﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire</title><link>http://www.baycityarea.com/</link><description>News related to Bay Area Chamber of Commerce</description><copyright>(c) 2013, Bay Area Chamber of Commerce All Rights Reserved.</copyright><ttl>5</ttl><item><title>Michigan Certified Public Manager® Program 5/16/2013 8:30 AM - 6/21/2013 </title><description>The primary goal of the Michigan Certified Public Manager® program is to foster and encourage the highest possible levels of performance and ethical practice of public and non-profit sector managers in order to effectively provide services and continuously improve the performance of state, local and federal government and of the non-profit sector.

The CPM® program offers a comprehensive course of study by which public and non-profit managers can acquire and apply best practices and theory to their leadership and management of people, processes, and organizations is designed to address competencies that facilitate exceptional job performance and organizational success, and applies theory to practical problems facing the participant, their agency, department, or organization, and citizens.

Those who complete the program earn a national trademark designation of CPM ® (Certified Public Manager®).

The National Certified Public Manager Consortium establishes accreditation standards and reviews members’ programs for initial or continuing accreditation. Saginaw Valley State University became the only university in the state of Michigan accredited to grant the designation to program graduates.  Please visit the National CPM Consortium site at http://www.cpmconsortium.org/. 

For additional information or registration details, call 989-964-4048, email - continuing-ed@svsu.edu or www.svsu.edu/cpm</description><link>http://www.baycityarea.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=175</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2012 17:31:43 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Online Marketing for Small Businesses 6/5/2013 8:30 AM - 6/26/2013 4:00 PM</title><description>Are You Serious About Growing Your Business this Year? Are You Ready to Attract More and Better Clients?

Then, you must really get online. Online marketing isn’t going away. Instead, it’s evolving and changing daily. It’s no longer “something else”, it’s “it”!   Even in smaller local markets like in the Great Lakes Bay Region, online marketing is where opportunity for every business exists today, no matter the size or age of your business.

More Traffic Online = More Traffic In The Door

Isn’t it time you learned and implemented the right strategies that will help your small business to grow and prosper NOW, as well as position you for the future?

Join us for 4 weeks of in-depth education, business action, accountability and peer support!

This certificate program covers a variety of topics to help you understand and succeed in your marketing efforts.  
 
Weekly topics of this course include: 
- Week 1: Finding Your Bull's Eye/Attracting Your Ideal Customer
- Week 2: Content is King/Your Home Base
- Week 3: Be Online-Everywhere/Engagement is Queen
- Week 4: "Push" Marketing/It's your Time to Shine
(Followed by a Capstone Presentation)

Class meets:
Wednesdays, 8:30am - 4:00pm - June 5 - June 26, 2013
(with Capstone July 10, 2013)  
 
Location: 
Saginaw Valley State University, 
Main Campus 
 
Pay for 5 and receive the 6th registration for ONLY $95!   

Who should attend:
This program is designed to benefit any small business' online presence.  This class is open to anyone looking to gain or improve their online marketing strategies. 

</description><link>http://www.baycityarea.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=351</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 20:44:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Tri-City Motor Speedway Memorabilia Night  6/21/2013 5:00 PM - 6/21/2013 11:30 PM</title><description>TCMS Memorabilia Night and Topless Can-AM Sprints. FREE admission with donation of memorabilia to TCMS. See a TCMS exclusive of Topless Can-AM Sprints. 
 
Bring the family out for Friday night fun to the newly renovated Tri-City Motor Speedway for stock car racing. Come experience the excitement and make unforgettable memories all within in your back yard, conveniently located in Auburn, Michigan. The season opens April 19th and runs through September 7, 2013. TCMS also has the privilege to host the Sprints on Dirt Season Championship race on Saturday, September 21st.
 
