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            • Join your Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce for our second Business After Hours of the year and your second chance to be entered to win the year-long BAH Bonus.

               

              Join us on Thursday, March 19 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Hotel Perry in downtown Petoskey.

               

              The theme for the evening is all things green. Be sure that you wear green that evening. You will receive one entry into the BAH Bonus, and If you come dressed in green, you will receive an extra entry. "Oh no, I do not own anything green!" said no Michigan State fan ever.

               

              Admission to this and all Business After Hours events is only $10 for Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce members, and $15 for not yet members. You can pay with cash at the door, or you can purchase your admission online ahead of time by clicking here or the link below.

               

              Business After Hours is our end-of-the-workday networking event designed to help attendees make new business contacts, develop potential new customers, and build exposure for their businesses. Bring your business cards for a chance to win prizes.

               

              Perry Hotel will be providing delicious food (menu coming soon), and the full bar will be available for purchase.

               

              Thank you to our Business After Hours sponsors for the year:

               

              Thank you also to our March Business After Hours sponsors:

              Manthei Capital, AAA Michigan, Little Traverse Civic Theatre, Genesis Church- Petoskey, and Great Lakes Sports Commission.

            • THE BAH BONUS THE BAH BONUS

              Attend. Enter. Win.

              The BAH Bonus is a year-long, prize drawing designed to reward consistent engagement at Business After Hours.

              Every Business After Hours you attend earns you an entry into the grand prize drawing held at the annual Business Expo at Ovation Hall in the Odawa Casino on Wednesday, November 4th. Bonus entries are available at each event for theme participation and/or introducing new people to Business After Hours. The more you show up, connect, and support throughout the year, the more chances you have to win.

              The prize package grows all year long, thanks to contributions from Business After Hours hosts and sponsors, creating an exciting, high-value bundle that reflects the strength of our Chamber community.

              The winner will be drawn at the Business Expo on November 4th. You must be present to win.

              The BAH Bonus - Because engagement matters - and we believe in rewarding the members who lean in.

            • How it Works How it Works

              • Attend a Business After Hours
                → Earn one entry

              • Participate in select bonus opportunities → Earn additional entries

              • Join us at the Business Expo in November → Must be present to win

              • Winner takes home the entire prize bundle

            • BAH Bonus Contributors BAH Bonus Contributors

              The BAH Bonus prize package grows thanks to the generosity of our Business After Hours hosts and sponsors.

                   

              Interested in contributing to the prize bundle and gaining year-long exposure?
              Contact Emily on our team to learn more - Emily Stuchell, emily@petoskeychamber.com

            • The Progressive Prize Package The Progressive Prize Package

              Thanks to our generous sponsors and hosts, the prize bundle continues to expand throughout the year.

              Current highlights include:

              More items will be added throughout the year.

              (Winner announced at Business Expo.)

            • Business After Hours Sponsorship 

              A limited number of sponsor opportunities remain for 2026, now is the time to secure your visibility in one of the Chamber’s most well-attended programs.

              Business After Hours consistently draws 75+ engaged business professionals each month. Sponsorship places your organization directly in front of this audience while aligning your brand with connection, collaboration, and regional growth.

              For an investment of $250, sponsors receive:

              • Promotion in Chamber e-mails and press releases prior to the event

              • Recognition and exposure on the Chamber website event page

              • On-site visibility with a display table the evening of the event

              • Ten admission passes (a $100 value)

              • The opportunity to interact directly with attendees

              • Microphone time during the program

              • The opportunity to contribute to The BAH Bonus prize package for additional year-long promotional exposure

              It’s a cost-effective way to showcase a new service, increase brand awareness, and stay visible in a program that builds momentum month after month.

              Let’s put your business at the center of the room.

              To reserve one of the remaining sponsorship opportunities, contact Emily Stuchell at 231-347-4150 or emily@petoskeychamber.com.

               

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            • 2026 Marquee Sponsor 

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            • 2026 Supporting Sponsors

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            • Come to a Business After Hours

               

              Where Northern Michigan Connects

              Business After Hours is more than networking, it’s a powerful way to strengthen Northern Michigan’s business community and regional economy.

              Hosted monthly at member locations, these events bring together 75+ business leaders, entrepreneurs, nonprofit partners, and community stakeholders. As a catalyst for new ideas, a convener of diverse industries, and a connector of people and opportunity, the Chamber creates space for conversations that spark collaboration, referrals, workforce connections, and long-term growth.

              At its core, Business After Hours builds authentic relationships. The ripple effect supports local investment, elevates member businesses, and reinforces a resilient, forward-looking regional economy.

              Each event offers the opportunity to:

              • Expand your professional network in a welcoming setting

              • Strengthen cross-industry partnerships

              • Experience and support fellow member businesses

              • Stay engaged in the regional business climate

              Join us each month to connect, collaborate, and contribute to a thriving regional economy.

              Admission:
              $10 for Chamber members
              $15 for not-yet-members

              Because thriving communities are built by thriving businesses.
              Come connect. Come collaborate. Come grow.

            • 2026 BAH Schedule 2026 BAH Schedule

               

              Business After Hours takes place the third Thursday of the month from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

              February 19 - Northern Lights Recreation 
              March 19 - Perry Hotel 
              April 16 - Victories, Odawa Casino
              May 21 – City Park Grill
              August 26 - Legs Inn, Regional Event
              (Note: Wednesday from 5:30-7:30 p.m.)
              September 17 - Elder Piper Beer & Cidery
              October 15 – Mackinaw Trail Winery                

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             401 East Mitchell Street, Petoskey, MI 49770
             231. 347.4150
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