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Thank you for your interest in moving to the Petoskey area. We hope that the information enclosed was

helpful to you. If you find that you have additional questions, please contact us by phone or email, and

we’ll be happy to help. We hope that you find the Petoskey area as enjoyable of a place to live as we do.

Sincerely,

The Staff of the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce

401 E. Mitchell Street

Petoskey, MI 49770

231-347-4150 Phone

231-348-1810 Fax

chamber@petoskey.com

www.petoskey.com

February 12-15

Winter Carnival

June 18

Gallery Walk

July 18

Art in the Park

July 31 & August 1

Downtown Sidewalk Sales

August 14-15

Festival on the Bay

October 24

Downtown Trick-or-Treat

November 28

Stafford’s Holiday Parade

December 4

Downtown Petoskey Open

House

20 BEST SMALL TOWNS TO VISIT Smithsonian Magazine has ranked Petoskey Number 6 on its list of 20 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2013. The magazine used Esri data for cities with populations of less than 15,000 that have exceptional concentrations of museums, art galleries, orchestras, theaters, historic sites and other cultural blessings. The top towns also boast heartwarm-ing settings where the air is a little fresher, the grass greener, the pace gentler than in metropolitan America. Generally, these towns are devoted to preserving their historic centers, encouraging talent, and supporting careful economic growth.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Why Petoskey

History of the Area........2

Vital Statistics ................ 3-4

Employment ................... 5

Utilities ............................. 6

Housing ........................... 7

Real Estate ..................... 8

Health Care......................9-10

Community.....................11-12

Education........................13-16

Recreation.......................17-18

Arts and Culture...........19-20

Business...........................21-22

Is the area really that great? You can talk to virtually anyone who lives here and they will sing the praises of the Petoskey area. And yes, it’s just as good as ad-vertised. What makes the area so great? It’s a thousand little things: the attention to detail and immaculate maintenance of our cities and parks, it’s a sophistication that one doesn’t expect to find in rural northern Michigan, it’s a healthy mix of businesses and services, it’s abundant recreation opportunities, it’s state of the art health care, it’s first-rate schools, it’s a variety of cultural events and programming, and it’s a beautiful view around every turn. A culture of excellence permeates throughout the Petoskey re-gion. When we do something, we do it right. You’ll see that in our parks, our library, our airport, our senior center, our college, our arts center, and nearly every facility in the area. You’ll also see it in our programming and you’ll see it in our level of custom-er service. This is an area that has been taking care of guests for more than 100-years and we know what it takes to make people feel welcome and feel as though they are in the midst of some-place very special. I feel confident in saying that you will find the lifestyle you are seeking here. Our staff has worked with community leaders to compile this booklet to help you move into that lifestyle quickly and easily. Hopefully we’ve addressed the many questions you must have. If not, we would be happy to spend time with you on the phone or in our office to directly answer your questions about moving to the Petoskey area. If you would like a personal tour of the area, we would be happy to make those arrangements as well. Our contact information is on the back of this booklet. Welcome to the Petoskey region. Your decision to move here is sound one, and one you will never regret. Carlin Smith President Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce

The opening of the short picture book from 1896 titled ‘Petoskey and Little Traverse Bay’,

by George E. Sprang extolled the virtues of Petoskey, claiming that no other city in the

northwest was so naturally attractive. Ask any resident of Petoskey and they will tell you

what was true in 1896 is still true today.

Throned on a noble amphitheater of hills, upon the south shore of a beautiful bay five miles broad and nine deep, environed all the way around by broken ranges of lofty heights, makes Petoskey unrivaled for the beauty of its outlook, each street and block having its own peculiar view; for its health-inspiring purity of atmosphere; and for its wide fame as a popular summer resort. Its streets and homes overlook the entire bay and its surrounding hills, and a succession of famous summer resort villages along the water's edge clear around the bay. …In a few years there will be a broad boulevard along the shore all the way around the bay, lined the whole distance with summer cottages and permanent villas, parks, hotels and boat landings.