General admission $14, age 55 &amp; better $13, kids 7-13 $8, and 6 and under are always FREE. Food available for purchase, coolers welcome, NO GLASS. Friday - Gates open at 5:00, hot laps 6:30-7:15; Beat the Track Record at 7:15 and green flag drops (races start) at 7:55 pm. Come early to get a great view of the action. Wednesday (check website for practice dates) - starts at 5:30 pm until dark (Main Entrance- 85 W. Wheeler Rd.)Get Rained Out text messages sent to your phone, sign up for our newsletter and find full racing details at www.tricityracetrack.com. Like us on Facebook to hear about specials, interact with other fans and receive live status updates during the races. See you Friday night!
</description><link>http://www.baycityarea.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=295</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:00:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Regional Business After Hours 6/25/2013 5:00 PM - 6/25/2013 7:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"&gt;Join the Chambers of Commerce of Bay, Midland, Mount Pleasant, Saginaw and Frankenmuth for this regional networking event.&amp;nbsp; Hosted at the Bavarian Inn Restaurant&amp;nbsp;in Frankenmuth, this yearly Business After Hours is the perfect place to make&amp;nbsp;contacts&amp;nbsp;with business professionals from throughout&amp;nbsp;the region.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Pre-registration and wristband required.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;To register, call your&amp;nbsp;Bay Area Chamber of Commerce at (989) 893-4567.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"&gt;Thank you to our following sponsors:&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Host Sponsor:&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;img alt="Bavarian-Inn-Restaurant" src="http://www.baycityarea.com/external/wcpages/wcwebcontent/webcontentpage.aspx?contentid=631" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Supporting Sponsors:&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;nbsp;&lt;img alt="Accident-Fund-Logo-color-200" src="http://www.baycityarea.com/external/wcpages/wcwebcontent/webcontentpage.aspx?contentid=632" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;img alt="BSB-Communications" src="http://www.baycityarea.com/external/wcpages/wcwebcontent/webcontentpage.aspx?contentid=633" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;img alt="CMURC_logo_cmyk_hires" src="http://www.baycityarea.com/external/wcpages/wcwebcontent/webcontentpage.aspx?contentid=634" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;img alt="Trivalent-Group-200" src="http://www.baycityarea.com/external/wcpages/wcwebcontent/webcontentpage.aspx?contentid=635" /&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.baycityarea.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=329</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:15:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chamber Day with the "Detroit" Tigers 6/27/2013 9:30 AM - 6/27/2013 6:30 PM</title><description>&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: old english text mt;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 18px;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 16px;"&gt;"Chamber Day with the&lt;/span&gt; Detroit Tigers&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial;"&gt;"&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial;"&gt;Cost of the event is $65 per person.&amp;nbsp; This includes bus transportation, give a-ways, raffle, food and drink on the bus, game ticket and great networking.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial;"&gt;While on the bus, there will be an opportunity for drawings and door prizes.&lt;/span&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial;"&gt;The bus will leave the Pere Marquette Depot parking lot at 9:45 a.m.&amp;nbsp; Please arrive no later than 9:30 a.m.&amp;nbsp; Game time is 1:05 p.m.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial;"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial;"&gt;Tickets are limited to the first 54 registrants.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.baycityarea.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=326</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:54:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Carload and Group Recognition Night at Tri-City Motor Speedway  6/28/2013 5:00 PM - 6/28/2013 11:30 PM</title><description>Bring a friend or bring the church group, softball team or your favorite co-workers because it's Carload Night. Groups of 8 or more will be recognized throughout the night. Sign your group up at the shirt shack.
 
Bring the family out for Friday night fun to the newly renovated Tri-City Motor Speedway for stock car racing. Come experience the excitement and make unforgettable memories all within in your back yard, conveniently located in Auburn, Michigan. The season opens April 19th and runs through September 7, 2013. TCMS also has the privilege to host the Sprints on Dirt Season Championship race on Saturday, September 21st.
 
Food available for purchase, coolers welcome, NO GLASS. Friday - Gates open at 5:00, hot laps 6:30-7:15; Beat the Track Record at 7:15 and green flag drops (races start) at 7:55 pm. Come early to get a great view of the action. Wednesday (check website for practice dates) - starts at 5:30 pm until dark (Main Entrance- 85 W. Wheeler Rd.)Get Rained Out text messages sent to your phone, sign up for our newsletter and find full racing details at www.tricityracetrack.com. Like us on Facebook to hear about specials, interact with other fans and receive live status updates during the races. See you Friday night!
</description><link>http://www.baycityarea.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=296</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:00:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mid Season Championship at Tri-City Motor Speedway  7/5/2013 5:00 PM - 7/5/2013 11:30 PM</title><description>Spend the weekend at TCMS and enjoy FREE Camping and Mid-Season Championships for all classes.
 
Bring the family out for Friday night fun to the newly renovated Tri-City Motor Speedway for stock car racing. Come experience the excitement and make unforgettable memories all within in your back yard, conveniently located in Auburn, Michigan. The season opens April 19th and runs through September 7, 2013. TCMS also has the privilege to host the Sprints on Dirt Season Championship race on Saturday, September 21st.
 
