| May 3 Howell's Sunday Farmers' Market |
The 2015 season of the Howell Sunday Farmers’ Market gets under way Sunday, May 3, and runs every Sunday through Oct. 25, featuring locally grown produce, handmade goodies from 50 vendors and live entertainment.
Howell's Sunday Farmers' Market is celebrating its 21st year.
Visitors and residents enjoy the finest in locally grown produce, bedding plants, flowers, homemade goods and crafts, all set against the backdrop of the Livingston County Courthouse and historic downtown Howell. Weekly entertainment and the energetic downtown ambience have helped create a “mini-festival” atmosphere at the market.
Featuring:
Fresh produce
Garlic/herbs
Honey and maple syrup
Perennials and annuals
Potted trees and shrubs
Farm fresh eggs
Fresh, pasture-raised poultry
Heirloom plants
USDA organic grass-fed beef & pork
Certified organic raw cheese
Fresh baked breads
Howell's Sunday Farmers' Market is hosted by the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Howell and the Howell Main Street and Downtown Development Authority. Its major sponsor is First National Bank and the media sponsor is the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus.
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| Date: |
May 3, 2015 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.howell.org |
| Location: |
Located on State Street and Clinton Street, adjacent to the historic Livingston County Courthouse in the heart of downtown Howell. |
| Contact: |
Steve Wilczewski |
| EMail: |
farmersmarket@howell.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Every Sunday beginning May 3 through Oct. 25
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
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| May 5 Referral Group 2 |
| First and third Tuesdays, at 12 noon. |
| Date: |
May 5, 2015 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
The Salvation Army Church (not the store)
503 Lake St.
Howell |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, May 5
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Please RSVP to kesper@howell.org or call the chamber at 517.546.3920 for more information. |
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| May 5 New Member Welcome |
| New Member Welcome is an opportunity for you to acquaint yourself with beneficial chamber services that can help you get the most out of your membership investment and begin building valuable relationships. network with other members over light refreshments, meet chamber staff, receive an overview of chamber programs and events, and share information about your business with the group. Bring your business cards and current event information to share. |
| Date: |
May 5, 2015 |
| Time: |
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.howell.org |
| Location: |
Howell Area Chamber of Commerce
123 E. Washington St.
Howell |
| Contact: |
Kim Esper |
| EMail: |
kesper@howell.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
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| Fees/Admission: |
No charge, please RSVP at howell.org |
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| May 6 MIOSHA Seminar - Creating a Positive Safety Culture |
Creating a Positive Safety Culture
Full day course developed to teach participants: this course will provide the knowledge and tools for participants to gain an understanding of the factors that affect culture and how it impacts safety performance. Management Leadership/Commitment and Employee Involvement are the most critical components of having an effective Safety and Health Management System (SHMS). This course will use data, examples, case studies, and activities to illustrate best practices and assist participants in improving their company's safety culture.
Agenda
- Define organizational culture and its impact on performance.
- Explain the impact of safety systems and other corporate systems on safety culture.
- Evaluate the safety culture within your organization.
Requirements to attend:
Safety & Health Management Systems, Level II, MTI Certification
Certification/Maintenance Points Available
This course has been approved for both residential builders pre-licensure and continuing safety training requirements.
** TO REGISTER CONTACT Janie Willsmore at 517.546.3920 or jwillsmore@howell.org **
**All meetings are accessible and barrier free. Please contact the cosponsor or CET Division, at least 30 days in advance, to request necessary accommodations.** |
| Date: |
May 6, 2015 |
| Time: |
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Location: |
Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Building
123 E. Washington St.
Howell |
| Contact: |
Janie Willsmore |
| EMail: |
jwillsmore@howell.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday, May 6
Check-In: 8:30 a.m.
Program: 9:00 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 29 |
| Fees/Admission: |
$120 per person.
Includes lunch and course materials
** TO REGISTER CONTACT Janie Willsmore at 517.546.3920 or jwillsmore@howell.org ** |
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| May 6 Promoting Your Business on the Pure Michigan Website |
If you’d like to promote your business on the most visited travel/tourism website in the nation, you’ll want to attend “Promoting Your Business on the Pure Michigan Website.” This free educational opportunity is geared toward those in the travel industry – such as lodging facilities, attractions, museums, festivals, events, golfing, dining, shopping, farmers markets, etc. There are only 24 spots available for this training, in which Carol Royse from Travel Michigan will teach business owners and managers to create and update listings -- including photos, events, and much more --on the Pure Michigan website.
