop Gifts (269) 782-8212 200 Depot Drive Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.dowagiacchamber.com Who Knew? Consignment (269) 782-9800 119 S. Front Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.whoknewconsignment.com Senior Services Council on Aging / Front Street Crossing (269) 445-8110 227 S. Front Street Dowagiac, MI 49047 www.casscoa.org Utilities & Fuel J&H Oil Company (269) 445-2441 604 Water Street, PO Box 235 Cassopolis, MI 49031 www.jhoil.com
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27 Midwest Energy Corporation (269) 445-1000 901 E. State Street PO Box 127 Cassopolis, MI 49031 www.teammidwest.com SEMCO Energy Gas Co. (269) 683-6810 1000 Bell Road Niles, MI 49120 www.semcoenergy.com Wholesale Brokerage Central Produce Sales Inc. (269) 782-3588 28230 Elm Street PO Box 118 Dowagiac, MI 49047
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2014 Membership Application GREATER DOWAGIAC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 200 Depot Drive, Dowagiac MI 49047 www.DowagiacChamber.com Name of Business ________________________________________________________ Owner, President or Manager ______________________________________________ Street Address ___________________________________________________________ Mailing Address, if different than above _____________________________________ Phone __________________________________________________________________ E-mail Address ___________________________________________________________ Website _________________________________________________________________ Year business was established ______________________________________________ Number of employees ____________________________________________________ Business information you would like to appear on our on-line membership directory ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ _______ My membership dues are enclosed herewith. Annual membership dues are: • $145 for small businesses, employing 1 to 10 people. • $205 for businesses employing 11 to 50 people. • $265 for businesses employing 50+ people.
New members receive an advertising incentive! New businesses receive their first year at half price!
• $120 for non-profit community organizations & churches. • $45 for non-business owners, such as individuals or retirees. • Financial institutions & utility companies pay a different fee. Signature of applicant & title _______________________________________________ Date ____________________________________________________________________
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Serving on the Greater Dowagiac Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors in front from left are Mary Cooper, Welcome Home Michiana/Cressy & Everett Real Estate; President Kim MacGregor, Edward Jones; and Susan Kazlauskas, The Marshall Shoppe. In back from left are Jim Frazier, Vincent J. Jewelers; Allexia Forburger, D. MottL Realty Group; Dr. Timothy Dowsett, Dowsett Chiropractic Health Center; and Kris Lamphere, Who Knew? Consignment. Not shown is Mark Herman, Magyar Law Office.
We’re always
Growing!
We invite you to join us in welcoming the Chamber’s newest members, who joined the organization after our directory was published, and are listed below.
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Index of
Advertisers Advertiser Page 1st Source Bank........................................................................................... 9 AK Montgomery........................................................................................ 25 Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital............................................................... 32 Cass County Council on Aging................................................................ 16 Chemical Bank........................................................................................... 10 City of Dowagiac......................................................................................... 4 Creative Vinyl Signs................................................................................... 26 D. MottL Realty Group LLC....................................................................... 24 Dowagiac Area Federal Credit Union...................................................... 21 Dowsett Chiropractic Health Center........................................................ 25 Edward Jones............................................................................................. 27 Forest Glen Assisted Living...................................................................... 19 Four Winds Casino Resort.......................................................................... 6 Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan...................................................... 26 Jim D’s Body Shop....................................................................................... 2 Judd Lumber & Rental Center.................................................................. 10 Kemner-Iott Agency of Cass County........................................................ 22 Lakeland Health Care................................................................................ 13 Little Caesars.............................................................................................. 10 Mahar Insurance Agency.......................................................................... 23 The Business Center of Southwestern Michigan.................................... 12 Rohdy’s Heating & Cooling....................................................................... 22 Southwestern Michigan College.............................................................. 31 Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services.............................. 27 The Marshall Shoppe.................................................................................. 2 Who Knew? Consignment........................................................................ 24 Whistlestop Gifts....................................................................................... 17 Wolverine Mutual Insurance Company.................................................... 23
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that’s where
personalized care meets specialized medicine
Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital is your close-to-home connection to wellness. That’s why we offer a variety of specialty health clinics in your neighborhood. To make an appointment, call any of the phone numbers listed below. Audiology (800) 696.4056
Orthopaedics (269) 783.3053
Urology (269) 783.3053
Cardiology* (269) 783.3017
Pacemaker Clinic* (269) 782.8681
Vascular Scan (269) 492.6500
Dermatology (269) 429.7546
Podiatry (269) 651.2320
Vascular Surgery (269) 492.6500
Oncology* (269) 373.7488
Pulmonary/Sleep (269) 345.1161
Borgess-Lee Memorial Hospital 420 West High Street, Dowagiac *These clinics require a referral from your physician.
A member of Ascension Health®