Burnette Foods, Inc. is built on 50 years of strong family leadership, a dedicated workforce and ideal Midwestern locations for the production and distribution of shelf stable processed fruits and vegetables. Burnette Foods, Inc. produces a variety of fruit, vegetable products, juices and sauces and in a variety of containers. The company sells to many of the nation’s leading retail companies, food service distributors and industrial users. The company continues to add to its product lines through internal innovation and strategic acquisitions.
EJ is the leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications and utility networks worldwide. EJ offers the broadest range of high-quality infrastructure access solutions. Products include municipal and construction castings: manhole frames and covers; drainage and trench grates, fire hydrants and valves; valve boxes, aluminum access hatches, and detectable warning plates. Our distribution coverage continues to expand into new markets.
As an entrepreneurial family-owned company, we have a long, successful heritage of meeting change with innovation. Since our founding in 1883, we have grown by providing access solutions to meet the demands of the world’s growing infrastructure. You’re determined to build a stronger community, and we’re determined to deliver solutions that help you do it. EJ helps communities like yours maintain a sustainable water, sewer and street infrastructure. Fueled by innovation, our design, manufacturing and distribution processes continue to evolve—creating solutions that provide an unparalleled customer experience.
Since 2012, EJ has consolidated its business, including East Jordan Iron Works, Inc., East Jordan, Michigan, USA, and its affiliated companies including Norinco in France, Cavanagh in Ireland, McCoy Construction Castings in Canada, HaveStock in Australia, and numerous other North American acquisitions under one global brand. One name and brand unifies the company and supports our vision to be the leader in infrastructure access solutions.
For more information about EJ and its history, please visit the EJ Visitor Center page or americas.ejco.com.
The EJ legacy dates back to 1883 when William E. Malpass
and his father-in-law, Richard W. Round, established a
foundry on the shores of Lake Charlevoix in the town of
East Jordan. Known as East Jordan Iron Works for over 125
years, the company has become an international leader in
the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions
for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility
networks.
The Visitor Center features various exhibits about the history,
process, products, and global presence of the company.
Come visit us today.
Monday – Friday: 10 AM – 4 PM
Other times by appointment
Phoenix Trailers are built and designed with you in mind. We continue to progress in the trailer industry with the latest innovations. We use quality components and finishes to ensure your trailer will provide years of safe, and reliable service.
The Breezeway Communities of East Jordan, Ellsworth and Atwood are looking forward to a very fun-filled and memory-making spring and summer season. New events have been added to an already active schedule of activities.
The 14th Annual Garage Sales Across the Breezeway return on Memorial Day Weekend, Friday and Saturday, May 26 – 27. Twenty-six miles along C-48 The Breezeway, participants, residents and organizations hold garage sales. While searching for ‘great treasures” and “deals” along the route, be sure to visit the communities of East Jordan, Ellsworth and Atwood. Several businesses, resale shops, restaurants, coffee shops, art galleries, art center, farmers markets and more await you, your family and friends.
East Jordan and Ellsworth will be offering a spectacular line-up of summer concerts. The East Jordan Music in the Park Concert Series kicks-off on Friday, June 2 and runs thru Friday, July 28th at 7:00 PM in the bandshell located downtown in Memorial Park. The series features Bernadette Kathryn and the Lonely Days Band for its first concert. Bring your chair or blanket and be ready to enjoy a great concert by the waterfront. The Ellsworth Concert on the Square welcomes Lou Thumser to the gazebo on the Square on Wednesday, June 28th at 7:00 PM. Throughout July, the Jordan Valley Community Band will be playing on Thursday evenings at 7:30 PM in the East Jordan Memorial Park Bandshell. All events are free to the public and are made possible by generous donors.
The Ellsworth/Atwood Pig Roast will be held on Friday and Saturday, June 16 – 17. This year’s theme is “Family Style”. The long running event features a water-slide, music, kid’s games and activities, horse pulls, parade, dinner, historical tours and much more. East Jordan’s Freedom Festival is gearing up for a five-day family fun event starting on Wednesday, June 21st with the Little Miss & Mr. Firecracker Pageant and runs through Sunday, June 25th with the Freedom Lover’s Breakfast at the Jordan Valley Trailblazers Clubhouse. The festival features two parades (Youth and Grand). The Family Fun Tyme” Carnival will run from Thursday evening thru Saturday evening. This year’s theme is “Live Free in 23”. New events on the schedule for Saturday include kid’s activities in the morning and Saturday throughout the day entertainment near the stage in Memorial Park and Saturday evening beginning at 6:00 PM an “Enhanced” music concert featuring: Midnight Cattle Callers, OZ and The Michael Allman Band, Like Father like Son featuring Allman Brothers music with special guest Kenny Olson on guitar.
The Grand Parade will roll down the street at 3:00 PM featuring floats, music and more. The magnificent fireworks display will be shot from a barge over the South Arm of Lake Charlevoix at dusk. This fireworks display is one of the area’s largest and most impressive shows. You don’t want to miss them!
This is just a few of the many upcoming events scheduled for our area. Please visit our website at www.ejchamber.org or call us at 231-536-7351. Celebrate spring and summer with us in 2023!
Make your up north vacation the best one ever. Spend the day exploring the countryside and small towns and villages along C-48 the Breezeway.
The C-48 Breezeway is a well known scenic route connecting Atwood, Ellsworth, East Jordan and Boyne Falls. Not only is it the fastest route from point A (Atwood) to point B (Boyne Falls) but this 25 mile scenic rural ride is sure to please everyone. This scenic route offers everything from spectacular views, award winning cuisine, nature preserves, orchards, attractions, artisans, and much more. C-48 The Breezeway signs clearly mark its route through beautiful forests and valley vistas, drumlin carved hillsides dotted with orchards and various lakes along its way. Visit the website at www.ridethebreezeway.com
Friday, June 2, 2023
Mallard Golf Club
Jordan Valley Community Band
Thursday Evenings in July
Memorial Park Bandshell
7:30 PM
Wednesday – May 24
Region Business After Hours
The Back Lot Charlevoix
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
September 21, 2023 – EJ Historical Museum at City Hall, 5:00 – 6:30 PM
October 19, 2023 – The Depot Jordan Valley Teen Center, 5:00 – 6:30 PM
East Jordan Rotary Club – Variety Show, April 28 & 29
Jordan Valley Community Band Spring Concert – May 21, 4:00 PM
Garage Sales Across the Breezeway – May 26 & 27
Chamber Spring Golf Outing – June 2
Father/Son Banquet – June 17
East Jordan Freedom Festival – June 21 – 25
South Arm Classics Car & Boat Show – July 8
Sweaty Yeti Run – July 8
Busker Fest – July 14 & 15
Kiersten’s Ride – August 19
Paddle Antrim Festival – September 15 & 16
East Jordan Fall Fest – September 30
Breezeway Fall Color Cruises – Sept. 30, Oct. 7 & 14
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