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| Date: |
May 6, 2015 |
| Time: |
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
| Website: |
http://www.howell.org |
| Location: |
Lansing Community College Howell Campus computer lab, located at Parker Middle School, 400 Wright Road off D-19. |
| Contact: |
Howell Area Chamber of Commerce, chamber@howell.org, 517.546.3920 |
| EMail: |
chamber@howell.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
8:30-10:30 a.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Workshop is free, but attendance is limited to only 24 participants |
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| May 6 Promoting Your Business on the Pure Michigan Website |
If you’d like to promote your business on the most visited travel/tourism website in the nation, you’ll want to attend “Promoting Your Business on the Pure Michigan Website.” This free educational opportunity is geared toward those in the travel industry – such as lodging facilities, attractions, museums, festivals, events, golfing, dining, shopping, farmers markets, etc. There are only 24 spots available for this training, in which Carol Royse from Travel Michigan will teach business owners and managers to create and update listings -- including photos, events, and much more --on the Pure Michigan website.
Must have 6 attendees registered for event to held. |
| Date: |
May 6, 2015 |
| Time: |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.howell.org |
| Location: |
Lansing Community College Howell Campus computer lab, located at Parker Middle School, 400 Wright Road off D-19. |
| Contact: |
Howell Area Chamber of Commerce, chamber@howell.org, 517.546.3920 |
| EMail: |
chamber@howell.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
3:00 - 5:00 PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
Workshop is free, but attendance is limited to only 24 participants
Must have 6 attendees registered for event to held. |
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| May 6 ChamberConnect |
Please join us at Capital Construction Group for this month's ChamberConnect. We will be connecting at one of their model homes.
ChamberConnect allows members to meet and establish valuable business connections in a time-efficient manner. The dynamic format includes company overviews, a chance to "power-mingle" with one-on-one introductions and the opportunity to exchange critical business information. Members are asked to bring business cards and will receive a list of all attendees and their contact information.
Want to host an upcoming ChamberConnect to help market your business? Contact Michelle Tokan for details. |
| Date: |
May 6, 2015 |
| Time: |
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://howell.org |
| Location: |
Capital Construction Group
Model Home Location:
1284 Douglas Fir Drive
Howell
The model home is located south of M-59 on the east side of Eager Road in the Pine Ridge subdivision.
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| Contact: |
Michelle Tokan
phone:517.546.3920
fax:517.546.4115 |
| EMail: |
mtokan@howell.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday, May 6
3:45 - 5 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Members: $10.00
Non-member/Guests: $25.00 |
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| May 10 Howell's Sunday Farmers' Market |
The 2015 season of the Howell Sunday Farmers’ Market gets under way Sunday, May 3, and runs every Sunday through Oct. 25, featuring locally grown produce, handmade goodies from 50 vendors and live entertainment.
Howell's Sunday Farmers' Market is celebrating its 21st year.
Visitors and residents enjoy the finest in locally grown produce, bedding plants, flowers, homemade goods and crafts, all set against the backdrop of the Livingston County Courthouse and historic downtown Howell. Weekly entertainment and the energetic downtown ambience have helped create a “mini-festival” atmosphere at the market.
Featuring:
Fresh produce
Garlic/herbs
Honey and maple syrup
Perennials and annuals
Potted trees and shrubs
Farm fresh eggs
Fresh, pasture-raised poultry
Heirloom plants
USDA organic grass-fed beef & pork
Certified organic raw cheese
Fresh baked breads
Howell's Sunday Farmers' Market is hosted by the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Howell and the Howell Main Street and Downtown Development Authority. Its major sponsor is First National Bank and the media sponsor is the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus.
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| Date: |
May 10, 2015 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.howell.org |
| Location: |
Located on State Street and Clinton Street, adjacent to the historic Livingston County Courthouse in the heart of downtown Howell. |
| Contact: |
Steve Wilczewski |
| EMail: |
farmersmarket@howell.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Every Sunday beginning May 3 through Oct. 25
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
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| May 12 Good Morning Livingston |
County foodies sharing secrets of their success at next Good Morning Livingston
Two of Livingston County’s most-famous and successful food entrepreneurs — Adam Merkel of Diamond’s Steak and Seafood in downtown Howell, and Renee Chodkowski of Great Foodini fame — will be on hand to talk about their businesses at the May 12 Good Morning Livingston program, set for 7:30 a.m. at The Johnson Center at Cleary University, 3750 Cleary Drive in Howell.
Both Merkel and Chodkowski have achieved their success by combining their passion for food with hard work and top-notch social media and marketing efforts.