General admission $14, age 55 &amp; better $13, kids 7-13 $8, and 6 and under are always FREE. Food available for purchase, coolers welcome, NO GLASS. Friday - Gates open at 5:00, hot laps 6:30-7:15; Beat the Track Record at 7:15 and green flag drops (races start) at 7:55 pm. Come early to get a great view of the action. Wednesday (check website for practice dates) - starts at 5:30 pm until dark (Main Entrance- 85 W. Wheeler Rd.)Get Rained Out text messages sent to your phone, sign up for our newsletter and find full racing details at www.tricityracetrack.com. Like us on Facebook to hear about specials, interact with other fans and receive live status updates during the races. See you Friday night!
</description><link>http://www.baycityarea.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=297</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:00:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fireworks/Firefighter &amp; Police Appreciation at Tri-City Motor Speedway  7/6/2013 5:00 PM - 7/6/2013 11:30 PM</title><description>Firefighters and Police from the Great Lakes Bay Region show ID and get in FREE. FREE camping... bring the camper or tent, your grill, cooler and plan on spending the holiday weekend at TCMS.
 
Bring the family out for Friday night fun to the newly renovated Tri-City Motor Speedway for stock car racing. Come experience the excitement and make unforgettable memories all within in your back yard, conveniently located in Auburn, Michigan. The season opens April 19th and runs through September 7, 2013. TCMS also has the privilege to host the Sprints on Dirt Season Championship race on Saturday, September 21st.
 
General admission $14, age 55 &amp; better $13, kids 7-13 $8, and 6 and under are always FREE. Food available for purchase, coolers welcome, NO GLASS. Friday - Gates open at 5:00, hot laps 6:30-7:15; Beat the Track Record at 7:15 and green flag drops (races start) at 7:55 pm. Come early to get a great view of the action. Wednesday (check website for practice dates) - starts at 5:30 pm until dark (Main Entrance- 85 W. Wheeler Rd.)Get Rained Out text messages sent to your phone, sign up for our newsletter and find full racing details at www.tricityracetrack.com. Like us on Facebook to hear about specials, interact with other fans and receive live status updates during the races. See you Friday night!
</description><link>http://www.baycityarea.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=298</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:00:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Figure 8 Races at Tri-City Motor Speedway  7/12/2013 5:00 PM - 7/12/2013 11:30 PM</title><description>We invite the Michigan Auto Racing Fan Club to join us for the night. We are ending the night with 20 laps of Figure 8 action.
 
Bring the family out for Friday night fun to the newly renovated Tri-City Motor Speedway for stock car racing. Come experience the excitement and make unforgettable memories all within in your back yard, conveniently located in Auburn, Michigan. The season opens April 19th and runs through September 7, 2013. TCMS also has the privilege to host the Sprints on Dirt Season Championship race on Saturday, September 21st.
 