“There are so many family benefits to living in the Petoskey area. There are great schools and healthcare. It’s safe, clean environment. And there’s plenty of fresh air and natural beau-ty. Everything we want to do is with-in 10 or 15 minutes instead of being two to three hours away. It’s truly like being on vacation everyday – and what more could you ask for.” - Dan Rasmussen

hub with great food and shops

“Petoskey has a great combination of culture in the form of arts and education, accessible outdoor adventure, and is a great place to raise kids. I have lived in a lot of different places and have found it rare to have all three.” - Dana Andrews

“The Petoskey area is undeniably one of the most beautiful places in the State of Michigan, from the beaches to the trails; the natural benefits of living “up north” were some of the top reasons we chose to move to the area. But what has really made this area home are all of the people we’ve met. The Petoskey area is home to some of the nicest and most welcoming people around. They’ve made us feel like locals from the get go and that just can’t be beat.” - John Blosseyth great food and shops

“Our business community offers a sophistication that often catches people off

guard. We’re fortunate that generations of some of the Midwest’s biggest busi-

ness leaders have resorted or retired here over the years demanding exceptional

service, and lending their expertise to our business and not-for-profit sectors.

We’ve risen to meet their high demands and offer that high level of service and

expertise to all of our guests and customers.”

-Carlin Smith, President, Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce

At the center of the local economy is the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce, a business organization that boasts around 775-businesses and or-ganizations within its membership. The chamber offers an aggressive program-ming schedule of networking events and educational programs to give area businesses the tools they need to thrive. They also take pride in their efforts to advocate on behalf of area businesses and play a role in business recruitment and retention. Recognizing tourism as an important part of the local economy, the chamber operates a year-round welcome center and publishes the annual Petoskey Visitors Guide. In 2014 the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce was recognized by the Michigan Association of Chamber Professionals as the Outstanding Chamber in Michigan in the mid-size category. Learn more about the chamber and the local business community at www.petoskey.com.

At the center of the entertainment scene is the Odawa Casino which is a full-service casino enhanced with restau-rants, a night club, and occasional concert performances. You can also find live music and dancing at several restaurants and taverns throughout the town. Northern Lights Recrea-tion offers 16-lanes of bowling, a billiards room, and elec-tronic games for kids. Petoskey also has an eight-screen movie theater. There is no shortage of dining opportunities in our community. We offer most fast-food brands, great tavern fare, diners, delis, coffee shops, family restaurants, and more than a dozen upscale, fine-dining establishments.

Downtown Petoskey, Michigan is

one of the most treasured down-

towns in the United States. Nestled

on the shores of Little Traverse Bay

on Lake Michigan, residents and

tourists enjoy over 170 unique

shops and fine restaurants in the

famous Gaslight Shopping District.

The downtown area of Petoskey,

Michigan serves as a hub for re-

sorters from Bay Harbor, Bay View,

Harbor Springs, Walloon Lake and

the surrounding Emmet County

region.

Downtown Petoskey has authentic

charm and vitality that is un-

matched by almost any city its size.

We look forward to your next visit

when you can discover all of our

treasures… from the shores to the

stores.

Don’t think that when you arrive in rural, northern Michigan, your shopping opportunities disappear. In fact, Petoskey is seen as a shopping hub for those from throughout the region. We’re mostly known for the world-class boutique shopping in our famous Downtown Petoskey Gaslight Shopping District, but we also offer an abundance of shopping opportunities for your everyday conveniences. In Petoskey you’ll find five large-scale grocery stores, three large furniture stores, and a multitude of stores that provide your everyday needs. Some of the large-scale brands in Petoskey include: Meijer, Wal-Mart, Lowes, The Home Depot, Office Max, MC Sports, Dunham’s, Peebles, Bed Bath & Beyond, Pier One Imports, Hobby Lobby, Rite Aid and Walgreen’s. Petoskey also boasts one of the few remaining JC Penney stores still located in a downtown.

We’ve been in the hospitality business for well over 100-years, and we’re committed to maintaining those service standards that were established at the time of our town’s emergence. Hospitality the Little Traverse Way was estab-lished in 2012 to offer regu-lar customer service training to our front-line employees and managers as well as measure and reward those who regularly practice hos-pitality that exceeds their guests’ expectations. While we’re not perfect, you’ll see that this hospitality culture is evident in all business sectors of the Little Traverse Bay region. Learn more at www.hospitalitylt.com.

While tourism and “resortism” are major contributors to our local economy, you might be surprised to learn that our economy spans well beyond the hospitality service sector. In Petoskey you’ll find sophisticated professional service representatives in the real estate, legal and financial sectors. You’ll also find several light-manufacturing facilities in the region that work in the areas of plastics, automobile supply chain, aeronautics, robotics, and wood products. Some of the local man-ufacturers include Petoskey Plas-tics, Manthei, Circuit Controls Corporation, Jervis Webb, Michigan Maple Block, and Moeller Aerospace, and American Spoon among others. Our largest employer is McLaren Northern Michigan, a regional health care facility that employs more than 1,700 professionals.

