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Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce 3 Welcome GRATIOT AREA TABLE of Contents Chamber of Commerce Welcome 4 Important Contacts 6 Board of Directors WELCOME Chamber of Commerce 7 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Demographics 9 to Gratiot County Garth Anderson, President, Commercial Bank Christine Crumbaugh, Past President, Crumbaugh Legacy Wes Wickes, President Elect, Central Michigan Youth for Christ Joy O’Neill, Treasurer, Mercantile Bank Cities & Villages 10 Phil Hansen, Vice President, City of St. Louis Jim Wheeler, Vice President, Greater Gratiot Development, Inc. Barbara Fandell, Vice President, City of Ithaca Alma 10
PROMOTIONAL COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Breckenridge 12 Alma Action Association Greetings, Kate Glover, Mercantile Bank Ithaca 14 Sitting directly in the center of the lower peninsula, Gratiot County has Brendan K Kelley Garth Anderson Breckenridge Area Action Committee Brian Goward, Isabella Bank St. Louis 16 historically been known to many as the “Middle of the Mitten.” Being equal Executive Director Board President Ithaca Promotional Committee distance from the coasts of lakes Huron and Michigan, as well as within Ryan Mills, Four7 Food and Spirits Kim Davidson, Commercial Bank Business Development 18 close driving distance of every major metropolitan area within our state, business leaders will tell you that Gratiot County is a great place for industry Middle of the Mitten Association (St. Louis, MI) Todd Albee, Chemical Bank Agri-Tourism 20 and business. - Hear it in our welcoming conversation and the dynamic variety of musical performances from coffee house and tavern COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Health & Seniors 22 Of course as with any place, a community is much more than its location. troubadours to the Alma Symphony Orchestra. This is especially true in Gratiot County, as it is geographically at the center Finance Joy O’Neill, Mercantile Bank Calendar of Events 24 of everything, but a world of its own to discover. While you are here in - Feel it riding your bike on one of our numerous trails, on the Legislative Gratiot County, experience our warm but charismatic culture by taking ferris wheel at the Gratiot County Fair for Youth (July 25 – August 1), Gary Melow, Freelance Solutions Parks & Recreation 26 time to explore our great cities, towns, and villages. Whether it’s Ashley, or with the crowd during our many events such as Breckenridge’s Ambassadors Riley Smith, GreenStone Farm Credit Services Bike Trail 26 Breckenridge, Alma, Ithaca, St. Louis, or anywhere in between, you can: Christmas in the Village, the 53rd Annual Alma Highland Festival (May 22-24), or at an Alma College Football Game. Go Scots! Membership & Marketing - See it in our historic downtown architecture, in our community art Brendan Kelley, Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce Education 28 projects and performances, or on our broad and endless horizons visible Gratiot County offers something for everyone but with the caring GENERAL BOARD Volunteer 30 from our county trails and seasoned with our state-of-the-art wind turbines and inclusive energy of small-town America. Make sure to slow Tracey Cordes, County of Gratiot and a centuries old legacy of farming. down and take time out of your life to experience it. Immerse Bridget McPherson, Village of Breckenridge Gary Melow, Freelance Solutions Arts & History 31 yourself in all that is Gratiot County. Todd Moeggenborg, Masonic Pathways - Taste it in our wonderful downtown restaurants, coffee shops, diners, Sheila Pilmore, Breckenridge Schools and at the 45th annual Rural Urban Day steak fry (July 16 at the Gratiot Sincerely, Matt Schooley, City of Alma Membership Roll Call 32 Brian Sheets, Avalon & Tahoe County Fair for Youth Fairgrounds in Alma). Also, in the fresh harvest served Ashley Tupper, Alma College Membership Directory 42 by our farmers and at our farmers markets in Ithaca, St. Louis, and Alma. Garth Anderson & Brendan K Kelley CHAMBER STAFF Advertiser Index 45 Brendan Kelley, Executive Director Sheila Bishop, Executive Assistant
