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THE SHOW GOES ON!

Jan and Pete Ostrowski perform with their violin students

FIREWORKS and ENTERTAINMENT
Saturday of Labor Day Weekend
August 30 at 4pm until just after dark
at Suttons Bay Marina Park

The Suttons Bay Chamber of Commerce and its members have joined together to collect the needed funds to continue the Annual Labor Day Fireworks and Entertainment. This fourth-year event was in serious jeopardy of being canceled due to the lack of the necessary financial resources. It is amazing how generous our community is when it comes to offering an afternoon to the "local" community. Be sure to thank Jim Munro, Suttons Bay Chamber of Commerce President, and owner of the Korner Kottage Bed & Breakfast, when you see him. It is because of his determination, and ability to round up volunteers, that this event will continue for its fourth year of a SUTTONS BAY BANG.

The shows begins late afternoon where the "local" band HURSH opens the show ON STAGE with a few tunes of their own and then opening up the stage to any performer for an OPEN MIC. If you have not heard HURSH - they are pretty good. Suttons Bay Village residents will recognize their lead performer, Ben. He is the cute redhead DPW employee who has worked for the Village of Suttons Bay for quite sometime now.

All ages and all types of talents are welcome. Do you know magic? Are you a comedian? Or, perhaps you are willing to participate in a sing-along. Mark you calendars and come on down. Spectators are welcome. Bring a blanket, lawn chair and snacks, or perhaps plan a potluck with some friends. If you are fortunate enough to live on the beautiful waterfront of Suttons Bay, invite some friends over and enjoy the nighttime show.

Donations are still needed. You can drop them off at the Business Helper in Suttons Bay or Fifth Third Bank in Suttons Bay or plan on putting something into the can the night of the show. Also, thanks to Camelot Construction for the use of their awesome mobile stage. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Leelanau Business Expo

Leelanau County Business Expo Location at the Strongheart Center

Strongheart Center
April 30, 2008 - 11am-6pm
The every other year
"Don't Want to Miss" Leelanau Business event.

Participating Exhibitors

A. Rink Architects, Inc.
Anderson Aerial Photography
Arbonne International - Shirley Kulpa
Arts Tavern
At Home
Barrels and Barrels
Be Spa
Bellissimo Travel Service, LLC
Bill Marsh Auto
Buntings Cedar Market
Business Helper
Busters Blinds
Camelot Construction
CenturyTel
Chase Bank
Cherry Republic
Cherryland Electric Cooperative
Crystal River Outfitters
Dan A. Penning - Wright Penning & Beamer PC
David Crater - One Coach
Diversified Carpet Services
Doll's & More
Edward's Home Furnishings
Empire Chamber of Commerce
Estate Planning Institute
Excel Rehabilitation
Eyaawing Museum & Cultural Center
Fifth Third Bank
First Community Bank
Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce
Grand Bay Builders
Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians
Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum
Grand Traverse Resort and Casino
Grand Traverse Shoppers Guide
Great Lakes Telecom
Hair Art
Hawks Ridge Repair
Hillside Feed and Supply
Homewood Cottages
Huntington Bank
Iceman Promotions - Tour de Leelanau
Inish Knits
Interlochen Center for the Arts/IPR
Kal Excavating
Knights of Columbus #11664
Leelanau Christian Neighbors
Leelanau Club at Bahle Farms
Leelanau Commission on Aging
Leelanau Conservation District
Leelanau County Sheriff's Department
Leelanau Enterprise
Leelanau Feed and Seed
Leelanau Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
Leelanau Propane
Leelanau Wealth Management
Leelanau Windows and Doors
Leland Michigan Chamber of Commerce
Little Finger Auctions
Martha's Leelanau Table
Merrill Lynch - Briant Sikorski
Murdick's Fudge Shoppe
Naturally Nutty Foods, Inc
Nature's Rentals
North Country Cabinets
Northern Lumber Co.
Northern Pines Farm
Northport Area Heritage Association
Northport Bay Dog & Cat Company
Northport Building Supply
Northport Chamber of Commerce
Northport Community Arts Center
Northport Highlands
Northwestern Bank
Northwoods Fireplaces & Outdoor Stoves
One Coach
Pedaling Beans
Pennington Collection
PO Cards
Professional Solutions Plus
Provemont Family Care - Dr Alba
Pure Water Works, Inc
Radio Shack of Sutttons Bay - Ohms E-Tech, LLC
Servpro of Grand Traverse Area
ShareCare of Leelanau, Inc.
Silvertree Deli
Simplified Home Improvement
Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore Park
Stander Marine
State Farm Insurance - Todd Hart
Stone House Bread
Suttons Bay Chamber of Commerce
Suttons Bay Friendship Center
Suttons Bay Law Center
TBA Credit Union
Tendercare Health Center of Leelanau
The Cottage Book Shop
The Northport Promise
The Schaub Team - Re/Max Bayshore Properties
Tom TJ Krueger - Artist
Traverse City State Bank
Treasure Chest
TV 7 & 4
TV 9 & 10
Twin Bay Dock & Products
Van's Garage, Inc.
Village Inn
Visit Up North Vacation Rentals
WCCW / ESPN
WCMU
Whaleback Inn
Williams & Bay Pumping Services