Passenger trains and steamships played a major

role in the growth of Petoskey. From 1873 to

1960, several major rail lines brought thousands

of summer visitors from cities like Indianapolis,

Cincinnati and Detroit to the area's fresh air and

resort atmosphere.

The picturesque town of Petoskey, located on Little Traverse Bay,

was known as Bear River when the first missionary arrived in 1855.

The town was later renamed Petoskey, and was officially granted a

charter in 1879.

Paper mills around the Bear River, circa 1908. Today, the area pho-tographed above is near Petoskey's City Hall/fire station at the mouth of the Bear River where it empties into Lake Michigan.

Photo Emmet County

By 1890, a substantial number of shops had sprung up along what is now Lake Street, creat-

ing a very unique shopping area originally known as the “Midway.” These shops catered primarily to affluent resorters, and became the core of

what is now called the “Gaslight District.”

The Little Traverse Bay Band of

Odawa Indians presence here

dates back before records were

kept, perhaps thousands of years

and countless generations. In the

early years, the tribe was

known—and still is—as

Anishnaabek, and the language

is still known as

Anishnaabemowin.

Chief Ignatius Petoskey,

the son of a French fur

trader and a woman of the

Odawa Nation, is the city’s

namesake. Born in 1787

he was a respected busi-

nessman admired by

many. A statue was erect-

ed in his honor in 2005

and overlooks the Little

Traverse Bay.

70 Persons Per Square Mile

AVERAGE HIGHS &

LOWS

January

27° / 14° F

February

29° / 13° F

March

37° / 20° F

April

49° / 33° F

May

60° / 43° F

June

70° / 53° F

July

75° / 59° F

August

74° / 58° F

September

68° / 51° F

October

55° / 41° F

November

44° / 31° F

December

32° / 22° F

Average Snowfall

112 inches

Average Rainfall

31 inches

Emmet County

Population 32,915

Median County Income

$50,686 Land Area

468 sq. miles

Total Housing Units (Emmet County)

21,289

Average

Household Size

Major Highways I-75, U.S. 131,

U.S. 31, M-119, M-68

Bus Lines Indian Trails Bus Line

Airports

Harbor Springs 231.347.2812

Pellston Regional (PLN) 231.539.8441

www.pellstonairport.com

Rail Lines Tuscola-Saginaw Bay

Railroad

Ports

Charlevoix (30 miles - Lake Michigan)

Cheboygan (30 miles - Lake Huron)

Marinas

Petoskey Municipal Marina

231.347.6691

Bay Harbor Marina

231.439.2544

Labor Force

19,327

Chicago 367

Detroit 267

Grand Rapids 187

Lansing 204

Mackinaw City 33

Marquette 201

Saginaw 178

Sault Ste. Marie 93

Traverse City 67

Crooked Tree Arts Center Founded in 1971 to sponsor and encourage activities in the arts for residents of Charlevoix and Emmet counties. Through the ef-forts of volunteers, the Crooked Tree Arts Center has thrived. Now home to various concerts and events in addition to spectac-ular exhibits, CTAC is known for reaching out to the community with a wide variety of classes for youth, young adult and adults. Membership has grown to over 2,000 individuals, many of whom are full time residents of Charlevoix or Emmet Counties and ser-vices are provided to over 50,000 individuals each year.

For more information visit www.crookedtree.org

May - October Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m.- - 4 p.m.

231-347-2620

Little Traverse Civic Theatre

Providing people of all ages opportunities to partici-pate in and enjoy quality, affordable live theatre that entertains and enriches the residents of and visitors to the Little Traverse Bay area. All auditions are open to the public and experienced and non-experienced are encouraged to attended. Volunteers are always welcome behind the scenes as well.

LTCT Season consist of four productions that take place at Crooked Tree Arts Center. There are adult productions in the Fall, Winter and Spring with a Youth production in the Sum-mer.

For More information visit www.ltct.org

Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra

glcorchestra.org

Established in 2001, the orchestra performs in Emmet, Cheboygan and Charlevoix

Counties.

Little Traverse Choral Society

littletraversechoralsociety.org

LTCS is a non-audition chorus performing classical and contemporary works.