OUR MISSION 110 W Superior St Alma, MI 48801 To advocate the partnership of business and community to 989.463.5525 gacc.gratiot.org preserve, enhance, and promote those unique qualities that This full publication is available as an interactive, digital online make Gratiot County a great place to live, work, and visit. magazine at gratiot.org
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Important Contacts Chamber of Commerce IMPORTANT Contacts
CITY OF ALMA TOWNSHIPS & SUPERVISORS City Hall | 525 E Superior St...... 989.463.8346 Arcada | 3290 W Tyler Rd – Douglas Merchant...... 989.875.2827 City Police | 525 E Superior St...... 989.463.8317 Bethany | 9558 N Blair Rd – Donald Long...... 989.681.4981 City Fire | 525 E Superior St...... 989.463.8359 Elba | PO Box 209 (no building) – Roger Slavik...... 989.847.2210 Emerson | 2976 N Baldwin Rd – James Weburg...... 989.875.2273 CITY OF ST. LOUIS Fulton | 3425 W Cleveland Rd – Denise Rossman...... 989.236.5102 City Hall | 300 N Mill St...... 989.681.2137 Hamilton | 7914 E Johnson Rd – Matt Ahearn...... 989.847.4060 City Police | 300 N Mill St...... 989.681.5285 Lafayette | 4426 N Ransom Rd – Justin Stoneman...... 989.620.0813 City Fire | 220 S Main St...... 989.681.8394 New Haven | 3027 S Warner Rd – Dirk Longanbach...... 989.620.7870 CITY OF ITHACA Newark | 4691 S Alger Rd – Becky Roslund...... 989.875.3310 City Hall | 129 W Emerson...... 989.875.3200 North Shade | 11666 W Cleveland Rd – John Peck...... 989.584.3049 Gratiot County Sheriff’s Department | 226 E Center St...... 989.875.5211 North Star | 2840 E Buchanan Rd – John Hardman...... 989.875.2586 City Fire-Rescue | 129 W Emerson...... 989.875.3968 Pine River | 1495 W Monroe Rd – Kevin Beeson...... 989.681.5523 Seville | 8143 Madison Rd – Tish Mallory...... 989.763.0501 Connecting you with the tools to help your business succeed VILLAGE OF BRECKENRIDGE Sumner | 8644 W Polk Rd – Ronald Hunt Jr...... 989.576.0914 Village Office | 104 E Saginaw...... 989.842.3109 Washington | 8989 S Baldwin Rd – Donald Cook...... 989.847.2641 Through our programs and committees the Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce offers our members opportunities to learn, grow, connect Wheeler | 8510 E Monroe Rd – Jerome Rohde...... 989.842.3428 Village Fire & Police | 104 E Saginaw...... 989.842.5657 to resources, and advertise their services. The Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce is here to help you strengthen your business. VILLAGE OF ASHLEY STATE OF MICHIGAN Village Office | 114 W Oak St...... 989.847.3050 DHS | 201 Commerce Dr, Ithaca...... 989.875.5181 Volunteer Fire | 114 W Oak St...... 989.847.3050 Secretary of State | 1586 Wright Ave, Alma...... 888.767.6424 ADVERTISING EDUCATION NETWORKING VILLAGE OF PERRINTON TRANSPORTATION - In the Chamber’s Community Guide - Lunch & Learn Program - Business After Hours Village Office | 118 S Robinson...... 989.236.5161 Dial-A-Ride | 1105 Willow Run, Alma...... 989.463.6016 - Online and Social Media Recognition - Professional Development Training - Gratiot Young Professionals Network Village Fire-Rescue | 108 N Robinson...... 989.236.5512 Gratiot Community Airport | 3999 W Seaman Rd, Alma...... 989.463.5430 - Free Radio and print advertising for - Business development through the Central - Local Promotional Committees GRATIOT COUNTY UTILITIES & WASTE SERVICES Animal Control...... 989.875.2221 Cable new members Michigan University Research Center Central Dispatch...... 989.875.5213 Charter Communications...... 833.267.6094 Commission on Aging...... 989.875.5246 Electric County Clerk...... 989.875.5215 Consumers Energy...... 800.477.5050 Drain Commission...... 989.875.5207 City of St. Louis Electrical Department...... 989.681.3351 Emergency Management ...... 989.875.5280 Home Works Tri-County Electric Cooperative...... 800.562.8232 Health Department...... 989.875.3681 Gas MSU Extension...... 989.875.5233 Consumers Energy...... 800.477.5050 MEMBERSHIP LEVELS: Parks and Recreation...... 989.875.5278 DTE Energy...... 800.477.4747 From parades to block parties, Permits...... 989.875.5201 Phone MEMBER Register of Deeds...... 989.875.5217 Charter Communications (Spectrum)...... 833.267.6094 our promotional committees STRATEGIC PARTNER Road Commission...... 989.875.3811 Frontier Communications...... 