General admission $14, age 55 &amp; better $13, kids 7-13 $8, and 6 and under are always FREE. Food available for purchase, coolers welcome, NO GLASS. Friday - Gates open at 5:00, hot laps 6:30-7:15; Beat the Track Record at 7:15 and green flag drops (races start) at 7:55 pm. Come early to get a great view of the action. Wednesday (check website for practice dates) - starts at 5:30 pm until dark (Main Entrance- 85 W. Wheeler Rd.)Get Rained Out text messages sent to your phone, sign up for our newsletter and find full racing details at www.tricityracetrack.com. Like us on Facebook to hear about specials, interact with other fans and receive live status updates during the races. See you Friday night!
</description><link>http://www.baycityarea.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=299</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:00:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chamber 29th Annual Golf Challenge 7/15/2013 9:00 AM - 7/15/2013 5:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.baycityarea.com/external/wcpages/wcmedia/documents/2013%20Golf%20Registration%20for%20Website.pdf"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Click here&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;to download the registration form.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span style="font-size: 16px;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;29th Annual Golf Challenge&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;July 15, 2013&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;span style="text-decoration: underline;"&gt;Registration:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;9:00am&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration: underline;"&gt;Location:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Random Draw&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;img width="92" height="74" style="width: 103px; height: 82px;" alt="BayCityCountryClublogo" src="http://www.baycityarea.com/external/wcpages/wcwebcontent/webcontentpage.aspx?contentid=669" /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;img width="113" height="81" style="width: 108px; height: 68px;" alt="BVRWeb" src="http://www.baycityarea.com/external/wcpages/wcwebcontent/webcontentpage.aspx?contentid=670" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration: underline;"&gt;Shotgun Start:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration: underline;"&gt;Shotgun Start:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;9:30am&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; 10:00am&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="text-decoration: underline;"&gt;Cost:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Event Sponsor: $1,500&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;em&gt;(includes foursome and promotional opportunities)&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;/em&gt;Member Team: $500&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;em&gt;(per foursome)&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;/em&gt;Foursomes will be treated to 18 holes of golf, cart, continental breakfast, lunch, heavy hors d'oeuvres, awards, and exciting hole activities.&lt;br /&gt;
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All golfers will receive a door prize!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.baycityarea.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=350</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 20:26:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Great Lakes Bay YPN Regional Boat Cruise 7/17/2013 5:30 PM - 7/17/2013 9:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Great Lakes Bay YPN&amp;nbsp;Regional Boat Cruise &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;Dress in 80's themed attire and win prizes&amp;nbsp;aboard the historic &lt;strong&gt;Princess Wenonah&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
80's&amp;nbsp;music provided&amp;nbsp;by&amp;nbsp;Last Choice Country&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Registration:&lt;/strong&gt; 5:30pm&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Boat Cruise:&lt;/strong&gt; 6:00pm - 9:00pm&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;em&gt;Ship sets sail promptly at 6:00 p.m. Don't be late, departure waits for no one!&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;/em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Early Bird Pricing Before July 8th:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/strong&gt;YPN Members $15&lt;br /&gt;
Future Members $20&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Pricing After July 8th:&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;/strong&gt;YPN Members $20&lt;br /&gt;
Future Members $25&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style="color: #000080;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;To attend, you&amp;nbsp;MUST purchase a wristband.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;To purchase&amp;nbsp;your wristband,&amp;nbsp;call or stop by your Bay Area Chamber of Commerce (989) 893-4567,&amp;nbsp;901 Saginaw Street in Downtown Bay City.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;span style="color: #990000;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Limited number of wristbands available!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p style="text-align: left;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;span style="color: #000080;"&gt;Rain or Shine / No Refunds&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;img width="334" height="89" alt="" style="width: 206px; height: 83px;border: 0px solid;" src="http://www.baycityarea.com/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/WebContentPage.aspx?ContentID=257" /&gt;&lt;img width="975" height="161" alt="" style="width: 224px; height: 65px;border: 0px solid;" src="http://www.baycityarea.com/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/WebContentPage.aspx?ContentID=258" /&gt; &lt;img width="252" height="95" alt="" style="width: 148px; height: 66px;border: 0px solid;" src="http://www.baycityarea.com/External/WCPages/WCWebContent/WebContentPage.aspx?ContentID=260" /&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.baycityarea.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=370</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:55:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>July Business After Hours 7/18/2013 5:00 PM - 7/18/2013 7:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p style="text-align: left;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;When:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Thursday, July 18, 2013&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Time:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Host:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; Bay Justice Associates PC&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;strong&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; 814 N. Monroe Street, Bay City&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;em&gt;Don't forget to bring your business card for registration.&lt;br /&gt;
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The Business After Hours is a members only event!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.baycityarea.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=257</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2012 19:51:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Sprints on Dirt...They're Back! at Tri-City Motor Speedway  7/19/2013 5:00 PM - 7/19/2013 11:30 PM</title><description>Engine Pro Sprints on Dirt are back. Come early to claim your seat. Grandstand Admission: Adults $16, 55 and Better $15, 7-13 Yr Olds $8, 6 and Under FREE.
 
Bring the family out for Friday night fun to the newly renovated Tri-City Motor Speedway for stock car racing. Come experience the excitement and make unforgettable memories all within in your back yard, conveniently located in Auburn, Michigan. The season opens April 19th and runs through September 7, 2013. TCMS also has the privilege to host the Sprints on Dirt Season Championship race on Saturday, September 21st.
 