Leelanau Business Expo
BREAKFAST Sponsors

7:30-10am
Doors open at 7:00am
Reservations Appreciated $10

Bahle's of Suttons Bay
CenturyTel
Larkin Insurance
Michigan Works
Peninsula Title
WTCM
Northwestern Bank

Leelanau Business EXPO Sponsors

Grand Traverse Resort and Casino
Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians
Business Helper
Camelot Construction
Dan A. Penning - Wright Penning & Beamer PC
Leelanau Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
Leelanau Enterprise
Northern Lumber Co.
Traverse City State Bank
TV 7 & 4
WCMU
WCCW / ESPN

Sally Guzowski
Executive Director
Leelanau Chamber of Commerce 271-9895

ShopLeelanauFirst.com for the Leelanau County Business Expo

The Leelanau Showcase . . . a Business Expo

March, 2008

The Third Leelanau County Business Expo has been scheduled and you will definitely want to be there! There is no admission fee and the public is encouraged to attend. This Leelanau Peninsula Chamber of Commerce event only comes around every other year so mark your calendar.

(Suttons Bay, Michigan) On Wednesday, April 30th, from 11am to 6pm, the county’s third “Leelanau Showcase - A Business Expo” will be presented at the award-winning Strongheart Center 4 miles north of Suttons Bay. This event will feature nearly 100 mostly Leelanau businesses. There will be a unique blend of retail and service businesses, non-profit groups and organizations and they will be displayed in one convenient location.

The Expo will be participant interactive, with (interesting) demonstrations, local food vendors offering the finest of Leelanau's tasty fare; wandering minstrels will entertain the crowds; see BIG trucks; test drive the latest vehicles from Bill Marsh Auto; gather educational, non-profit, and recreational information or take in national park and conservation district discussions; enjoy furniture, balloons, and live entertainment throughout the day; the list goes on and on!

Preceeding the Business Expo, at the Leelanau Sands Casino Showroom, will be a Continental-style buffet breakfast designed to encourage networking and is also a great opportunity to garner information about what is happening in Leelanau. The program will include speakers and presentations from Village representatives promoting the many events and amenities they have to offer. Call 231-271-4404 to purchase your tickets for the buffet breakfast. Seating is limited and the price is $10.

It is not too late to participate! Currently, Expo Sponsors include TV 7&4, Northern Lumber and Pro Hardware, Leelanau Enterprise, Traverse City State Bank, The Business Helper, Dan Penning - Attorney, Grand Traverse Resort & Casinos, WCCW-Oldies 107.5, Radio 1310 AM - ESPN, Camelot Construction & Development, and WCMU Public Radio. Additional Expo sponsorships and a few booths are still available.

For additional information about the Leelanau Showcase Business Expo, please call Jackie or Bill Morrison at the Business Helper, 231-271-4404 or direct an email to jackie@shopleelanaufirst.com.

Shop Leelanau First and The Business Helper for The Leelanau Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

Exciting News from Epicure Catering

This press release was submitted by Cammie Buehler of Epicure Catering.

Hello friends!