800.921.8101 - Member directory listing Sheriff...... 989.875.5211 Winn Telecom...... 989.779.9800 help us make an Includes everything from the - Good Morning Gratiot free RSVP Treasurer...... 989.875.5220 Propane MEMBER list as well as: Veterans’ Services...... 989.875.5216 Corrigan Oil...... 989.546.4337 impact locally - Gift Certificate (“Chamber Bucks”) Coyne Oil & Propane...... 800.663.6355 - TWO conference room uses HEALTHCARE Kimmel Propane Inc...... 989.875.2385 participation IN AN EMERGENCY...... Call 911 Scotland Oil Company...... 989.463.3473 annually ER - MidMichigan Medical Center - Gratiot in Alma...... 989.466.3228 Waste The Chamber has four promotional - Conference room use at Chamber Gratiot Integrated Health Network...... 989.463.4971 - FREE Networking Program Dent Refuse Services | 5079 E Buchanan Rd, Ithaca...... 989.875.6222 office (one annual use only) Granger | 2355 Michigan Ave, Alma...... 989.463.3680 committees who organize events and attendance for up to THREE ELECTED OFFICIALS Recycling | Padnos Central Michigan...... 989.463.2131 - Networking program RSVP Senator Gary Peters...... 202.224.6221 Waste Management | 401 E Superior St, Alma...... 989.941.0109 opportunities to promote their local employees Senator Debbie Stabenow...... 202.224.4822 reduced fee, including: Business Representative John Moolenaar...... 202.225.3561 USEFUL LINKS communities: the Breckenridge Area Action - Receive TWO Annual Dinner After Hours, Lunch & Learn, Governor Gretchen Whitmer...... 517.335.7858 Newspapers...... refer to page 43 Committee, the Middle of the Mitten tickets at NO COST State Senator Rick Outman (33rd District)...... 517.373.3760 Radio Stations...... refer to page 43 Young Professionals Network State Representative James Lower (70th District)...... 517.373.0834 Schools...... refer to page 44 Association (St. Louis), the Alma Action - Receive TWO entries to the Agri- State Representative Graham Filler (93rd District)...... 517.373.1778 Senior Services...... refer to page 23 - Printed mailing label set of Service Organizations...... refer to page 44 Association, and the Ithaca Promotional Fit Challenge at no cost Committee. They organize everything from Chamber member list Christmas parades to Easter Egg hunts, from - Annual Dinner invitation ($30 fee $275 block parties to car shows, and they even to attend) contribute to seasonal downtown decorations. $150 AIRPORT These committees are very active in their DIRECTORS CLUB communities and are made up of Chamber Includes everything from the MEMBER list as well as: members. As a Chamber member you have - FOUR conference room uses annually the opportunity to join their meetings and - Free Networking Program attendance for up to SIX employees help create excitement for your town. - Receive FOUR Annual Dinner tickets at NO COST The Gratiot Community Airport, located at 3999 West Seaman Road, between Alma and Ithaca, offers flight services to business, individual, - Receive FOUR entries to the Agri-Fit Challenge at no cost and freight patrons. The airport features a 5,000 foot east-west primary runway and a 3,200 foot north-south cross wind runway. The runways - TWO Alma College Athletics Annual Passes at no charge handle commercial aircraft and small jets. The facility also provides private charters. In total, the airport oversees 9,500 operations per year. - TWO adult tickets to the Gratiot County Players Three Point Aviation, LLC is the Fixed Base Operator at the airport and handles the day-to-day operations. Self-serve fuel 100LL and Jet A is - Two FREE entries to the Alma Highland Festival available at the airport twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Courtesy cars are available, as well as hangar and aircraft rentals. Please - Community Guide Recognition of Director’s Club Membership consider utilizing the Gratiot Community Airport for fast and easy service to and from the Gratiot area. $625 $25 discount available for Nonprofits, Schools and Municipalities. 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Demographics
Application for Membership GRATIOT COUNTY Demographics
Name of Business: USEFUL DATA TOP 20 EMPLOYERS
