September 11, 2012 321 E. Main Street, P.O. Box 10, Niles, MI 49120 Phone: (269)683-3720 FAX: (269)683-3722 Email: Chamber@nilesmi.com Web: 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."
Sept 10- Sept 15
The Salvation Army Niles Fall Leadership Campaign 6:30pm
September 11th
Never Forget
Tuesday, Sept 11
South Bend Silver Hawks Baseball: Town Hall Meeting. Kroc Center at 6pm
Tuesday, Sept 11
Berrien County Manufacturers Council Golf Outing at Harbor Shores
Tuesday, Sept 11
WBOM Networking at The Bonefish Grill
Wednesday, Sept 12
Fall Senior Adult Celebration at MCSC
Thursday, Sept 13
Veterans Job Fair at WMU SW Campus
Sept 14 – Oct 31
Niles Haunted House OPENS Visit www.haunted.org
Wednesday, Sept 17
Success Team Mastermind Group BEGINS
Tuesday, Sept 18
NEW NETWORKING: Coffee & Cards RSVP Here Space Limited
Saturday, Sept 22
Fall Golf Benefit for Michiana Christian Service Camp
Sept 22 & 23
Fernwood Botanical Gardens: Autumn Air Festival
Monday, Sept 24
NECI- Marketing Materials that Get Clients www.
Wednesday, Sept 26
Olfactory Hue Bistro & Catering~ Supper Club
Wednesday, Sept 26
Business After Hours: Hosted by Teachers Credit Union and TCU Insurance
Sept 27 -30
Four Flags Area Apple Festival
Friday, Sept 29
Niles Community Gardens PUMPKIN Patch OPENS! See COUPON!
Friday, Sept 29
Fernwood Botanical Gardens Smithsonian Museum Day
Saturday, October 6
Paired Wine Dinner at Orchard Hills Country Club
Tuesday, October 9
NECI: Planning for Success
Friday, October 19
Brawley & Friends Fish Fry at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Niles 4:00-6:30pm
Tuesday, October 23
NECI: Managing Yourself & Business
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, October 27
1st Annual PUMPKIN Race! Hosted by Niles Noon Optimist Club
Saturday, November 3
Fernwood Botanical Gardens Annual Holiday Market
Saturday, November 3
Dinner Theater at Orchard Hills: The Wedding Song at 7pm
Sunday, November 4
Dinner Theater at Orchard Hills: The Wedding Song at 5pm
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
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
Customer Appreciation Day This Thursday! September 13, 2012 Now through Thursday a $50 purchase gets an entry to WIN one of many door prizes or up to $150 in gas! Free coffee 6 am—10 am “Diesel Dog”, chips & pop for $1 from 11 am—6 pm Live radio remote with Wild Bill from Y97.5 4—6 p.m. He will be announcing the $150 gas winner live on the air at 5:30pm!
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September 11th, 2001 Lives Were Forever Changed May we never forget our fallen heroes and the families who suffered great loss and life on this day In remembrance and tribute
TOM RASLER INSURANCE AGENCY, LLC Tom Rasler, Agency Principal Debbie Bookout, Producer
www.saniles.org
Please join us this September for The Salvation Army Fall Leadership Campaign.
1914 S. 11thStreet Belle Plaza Niles, MI 49120
Monday, September 10th through Thursday, September 15th at 6:30PM.
(269) 687-6274 Email: tlrasler@aaamichigan.com M-F 8:30 AM -5:30 PM Saturdays by Appointment
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, MI
MEMBERSHIP AUTO – HOME – LIFE INSURANCE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMERCIAL - BUSINESS
Pre-registration not necessary, but please feel free to call us with any questions. (269) 684-2660 We hope to see you there!
