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PAST EVENTS
Business for Breakfast - July 17th at the COMFORT INN from 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Please observe that this will not be at the Hampton Inn, We will be at the Comfort Inn this time. We are looking forward to experiencing the new Comfort Inn with their new Manager - Andy. You will be blown away by the service and the great changes made there since he has come on board. CHC will be our speaker for this event preceded by a few words from Andy to talk about their new direction and goals for Comfort Inn to become an even greater asset to this community.
July 10th - Ribbon Cutting celebration with McDonald's of Coldwater - WOW, If you haven't been there yet, you have got to go! The new layout inside is very inviting, functional and much more comfortable. They have truly added value to Coldwater's main strip on US-12! They also donated thousands of dollars to two local organizations - The Tibbits Restoration Project and the Branch County Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Christine Delaney and Kim Hemker were both there to receive the donations and were visibly touched by them.
July 10th - After Business Hours with Chemical Bank! Kelli Gibson and her amazing staff put together a fantastic networking opportunity for us all. Everyone had a super time and all of us were really impressed with the hospitality the Chemical Bank family showed to Branch County. Thanks Kelli!
June 12th - After Business Hours with Employment Plus and the Clubhouse Italian Bar & Grille! We had a great time and the food was awesome as well. Employment Plus has a super staff and don't hesitate to give them a call about your company's employment needs.
May 8th - After Business Hours
May 12th - V.I.P. Auto Body & Towing - Open House
April 10th - Educator Appreciation Night
This was a packed house folks! This event had 160 people and definately kicked off a great party. We celebrated the educators of our county to thank them for everything they do for our youth and the passion for education they all have. Thank you to all of our sponsors for their committment to our educators. Also, thanks to the Walmart Supercenter in Coldwater for their generous donations to this event by way of prize drawings for the educators!
We retained Bella Vista's catering service for the event, and it was so delicious!!!
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March
The 59th Annual Community Awards Dinner & Annual Meeting
From left to right: Community Program of the Year - S.P.O.O.K.S. of Bronson received by Mr. & Mrs. Patty Wolff, Educator of the Year - Jan Storrs, Citizen of the Year - Candy Cox, Business of the Year - Southern Michigan Bank and Trust - John Castle
Thank You to ALL the Winners for EVERYTHING YOU DO for Branch County!!!!
This event was on March 8th.
...And Thank You to All of our Sponsors for Keeping this event ALIVE as well!!!
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After Business Hours
March's ABH Sponsors were:
Siren's Bar & Grille and Butler Body Shop
This event was at Siren's Bar & Grille - 19 S. Monroe Street, Coldwater, MI 49036.
This After Business Hours was a blast! We had nearly 70 people turn out to honor all members of Branch County's Public Saftey crew. Recognizing dispatch officers, EMT's, firemen and police, Siren's Bar & Grille and Butler Body Shop hosted quite the event. The appetizers were awesome and the bar was hopping. Thank you for all who supported with your attendance at this event!
From Left to Right: Mark (Owner at Siren's Bar & Grille, Jeff Butler and team from Butler Body Shop, Jeff Richards - Chamber Executive Director, Ron Slagle and LifeCare Ambulance Services, Members of the Fire Department and the Sheriff's Office of Branch County including Branch County Sheriff Office - Candidates for Sheriff 2012 - Mike Gatke and John Pollack
Thank You for joining us in Bronson for a Ribbon Cutting at
Barone Hardware & Auto!
Congratulations to the Barone's for their hard work and their addition to adding automotive parts.What a valuable contribution to their community!
