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It’s that time of year when we encourage you to take a look around our community at the many individuals that are so deserving of being Citizen of the Year. Nomination forms need to be filled out and returned to the Chamber Office by Friday, December 17th.

Citizen of the Year Nomination Form

“Mingle and Jingle” set for Saturday, November 27^th

East Jordan’s newest event “Mingle & Jingle” is ready to celebrate the upcoming holidays on Saturday, November 27^th! Starting at 4:00 PM everyone is invited to help Mayor Mark Penzien and Citizen of the Year Luanne Reed light the community tree located on the corner of Spring and Hammond Streets. Following the tree lighting get ready to participate in East Jordan’s largest Christmas Caroling event around the lit tree with Mark and Luanne leading the songs. After the caroling head to The Boathouse on Lake Charlevoix, located at 204 Water Street to the First Ever “Jubilee of Trees for 501-C3’s”, Twenty-five decorated trees have been donated by local businesses, organizations and individuals for this unique silent auction. Winning bidders will select the local 501-C3 from a list to make their donations to. Over 25 local 501-C3’s have signed on to be in the donor list.

The Jordan Valley Community Band will perform a musical program from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM and there will be light refreshments available. The East Jordan Co-Op Nursery’s popular Holiday Bake Sale is taking place from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM at The Boathouse.

After viewing and bidding on the trees, pick up your shopping passport card, be sure to get it punched and then get ready to shop, dine and celebrate our local businesses that evening and throughout the season! A huge community business basket will be given away to a lucky winner. To be eligible to win, passport cards must be turned in to the Chamber Office by December 3^rd. drawing will be on December 6^th. You must make five purchases and get your passport punched by the business at time of purchase. Participating businesses throughout East Jordan will have spectacular sales, promotions and refreshments that evening. To see the list of “Mingle and Jingle” businesses – visit the Chamber website at www.ejchamber.org. Also that evening the Jordan River Arts Council will be open at 301 Main Street with their Gift Shop and Holiday Gift Market and will be giving a free ornament to children that evening. After 8:00 PM the Holiday Cheer Jingle Trail will be taking place at downtown participating restaurants and wine bar. See Chamber website for complete details.

“Mingle and Jingle” is being bought to the community to kick off the upcoming holiday season and to showcase all of the fabulous products and services the East Jordan businesses offer. No supply chain shortage, great selection and excellent customer service is available. Support the businesses, organizations and professionals who support your activities, special events and lifestyle throughout the year! Remember…every $100.00 spent locally instead of on-line shopping, $68.00 of it stays locally!

For more information, contact the East Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce at 231-536-7351, e-mail info@ejchamber.org or on our website at ejchamber.org

Please contact the Chamber Office by October 21 to reserve your spot and lunch selection (see below).

$20 for Chamber Members        $25 for Not-Yet-Members

Cash, Check or Credit Card Accepted

231-536-7351 or info@ejchamber.org

All sandwich’s include chips, pasta salad, pickle, cookie & water

Shaved Roast Beef

Sliced cheddar cheese

Horsey sauce

Crisp lettuce

On a onion bun

Chicken Salad

On a pretzel bun

Slices Roasted turkey

Sliced Swiss cheese

Crisp lettuce

Sliced tomato

Mayo

On a brioche bun

Caesar Salad

3 Cruise Dates: Saturday, September 25, October 2 & 9

Take a beautiful fall color ride on the 26 miles of C-48 The Breezeway. Start you day at Royal Farms in Atwood and pick up your “goodie bag”, from 10:00 AM – Noon, filled with trip tips, coupons, color tour map and many other surprises. Travel at your own pace stopping along the way at the many farm markets, festivals, corn mazes, restaurants, shops, and much more.

Jordan Valley Color Tour Map

Congratulations to the East Jordan Downtown Development Authority and the City of East Jordan on the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of the Joining Jordan project.

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrKQjPoriTs

A wonderful article about The Breezeway ran in Traverse Magazine.

Check it out here: Article

The newly formed Ellsworth Community Housing Solutions Committee is conducting a housing survey to help assess the housing needs for single adults, families and seniors living or wishing to live in Ellsworth. You are invited to participate in this anonymous survey containing 13 questions and an opportunity to share your opinions on housing, your current or future housing needs. Members of the Ellsworth Community Housing Solutions Committee organized by the East Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce include: Hugh Campbell – Village of Ellsworth President, Alex Busman – Banks Township Supervisor, Lynn Spearing – Village of Ellsworth Council Member, Jane MacKenzie – Executive Director Northern Homes Community Development, Mary Peterson – Village of Ellsworth Downtown Development Authority Board Member and Mary H. Faculak – President/CEO East Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce.

Surveys are due back by Wednesday, March 31, 2021. The committee will begin to review the results at their April 21^st meeting.

For more information contact Mary at the East Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce Office, 231-536-7351 or info@ejchamber.org

Click here to take the survey: https://forms.gle/iwhTLFEyW95QapFi8

Jordan Art Walk- Call to Artists

Project Summary: Jordan Art Walk
You are invited to submit a sculpture for placement in a new sculpture walk exhibit in East Jordan Michigan. Our goal is to integrate works of art into our city’s natural environment that will engage and resonate with our citizens and visitors. This is a collaborative project of the City of East Jordan, the East Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce, the Friends of the Jordan and the Jordan River Arts Council
Project Description and Theme:
The exhibit theme is our relationship to our abundant natural resource of water. This may include but is not limited to water activities, cycles, quality, wildlife, cultural concepts.
Sculptures will be located along a route connecting the east and west sides of East Jordan. An attractive new municipal project, “Joining Jordan” now being completed joins the two parts of the city where the Jordan River empties into Lake Charlevoix. This project has added access to pedestrian, bicycle and motorized vehicle traffic. Sculptures will be placed on city property along this pathway and into the downtown area. We feel the two projects will only serve to complement each other.
Budget Description:
The sculptures will be in place for 3 years and will be for sale by the artist with a 20% commission to the committee. If sold, the work of art will remain in place until the end of the exhibit (or be replaced with another sculpture by the artist with approval of the committee) There is a stipend of $500 for the artists selected for the exhibit. Concrete pads will be provided to fit the works of art. Security and liability will be under the auspices of the city. Artists will be responsible for transporting, installing and de-installing the art work.
Timeline:
Please submit up to 3 entries digitally by March 31st to the East Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce for jurying (info@ejchamber.org). Multiple views of each sculpture may be submitted. Artists will be notified of acceptance by April 15th and installations will take place by June 1st.
Requirements:
A jurying committee of local artists and citizens will make selections based on the following criteria:
(1). Artistic merit of the original work.
(2). Art work must be of a safe design, construction, and have the ability to be safely secured.
(3). Art work must be durable for outside display year- round.
(4). Art must be compatible with the unique setting of the East Jordan environs.
(5) A completed Information sheet shall accompany photographs of each piece submitted (please see attached).

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