Northern Michigan Chorale

nmchorale.org

Compiled of singers all over Northern Michigan with concerts in April and November.

Voices Without Borders

vwbchoir.org

Parent Organization of the Little Traverse Youth Choir and host organization or the

biennial Child of the World in Harmony International Youth Choir in addition to other

great performances.

Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday - Sunday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

231-758-3100

The Blissfest Music Organization is a non-profit educational and performing arts organization based in Northwest

Lower Michigan blissfest.org

A festival celebrating Petoskey’s Bay-side living on the beautiful backdrop of

Little Traverse Bay. August 14th - 15th 2015

petoskeyfestival.com

Networks Northwest

nwmcog.org

Great resource for demographic

and employment information.

City of Petoskey

petoskey.us

Gain knowledge about the City

of Petoskey including; whose in

office, utilities, parks & recrea-

tion, marina and much more.

Petoskey News-Review

petoskeynews.com

The online website for our local

newspaper.

Downtown Petoskey

petoskeydowntown.com

Visit the Downtown Petoskey

website for a list of events and

retail/dining establishments.

Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau

petoskeyarea.com

Visit the website for information

on lodging, events and places to

travel in the Petoskey area.

Petoskey Regional

Chamber of Commerce

petoskey.com

The website for the Petoskey

Regional Chamber of Commerce

Emmet County

emmetcounty.org

Discover information on services

and governmental bodies in

Emmet County.

Northern Lakes Economic

Alliance

northernlakes.net

Great resources for communi-

t ies and entrepreneurs to

create and retain jobs in

Antrim, Charlevoix, Che-

boygan & Emmet Counties.

Char-Em United Way

charemunitedway.org

List of volunteering opportuni-

ties in northern Michigan.

Area Population

City of Petoskey 5,670

Greater Petoskey Area—49770 Zip Code 16,913

Alanson 738

Harbor Springs 1,194

Mackinaw City 506

Pellston 623

Race Number Percent

White 30,375 92.91

American Indian 1,193 3.66

African American 156 .43

Asian 182 .55

Hispanic 429 1.31

Natural Resources Total Acreage Emmet County

295,040

Acres of Water (Emmet County) 10,560

Acres of Public Recreation Land 75,667

Acres of State Parks/Recreation 7,903

Acres of State Boating/Fishing Sites 311

Acres of State Forest 67,453

Miles of Great Lakes Shoreline 68

Miles of Rivers/Streams 98

Acres Preserved by Little Traverse Conservancy 39,600

Miles of Preserved Shoreline 98

INFORMATION WEBSITES

American Spoon

www.spoon.com

BOYNE Resorts

www.boyne.com

Circuit Controls Corp.

www.circuitcontrols.com

Kilwin’s Quality Confections

www.kilwins.com

LTBB of Odawa Indians

www.ltbbodawa-nsn.gov

Manthei, Inc.

www.mantheiinc.com

Michigan Maple Block Co.

www.mapleblock.com

Mitchell Graphics

www.mitchellgraphics.com

Moeller Aerospace Tech

(231) 347-9575

North Central Michigan College

www.ncmich.edu

McLaren Northern Michigan

www.mclaren.org/northernmichigan

Odawa Casino Resort

www.odawacasino.com

Petoskey-News Review

www.petosleynews.com

Petoskey Plastics

www.petoskeyplastics.com

Public Schools of Petoskey

www.petoskeyschools.org

Management.........................$42.54

Business /Financial Operations..............................$28.85

Computer/Mathematical...$32.12

Architecture /Engineering.$34.59

Life/Physical Science...........$24.18

Community/Social Services....................................$19.30

Legal..........................................$32.13

Education................................$21.96

Arts/Entertainment/Media........................................$19.53

Healthcare Practitioner and Technical..................................$27.71

Healthcare Support.............$12.20

Protective Service.................$19.36

Food Preparation/Service....$8.93

Building/Grounds ...............$11.31

Personal Care & Services.....$9.72

Sales and Related.................$11.70

Office and Administrative Support....................................$14.63

Farming, Fishing and Forestry....................................$11.35

Construction...........................$20.97

Installation/Maintenance Repair........................................$19.42

Production..............................$16.07

Transportation/Material Moving.....................................$13.91

Living Wage-Emmet County

www.emmetcounty.org

Outdoor lovers, be prepared, Petoskey will steal your heart! Northern Michigan is

known for its amazing natural beauty and Petoskey is a shining example in many

ways. Miles of trails and waterfront, breathtaking views and more await you!

