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Mid August Chamber & Community ENews for Niles Michigan
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August 13-18 Berrien County Youth Fair Pick Up Event Schedules at the Chamber Building
Wednesday, August 15 New Member Ribbon Cutting: Back to Basics: Wellness, Lifestyle & Training 11am
Wednesday, August 15 Summer Concert in the Park - Tim Dudley, Elvis Impersonator
Thursday, August 16 JOB FAIR by Express Employment Professionals 12-4pm Chamber Building
Thursday, August 16 Summer Concert in the Park - Jones & The Groove-Tones
Sunday, August 19 Summer Concert in the Park - Patchwork Bank
Wednesday, August 22 Summer Concert in the Park - Vandyke Revue
Thursday, August 23 New Member Ribbon Cutting: Integrity Turf & Landscaping 11am- Chamber Building
Thursday, August 23 Summer Concert in the Park - Elephant Rescue
Friday, August 24 Fernwood Botanical Garden Susan Johnston Photo Exhibit
Sunday, August 26 Summer Concert in the Park - Freight Hoppers
Wednesday, August 29 Summer Concert in the Park - Freight Hoppers
Wednesday, August 29 Business After Hours: Hosted by Chemical Bank @ Riverfront Cafe
Thursday, August 30 Summer Concert in the Park - Sixth Generation
Aug 31-Sept 3 Labor Day Weekend Family Camp at Michiana Christian Service Camp
Chamber E-News & Events Vol. 50 August 14, 2012
321 E. Main Street, P.O. Box 10, Niles, MI 49120Phone: (269)683-3720 FAX: (269)683-3722Email: [email protected]: www.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."
Sunday, Sept 2 Summer Concert in the Park - Eve Kelly Band
Monday, Sept 3 Labor Day 5K Run at Michiana Christian Service Camp
Thursday, Sept 6 Summer Concert in the Park - Night Shift
Sunday, Sept 9 Summer Concert in the Park - Hey Annie
Sunday, Sept 9 The Salvation Army Niles Fall Leadership Campaign 10am
Sept 10- Sept 15 The Salvation Army Niles Fall Leadership Campaign 6:30pm
Wednesday, Sept 12 Fall Senior Adult Celebration at MCSC
Sept 14 – Oct 31 Niles Haunted House OPENS Visit www.haunted.org
Saturday, September 22 Fall Golf Benefit for Michiana Christian Service Camp
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
Thursdays & Saturdays Niles Bensidoun French Market DT Niles 9am to 2pm
Every Wednesday “Bring It” Cruise In and Car Show - Now thru August 29th
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
Express Employment Professionals JOB FAIR321 E. Main Street, Niles, MI 49120
(lower level of the Chamber Building)Thursday, August 16th
12:00pm to 4:00pm
Interested applicants are welcome to visit the job fair to inquire about potential employment. Complete an application online or after your visit at the website listed below.
A paper application will be available at the fair for those who do not have computers. Ideal candidates will possess a solid work history with reliable transportation,
clean background and able to pass a drug screen and be 18 years of age or older.
To register go to: www.expresspros.comWhen completed please be sure to select St. Joseph, Mi to transmit your application to
Click Here to View the Chamber Member Directory
New Member Ribbon Cutting!Wednesday, August 15th
11:00 a.m.
New Member Ribbon Cutting! Integrity Turf & Landscaping
Thursday, August 23rd at 11:00 a.m.Integrity Turf & Landscaping is a full service landscaping company servicing the Michiana area with over 21 years of experience. We take pride in our work and service to you our customer.
Integrity Turf & Landscaping stands behind it's product and services to you. We do a job as if it was our own property or landscape. Affordable (FULLY INSURED, COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL) Full Service Landscaping Design and Installation. New or Renovation. FREE estimates
Turf Services: Diagnosis of lawn problems, New lawn renovations or repairSodding, seeding, over seeding, Fertilization, Weed Control, Core AerationNew or restored Lawns, full or partial. Tilling: 55 horse tractor with 6' wide tiller, beautiful ground working or walk behind tiller for smaller jobs. Add topsoil if needed. Garden Tilling, Soil conditioning adding compost or cattle manure
Landscaping: Diagnosis of problems, New or renovationFull maintenance: mulching, pruning, fertilization, spring and fall cleanupsPruning and maintenance, Tree and shrub removal , Leaf removalWholesale trees and shrubs. We can plant and handle any size.
Hardscape installations: Brick and Flagstone Patios, walkways, retaining walls, patiosOther Services: Driveway installations: river rock, crushed concrete, and limestoneDeliveries: Trees, shrubs, topsoil, mulch, stone, firewoodDrain tile installation and fix drainage problems around homesExcavation and slope correction, dry wells and drain tile installationsTree and Shrub removal, storm cleanups, spring and fall cleanups, Remove eaves and debris
Winter Services: Snow Plowing and snow removal with plow, and snow blowers, will shovel walks. Firewood deliveries.
Ribbon Cutting Will be held at the Chamber Building321 E. Main Street, Niles
Public Welcome
The Fairway Inn at Signal Point Club is NOW Open for Lunch!1475 West River Road, Niles, MI 49120
You’re invited to come experience full-service dining on the exclusive Signal Point 18th Hole!Enjoy lunch on the terrace, or in the beautiful clubhouse.
