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☼    The Strawberry Festival, June 7-10, is in the forefront with new activities and events planned.   Festival meetings have various committees determined to give our festival an attractive image and make it enjoyable for all ages.  We are working to increase the number of arts and crafts vendors to twice the size of last year with a wider variety.  (HINT....we have an Iron Yard Ornament vendor coming.)
If you know of an arts and crafts vendor that would be a good addition, have them call us or visit the website for a vendor application. 

☼   Click on these links to Arts and Crafts, Food Vendor, Strawberry Run, and Car-Tractor Show and Saturday Parade applications for the Strawberry Festival, which are on our website www.hartfordmi.com under the Local Events section.  No application or signup is required for the Friday Kiddie's Parade - EVERYONE is invited to participate.  Come on out and see what great kids we have in Hartford !

☼   Pictures for the Prince, Princess, and Sweetest Strawberry Baby contest will be taken this Saturday, April 7th, 2007 by registration ONLY.  If your child is unable to keep their photo appointment, please call Cindy Birmele at 621-4878 to make further arrangements.  Voting boxes will be out soon with photos and voting instructions online.

☼   Our Entertainment Committee is working hard to finalize a variety of performers.  The full schedule of events will soon be posted on our website.

☼  Thanks to all who have volunteered their time to the Chamber Board and the festival - it's been a real encouragement and the group is growing.  If you are interested in helping with the Strawberry Festival, contact me or Natalie Rios.

☼  The next Strawberry Festival planning meeting is Tuesday, April 17th, 7:00 p.m. at Hartford City Hall.   We are in need of volunteers to help with children’s games and activities, Kiddie's Parade,  advertising, etc.  YES, there is room for you! 

☼  The 2006 festival was a success because of the generous giving by our chamber members and the community.  Our Strawberry Festival donation form was recently mailed to all businesses and organizations to help cover festival general expenses and entertainment.   This type of fund-raising worked well for everyone last year and no other solicitation is done by the Chamber.  Several have already returned their donation, which is very encouraging! 

☼  Cosy 98 has once again offered radio advertising for business, organizations, and the festival.  The price will be the same as last year - it's a real bargain!  

Advertise your business on Radio 
COZY 98, WHITS 103, WSPZ 940
$99.00 to run June 4-9
Total of 10-15 ads per day divided between all 3 stations.
Broadcast from Ely Park on June 9th
(at least 10 sponsors needed for this price)
Call Ron Sefcik at (269) 621-4349 for details

If you are interested in the radio ads and I happen to miss calling on you, please contact me at 621-4349 or click here to send me an email. 

☼  Have a community event?  Chamber member(s) Local Events are listed for FREE on our website.  For non-Chamber member Local Events, email the webmaster for listing fee.  Click here to email details for Hartford events ONLY.

☼  Final reminder . . . . Chamber memberships expired on December 31, 2006.  If your business or organization’s name is NOT on the list below, we haven’t received your renewal.  The CoC designations in the Hartford Business Directory (click here to view the directory) on our website are updated according to this list.  Our new 2007 Chamber brochure, which also appears on our website, will be printed at the end of April.  If your business name is not on our list - it won't be included in our updated Chamber brochure.  It’s not too late, send in your membership renewal payment today.  We’d be happy to reinstate your membership status or welcome new members.

$15.00 for individuals and $30.00 for businesses and organizations.
Click here for a New Member OR Renewal form
 

Click here to view the current 2007 Chamber of Commerce Membership list

 Important dates to remember:
►Saturday, April 7, 2007 - Prince, Princess, and Sweetest Strawberry Baby pictures.
►Tuesday, April 10th, 12:00 NOON - Chamber Board meeting at Hartford City Hall.
►Wednesday, April 21st, 7:00 p.m. - Strawberry Festival meeting at Hartford City Hall.

 

Shop locally whenever you can . . . it's important for our businesses AND for your community!!

The President's Desk newsletter is sent to all area businesses every month, either in letter form or by email. If you would like your business mentioned in the President’s Desk newsletter, please contact me at (269) 621‑4349 or click here to send me an email.  Be sure to check the Business Directory on our website at www.hartfordmi.com to see if your business is listed.  If it isn’t, simply complete the online submission form for your free listing on the website - for Hartford area businesses, organizations, or Chamber members ONLY.  And, while you are at it, don’t forget to complete the online submission form to become a member of the Chamber of Commerce.  Chamber members are designated with a CoC in front of their listing.   

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