UTILITIES If your home and or business is located in or around the City of Petoskey, the City Department of Public Works will provide your water, sewer and electrical service. For more information on City Services, visit www.petoskey.us. If you are located outside of the City of Petoskey, there are many companies that can provide these services.

RECYCLING Emmet County is home to an award-winning recycling program that provides weekly, curbside recycling throughout Petoskey and the surrounding areas. This is coupled with 12 different drop-off locations spread across the county. For more information on the Emmet County Recycling Program, visit www.emmetcounty.org.

Electricity

City of Petoskey 231.347.2500 www.petoskey.us

City of Harbor Springs 231.526. 2104 www.cityofharborsprings.com

Consumers Energy 1.800.477.5050 www.consumersenergy.com

Great Lakes Energy 1.888.485.2537 www.gtlakes.com

Great Lakes Energy

1.888.485.2537

www.gtlakes.com

DTE Energy

1.800.477.4747

www.dteenergy.com

Natural Gas Waste Disposal

Home Phone Cell Phone TV/Internet

American Waste

1.800.544.2663

www.americanwaste.org

Emmet County Recycling

(231) 348-0640

www.emmetcounty.org

Little Traverse Disposal

231.487.0780

www.disposalman.com

Waste Management

1.800.796.9696

www.wm.com

AT&T

1.800.CALL.ATT

www.att.com

Charter Communications

1.888.438.2427

www.charter.com

AT&T 1.800.CALL.ATT www.att.com (The AT&T store is located in the D & W Fresh Market Plaza on US 31 N)

Verizon 1.800.922.0204 www.verizon.com (The Verizon store is located on Spring Street next to Big Boy Restaurant)

Charter Communications

1.888.438.2427

www.charter.com

Dish Network

1.888.610.2814

www.dish.com

DirectTV

1.888.489.3589

www.directv.com

Apartments Bear Creek Meadows

1600 Bear Creek Lane, Petoskey, 231.348.3888, www.bearcreekapartment.com

Glen Haven Apartments - Glen Haven Circle, Petoskey, 231.348.2200

Harbor Village Family Apartments - 1301 Crestview Dr, Petoskey, 231.348.3359 - Some income-

based units available, Handicap accessible

Hills Investments - Various locations throughout Petoskey, 231.347.4103

Hillside Club Apartments - 501 Valley Ridge Dr, Petoskey, 231.439.5197

Lafayette Park Apartments - 301 Lafayette Ave, Petoskey, 231.347.7911 - Some income-based units

available

Liegl Investments - Various locations throughout Petoskey, 231.347.3133

Maple Village Apartments

1695 Meadow Way, Petoskey, 231.347.3755 - Some income-based units available, Handicap accessible

Pinecrest Apartments - 1297 LaChaumiere Rd, Petoskey, 231.348.2200

Traverse Wood Apartments - 203 Lafayette Ave, Petoskey, 231.347.6711 - Income-based units

available, Handicap accessible

Senior Housing Harbor Village Senior Apartments - 1401 Crestview Dr, Petoskey, 231.348.9730 - Senior Housing,

some Income-based units available, Handicap accessible

Independence Village of Petoskey

965 Hager Dr, Petoskey, 231.348.8498, www.seniorvillages.com - Senior Housing, Handicap accessi-

ble, various types of specialty amenities available

Perry Farm Village

4241 Village Circle Dr, Harbor Springs, 231.526.1500, www.perryfarmvillage.com - Senior Housing,

various types of specialty amenities available

Riverview Terrace

11 Bridge St, Petoskey, 231.347.2030, www.mhmltd.com

The Village of Hillside Senior Apartments

311 W. Main St, Harbor Springs, 231.526.7108, www.pvm.org - Senior Housing, various types of spe-

cialty amenities available

Indicates Chamber Member

North Central Michigan College offers an exceptional education close to home and family. Enjoy a small-town setting and unmatched natural beauty while you take the next step on

your own individual path to success.

To begin, take a tour of the North Central Campus or view the college website, www.ncmich.edu.

1-888-298-6065

North Central offers

programs of study in art,

business administration,

criminal justice, early

childhood education,

information technology,

health sciences and natural

sciences. The college also

offers basic coursework for

students who wish to

transfer to senior

institutions. Transfer

agreements between

colleges ensure the

transferability of

courses. Curriculum guides

and an important website,

www.macrao.org, can be

used to verify the

transferability of courses.