Food available for purchase, coolers welcome, NO GLASS. Friday - Gates open at 5:00, hot laps 6:30-7:15; Beat the Track Record at 7:15 and green flag drops (races start) at 7:55 pm. Come early to get a great view of the action. Wednesday (check website for practice dates) - starts at 5:30 pm until dark (Main Entrance- 85 W. Wheeler Rd.)Get Rained Out text messages sent to your phone, sign up for our newsletter and find full racing details at www.tricityracetrack.com. Like us on Facebook to hear about specials, interact with other fans and receive live status updates during the races. See you Friday night!
</description><link>http://www.baycityarea.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=300</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:00:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Dirt Bike &amp; ATV Races at Tri-City Motor Speedway  7/20/2013 2:00 PM - 7/20/2013 10:00 PM</title><description>You asked for it! AMA Flat Track Dirt Bike and ATV Racing is coming to Tri-City Motor Speedway. Gates Open 2:00, Practice 4:00, Races Begin 6:00pm.</description><link>http://www.baycityarea.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=301</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:00:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Supervisor/ Management Leadership Certificate Program 7/23/2013 9:00 AM - 7/25/2013 4:00 PM</title><description>The Supervisory/Management Leader Program is an intensive 2-day (July 23 &amp; 25, 2013) training experience in which participants are immersed in each topic with a variety of learning experiences, including role plays, and simulations. The instructor’s pace is fast moving, interesting, and motivational. Participants become skilled at communicating effectively, coaching, and handling difficult people, situations and much more.</description><link>http://www.baycityarea.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=372</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:32:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bike Night &amp; Lawn Mower Races Tri-City Motor Speedway  7/26/2013 5:00 PM - 7/26/2013 11:30 PM</title><description>An action packed night with a Bike Show (motorcycles) from 5:00-7:30, bike parade during pre-race ceremonies and Lawnmower Races.
 
Bring the family out for Friday night fun to the newly renovated Tri-City Motor Speedway for stock car racing. The 3/8 mile clay oval track provides on the edge of your seat action for fans of all ages. Come experience the excitement and make unforgettable memories all within in your back yard, conveniently located in Auburn, Michigan. The season opens April 19th and runs through September 7, 2013. TCMS also has the privilege to host the Sprints on Dirt Season Championship race on Saturday, September 21st.
 
General admission $14, age 55 &amp; better $13, kids 7-13 $8, and 6 and under are always FREE. Food available for purchase, coolers welcome, NO GLASS. Friday - Gates open at 5:00, hot laps 6:30-7:15; Beat the Track Record at 7:15 and green flag drops (races start) at 7:55 pm. Come early to get a great view of the action. Wednesday (check website for practice dates) - starts at 5:30 pm until dark (Main Entrance- 85 W. Wheeler Rd.)Get Rained Out text messages sent to your phone, sign up for our newsletter and find full racing details at www.tricityracetrack.com. Like us on Facebook to hear about specials, interact with other fans and receive live status updates during the races. See you Friday night!
</description><link>http://www.baycityarea.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=302</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:00:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Nathan Weidner BBQ 7/28/2013 11:00 AM - 7/28/2013 6:00 PM</title><description>Fun filled day of Food, Entertainment, Auction and Prizes. 

Tickets are $10.00 for a chicken dinner (1/2 chicken, cole slaw, baked beans, watermelon, and drink) </description><link>http://www.baycityarea.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=369</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:17:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Family Night at Tri-City Motor Speedway  8/2/2013 5:00 PM - 8/2/2013 11:30 PM</title><description>Bring the whole family and sign the kids up for the Penny Gold Rush (3 age groups). We will be giving 12 bikes away to kids involved in the Penny Gold Rush. Family ticket pricing: 2 Adults and 2 Kids $34, Extra Kids $5 each (includes Meal Deal ticket for each paying person).
 
Bring the family out for Friday night fun to the newly renovated Tri-City Motor Speedway for stock car racing. The 3/8 mile clay oval track provides on the edge of your seat action for fans of all ages. Come experience the excitement and make unforgettable memories all within in your back yard, conveniently located in Auburn, Michigan. The season opens April 19th and runs through September 7, 2013. TCMS also has the privilege to host the Sprints on Dirt Season Championship race on Saturday, September 21st.
 
