Annual Meeting of the Boyne Area Chamber

Chamber honors business leaders at Annual Meeting
It’s the “can’t miss” event of the year... the Boyne Area Chamber’s Annual Meeting. The gala event is held at Boyne Mountain from 5 to 8:30 p.m. in January. The 2012 event sold out with nearly 300 people attending. The program is an upbeat gathering with great food and drink, business awards, live and silent auctions, and the introduction of our Chamber Board members. If you would like to promote your business by donating an auction item or becoming a sponsor, email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 231-582-6222.Pictured here is incoming Board President Ed Grice, General Manager of Boyne Mountain, speaking to the audience.  News story *  News-Review photos * BC Gazette photos

THANKS to our 2012 Presenting Sponsor:
KorthaseFlinn Insurance and Financial Services

Gold Sponsors: Boyne Mountain, Boyne Area Medical Center, Boyne City Booster Foundation

News story from 2012 event: (From the Petoskey News-Review) Nearly 300 braved the cold and snow to attend the Boyne Area Chamber of Commerce annual dinner at Boyne Mountain Resort. Officials handed out six major awards at the Thursday evening event to honor local residents and business operators who made a significant impact in the community during the last year. Those recognized included local volunteers, business experts and community leaders. Full story *  Photos

Congratulations to our 2012 award winners:

• Volunteer of the Year - Cindi Malin of CindiFranco's Cool Stuff
  
• Community Pride Award - Boyne City 4th of July Festival Committee
• Entrepreneur of the Year - Todd Wright and Andy Poineau of Wildwood Rush Zipline Tour
  
• Young Entrepreneur of the Year - Kelly Woodard and Ryan Houghton of Bella Vita restaurant
• Heritage Award - Ray and Karen Guzniczak of Country Now & Then/Up the Lazy River
• Sally Roselli Business Leadership Award - Mary Palmer, Fred Moore and Jim Cartright of Magnum Hospitality (Cafe Sante and Red Mesa Grill)