2026 State of the Community

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Name: 2026 State of the Community
Date: November 6, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST
Website: http://www.charlevoix.org
Registration: Register Now
Event Description:

The 2026 State of the Community will be
November 6th, 11am at Castle Farms.
Join fellow business and community leaders to hear about important updates and initiatives happening in and around Charlevoix that impact businesses and residents. The State of the Community event highlights three areas of focus: Commerce, Community, and Quality of Life:
 
COMMERCE
Featuring a panel conversation about state policy and how businesses can advocate for themselves and each other through coalitions and community influence. 
Speakers:
Moderator Russ Knopp, Owner, Comfort Keepers
Dakota Baker, Director, Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance
State Senator John Damoose
State Representative Parker Fairbairn
 
COMMUNITY
Featuring a conversation where health, safety, education and recreation intersect, and how public support turns into public benefit. 
Speakers:
Lake Charlevoix EMS Authority Board President Roy Griffitts
Charlevoix Public Library Director Ryan Deery
Charlevoix Community Pool Board Member Mike Costa
 
QUALITY OF LIFE
Featuring a presentation on supporting and strengthening the organizations that address community needs, and how to connect resources with causes to invest in the future of our community. 
Speaker:
Sara Ward, President, Charlevoix County Community Foundation
 
 
 
Location:
Castle Farms
Date/Time Information:
Friday, November 6
11am-1pm
Contact Information:
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Fees/Admission:
$35/person
$280/reserved table of 8
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