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\n The 2026 State of the Community will be \n November 6th\, 11am at Castle Farms. \n 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: \n \; \n COMMERCE \n Featuring a panel conversation about state policy and how businesses can advocate for themselves and each other through coalitions and community influence. \; \n Speakers: \n Moderator Russ Knopp\, Owner\, Comfort Keepers \n Dakota Baker\, Director\, Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance \n State Senator John Damoose \n State Representative Parker Fairbairn \n \; \n COMMUNITY \n Featuring a conversation where health\, safety\, education and recreation intersect\, and how public support turns into public benefit. \; \n Speakers: \n Lake Charlevoix EMS Authority Board President Roy Griffitts \n Charlevoix Public Library Director Ryan Deery \n Charlevoix Community Pool Board Member Mike Costa \n \; \n QUALITY OF LIFE \n 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. \; \n Speaker: \n Sara Ward\, President\, Charlevoix County Community Foundation \n \; | \n
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