Goodrich Chamber

March 9, 2010

Barry — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:31:09 +0000

Gary Smith, new owner of Kearsley Creek Restaurant.
Discussion of various issues in Goodrich.
Pick up Garbage for Earth Day: Saturday, April 24 8am Bring gloves. Refreshments at noon. Rain date April 25 at 2pm.
May 1: M-15 Garage sale & Spring fling
Atlas Township has taken over ownership of the Library. Donations are being taken to paint the library.
Lakeview Community Church is holding CPR & AED training at their church, March 27 (9am-5pm) $55 per/person call Jeremy Spear at 810-813-4416
The village won the “Keep Michigan Beautiful” award.
August 28-29: Goodrich Days

Barry — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:30:47 +0000

Goodtimes in Goodrich

–August 28: Tentative date for Goodtimes in Goodrich

–Next meeting: February 23, 7:00 pm

M-15 Garage Sale: Spring Fling (May 1)

Porters from Porters Orchard

–Gave a brief history of the Orchard

–Explained the changes through the years

–In 2009, built a pavilion for church picnics, family reunions (all you can eat ice cream, apple cider, donuts) bounce houses

–In 2009, the orchard donated $1 to a local charity for each admission to the corn maze

Sherrif’s Department is adding deputies (February 20)

Barry — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:11:10 +0000

Jack read Treasurer’s Report
Andre speaking at the Chamber Meeting March 9, explaining how businesses have an opportunity to gain free resources through the State of Michigan
Census Bureau is hiring
M-15 Route Garage Sale, May 1
Self-defense Karate lessons (four weeks long) see www.fourseasonskarate.com for more details
Country Home Creations is celebrating its 30th year in business
Tuesday, January 26 meeting to organize Good Times in Goodrich
Flint Area Convention and Visitors Bureau having a breakfast meeting Tuesday, January 19.
January, 12 5-7pm meeting at White Horse Inn for the Flint Women Business Council
Cranberries Cafe specials this month. See www.cranberriescafe.com for information
Goodrich Schools has an administration change, Feb 1. see Goodrich Schools website for information
Ice rink in the park has been started.
2010 is the only year a person can put their IRA into a Roth account. Contact Jack @ AXA Advisors for more information (810) 733-2800.

Barry — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:42:59 +0000

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Introductions of members/visitors present
Main Speaker: John Fazer, Supervisor of Goodrich Schools: Presented the 3-year financial projections and had a question/answer time.
Treasurer Report
Downtown Christmas, Thursday, December 3: 5pm-9pm
Next Month’s meeting is a mixer, Tuesday, December 8 at 6:30pm $5
M-15 Economic Development thru Recreation EXPO: Thursday, Nov 12, 7pm at Davison Area Senior Citizen Center
Leadership meeting, Tuesday, November 24 at 8:30am

Barry — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:18:01 +0000

October 13, 7:30 am

Paul Scott: Michigan State Representative spoke about issues related to the recent budgeting process and education cuts.
Introduction of M-15 Economic Development Group meeting Thursday, November 12, 2009 (7pm) Davison Area Senior Citizen Center.
Featured Speaker: Patty Plant spoke on the importance and diverse ways she advertises and encouraged businesses to do likewise.
Financials presented by Frank Huizenga: Discussion of Profit/Loss report and setting up a savings account for the scholarships.
Andre Mecheau with Human Investment & Development Corporation presented the mission of his business. HIDC is helping people get back to work (providing clothes, child-care). His business also helps businesses with costs related to background/drug checks. He can be contacted at 810-235-6011