Food available for purchase, coolers welcome, NO GLASS. Friday - Gates open at 5:00, hot laps 6:30-7:15; Beat the Track Record at 7:15 and green flag drops (races start) at 7:55 pm. Come early to get a great view of the action. Wednesday (check website for practice dates) - starts at 5:30 pm until dark (Main Entrance- 85 W. Wheeler Rd.)Get Rained Out text messages sent to your phone, sign up for our newsletter and find full racing details at www.tricityracetrack.com. Like us on Facebook to hear about specials, interact with other fans and receive live status updates during the races. See you Friday night!
</description><link>http://www.baycityarea.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=303</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:00:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>August Business After Hours 8/8/2013 5:00 PM - 8/8/2013 7:00 PM</title><description>&lt;p style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Thursday, August 8, 2013&lt;br /&gt;
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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.&lt;br /&gt;
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Covenant HealthCare&lt;br /&gt;
2919 E. Wilder Road, Bay City&lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Don't forget to bring your business card for registration.&lt;br /&gt;
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The Business After Hours is a members only event!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description><link>http://www.baycityarea.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=258</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2012 19:53:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Carload &amp; Autograph Night at Tri-City Motor Speedway  8/9/2013 5:00 PM - 8/9/2013 11:30 PM</title><description>Bring the sharpie and pick up a program book for the last Autograph Session of the season. Bring a friend or bring the church group, softball team or your favorite co-workers because it's Carload Night.
Classes: Late Models, IMCA Modifieds, Pro Stocks, Street Stocks, Stock FWD, Jeep Drags.
 
Bring the family out for Friday night fun to the newly renovated Tri-City Motor Speedway for stock car racing. The 3/8 mile clay oval track provides on the edge of your seat action for fans of all ages. Come experience the excitement and make unforgettable memories all within in your back yard, conveniently located in Auburn, Michigan. The season opens April 19th and runs through September 7, 2013. TCMS also has the privilege to host the Sprints on Dirt Season Championship race on Saturday, September 21st.
 
Food available for purchase, coolers welcome, NO GLASS. Friday - Gates open at 5:00, hot laps 6:30-7:15; Beat the Track Record at 7:15 and green flag drops (races start) at 7:55 pm. Come early to get a great view of the action. Wednesday (check website for practice dates) - starts at 5:30 pm until dark (Main Entrance- 85 W. Wheeler Rd.)Get Rained Out text messages sent to your phone, sign up for our newsletter and find full racing details at www.tricityracetrack.com. Like us on Facebook to hear about specials, interact with other fans and receive live status updates during the races. See you Friday night!
</description><link>http://www.baycityarea.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=304</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:00:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Military Appreciation Night at Tri-City Motor Speedway  8/16/2013 5:00 PM - 8/16/2013 11:30 PM</title><description>We would like to honor our actively serving, retired and veterans to a night at the races. Bring your Military ID or DD214 for FREE Admission. See a TCMS exclusive Finale of Topless Can-AM Sprints. 
Classes: Late Models, IMCA Modifieds, Pro Stocks, Street Stocks, Can-AM Sprints.
 
Bring the family out for Friday night fun to the newly renovated Tri-City Motor Speedway for stock car racing. The 3/8 mile clay oval track provides on the edge of your seat action for fans of all ages. Come experience the excitement and make unforgettable memories all within in your back yard, conveniently located in Auburn, Michigan. The season opens April 19th and runs through September 7, 2013. TCMS also has the privilege to host the Sprints on Dirt Season Championship race on Saturday, September 21st.
 
General admission $14, age 55 &amp; better $13, kids 7-13 $8, and 6 and under are always FREE. Food available for purchase, coolers welcome, NO GLASS. Friday - Gates open at 5:00, hot laps 6:30-7:15; Beat the Track Record at 7:15 and green flag drops (races start) at 7:55 pm. Come early to get a great view of the action. Wednesday (check website for practice dates) - starts at 5:30 pm until dark (Main Entrance- 85 W. Wheeler Rd.)Get Rained Out text messages sent to your phone, sign up for our newsletter and find full racing details at www.tricityracetrack.com. Like us on Facebook to hear about specials, interact with other fans and receive live status updates during the races. See you Friday night!
</description><link>http://www.baycityarea.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=305</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:00:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Woody's 4th Annual Charity Golf Outing 8/16/2013 9:00 AM - 8/16/2013 </title><description>International Engineering &amp; Manufacturing, Inc. (Woody’s) is holding their 4th Annual 4-Person Scramble Golf Outing on Friday, August 16, 2013 to raise funds for the Pink Ribbon Riders®.
The Pink Ribbon Riders® is a small 501 C 3 non profit organization that provides direct financial assistance to both men and women diagnosed with breast cancer. Funds raised from this event will stay in Michigan. Pink Ribbon Riders help make one day, financially, a little less stressful for those battling the disease.