MidMichigan Medical Center - Gratiot 698 Type of Business: Central Michigan Correctional Facility 446 Primary Contact: Date Business was Established: Masonic Pathways 426 Avalon & Tahoe Manufacturing, Inc. 391 Mailing Address: Alma College 344 St Louis Correctional Facility 332 International Automotive Components (IAC) 280 Alma Public Schools 265 Business Address (If Different): Gratiot-Isabella R.E.S.D. 213 Cartridges Are Us (a division of Clover Technologies Group) 179 Wal-Mart 172 Apex Marine 161 Phone Number: Fax Number: Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry 161 Meijer 157 Email: Website: Gratiot County Courthouse 155 Shiloh Industries 151 Number of Full-Time Employees: Number of Part-Time Employees: Consumers Energy 149 Garr Tool Company 144 Ithaca Public Schools 132 Human Resources Contact: Merrill Fabricators 131
Contacts to List in Directory: DRIVING DISTANCE MAJOR PRODUCTS Tier Selection: From Ithaca, our County Seat, to: Corn 13.15 M bu. Dry Beans 140,000 cwt. St. Louis 8 miles Grand Rapids 75 miles Soybeans 4.416 M bu. Milk 414.6 M lbs. Alma 10 miles Ann Arbor 105 miles Wheat 1.515 M bu. Hogs 140,000 hd. Mt Pleasant 28 miles Traverse City 138 miles Sugar Beets 230,000 T Cattle 32,000 hd. Clare 43 miles Detroit 130 miles Signature Date Saginaw 42 miles Mackinaw City 177 miles This estimate does not include commodities such as alfalfa, Midland 44 miles Marquette 355 miles turkeys, and other vegetable crops. Lansing 45 miles Sault Ste. Marie 245 miles
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THINGS TO DO EVENTS IN ALMA (continued)
The City of Alma has a population of 9,383. Alma offers the 07.25-08.01 Gratiot County Fair for Youth Pine River, Fred Meijer Heartland Trail (a non-motorized, 08.20 Old US-27 Car Cruise, 1 pm - 3 pm paved trail), Pine River Country Club, live theater, unique 09.02-03 DALMAC Bicycle Riders downtown shops, major retail chains, and a movie theater 09.12 Party on State Street, Alma Church of God Block Party as entertainment and recreation options. 09.12 Lucky MacDuck Community Day 09.12 Cyclecross Bike Race, 2 pm WELCOME to Alma Host to many great events and activities, Alma might be 09 TBD Alma Fall Clean Up Day most famous for being the site of the Annual Alma Highland 10.02 Alma Homecoming Festival, one of the largest Scottish festivals in the Midwest 10.10 Alma College Homecoming for nearly five decades. 10.22 Alma Fall Festival 11.11 Veterans Day Salute, Masonic Pathways 12.11 Come Home to Alma Holiday Celebration EVENTS IN ALMA 12.12 5th Annual Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk
04.11 Masonic Pathways Community Easter Egg Hunt, 11 am 04.30 Athena Award Luncheon, Masonic Pathways 04.18 Alma Spring Clean Up Day 05.01 Field of Honor Dedication, Alma Elks Club, 2 pm 05.01-06.14 Field of Honor, Alma Elks Club 05.01 Spring Fling Golf Outing, Pine River Country Club 05.16 Alma Flower Planting Day
MULTIPLE 05.23 - 10.31 Farmers Market, Wed & Sat 7 am - 1 pm 05.22-24 Alma Highland Festival and Games–Alma College
MULTIPLE June - Aug Gratiot County Players Showtime at the Strand and Summer Youth Workshop 06.14 Flag Day Event, Alma Elks Club 07.16 Rural-Urban Day at Gratiot County Fairgrounds
RURAL-URBAN DAY | 07.16 PARTY ON STATE STREET | 09.12
The 45th Annual Rural-Urban Day is a chance for Gratiot This year Party on State Street, Alma Church of God Block County to celebrate the importance of agriculture to the Party is moving to Wright Park! It’s four hours of music and community. Along with the annual agriculture awards, fun near Alma’s vibrant downtown. Come enjoy great food Rural-Urban Day is a festival centered around a delicious and music while exploring Alma’s downtown this summer. community steak fry at the Gratiot County Fair for Youth Fairgrounds.
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THINGS TO DO
The Village of Breckenridge has a population of 1,328. Breckenridge is the heartland of the county in terms of agriculture. One of the largest grain processing facilities in WELCOME Michigan is adjacent to the east side of the Village and is owned by Michigan Agricultural Commodities.
to Breckenridge For recreation, Breckenridge offers a splash park, two village parks, a library, downtown shopping, and a golf course. The people of Breckenridge are committed to their future and welcome opportunities for growth.