The event begins at 7:30 a.m. at The Johnson Center at Cleary University, 3750 Cleary Drive in Howell.
Tickets are $20 for members in advance and $25 at the door. Non-members/guests are $30. |
| Date: |
May 12, 2015 |
| Time: |
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Website: |
http://www.howell.org |
| Location: |
The Johnson Center at Cleary University
3750 Cleary Drive
Howell, MI 48843 |
| Contact: |
Janie Willsmore |
| EMail: |
jwillsmore@howell.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, May 12
7:30 - 9 a.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Members, pre-registered: $20
Members, at the door: $25
Non-Members/Guests: $30
Please note, reservations are binding
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| May 17 Howell's Sunday Farmers' Market |
The 2015 season of the Howell Sunday Farmers’ Market gets under way Sunday, May 3, and runs every Sunday through Oct. 25, featuring locally grown produce, handmade goodies from 50 vendors and live entertainment.
Howell's Sunday Farmers' Market is celebrating its 21st year.
Visitors and residents enjoy the finest in locally grown produce, bedding plants, flowers, homemade goods and crafts, all set against the backdrop of the Livingston County Courthouse and historic downtown Howell. Weekly entertainment and the energetic downtown ambience have helped create a “mini-festival” atmosphere at the market.
Featuring:
Fresh produce
Garlic/herbs
Honey and maple syrup
Perennials and annuals
Potted trees and shrubs
Farm fresh eggs
Fresh, pasture-raised poultry
Heirloom plants
USDA organic grass-fed beef & pork
Certified organic raw cheese
Fresh baked breads
Howell's Sunday Farmers' Market is hosted by the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Howell and the Howell Main Street and Downtown Development Authority. Its major sponsor is First National Bank and the media sponsor is the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus.
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| Date: |
May 17, 2015 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.howell.org |
| Location: |
Located on State Street and Clinton Street, adjacent to the historic Livingston County Courthouse in the heart of downtown Howell. |
| Contact: |
Steve Wilczewski |
| EMail: |
farmersmarket@howell.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Every Sunday beginning May 3 through Oct. 25
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
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| May 19 Referral Group 2 |
| First and third Tuesdays, at 12 noon. |
| Date: |
May 19, 2015 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
The Salvation Army Church (not the store)
503 Lake St.
Howell |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, May 19
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Please RSVP to kesper@howell.org or call the chamber at 517.546.3920 for more information. |
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| May 24 Howell's Sunday Farmers' Market |
The 2015 season of the Howell Sunday Farmers’ Market gets under way Sunday, May 3, and runs every Sunday through Oct. 25, featuring locally grown produce, handmade goodies from 50 vendors and live entertainment.
Howell's Sunday Farmers' Market is celebrating its 21st year.
Visitors and residents enjoy the finest in locally grown produce, bedding plants, flowers, homemade goods and crafts, all set against the backdrop of the Livingston County Courthouse and historic downtown Howell. Weekly entertainment and the energetic downtown ambience have helped create a “mini-festival” atmosphere at the market.
Featuring:
Fresh produce
Garlic/herbs
Honey and maple syrup
Perennials and annuals
Potted trees and shrubs
Farm fresh eggs
Fresh, pasture-raised poultry
Heirloom plants
USDA organic grass-fed beef & pork
Certified organic raw cheese
Fresh baked breads
Howell's Sunday Farmers' Market is hosted by the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Howell and the Howell Main Street and Downtown Development Authority. Its major sponsor is First National Bank and the media sponsor is the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus.
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| Date: |
May 24, 2015 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.howell.org |
| Location: |
Located on State Street and Clinton Street, adjacent to the historic Livingston County Courthouse in the heart of downtown Howell. |
| Contact: |
Steve Wilczewski |
| EMail: |
farmersmarket@howell.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Every Sunday beginning May 3 through Oct. 25
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
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| May 26 September Stroll Informational Meeting |
| Restaurants and retailers interested in learning more about the upcoming September 16 September Stroll are welcome to attend this informational meeting. 2015 boasts our 6th Annual September Stroll to showcase our beautiful, historic downtown and give our restaurants and retailers exposure to the Livingston County community. |
| Date: |
May 26, 2015 |
| Time: |
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
| Location: |
at the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Building,
123 E. Washington St.
Howell, MI 48843
517.546.3920 |
| EMail: |
kesper@howell.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
9:30-10:30 a.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
This meeting is to answer questions and fine tune our plans for the Annual September Stroll on Wednesday, September 16, 2015. September Stroll is a program of the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Committee. Please RSVP to kesper@howell.org or 517.546.3920 |
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| May 27 Referral Group 1 |
Howell Chamber members work together to help each other grow in business by meeting regularly, sharing best business practices and bringing each other referrals for warm business leads.