In addition, North Central and six universities have formed a

University Center partnership that provides significant

benefits and opportunities for students. Partnering with

North Central are Central Michigan University, Ferris State

University, Lake Superior State University, Lawrence

Technological University, Michigan State University and

Spring Arbor University.

North Central offers students many services to help

them succeed in college. Counseling, advising and

tutoring services are readily available at no

charge. Faculty members are eager to help their

students succeed in their classes. Students who would

like to live on campus can apply for a room in the

well-equipped residence hall. The Student and

Community Resource Center offers a gym and fitness

center. Student clubs and organizations provide

extra-curricular opportunities.

“A community that has a college nearby is very fortunate. Residents can enjoy

many enriching experiences that only a college can provide. They can walk our

campus and natural area, use our library, attend our many lectures, exercise in

our gym, take a class or pursue a degree. North Central Michigan College is a

true partner with the businesses, schools, non-profit organizations and people of

Petoskey.”

Cameron Brunet-Koch, Ph.D

President, North Central Michigan College

Public Schools of Petoskey - Our College, Career, & Life-Ready Students

96.7% - Petoskey’s Graduation Rate (76.96% - State of Michigan’s Graduation Rate)

60% -Our Graduates Enroll in College (During first four years after graduation)

24% -Our Students Receive College Credit While Still in High School (Dual Enrollment/Early College)

24.9% -Our Students Take Advanced Placement (AP) Courses (Highly correlated to college success)

100% -District Green (top) State Scorecards (All Students- Reading, Writing, Math, Science & Soc St)

79% -Our K-12th Teachers Hold a Master’s Degree or Higher

100% -Our K-12th Teachers Designated “Highly Qualified” per MI Dept. of Ed.

Public Schools of Petoskey has a tradition of students who are well-educated in academics. And, along with academ-

ics, our students are provided additional opportunities. They develop strength through the difficult-to-quantify pur-

suits of creativity, inquiry, teamwork, service, respect, integrity, and perseverance. Their influence positively impacts

families, friends, and communities. Although we may not have reached the state’s 100% college-ready mark, we

know that we are closer to 100% than the percentage reported--because our students are college, career, and life

ready. It is not as simple as giving a single test, nor is “readiness” possible to describe by a single number. We are

proud and honored to play a part in each student’s journey and appreciate partnering with families and community

members. This multi-faceted approach is how we measure the preparation of our graduates, and they are thriving!

Other 2013-14 Awards & Accomplishments:

· Student-Run Broadcast Program- MI High School Athletic Association

· Madrigal Choir’s “Excellent” Score - CMU State Festival

· Original Poetry & Prose Winners- Crooked Tree, Petoskey News Review, CS Lewis Festival, & Others

· State MITES Drafting (46) & CTE Construction Awards

· PMS/PHS Bands- All First Division Ratings (Legacy for Decades)

· State Champion Robotics Team

· 25 Students in Cohort for Early College at North Central Michigan College (NCMC)

· Debate Team- Third State Championship & Prestigious Ziegelmueller Trophy

· Quiz Bowl Team-Winning Season

· Highest HS Poetry Out Loud Participation in the State of Michigan

· 81% Parent/Guardian Attendance at Fall Conferences (K-12th)

· Boy’s Ski Team- Fourth Consecutive State Title

· Other Winning Sports Teams and Individual Athletes

· K-12th Art Exhibits and Honors- McCune Art Center

· Stellar Plays and Performances- Elementary, Middle, & High Schools Etc.