EVENTS IN BRECKENRIDGE
05.25 Memorial Day Service, Ridgelawn Cemetery, 12 noon 07.04 Fireworks, Breckenridge Area Action Committee 08.11 Breckenridge Bernie Siler Memorial Golf Outing 10.02 Breckenridge Homecoming 11.11 Veterans Day Service, American Legion Post 295, 4 pm A BIT ABOUT BRECKENRIDGE 12.07 Breckenridge Christmas in the Village, Downtown The Village of Breckenridge is 1.07 square miles of land in the middle of Michigan’s agricultural heartland. Located in Wheeler Township, the Village was founded when the Pere Marquette Railroad came through the area and incorporated as a village in 1908. Village of Breckenridge
Breckenridge is a beautiful and vibrant community with numerous “Committed to our Future...Inspired by our Past” community events, recreational activities, commerce options, and an outstanding public school system. The Village also has a Michigan Certified Industrial and Agribusiness Park. This is the first industrial park in the Unites States of America to be established specifically for the purpose of conducting agricultural business.
Area Attractions: - Plank Road Museum and Drake House – Historical Society - JayCee & Hoffmeyer Park - Birch Street Park - Howe Memorial Library
The Village of Breckenridge offers a few great parks for children of all ages. JayCee & Hoffmeyer Memorial Park located on Sexton Street (north side of town) is the home of the Splash Park. Other park features include a three-hole disc golf course, corn-hole, horseshoes,
beach volleyball court, and many play structures. Birch Street Park 104 East Saginaw Street, Breckenridge, Michigan 48615 (south side of town) has a newly constructed restroom, pavilion and Phone: 989-842-3109 ♦ Fax: 989-842-3138
play areas. www.breckenridgemi.com
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THINGS TO DO
The City of Ithaca is the county seat of Gratiot County, MI with a population of 2,910. Ithaca has multiple city parks, a county park, a golf course, a bowling alley, unique downtown shops, and annual holiday events as entertainment and recreation activities. Ithaca is a historic town that cherishes its past, but is living for the WELCOME to Ithaca future and is welcome to all development opportunities.
EVENTS IN ITHACA
04.11 Easter Egg Hunt, Woodland Park, 11 am
MULTIPLE May - Oct Farmers Market, Sat 8 am - 1 pm 05.17 Dust Off Car Show, Downtown, 12 noon - 4 pm 05.25 Memorial Day Service and Parade, 10 am All Wars Memorial/Courthouse Lawn 06.13 Gratiot County Fair for Youth Golf Outing, The Fields 06.14 Flag Day Boy Scouts Presentation, All Wars Memorial 06.19-23 Gratiot Ag Expo, Ithaca Fairgrounds 08.20 Old US-27 Motor Tour, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 09.12 Ithaca Fall Festival, Downtown 09.19 Agri-Fit Challenge Obstacle Course 5K, McNabb Park 10.9 Ithaca Homecoming 11.11 Veterans Day Service, All Wars Memorial, Downtown, 11 am 12.04 Christmas Under the Stars Celebration & Santa Parade
AGRI-FIT CHALLENGE OBSTACLE OLD US-27 MOTOR TOUR | 08.20
COURSE 5K | 09.19 An original stopping point for the Tour in its 14th year, A crossfit race for the “Middle of the Mitten”. Last year more downtown Ithaca plays host as the perfect backdrop for than 200 competitors completed the 5K course while what can only be described as a traveling festival for lovers overcoming farm themed hurdles and obstacles. The of classic cars. Last year there were 306 classic cars with agricultural themed course challenges registrants from owners from all over the globe that descended on Ithaca, as all over the country and in Canada while showcasing the they stopped and celebrated on their week-long tour north. agri-business history of Gratiot County. Don’t be surprised to see gym clothes and sneakers line up with blue jeans and boots on the starting line, each with an equal chance to take home glory.