Sandy Rachwal, Beauchamp Water Treatment & Supply – Facilitator
Sue Hansen, Howell Carnegie District Library – Co-Facilitator |
| Date: |
May 27, 2015 |
| Time: |
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
| Website: |
http://howell.org |
| Location: |
Cleary University
Chrysler Hall Room 205
3750 Cleary Dr., Howell, MI 48843 |
| Contact: |
Kim Esper |
| EMail: |
kesper@howell.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Second and Fourth Wednesdays, 8:30 am - 10:00 am. |
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| May 27 Lunch & Learn |
CAN YOUR BUSINESS SAVE MONEY ON CREDIT CARD PROCESSING?
The credit card processing industry is intentionally complex to keep business owners from seeing exactly what you are paying for and why. Wendy Caverly, of Caverly Consulting, shares industry practices and trends so you can protect yourself.
You'll learn how the processing industry works. What you should expect to pay and what is 'padding the bill'. Types of equipment, mobile processing, internet processing. Average contract length and if you need to, how to cancel a bad contract. What are the three types of processing structures, and the difference between a direct processor and a third party processor. What is PCI compliance and are you ready for the new computer chip cards coming this year? Taking credit cards has become a necessity for businesses in today's world; attend this informative Lunch & Learn and educate yourself to keep this necessary part of doing business more affordable.
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| Date: |
May 27, 2015 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.howell.org |
| Location: |
Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Building
123 E. Washington St.
Howell |
| Contact: |
Pat Convery |
| EMail: |
pconvery@howell.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday, May 27. 2015
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
$20 per person
Includes lunch and materials
Lunch & Learn is a program of the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation |
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| May 27 Business After Hours for Elected Officials |
Business After Hours Honoring Elected Officials
Chamber members are invited to meet and exchange ideas with local elected and appointed officials at this annual reception.
The event is also a "thanks" for the many hours elected officials put into serving Livingston County and its communities. Attendees will enjoy networking, complimentary refreshments and live music. Elected officials at the local, county and state levels are invited.
This is a joint program of the Howell, Brighton and Hartland chambers of commerce and the Economic Development Council of Livingston County. |
| Date: |
May 27, 2015 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.howell.org |
| Location: |
Crystal Gardens - Livingston
5768 E. Grand River Ave.
Howell |
| Contact: |
Janie Willsmore |
| EMail: |
jwillsmore@howell.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday, May 27
5 - 7 p.m. |
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| May 28 - May 27 Golf Classic Committee |
Golf Classic Committee meeting
Committee members are asked to RSVP to Kim Esper |
| Date: |
May 28, 2015 |
| Time: |
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
| Location: |
Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Building
123 E. Washington St.
Howell, MI 48843 |
| Contact: |
Kim Esper
517.546.3920
kesper@howell.org |
| EMail: |
kesper@howell.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
8:30-10 a.m.
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| May 31 Howell's Sunday Farmers' Market |
The 2015 season of the Howell Sunday Farmers’ Market gets under way Sunday, May 3, and runs every Sunday through Oct. 25, featuring locally grown produce, handmade goodies from 50 vendors and live entertainment.
Howell's Sunday Farmers' Market is celebrating its 21st year.
Visitors and residents enjoy the finest in locally grown produce, bedding plants, flowers, homemade goods and crafts, all set against the backdrop of the Livingston County Courthouse and historic downtown Howell. Weekly entertainment and the energetic downtown ambience have helped create a “mini-festival” atmosphere at the market.
Featuring:
Fresh produce
Garlic/herbs
Honey and maple syrup
Perennials and annuals
Potted trees and shrubs
Farm fresh eggs
Fresh, pasture-raised poultry
Heirloom plants
USDA organic grass-fed beef & pork
Certified organic raw cheese
Fresh baked breads
Howell's Sunday Farmers' Market is hosted by the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Howell and the Howell Main Street and Downtown Development Authority. Its major sponsor is First National Bank and the media sponsor is the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus.
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| Date: |
May 31, 2015 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.howell.org |
| Location: |
Located on State Street and Clinton Street, adjacent to the historic Livingston County Courthouse in the heart of downtown Howell. |
| Contact: |
Steve Wilczewski |
| EMail: |
farmersmarket@howell.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Every Sunday beginning May 3 through Oct. 25
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
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