I have exciting news from Epicure Catering! We will now be booking events at Cherry Basket Farm in Omena, where our commissary is located. Under continuous restoration for 5 years, the farm has now had enough TLC to accommodate guests. Please keep us in mind for your next special event. More details can be found on our website: www.caterleelanau.com

In addition, I would also like to announce the release of the cookbook (In stores April 22, 2008) Andy and I worked on with renowned chef Mario Batali. We served as prep cooks at the photo shoot. Here is a blurb from the press release:

From the superstar chef and author of MOLTO ITALIANO, comes his handbook on Italian grilling, which will become an instant must-have cookbook for home grillers.

ITALIAN GRILL
By Mario Batali with Judith Sutton

The words "Italian" and "grilling" go together like the verse and refrain in a love song by Lennon and McCartney--They seem as if they were made for each other. –Mario Batali

Mario Batali brings together his passion for Italian food and his love of grilling in ITALIAN GRILL.

Published by ECCO
$29.95 - Hardcover
On Sale April 22, 2008
ISBN: 0061450979

The quintessential introduction to tasty, smoky simple Italian food on the grill. No one can tell you about Italian grilling better than Mario Batali.

Grilling over hot coals or embers is as timeless as cooking itself and for the purest, most unadorned, and primordial experience, it's the grill. Anyone who has spent time in Italy knows that the most evocative and fragrant moments are smelled at someone's home, in a vineyard, or at a trattoria where something mouth-watering is cooking on a grill over hot coals. The kiss of the fire and iron grate can transform even the most quotidian vegetables, meats or fish into that hauntingly elusive perfect bite where the flavor of the natural product is enhanced, not masked. ITALIAN GRILL is about nuance and minimal interference with the flavor of the primary ingredient. There is no thick sweet barbecue sauce – in fact, there is rarely anything more to it than good olive oil, citrus, wine, herbs, garlic and hot chili flakes.

In addition to the 80 recipes, informative side-bars, and 60 four-color photographs throughout, the book is a complete reference for grilling basics and techniques. ITALIAN GRILL covers marinades, rubs, essential ingredients, and heat source options.

Recipes are divided up into six categories:

Appetizers (Antipasti)
Bread & Flatbread (Pizza, Focaccina, and Piadina)
Seafood & Shellfish
Poultry
Meat
Vegetables

from comforting Eggplant Rollatini with Goat Cheese & Pesto and Pizza with Hot Salami and Pecorinoto to fresh Barbecued Octopus with Beans & Limoncello and Il Galleto al Mattone (Chicken Cooked Under a Brick). Meaty Rosticiana Ribs Italian Style and juicy Spit Roasted Whole Duck with Oranges & Rosemary go together with perfectly grilled vegetables such as Asparagus with Prosciutto Vinaigrette and Thick Grilled Onions with Lemon Thyme.

Shop Leelanau First and The Business Helper for Epicure Catering of Omena and Mario Batali

RadioShack of Suttons Bay is NOT Closing

The following is a news release from Jim Brye, Owner of Ohms E-Tech, LLL a RadioShack Franchise Dealer in Suttons Bay, Michigan.

Hello Friends,

Yesterday, February, 27, 2008, AT&T wireless sent hundreds of postcards to customers in Leelanau County who are receiving wireless cell phone service from them. These postcards also went to customers who were formerly with Cellular One.

Unfortunately, the information on the postcard erroneously states that RadioShack in Suttons Bay is closing. I wanted to let you all know as quickly as possible that this information is false and is due to an unfortunate choice of words. Here are the facts:

We are not closing! Our business was up approximately 15% in 2007 and our 2008 sales are currently on pace to exceed last year’s sales totals.

We have represented AT&T as an independent dealer since December 9th, 2007. AT&T made a decision to terminate the independent contracts with approximately 50% of their Northwest Michigan dealers including us. We were notified of their decision in January to terminate our independent dealer agreement on February 28th, 2008.

We will continue to represent AT&T through their national agreement with RadioShack so our customers will see no change in the great service we take pride in giving to everyone who does business with us.

We have worked very hard for the last 8 years to get the word out in Leelanau County that we are here. We are known to be friendly, knowledgeable, convenient, and competitively priced with even the biggest of the big box stores in Traverse City.

Thank you for passing this information to those who have received this postcard and those who have heard we are closing. We are looking forward to continue serving our numerous and very loyal customers for many years to come.

RadioShack OHMS E-Tech