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.

The Howell Area Chamber of Commerce is partnering with WebWorld Advantage to add value to your membership by bringing nine complimentary webinars right to your office. These webinars are designed to make managing your business events, digital marketing and social media easier, smarter, more valuable and more time effective.

Campaigns That Drive Action:
Events and Online Registration
Tue, Sep 6, 2016 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

If you cannot attend the morning webinar but would still like to learn more, register for the webinar and the recording will be emailed to you.

UPCOMING COMPLIMENTARY WEBINARS:
   
Online Surveys that Work:
Get Feedback from Your Customers
Tue, Sep 20, 2016 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Rock Your Holidays with a Great Promotion
Wed, Sep 28, 2016 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Topic: Starting a Business
Speaker: SBDC Consultant
Co-Sponsor: LegUP Livingston

This workshop will explore some of the key topics that make product businesses unique including; intellectual property, inventory, wholesale pricing, and ecommerce. It is designed to give you the tools you need to explore and analyze the feasibility of your product through a project-based approach to the business planning process. Each participant will leave with a working project plan for timing, and next steps. While there are often some elements of services when selling products, this workshop is designed to focus on the product side. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about how to simply start your product business.

Follow this link for more information
 

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.

“What’s New in Livingston County”

Speakers include Howell City Manager Shea Charles, who will talk about new city projects, opportunities within the city and the economic impact for our community and within the city; Chem-Trend Limited Partnership President and CEO, Devanir Moraes, who will speak about the growth of Chem-Trend LP and new expansion of their operation that began and is headquartered in Howell ; and Cleary University President, Jayson Boyers, who will discuss the growth and direction of Cleary University as their programs evolve to reflect new paths for students, working students and the area businesses who hire Cleary graduates.

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.  Past subscribers must re-submit a new form each year.

September 2016 Good Morning Livingston Sponsor:

Lansing Community College

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.

The Howell Area Chamber of Commerce is partnering with WebWorld Advantage to add value to your membership by bringing nine complimentary webinars right to your office. These webinars are designed to make managing your business events, digital marketing and social media easier, smarter, more valuable and more time effective.

Online Surveys that Work:
Get Feedback from Your Customers
Tue, Sep 20, 2016 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

If you cannot attend the morning webinar but would still like to learn more, register for the webinar and the recording will be emailed to you.

UPCOMING COMPLIMENTARY WEBINAR:
  
Rock Your Holidays with a Great Promotion
Wed, Sep 28, 2016 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

DOWNTOWN WALKING LOOP

Cleary's Pub

2FOG's Pub

Heart of Michigan

Howell's Mainstreet Winery

Uptown Coffeehouse
Moe's BarBar Shop
Mr. B's Rustic Tavern

EAST LOOP

Eternity Brewing

Buffalo Wild Wings

Bob Evans Farms

SOUTH LOOP

Block Brewing

• Bill sponsors Rep. Hank Vaupel (Fowlerville) and Rep. Christine Greig (Farmington Hills)
• Nicole Mangis, Founder of Launch Exchange and policy chair of Southeast Michigan Social Enterprise Alliance
• Michael Marzano, Director of Government Relations for Small Business Association of Michigan
• The panel will include a local company who is already a certified B-Corp.

• Media
• Howell Chamber members
• Cleary University students and faculty
• Brighton Chamber members
• Fowlerville FBA members
• Hartland Chamber members
• Fenton Chamber members
• SBAM members
• Ann Arbor SPARK members
• Southeast MI Social Enterprise Alliance Members
• Certified B-Corps in Michigan

• What value does a B-Corp certification bring to a social enterprise vs. a traditional enterprise?
• Why would a company choose to be a benefit corporation, a B-Corp certified company, or both?
• At what point should a company begin considering becoming a benefit corporation and B-Corps certified company?
• What is the difference between B-Labs and B-Corps?
• Is social enterprise a legit way to do business? If so, what examples can you provide of companies being successful?
• Are there any cons to being a benefit corporation?
• Are there any cons to being a B-Corp certified company?
• How do B-Labs and B-Corps support its network of companies?
• What is the B-Corps certification process like for a company and a business support organization ? what goes into it?
• In what ways have you seen the B-Corps certification benefit your company or other companies?
• What is the legislative process like to bring something like benefit corporations to Michigan?
• Why is Michigan a good place for benefit corporations?
• If someone wanted to leave this room today and become a B-Corps certified company, what are the first few steps they would take?

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.

The Howell Area Chamber of Commerce is partnering with WebWorld Advantage to add value to your membership by bringing nine complimentary webinars right to your office. These webinars are designed to make managing your business events, digital marketing and social media easier, smarter, more valuable and more time effective.

Rock Your Holidays with a Great Promotion
Wed, Sep 28, 2016 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

If you cannot attend the morning webinar but would still like to learn more, register for the webinar and the recording will be emailed to you.

Meet & Greet
Join us for a cup of coffee and business networking at this quarterly event hosted by the Greater Hartland, Brighton and Howell Chambers of Commerce. Bring lots of business cards as this is an excellent way to expand your network of potential customers. Continental breakfast will be served. Please register if you plan to attend.