Sept 11 - Chamber & Community Events for Niles, MI
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Sept 10- Sept 15 The Salvation Army Niles Fall Leadership Campaign 6:30pm September 11 th 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 September 11, 2012 321 E. Main Street, P.O. Box 10, Niles, MI 49120 Phone: (269)683-3720 FAX: (269)683-3722 Email: [email protected] 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."
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Sept 11 - Chamber & Community Events for Niles, MI
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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
September 11, 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."
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
Click Here to View the Chamber Member Directory
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 pmLive 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!
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 PrincipalDebbie Bookout, Producer
1914 S. 11thStreet Belle Plaza
Niles, MI 49120(269) 687-6274
Email: [email protected] 8:30 AM -5:30 PM
Saturdays by AppointmentMEMBERSHIP
AUTO – HOME – LIFE INSURANCEFINANCIAL SERVICES
COMMERCIAL - BUSINESS
www.saniles.org
Please join us this September for The Salvation Army
Fall Leadership Campaign.
Monday, September 10th throughThursday, September 15th at 6:30PM.
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
Pre-registration not necessary, but please feel free to call us with any questions.
(269) 684-2660We hope to see you there!
Success Team Mastermind Groupfacilitated 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 17Time: 12:00-1:15Place: Old National Bank, 7030 Heritage Square, Granger, INCost: $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 GardensNorthside Pumpkin Patch
Will be open for business on September 29thThe 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 BaseballTown 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 [email protected].
The Kroc Center is located at 900 W. Western Ave. in South Bend.
Supper ClubWednesday, 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 SalmonDessert
Let us eat AND Drink together!Call (269) 687-0880
Fernwood Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve: 2012 Events (269)695.6491www.fernwoodbotanical.org [email protected]
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 FairThursday, September 13th, 2012
10:00 am to 3:00 pmWestern Michigan University-Southwest
2785 E. Napier Ave, Benton Harbor, MI 49022The State of Michigan’s Veterans’ Services Division/Workforce Development Agency, Western Michigan University-
Southwest, 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 [email protected]
Space is limited to the first 30 peopleMeeting will be held in the Lower Level conference room of the Chamber Building.
Free Parking in Parking Lot and Street
Integrity Turf & Landscaping
(269) 684-2223
Back to Basics: Wellness, Lifestyle & Training
(269)445-0603
Welcoming Our Newest Chamber Members
Business After Hours NetworkingWednesday, September 26th
5:30-7:30pmHosted by
Teachers Credit Union & TCU Insurance1500 S. 11th 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/Not Yet MembersPlease RSVP to: [email protected] or Call 269-683-3720
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!
www.fourflagsapplefestival.org
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 mind…to 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!
Bring your appetitePulled Pork Sandwiches $52 Hot dogs $5Combo (Meat, chips drink) $5Chips $1 Drinks $1
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 kitsIncludes entry feeFree 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 PledgeI promise to always do my very best and play by the rules because Cheater Pumpkins never prosper.
1st Annual Niles Pumpkin RacePresented by Niles Noon Optimist ClubRace your Pumpkin down Sycamore hill to victory!
Pumpkin Race Rules1.Craft your pumpkin race car using a single pumpkin2.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 PickupFriday, October 26th From 11am to 5Saturday, October 27From 9am to 11:30amPumpkin Build and TestingBuild and test your pumpkinsSaturday October 27th From 9 am to 11:30 amLocation: Bell Building , Corner of 4th and Sycamore in Niles, MI
Saturday, October 27th
Race Begins Promptly at Noon
www.nilespumpkinrace.com
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 [email protected]
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 Camp
Niles DDA 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
“Supporting Local Business Since 1919”www.nilesmi.com
