| May 1 Howell's Sunday Farmers' Market |
The 2016 season of the Howell Sunday Farmers’ Market gets under way Sunday, May 1, and runs every Sunday through Oct. 30, featuring locally grown produce, handmade goodies from 50 vendors and live entertainment.
Howell's Sunday Farmers' Market is celebrating its 23rd 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 1, 2016 |
| 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 1 through Oct. 30
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
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| May 4 ChamberConnect |
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 4, 2016 |
| Time: |
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://howell.org |
| Location: |
Basic PCS
3220 East Grand River Ave.
Howell, MI 48843
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| Contact: |
Michelle Tokan
phone:517.546.3920
fax:517.546.4115 |
| EMail: |
mtokan@howell.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday, May 4
3:45 - 5 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Members: $10.00
Non-member/Guests: $25.00 |
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| May 8 Howell's Sunday Farmers' Market |
The 2016 season of the Howell Sunday Farmers’ Market gets under way Sunday, May 1, and runs every Sunday through Oct. 30, featuring locally grown produce, handmade goodies from 50 vendors and live entertainment.
Howell's Sunday Farmers' Market is celebrating its 23rd 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 8, 2016 |
| 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 1 through Oct. 30
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
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| May 10 Good Morning Livingston |
Adventures in Entrepreneurship
Three local business owners will talk about their successes, their mistakes, and the highs and lows of their entrepreneurial journeys. In partnership with Leg UP!
Speakers are Michael Jonna of Jonna’s Market, Dave Rex of Rex Materials Group, and Susan Pominville of Abovo Visual Communications.
Chamber Members: Save time at registration when you purchase an annual subscription to Good Morning Livingston, and receive a program coupon to share. Subscriptions are transferable. Your $160 subscription gets you all eight GML programs in the series. Prorated subscriptions are available. Past subscribers must re-submit a new form each year. |
| Date: |
May 10, 2016 |
| Time: |
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Website: |
http://www.howell.org |
| Location: |
Chemung Hills Golf Club & Banquet Center
3125 Golf Club Rd.
Howell, MI 48843
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| Contact: |
Janie Willsmore |
| EMail: |
jwillsmore@howell.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
7:30 a.m. - 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 11 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 11, 2016 |
| 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 11 Referral Group 2 |
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.
Group Facilitator is April Dertian, The Salvation Army
Co-Facilitator is Karen Swieczkowski, Brighton Ford
This group meets at The Salvation Army building,
503 Lake St. in Downtown Howell |
| Date: |
May 11, 2016 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://howell.org |
| Location: |
The Salvation Army building,
503 Lake St.
Howell, MI 48843 |
| Contact: |
Kim Esper |
| EMail: |
kesper@howell.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Second and Fourth Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
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| May 15 Howell's Sunday Farmers' Market |
The 2016 season of the Howell Sunday Farmers’ Market gets under way Sunday, May 1, and runs every Sunday through Oct. 30, featuring locally grown produce, handmade goodies from 50 vendors and live entertainment.
Howell's Sunday Farmers' Market is celebrating its 23rd 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 15, 2016 |
| 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 1 through Oct. 30
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
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| May 17 Cool Tools Workshop |
Cool Tools for Better Online Marketing
Presented by WebWorld Advantage
There are a variety of free tools available online that can help take your social media marketing to the next level. With media like Pinterest and Instagram your business can boom and when you combine those with tools like PicMonkey, Color Cop and Infogram, your marketing content can look professional, relevant and cool. Bring your laptop and smart phone to get hands-on experience and start a buzz about your business. |
| Date: |
May 17, 2016 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
| Location: |
Howell Area Chamber of Commerce
123 E. Washington
Howell, MI 48843 |
| Contact: |
Candy Jones-Guerin |
| EMail: |
candy@webworldadvantage.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
May 17, 2016
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free for members
$25 for future members and guests |
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| May 19 Business After Hours Honoring 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 19, 2016 |
| 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: |
Thursday, May 19, 2016
5 - 7 p.m. |
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| May 22 Howell's Sunday Farmers' Market |
The 2016 season of the Howell Sunday Farmers’ Market gets under way Sunday, May 1, and runs every Sunday through Oct. 30, featuring locally grown produce, handmade goodies from 50 vendors and live entertainment.
Howell's Sunday Farmers' Market is celebrating its 23rd 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 22, 2016 |
| 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 1 through Oct. 30
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
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| May 25 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 25, 2016 |
| 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 25 Referral Group 2 |
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.
Group Facilitator is April Dertian, The Salvation Army
Co-Facilitator is Karen Swieczkowski, Brighton Ford
This group meets at The Salvation Army building,
503 Lake St. in Downtown Howell |
| Date: |
May 25, 2016 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://howell.org |
| Location: |
The Salvation Army building,
503 Lake St.
Howell, MI 48843 |
| Contact: |
Kim Esper |
| EMail: |
kesper@howell.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Second and Fourth Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
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| May 25 Lunch & Learn |
How Do I Take My Business Virtual?
Presented by Catherine Dyer, Outside The Box Admin, LLC
Have you found yourself confused by all the choices of apps to use for your business? Catherine will explain some of the commonly used programs such as: cloud storage, video conference, online calendar, Gmail, Google Drive and many more. Catherine's goal is to help you leverage these free online tools so you work smarter with people online.
Cost for the program is $20, and includes lunch and all materials. |
| Date: |
May 25, 2016 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Building
123 E. Washington St.
Howell, MI 48843 |
| Contact: |
Catherine Dyer
Outside The Box Admin, LLC |
| EMail: |
cat@outsidetheboxadmin.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 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 25 LEG UP! |
Forming Your LLC or DBA, Do It Now!
Anyone ready to launch a business as a sole proprietor or LLC, or anyone who has been putting off the paperwork needs to attend “Forming Your LLC or DBA, Do It Now!”
The workshop, hosted by the Small Business Development Center in partnership with LegUP!, will have a business attorney walk you through the necessary documents needed to form and register a business, including articles of incorporation and Employee Identification Number.
Attendees should come prepared with one or more names for your business. Visit http://www.dleg.state.mi.us/bcs_corp/sr_corp.asp to search for existing business names registered with the State of Michigan.
The workshop runs 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, in Room 111 in the Wall Center of The Chrysler Building at Cleary University, 3730 Cleary Drive in Howell.
There is no charge to attend. To reserve a spot visit http://bit.ly/1No0mXA
Leg Up! is open to the public and there is plenty of free parking available on our campus.
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| Date: |
May 25, 2016 |
| Time: |
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.howell.org |
| Location: |
Wall Center of The Chrysler Building, Room 111
Cleary University
3730 Cleary Drive
Howell |
| Contact: |
Pat Convery |
| EMail: |
pconvery@howell.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
2-4 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
No Charge |
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| May 29 Howell's Sunday Farmers' Market |
The 2016 season of the Howell Sunday Farmers’ Market gets under way Sunday, May 1, and runs every Sunday through Oct. 30, featuring locally grown produce, handmade goodies from 50 vendors and live entertainment.
Howell's Sunday Farmers' Market is celebrating its 23rd 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 29, 2016 |
| 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 1 through Oct. 30
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
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