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THINGS TO DO
St. Louis, Michigan, the “Middle of the Mitten” is known for its historic past. Its quaint downtown is on the National Register of Historic Places and is home to a wide variety of shops, eateries and service businesses. The City of St. Louis has a population of 7,482. FARMERS MARKET | JUN 4 - OCT 29 WELCOME to St. Louis The community also offers many opportunities for fun and Located in Downtown St. Louis at 300 N Mill St, offering plenty entertainment including Hidden Oaks Golf Course, a public of parking and easy access to other downtown shops and swimming pool, the Pine River, a downtown music theater restaurants. W.T. MORRIS MEMORIAL POOL | JUN - AUG featuring live music, a modern library and six City parks. Vendors offer fresh local produce, baked goods, jams, roasted The only outdoor pool in Gratiot County, the pool facility saw a coffee, eggs, honey, maple syrup, hormone free beef and pork, $150,000 renovation project in 2019! The pool house work was eggs, unique handmade crafts and more. Listen to local musicians, done with the help of a GREAT Grant from the Gratiot County EVENTS IN ST. LOUIS watch a cooking demonstration or sample a new recipe. Community Foundation, a gift from Gary DeShano and a grant from the W.T. Morris Foundation. 03.07 St. Louis Dueling Pianos, Alma Elks Lodge The Market accepts Credit/Debit and participates in food 04.11 Easter Egg Walk, Downtown, 11am - 1 pm assistance programs: SNAP, Double Up Food Bucks, WIC Project Rebuilt in 2005, the pool is a quality facility that provides swim 04.26 I Love My City Clean Up Day Fresh, Senior Market Fresh and Prescription for Health. lessons, programming and fun events for youngsters and 05.25 Memorial Day Parade, Downtown, 10 am adults alike. Open Thursdays from 2 pm - 6 pm, June thru October. Visit our MULTIPLE June 4 - Oct 29 - Farmers Market, Thursdays, 2 pm - 6 pm exciting new website at gratiotfarmersmarkets.com/st-louis Keep up with schedules and events at facebook.com/stlouispool/ MULTIPLE Jun - Aug W.T. - Morris Memorial Pool Open, Downtown 06.04 Middle of the Mitten Community Golf Outing, Hidden Oaks Golf Course 06.13 St. Louis Joe Scholtz Memorial Fishing Derby 06.15 Flag Day Event, St. Louis City Hall 07.04 4th of July Celebration, Fireworks 08.20 Old US-27 Motor Tour, 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm 09.07 Labor Day Bridge Walk, St. Louis High School, 8 am 09.25 St. Louis Homecoming 10.29 Trick or Treat, Downtown 11.11 Veterans Day Service, Downtown, 11 am 12.03 Small Town Family Christmas and Lighted Parade, 6 pm
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Alma, Breckenridge, Ithaca, and St. Louis all offer downtown shopping areas filled with various shops, restaurants, and service establishments. Many small businesses in the area ...for location, expansion, and have specialized offerings (musical instruments, bicycles, and a brewery, to name a few), which draw in visitors from near entrepreneurial support and far. Classic gift boutiques, antique shops, and florists also offer convenient options for citizens and tourists to explore. 5 Certified Business Parks Small businesses in the area are supported by the Gratiot Area 300+ acres available for industrial and agribusiness projects Chamber of Commerce and Greater Gratiot Development, Inc. The Small Business Development Center is also available for BUSINESS assistance through a satellite office in Ithaca at Greater Gratiot. Small business services include business plan development, DEVELOPMENT market research, and financial management. ...for a diverse and For more information, or for business assistance, please growing economy contact the Gratiot Area Chamber at 989.463.5525 or Greater in Gratiot County Gratiot Development at 989.875.2083.
Home to Michigan’s largest wind farm Although agriculture makes up a substantial part of the Gratiot economy, the area also relies on industrial, alternative energy, and small business sectors for diversification.