Early Bird Registration (Paid in full by 6/1/13) - $250/team
Registration after 6/1/13 - $300/team
What do you get???
--18 holes of golf with cart
--Prizes to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 10th, and last place finishers
--Donuts/coffee at check-in
--Mulligan buy-in
--Best Dressed Team contest
--Drink tickets
--Lunch at turn-around
--Hole prizes
--Dinner to follow play
--Participation gift
--$10,000 Hole-In-One
--Snowmobile Hole-In-One (2012 Ski-Doo Renegade X 800)
For more information, email golfouting@wiem.com</description><link>http://www.baycityarea.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=347</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 13:40:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Michigan Rock 'n Rib Fest 8/16/2013 11:00 AM - 8/16/2013 11:00 PM</title><description>SMG management is pleased to announce the grand opening of the new FirstMerit Event Park, 300 Johnson Street, Saginaw, Michigan across the street from The Dow Event Center with its first annual “Michigan Rock ‘n Rib Festival”, August 16-18, 2013.

A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 11:00 a.m. with the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce.  After the ceremony the festival will be open to the public.  Admission is $5.00 each day and includes parking in any of The Dow Event Center SMG managed facilities.

Schedule:
Friday, August 16, 2013, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 17, 2013, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 18, 2013, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

General admission tickets will go on sale Friday, June 7, 2013 at The Dow Event Center Box Office, Ticketmaster.com, Charge-by-Phone (800)745-3000 and all Ticketmaster Outlets including Wal-Mart Stores.
</description><link>http://www.baycityarea.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=361</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2013 15:33:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Michigan Rock 'n Rib Fest 8/17/2013 11:00 AM - 8/17/2013 11:00 PM</title><description>SMG management is pleased to announce the grand opening of the new FirstMerit Event Park, 300 Johnson Street, Saginaw, Michigan across the street from The Dow Event Center with its first annual “Michigan Rock ‘n Rib Festival”, August 16-18, 2013.

A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 11:00 a.m. with the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce.  After the ceremony the festival will be open to the public.  Admission is $5.00 each day and includes parking in any of The Dow Event Center SMG managed facilities.

Schedule:
Friday, August 16, 2013, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 17, 2013, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 18, 2013, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

General admission tickets will go on sale Friday, June 7, 2013 at The Dow Event Center Box Office, Ticketmaster.com, Charge-by-Phone (800)745-3000 and all Ticketmaster Outlets including Wal-Mart Stores.
</description><link>http://www.baycityarea.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=362</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2013 15:33:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Michigan Rock 'n Rib Fest 8/18/2013 11:00 AM - 8/18/2013 4:00 PM</title><description>SMG management is pleased to announce the grand opening of the new FirstMerit Event Park, 300 Johnson Street, Saginaw, Michigan across the street from The Dow Event Center with its first annual “Michigan Rock ‘n Rib Festival”, August 16-18, 2013.

A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 11:00 a.m. with the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce.  After the ceremony the festival will be open to the public.  Admission is $5.00 each day and includes parking in any of The Dow Event Center SMG managed facilities.

Schedule:
Friday, August 16, 2013, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 17, 2013, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 18, 2013, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

General admission tickets will go on sale Friday, June 7, 2013 at The Dow Event Center Box Office, Ticketmaster.com, Charge-by-Phone (800)745-3000 and all Ticketmaster Outlets including Wal-Mart Stores.
</description><link>http://www.baycityarea.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=363</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2013 15:33:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Queensryche, Great White and Slaughter 8/22/2013 6:00 PM - 8/22/2013 </title><description>Queensryche with Special Guests, Great White and Slaughter take the stage at the FirstMerit Event Park across the street from The Dow Event Center.
Ticket Prices- GA Lawn $25, GA Reserved $30.00, Meet &amp; Greet $50.00 
Meet &amp; Greet includes meeting all three bands and photographs prior to the show- Must have an event ticket.
Tickets available at The Dow Event Center Box Office and Ticketmaster.com.
</description><link>http://www.baycityarea.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=360</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2013 13:37:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Figure 8 Races at Tri-City Motor Speedway  8/23/2013 5:00 PM - 8/23/2013 11:30 PM</title><description>Could a Figure 8 Championship get any crazier than with starting the night with a Figure 8 track record event and ending with 24 laps of Figure 8 action? 