Success Team Mastermind Group facilitated by Karen Bachert, K Enterprises /Your Business Needs Fans Now registering for Fall Session (includes 5 meetings starting 9/17 through November meeting first and third Mondays 12:00-1:15) Date: September 17 Time: 12:00-1:15 Place: Old National Bank, 7030 Heritage Square, Granger, IN Cost: $45 (lunch is not provided but participants may bring their lunch and eat during the meeting) More info: Call Karen at 574.344.8895 or visit www.facebook.com/YourBusinessNeedsFans and click on the EVENTS tab. Our focus is on helping each other grow our businesses. We come together to share ideas, strategies, resources and execution to help each other succeed. We'll meet 12:00noon to 1:15pm on the first and third Monday of each month (Fall session includes 5 group meeting). $45, limited to 6 10 participants. Call for more info 574.344.8895. Note: If we have more than 10 people, we will offer a second morning session.
Tuesday, September 11th Meeting and Luncheon at The Bonefish. Registration and Networking begins at 11:30am Lunch and speaker from 12-1pm. The speaker will be Kelly Hartzler and the topic is "When Stuff Hits the Fan": Minimizing cost in litigation. Visit their Facebook Page
Niles Community Gardens Northside Pumpkin Patch Will be open for business on September 29th The proceeds of the sale of these pumpkins goes towards the Niles Community Schools and Niles Community Gardens.
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South Bend Silver Hawks Baseball Town Hall Meeting Planned for September 11 After an amazing season of change at the Cove the South Bend Silver Hawks front office wants to hear your feedback. On Tuesday, September 11 at 6 p.m. please join us at the Kroc Center for an open discussion on what you, the fans, thought of the 2012 season and what we can do to make 2013 an even more successful season. Silver Hawks' owner, Andrew Berlin, and President, Joe Hart, will both be in attendance to meet with fans. This event is free and open to the public. Anyone that cannot make the meeting is invited to send questions or comments to the front office via e-mail at hawks@silverhawks.com. The Kroc Center is located at 900 W. Western Ave. in South Bend.
Supper Club Wednesday, September 26th Join us in our first supper club!! Bring your own beer or wine! Anyone can come. Make reservations starting at 5:30pm. Last seating is 8:30pm. You must have a reservation to attend. $20+tip+tax. Soup or Salad Pan Roasted NY Strip or Salmon Dessert Let us eat AND Drink together! Call (269) 687-0880
Fernwood Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve: 2012 Events www.fernwoodbotanical.org
(269)695.6491
info@fernwoodbotanical.org
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 at http://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.
Veteran’s Job Fair Thursday, September 13th, 2012 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Western Michigan University-Southwest 2785 E. Napier Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 The State of Michigan’s Veterans’ Services Division/Workforce Development Agency, Western Michigan UniversitySouthwest, and Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren are hosting a job fair exclusively for veterans. Employers from Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties and surrounding areas will be on hand. Attendees should bring copies of their resume and come prepared to interview. It is highly recommended that anyone planning to attend visits a local Michigan Works office for assistance with resume and interview preparation. Michigan Works! service centers are located in Benton Harbor (499 W. Main St.), Dowagiac (601-D Front St.), and Paw Paw (32849 Red Arrow Highway).
For more information, call Alicia at 269-927-1799, x1162
Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce
New Event!
Coffee & Cards Morning Networking
Tuesday, September 18th 7:30 am to 9:00 am (Program begins promptly at 8:00 am) Designed to help community and business professionals come together to network, learn and share their valuable work experiences. Exclusive to chamber members, or guests of members by invitation. One representative per organization You will have the opportunity to introduce your business or organization, and talk with other professionals about each others business goals and successes. Come develop and foster your network of people. Bring business cards, brochures or other info to share among the group. Coffee, juice & light breakfast provided Cost is $5 per attendee. Pay at door or prepay.