MANUFACTURING ...for education opportunities and freight. Two railroads also serve the area. Gratiot’s location in the center The scope of industry throughout the County is very diverse, with of the state offers easy access to major interstates via US Highway 127 and beyond the traditional classroom manufacturing companies ranging in size from 2 to 400+ employees. Michigan Highways 46 and 57. Companies produce a variety of goods such as automotive parts, jet aircraft engine components, carbide cutting tools, pontoon boats, Manufacturing businesses are supported through Greater Gratiot Development, plastic parts, fabricated metal parts, bleach production equipment, Inc. (GGDI). GGDI assists businesses with building & equipment expansions, Excellent public, private, and vocational education centers and many others. The area industry is also served with necessary site selection, brownfield redevelopment, strategic planning, general support services, including providers of industrial fasteners, metal consultation, and state & local incentives. recycling, and coatings. Also, the Gratiot Area Chamber (GAC) and GGDI participate in a monthly Gratiot County is an appealing area for numerous industrial industry/education roundtable meeting, hosted by the Central Michigan ...for cultural and businesses due to its accessibility. The area is serviced by Gratiot Manufacturers Association, to discuss how schools, industry, and other Community Airport, which offers service for businesses, individuals, partners can work together to solve workforce and training needs. recreational activities
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY A superior quality of life
Gratiot County is home to three different wind farms and 217 wind turbines. The County is an ideal fit for wind One stop assistance for locating and growing your business energy due to its rural nature and flat, open landscape. The first wind farm, Gratiot County Wind, was completed in 2012 and remains the largest farm (by turbine count) in Michigan with 133 turbines. Since construction, wind development has resulted in $42.8 million in tax revenue and 26 full-time jobs. The County is also hoping to Building/equipment expansions Site selection take advantage of solar energy opportunities, and a solar ordinance was passed in 2018 to accommodate these Brownfield Redevelopment State & local incentives developments. Solar energy is targeted for areas that have few redevelopment options. Gratiot County is proving Entrepreneurial assistance General consultation to be forward-thinking in its attempts to attract alternative energy opportunities. Employee recruitment/training Strategic planning Foreign Trade Zone 136 S. Main St., Ithaca, MI 48847 ● (989) 875 2083 ● www.gratiot.org Agri-Tourism Agri-Tourism
FARMERS Markets AGRI-FIT Challenge AGRI-TOURISM GRATIOT COUNTY MAY/JUNE - OCTOBER GRATIOT AREA CHAMBER INVITES YOU... and Production Quilt Trail ALMA, Wednesdays & Saturdays, 7 am - 1 pm ST. LOUIS, Thursdays, 2 pm - 6 pm to join us for our Annual Agri-Fit Challenge on September 19, ITHACA, Saturdays, 8 am - 1 pm 2020 at McNabb Park in Ithaca. Obstacles include mud crawls, climbing over large round hay bales, carrying seed bags, a trail Over 75 beautifully unique wooden gratiotfarmersmarkets.com DIVERSE & ABUNDANT run, a muddy pond, and more! This race is fun for the whole family quilt squares hang on local farms and Agriculture provides the foundation for growth and development with a kids race kicking off the event. To register or for more info, businesses in Gratiot County. This agri- in Gratiot County. With 82% of land used in agriculture, Gratiot is visit: www.gratiot.org for more information! tourism attraction celebrates both the a leader in crop and livestock production. The County is ranked in art of quilting and the history of the local the top ten counties in the state for the following crops: soybeans, farms and businesses. corn, sugar beets, dry beans, and wheat. In terms of livestock, the county is ranked 4th in production of milk, 5th in poultry and The Quilt Trail unites the rural and urban communities through promotional eggs, 7th in cattle, and 9th in hogs. As a result, total agricultural efforts that will encourage tourists to explore the countywide trail and production is ranked 6th in the state and is valued at $281.4 million support local businesses along the way. according to the latest USDA Ag Census.
To support production efforts, the County is also home to agribusinesses such as grain elevators, equipment dealers, and To learn more about the Gratiot County fertilizer dealers, to name a few. In 2019, the County welcomed Quilt Trail visit: ZFS Ithaca, a new soybean processing facility that will handle RURAL-URBAN Day gratiotcountyquilttrail.com 40% of the state’s total crop. Professional consultants, agriculture advisors, and USDA offices also contribute to the success of the or stop by Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce local producers of agriculture products. In terms of production to pick up one of these brochures! A COMMUNITY PICNIC WHERE FRIENDS... and support businesses, agriculture has a huge impact on old and new come together to enjoy a delicious steak fry. On July the area economy—over 3,300 are employed on farms and in 16, 2020 over 1,000 people will come to celebrate the bond of agribusinesses. Further, it is estimated that agriculture accounts for the rural and urban communities in Gratiot County. The event 22% of the County’s tax base. features a golf outing, petting zoo and the annual awards for the The future for agriculture in the County is driven by its youth. Farm Family and Agribusiness of the Year. Currently, almost 600 youth participate in the 4-H youth programs through MSU Extension. Additionally, 400 students are involved in Future Farmers of America clubs across Gratiot County schools. Educational programs such as these teach children necessary skills that benefit them throughout their lives.