Berkshire Hathaway

228 E Mitchell St, Petoskey

231.347.7800 www.bhhsmichiganrealestate.com

Buyer’s Broker of Northern Michigan

3280 Woods Way, Petoskey

231.347.9600 www.buyersbroker.biz

Coldwell Banker Fairbairn Realty

7569 US 31, Alanson

231.548.9336 www.fairbairnrealty.com

Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors

420 Howard St, Petoskey

231.347.7600 www.cbgreatlakes.com

Harbor Sotheby’s International Realty

4000 Main St, Bay Harbor

231.439.2000 www.harborsir.com

Jack VanTreese & Associates

425 Michigan St, Suite 3, Petoskey

231.347.3943 www.jackvantreese.com

Kidd & Leavy Real Estate

325 E. Lake St., #25, Petoskey

231.439.2800 www.kiddleavy.com

Lloyd Pedersen, Real Estate Broker

3165 Pete’s Way, Harbor Springs

231.526.6990 www.connectnorth.com

McCune Smith Real Estate

PO Box 833, Petoskey

231.347.5080 www.mccune-smithrealestate.com

Real Estate One of Petoskey

1349 US 131 S, Petoskey

231.347.7700 www.reomich.com

Indicates Chamber Member

Regular Rental Listings for Apartments and Homes are

advertised in the Petoskey News Review

www.petoskeynews.com

McLaren Northern Michigan, is a 202-bed, regional referral center located in Petoskey provides comprehensive, compassionate care close to home through a full spectrum of Hospital Services, health screenings, educational programs and clinical trials.

McLaren Northern Michigan employs more than 1,700 Colleagues throughout northern lower Michigan and the eastern part of the Upper Peninsula designated to provide the residents in 22 counties with access to specialized healthcare and the best resources available. The Petoskey campus is the Regional Hub for services in the area that include a Cheboygan campus.

1-800-248-6777 416 Connable Avenue - Petoskey, MI

The Petoskey Area is also home to a very special

group of living facilities, including nursing homes

and assisted living facilities that provide high

quality care to many of our elderly residents.

Bay Bluffs - 750 E. Main Street, Harbor

Springs - 231.526.2161

Bortz Health Care - 1500 Spring Street,

Petoskey - 231.347.5500

Boulder Park Nursing & Rehabilitative

Center - 14676 W. Upright, Charlevoix -

231.547.1005

Independence Village Assisted Living -

965 Hager Dr, Petoskey - 231.348.8498

Mallard Cove Assisted Living - 2801 US

31, Petoskey - 231.347.2273

Sunnybank Assisted Living - Charlevoix

and Petoskey Locations - 231.348.2600

Central Elementary School

Grades K-5

410 State St., Petoskey,

231.348.2110

www.petoskeyschools.org

Lincoln Elementary School

Grades K-5

616 Connable Ave., Petoskey,

213.348.2120

www.petoskeyschools.org

Ottawa Elementary

Grades K-5

871 Kalamazoo St., Petoskey,

231.348.2130

www.petoskeyschools.org

Petoskey Montessori Elementary

Grades Pre-K thru Grade 6

1560 E. Mitchell St., Petoskey,

231.347.5331

www.petoskeymontessori.org

Sheridan Elementary School

Grades K-5

1414 Howard St., Petoskey,

231.348.2100

www.petoskeyschools.org

Petoskey Middle School Grades 6-8 801 Northman Dr., Petoskey 231.347.5331 www.petoskeyschools.org

Petoskey High School Grades 9-12 1500 Hill St., Petoskey, 231.348.2160 www.petoskeyschools.org

Concord Academy of Petoskey

2468 Atkins Rd., Petoskey, 231.347.6800

www.concordpetoskey.com

St. Francis Xavier Catholic School

414 Michigan St., Petoskey 231.347.3651

http://school.petoskeysfx.org/

Grades Pre-K thru Grade 8

St Michael the Archangel Regional

Catholic Academy

1170 Bay View Rd., Petoskey 231.881.9025

http://www.stmichaelrca.com/

Grade 9-12

Harbor Light Christian School

8333 Clayton Rd., Harbor Springs,

231.347.7859 www.harborlightchristian.org

Harbor Springs - www.harborps.org

Alanson - www.alansonvikings.net

Pellston - www.pellstonschools.org

Inland Lakes ( Indian River) Public

Schools www.inlandlakes.org

The school district of the Public Schools of Petoskey encompasses an area of approximately 170 square

miles. The district includes a four-year high school, a middle school for grades 6 through 8, and five (5) ele-

mentary schools, one of which is an accredited Montessori School. Petoskey High School, which is accredited

by the North Central Association, also includes an area Career & Technical Education Center that accepts

students from nearby school districts.

The Petoskey area schools are a proud part of the Char-Em Intermediate School District. The Char-Em ISD

serves over 11,450 students in 11 public school districts, 6 private schools, and 3 public school academies.