Find your “Taste of Signal Point“ and consider one of their membership dining options.All fellow members of the Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce and friends are welcome.
Now open 7 days a week from 11:00am to 2:00pm Reserve are available for your special party or event!
Call (269)683-7001 www.signalpointclub.com
MC Photography, LLC(574) 298-2737
MC Photography uses photo's to inspire, encourage and persuade.Custom greeting cardsRetail photographyPhoto jewelry & Framed Photos. Need to send a friend or business a custom greeting card? Choose a photo and a favorite quote!
View Gallery
Business After Hours NetworkingWednesday, August 29th
5:00-7:30pmHosted by
Location:Riverfront Café, 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-MembersPlease RSVP to: [email protected] or Call 269-683-3720
Summer Concert Series- Riverfront Park in Downtown NilesConcerts are at 7:00 pm. Sunday’s at 6:00 pm
All times, dates, locations and artists are subject to change without notice.
Wednesday Night Thursday Night Sunday NightAug 15 Tim Dudley, Elvis Impers. Aug 16 Jones & The Groove-tones Aug 19 Patchwork Band
Aug 22 Vandyke Revue Aug 23 Elephant Rescue Aug 26 Freight Hoppers
Aug 29 Freight Hoppers Aug 30 Sixth Generation Sept 2 Eve Kelly Band
Sept 6 Night Shift Sept 9 Hey Annie
NEW Please Note: The City of Niles now has a Community Involvement Notification Program
To receive their email notifications Reply Here to Sign Up
City of Nileswww.nilesmi.org
Current Position OpeningsUtility Person for the City's Street Division; Reserve Police Officers; Volunteers in Police Service (VIPs); On Call Firefighters
To apply, go to our Employment Page<http://ci.niles.mi.us/DeptsAndServices/HumanResources/Employment.htm> and complete a City of Niles employment application. Don't hesitate, some positions are closing fast! Applications are being
taken now at Niles City Hall, 508 E. Main Street or email your application to Human Resources<mailto:[email protected]>. The City of Niles is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Fernwood Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve: 2012 Events (269)[email protected]
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 athttp://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/.November 3 Fernwood’s Annual Holiday Market–Find hand-crafted 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.
PSI IOTA XI SororityZeta Theta ChapterNiles, MI, 49120
Now collecting Art Supplies, on behalf of the Great Lake Burn CampThrough the end of August
Donations can be dropped off at Tom Rasler Insurance Agency, LLC1914 S. 11th Street, Niles, MI (Belle Plaza) (269) 687-6274Please stop by and give generously to a great cause!
Great Lakes Burn Camp is a special place for kids ages 7-17 to meet, heal, grow and support other burn survivors. Kids share their stories and bond with other kids in a comfortable, relaxed environment. Unconditional love and acceptance is only part of what each camper receives at Great Lakes Burn Camp.
TOM RASLER INSURANCE AGENCY, LLC
Tom Rasler, Agency PrincipalDebbie Bookout, Producer
1914 S. 11thStreet Belle Plaza
Niles, MI 49120(269) 687-6274
Email: [email protected] 8:30 AM -5:30 PM
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Four Flags Area Chamber of Commercewww.nilesmi.com
City of Niles www.nilesmi.org
Niles DDA Main Street www.uncoverniles.com
Four Flags Area Council on Tourismwww.fourflagsarea.org
The Daily Star - Leader Publicationswww.leaderpub.com
Conference Space is Now Availableat the Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce, 321 E. Main Street, NilesOur Meeting Room Comfortably Seats up to:51 People: Lecture Style (no Tables) 30 People: Classroom Style (with Tables)
Special Discounts for MembersMembers may use the meeting room once yearly at no cost.
Members Non-Members2 Hours or Less: $30 $454 Hours (half day) $45 $608 Hours (full day) $75 $90A discount will apply if using the meeting room on a continuing basisIncludes the use of kitchen, restrooms, free Wi-Fi , white board and free parking. For More Information Ph. (269)683-3720 or EM: [email protected]
www.saniles.org
Sunday, September 9th at 10:00AMMonday, September 10th through
Thursday, September 15th at 6:30PM.
Please join us this September for The Salvation Army Fall Leadership Campaign.
Our host will be Lieutenant Colonel Harry Brocksiek which will speak about a Biblical view
of leadership, and how it should look in our lives.
Community Center Located at 424 N. 15th Street in Niles.
Pre-registration not necessary, but please feel free to call us with any questions.
(269) 684-2660
We hope to see you there!
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
Event Submissions Are Always FREE!
Events Include: Open Houses, Fundraisers, Community Events,
Networking Events, Seminars, Anniversaries & More!Email Us at
[email protected] include Date, Time, Location, Contact,
Description and Cost (if any). Thank You!
Member Calendars of Events
Chamber CalendarCity of Niles
Michiana Christian Service CampNiles District LibraryNiles Main Street
Four Flags Area Council on TourismFernwood Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve
Lake Michigan College Bertrand Community EdSouth Bend Silver Hawks BaseballSouthwestern Michigan College
The Daily StarIn The Bend
Volunteer Center of Southwest MichiganDon’t See Your Events Calendar? Send it in!!
Do you have an event or public service announcement ? Call WSMK 99.1 (269)683-4343
Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce“Supporting Local Business Since 1919”
www.nilesmi.com