Bring the family out for Friday night fun to the newly renovated Tri-City Motor Speedway for stock car racing. The 3/8 mile clay oval track provides on the edge of your seat action for fans of all ages. Come experience the excitement and make unforgettable memories all within in your back yard, conveniently located in Auburn, Michigan. The season opens April 19th and runs through September 7, 2013. TCMS also has the privilege to host the Sprints on Dirt Season Championship race on Saturday, September 21st.
 
General admission $14, age 55 &amp; better $13, kids 7-13 $8, and 6 and under are always FREE. Food available for purchase, coolers welcome, NO GLASS. Friday - Gates open at 5:00, hot laps 6:30-7:15; Beat the Track Record at 7:15 and green flag drops (races start) at 7:55 pm. Come early to get a great view of the action. Wednesday (check website for practice dates) - starts at 5:30 pm until dark (Main Entrance- 85 W. Wheeler Rd.)Get Rained Out text messages sent to your phone, sign up for our newsletter and find full racing details at www.tricityracetrack.com. Like us on Facebook to hear about specials, interact with other fans and receive live status updates during the races. See you Friday night!
</description><link>http://www.baycityarea.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=306</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:01:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Season Championship at Tri-City Motor Speedway  8/30/2013 5:00 PM - 8/30/2013 11:30 PM</title><description>2013 Season Championship Weekend. FREE camping... bring the camper or tent, your grill, cooler and plan on spending the weekend at TCMS. 

Bring the family out for Friday night fun to the newly renovated Tri-City Motor Speedway for stock car racing. The 3/8 mile clay oval track provides on the edge of your seat action for fans of all ages. Come experience the excitement and make unforgettable memories all within in your back yard, conveniently located in Auburn, Michigan. The season opens April 19th and runs through September 7, 2013. TCMS also has the privilege to host the Sprints on Dirt Season Championship race on Saturday, September 21st.
 
General admission $14, age 55 &amp; better $13, kids 7-13 $8, and 6 and under are always FREE. Food available for purchase, coolers welcome, NO GLASS. Friday - Gates open at 5:00, hot laps 6:30-7:15; Beat the Track Record at 7:15 and green flag drops (races start) at 7:55 pm. Come early to get a great view of the action. Wednesday (check website for practice dates) - starts at 5:30 pm until dark (Main Entrance- 85 W. Wheeler Rd.)Get Rained Out text messages sent to your phone, sign up for our newsletter and find full racing details at www.tricityracetrack.com. Like us on Facebook to hear about specials, interact with other fans and receive live status updates during the races. See you Friday night!
</description><link>http://www.baycityarea.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=307</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:01:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Fireworks &amp; 2013 Season Championship at Tri-City Motor Speedway  8/31/2013 4:30 PM - 8/31/2013 11:30 PM</title><description>Fireworks (Saturday) 2013 Season Championships. Come see us light up the sky with fireworks and the MINI Sprints going wheel to wheel for the last time of the season. 

Bring the family out for Friday night fun to the newly renovated Tri-City Motor Speedway for stock car racing. The 3/8 mile clay oval track provides on the edge of your seat action for fans of all ages. Come experience the excitement and make unforgettable memories all within in your back yard, conveniently located in Auburn, Michigan. The season opens April 19th and runs through September 7, 2013. TCMS also has the privilege to host the Sprints on Dirt Season Championship race on Saturday, September 21st.
 
General admission $14, age 55 &amp; better $13, kids 7-13 $8, and 6 and under are always FREE. Food available for purchase, coolers welcome, NO GLASS. Friday - Gates open at 5:00, hot laps 6:30-7:15; Beat the Track Record at 7:15 and green flag drops (races start) at 7:55 pm. Come early to get a great view of the action. Wednesday (check website for practice dates) - starts at 5:30 pm until dark (Main Entrance- 85 W. Wheeler Rd.)Get Rained Out text messages sent to your phone, sign up for our newsletter and find full racing details at www.tricityracetrack.com. Like us on Facebook to hear about specials, interact with other fans and receive live status updates during the races. See you Friday night!
</description><link>http://www.baycityarea.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=308</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:01:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Eye Opener Breakfast September 2013 9/10/2013 7:30 AM - 9/10/2013 9:00 AM</title><description /><link>http://www.baycityarea.com/cwt/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=245</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:32:22 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>