For more information on

the Public School of

Petoskey visit:

www.petoskeyschools.org

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· Cardiac Rehabilitation

· Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery

· Cardiology

· Dermatology

· Diabetes Center

· Digestive Health

· Emergency Medicine

· Endocrinology

· Endoscopy

· Gastroenterology

· General and Family Practice

· General Surgery

· Gynecology

· Heart & Vascular Center

· Imaging Services

· Infectious Diseases

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· Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

· Internal Medicine

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· Medical Weight Management

· Nephrology

· Neuroscience

· Obstetrics

· Ophthalmology

· Oral Surgery

· Orthopedic Care Center

· Otolaryngology – Head &

Neck Surgery

· Palliative Care

· Pathology

· Pediatrics

· Pharmacy

· Physical Medicine and Pain

Management

· Physical & Occupational

Therapy, and Speech &

Language Therapy

· Plastic and Reconstructive

Surgery

· Podiatric Medicine

· Prescription Services

· Psychiatry

· Psychiatry (Adolescent)

· Psychology

· Radiation Oncology

· Radiology

· Rehabilitation

· Rheumatology

· Research

· Sleep Center

· Spine Center

· Urology

· Vascular Surgery

· Weight Loss Services

• Bariatric Surgery

· Women & Children

Care Center

• Childbirth Education

• Nursery

• Obstetric Unit

• Pediatric Unit

• Sound Beginnings

•Consumer Reports August 2014 –Rate Above Average (highest rating)

for Heart Bypass Surgery

•US News & World Report –High Performing in Ear, Nose & Throat

–5 Star Award: Boulder Park Terrace Skilled Nursing Center

•AACN Silver Beacon Award –Cardiovascular Unit

•Women’s Choice Award

•Governor’s Award for Excellence – 2014

–Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (appropriate

use of antibiotics)

–Communication About Medicines (patient education regarding side effects of new medications received)

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Yes, it’s true! Ernest Hemingway spent the first 22-summers of his life along Walloon Lake, near Petoskey. The famous writer referenced Petoskey in his Nick Adams Short Stories and Petoskey was the setting for his first novel, Torrents of Spring. Mr. Hemingway married his first wife in the near-by community of Horton Bay before heading off to Paris.

Petoskey is known as the “Land of the Million Dollar Sunsets.” This title was given to the town by a journalist from a Grand Rapids newspaper who wit-nessed his first Petoskey sunset in 1873.

The town of Petoskey is named after Chief Ignatius Petoskey, a Native American and prominent business leader in the community. You can see his statue on Lewis Street near Stafford’s Perry Hotel.

Michigan’s state stone, the Petoskey Stone, is named because the fossil-ized corral on the stones has the appearance of the sun’s rays. The Pe-toskey Stone is found in abundance in the Petoskey area and is a popu-lar trinket at local gift shops.

The Petoskey area still has a prominent Native American presence through the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. The tribe works extensively on historic preservation as well as on the preservation of their language.

Bay View Association is a community on the National Register of Historic Places. This chataqua was formed in 1875 by the United Methodist Church and is still affiliated with the church. Of the 450-cottages in Bay View, around 400 were built prior to 1900. The community has its own chapel, post office, library, and a 1,000-seat auditorium where they feature performances throughout the summer.

The name Petoskey comes from the name ‘Petosegay’ and is a Native American word that references the rising sun or rays of light.

The Northern Michigan Cultural Alliance boasts 19-organizations involved with providing

cultural opportunities in the Little Traverse Bay Region. The Crooked Tree Arts Center in

Downtown Petoskey regular features touring art exhibits and offers a 300-seat performance

theatre.

Petoskey has a Steel Drum Band! The sound of Trinadad and Tebago

can be heard in northern Michigan through this 30-piece ensemble of

high school students offered by the Public Schools of Petoskey. The

band tours extensively and is in high demand for concerts and

parades.

The Little Traverse Wheelway is one of the most spectacular bike

trails in Michigan. The Wheelway spans 26-miles connecting the

communities of Charlevoix, Bay Harbor, Petoskey, and Harbor

Springs along the shoreline of Little Traverse Bay.

Curbside recycling is offered in the City of Petoskey and in surrounding town-

ships.

Emmet County is home to one of only 12-Dark Sky Parks in the world. The

Headlands, near Mackinaw City, achieved the designation because it is free of

light pollution and offers valuable natural darkness for observation of stars

and celestial objects.

Downtown Petoskey hosts a Farmer’s Market every Friday morning, June

through October.

Bay Harbor is an upscale, resort community that boasts near 500 residential units, 27-holes of golf, a down-town area, a yacht club, and an equestrian center…all along five miles of shoreline of Little Traverse Bay.