Tuesday
Lean Manufacturing Overview, from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Michigan Works! office at 1660 U.S. 31 South, Manistee; register with Vicki Rumbach at the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center Northwest at 995-2218.
Northwest Michigan Council of Governments presents Community Development Funding Opportunities, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Lake City High School Auditorium. For details or to register, call the Charlevoix Chamber of Commerce at 547-2101.
Tuesday and Wednesday
Two-day Homebuyers Education Workshop, sponsored by the Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency; 6-9 p.m. both evenings at the agency office at 3963 Three Mile Road, Traverse City; register for the free workshop at 947-3780.
Wednesday
Northern Michigan Environmental Action Council, Traverse Area Chamber of Commerce, and the GT League of Women Voters forum about the state of print media in northwest lower Michigan, 6-8 p.m. at the Oleson Center at Northwestern Michigan College. Light refreshments available at 5:30 p.m. The public is welcome; seating is limited.
Thursday
Charlevoix Chamber of Commerce presents the Charlevoix Stroll. Meet at the Chamber office at at 6 p.m. and tour each business of those in attendance. Cocktails at Whitney's follow. Sign up by calling (231) 547-2101 or email chamber@charlevoix.org.
Friday and Saturday
Michigan Defense Trial Council Inc. 2009 Summer Meeting, Boyne Highlands, Harbor Springs. Details and online registration at www.mdtc.org.
Saturday
Annual Leland Wine and Food Festival, featuring wine and foods from area wineries and restaurants; noon to 6 p.m. at the Leland Harbor.
Saturday & Sunday
West Bay In-Water Boat Show at the CenterPointe Marina in Elmwood Township, more than 50 boats on display with local dealers on site, educational seminars and more; free admission with hours from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday.
Monday
Northwest Michigan Council of Governments presents Community Development Funding Opportunities, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Charlevoix Public Library. For details or to register, call the Charlevoix Chamber of Commerce at 547-2101.
June 16
Value Stream Mapping seminar for area manufacturers, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Michigan Works! office at 1660 U.S. 31 South, Manistee; register with Vicki Rumbach at the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center Northwest at 995-2218.
June 17
"Job Search and Resume Rescue!" 9:30-11 a.m. at the Suttons Bay-Bingham District Library. Registration recommended; call 271-3512, e-mail sbbdl@charterinternet.com.
Business After Hours for the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce, 5-7 p.m. at the Smith Haughey Rice & Rogge law office at 202 E. State St., Traverse City.
Financial Fitness Workshop through the Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency; "Staying Financially Fit" is the program from 6-9 p.m. at the agency office at 3963 Three Mile Road, Traverse City; sign-up for the free program at 947-3780.
June 18
Regional Business After Hours at Castle Farms, 5052 M-66 Highway North, Charlevoix. Businesses from the Charlevoix, Boyne City, East Jordan, Harbor Springs, and Petoskey chambers will be present. For details call the Charlevoix Chamber of Commerce at 547-2101.
Business After Hours sponsored by the Benzie County Chamber of Commerce, 5-7 p.m. at State of the Art Framing & Gallery, Beulah.
Business After Hours sponsored by the Elk Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, 5-7 p.m. at the Edward Jones office at 100 Cedar St., Suite 102 in Elk Rapids.
Talk Stock Meeting, 7 p.m. at City Mac Cafe, 3480 S. Airport Rd. Traverse City. Learn techniques for choosing stocks for investment. For details visit www.bivio.com/northerntraders or call 943-9040.
June 20
Old Mission Windows presents a free Replacement Window Workshop at 395 Hughes Drive, Traverse City, from 9 to 11 a.m. for homeowners with residences 10 years or older. RSVP to 947-2120 or e-mail lzeits@oldmissionwindows.com.
June 30
Lake City Area Chamber of Commerce presents Business After 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Town Pump Saloon, 117 S. Main St., Lake City. Small admission fee. For details call 839-4969 or visit www.lakecitymich.com
"Lean Office Simulation" seminar, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Michigan Works! office at 1660 US-31 South, Manistee; register with Vicki Rumbach at the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center Northwest at 995-2218.
July 14-15
Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency presents a free Homebuyer Education workshop, 6-9 p.m. at 3963 N. Three Mile Road, Traverse City. To register, call (800) 632-7334 or 947-3780.
July 22
Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency presents a free Financial Fitness workshop, "Setting Financial Goals" from 6-9 p.m. at 3963 N. Three Mi. Rd., Traverse City. To register, call (800) 632-7334 or 947-3780.
Aug. 4-5
Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency presents a free Homebuyer Education workshop, 6-9 p.m. at 3963 N. Three Mile Road, Traverse City. To register, call (800) 632-7334 or 947-3780.
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