Registration is required. To register call (269)683-3720 or email kelly@nilesmi.com Space is limited to the first 30 people Meeting will be held in the Lower Level conference room of the Chamber Building. Free Parking in Parking Lot and Street
Welcoming Our Newest Chamber Members
Integrity Turf & Landscaping (269) 684-2223
Back to Basics: Wellness, Lifestyle & Training
(269)445-0603
Business After Hours Networking
Wednesday, September 26th 5:30-7:30pm Hosted by
Teachers Credit Union & TCU Insurance 1500 S. 11th Street, Niles, MI 49120
Networking * Appetizers * Cash Bar * Door Prizes * 50/50 Drawing * Fun * Fun * Fun * Remember Your Business Cards We are shaking things up and will incorporate a 20-minute block of speed networking to help you move around and meet new business professionals. Grow Your Network!
Cost: $5/Chamber Members or $10/Not Yet Members Please RSVP to: chamber@nilesmi.com or Call 269-683-3720
www.fourflagsapplefestival.org
1st Annual Niles Pumpkin Race Presented by Niles Noon Optimist Club Race your Pumpkin down Sycamore hill to victory! Saturday, October 27th Race Begins Promptly at Noon www.nilespumpkinrace.com Never before seen in the city of Niles, the Great Pumpkin Race will begin it's first heat with the pumpkins lined up and taking off down the notorious Sycamore Street Hill with one goal in mind‌to win it all! Be a part of the action at the Niles Pumpkin Race!
What is a pumpkin race? It’s simple. Take a pumpkin, decorate it and insert 2 independent axles through the pumpkin, and attach wheels. Put on a costume to match your pumpkin, display your pumpkin in the pumpkin pit, and keep your eye open for the cheater pumpkins. Most of all have fun!
Two ways to play! Classic: Decide to go the easier softer way! Pick up a kit with axle wheels and a pumpkin at the Bell building in Niles- located at Sycamore and 4th street on Friday October 26th or Saturday October 27th before 11:30 AM. Cost: 1st kit $20 2nd kit $35 $10 each after the 1st two kits Includes entry fee Free Style: You prefer to go your own way and design the ultimate pumpkin racer. Let your own creative style go wild-just follow a few simple rules or risk the Mallet of Destruction! Cost: $10 Includes entry fee The Pumpkin Racer Pledge
I promise to always do my very best and play by the rules because Cheater Pumpkins never prosper.
Pumpkin Race Rules
1.Craft your pumpkin race car using a single pumpkin 2.Insert a minimum of two independent axles through your pumpkin and attach the wheels to the axle. 3.The axles must go through the wheels. 4.No castor wheels. Spice up your racer with style. 5. You may not attach your pumpkin to a pre-fabricated chassis of any kind (office chair, Tonka truck, skate board-you get the idea). 6. No explosives or pyrotechnics 7. No pushing "helping" your pumpkin on the starting line. 8. No last minute shove, the hidden thumb flick, early release, etc. 9. No chasing your pumpkin down the track to make it go straight. 10.NO CHEATING. Feel great about being honest and fair. Use the honor system and obey the rules!
Registration & Pumpkin Pickup Friday, October 26th From 11am to 5 Saturday, October 27 From 9am to 11:30am
Pumpkin Build and Testing Build and test your pumpkins Saturday October 27th From 9 am to 11:30 am Location: Bell Building , Corner of 4th and Sycamore in Niles, MI
Bring your appetite
Pulled Pork Sandwiches $5 2 Hot dogs $5 Combo (Meat, chips drink) $5 Chips $1 Drinks $1
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! See Discounts Here! Submit Coupons in jpeg or doc and Email Us at chamber@nilesmi.com
“Supporting Local Business Since 1919”
www.nilesmi.com
Member Calendars of Events Chamber Calendar City of Niles Michiana Christian Service Camp Niles DDA Main Street Four Flags Area Council on Tourism Fernwood Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve Lake Michigan College Bertrand Community Ed South Bend Silver Hawks Baseball Southwestern Michigan College
Events Include: Open Houses, Fundraisers, Community Events, Networking Events, Seminars, Anniversaries & More!
Email Us at chamber@nilesmi.com Please include Date, Time, Location, Contact, Description and Cost (if any). Thank You!
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