Gratiot County’s rural charm is a result of its agricultural roots. Various events and activities are conducted throughout the County in order to embrace agriculture and its numerous benefits. Check out the various agri-tourism opportunities within Gratiot County on the following page!
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SENIOR CARE in Gratiot County
Arbor Grove Assisted Living QUALITY SENIOR CARE 1320 Pine Ave | Alma, MI 48801 | 989.463.3074 Pine River Health Care Center For those who wish to continue living independently 1149 Monroe Rd | St Louis, MI 48880 | 989.681.3852
in Gratiot County, yet desire the emotional security of a The Laurels of Fulton community environment, Arbor Grove Assisted Living and 4735 Ranger Rd | Perrinton, MI 48871 | 989.236.5433
Masonic Pathways CCRC are two beautiful options. Both Schnepp Senior Care & Rehab Center HEALTH CARE 427 Washington | St Louis, MI 48880 | 989.681.5721 have much to offer, including various levels of assistance in
personal care, medication administration, housekeeping, Masonic Pathways CRCC & Health Care Center in Gratiot County laundry, meals and social activities. 1200 Wright Ave | Alma, MI 48801 | 989.463.3141
SENIOR FACILITIES Warwick Living Center If you seek greater levels of care, Gratiot County is home to 842 West Warwick Dr | Alma, MI 48801 | 989.463.2200 five of Michigan’s highest rated skilled nursing and short- OFFERING STATE-OF-THE-ART CARE IN A RURAL SETTING stay rehabilitation centers, including the Laurels of Fulton, Masonic Pathways Health Care Center, Pine River Health Care Center, Schnepp Senior Care & Rehab Center and MidMichigan Medical Center – Gratiot, a 97 licensed-bed hospital What’s more, we are training the health care providers of the future. Warwick Living Center. located in Alma, has been serving the health care needs of residents In 2016, a family medicine residency program was established to FOOD with FRIENDS throughout Gratiot, Serving Gratiot, Isabella, Montcalm and other train family medicine physicians. Today, 100 percent of our graduates All facilities offer state-of-the-art rehabilitation programs, counties since 1955. have remained in Central Michigan to practice. In addition, we providing a bridge between the hospital and home The Commission on Aging assists the citizens of Gratiot County who are 60 years of partner with area nursing schools to help train registered nurses for those who require intense therapy after joint age and older. Some of the services provided include: Personal Care, Respite Care, An affiliate of MidMichigan Health, to keep you and your family and have built a Simulation Lab which offers a leading edge way to replacements, stroke, or extended stays in the hospital. Home Delivered Meals, Homemaking, Medicare / Medicaid Assistance, Home Chore / healthy and managing chronic health conditions, we provide train staff in patient assessment skills with life-like manikins that are Home Repair, Transportation to Appointments and Caregiver Support. Please contact access to primary care providers including family medicine, internal Through physical, occupational and speech therapy, programmed to present with symptoms and respond to treatments. the office for additional information at 989.875.5246. The Food with Friends locations medicine and obstetrics/gynecology. Along with our main Medical these health centers make it possible for their short-stay and times are listed below. Center campus in Alma, we have physician offices in Ithaca, Alma, Above all, in addition to our patients, we care for our communities. patients to reclaim their vitality, return to their homes Breckenridge, Shepherd and Mt. Pleasant. Our offices all offer online We give back with our time, talent and treasure through local and resume their daily lives. Each of these centers can Alma/St. Louis Area Gratiot Community Senior Center scheduling and an online patient portal for personal access to your support of a diversity of charitable, community and development also become a “home away from home,” where memory 1329 Michigan Ave, St. Louis | Mon - Fri: 9 am - 2 pm | 989.681.4341 health information. We also have convenient urgent care and state- organizations, such as Art Reach of Mid Michigan, the Alma and long-term care residents receive around-the-clock Breckenridge of-the-art emergency services located at the Medical Center. Highland Festival, Central Michigan University, Child Advocacy of nursing care, therapeutic activities and nutritional support Breckenridge Masonic Temple Gratiot County, Toys for Tots, United Way and more. while enjoying a home-like atmosphere. Physician, dental, 122 E Saginaw St, Breckenridge | Mon - Fri: 10 am - 2 pm | 989.842.3338 Our full range of specialty services include heart and vascular care, optometry and podiatry are provided within each center. Fulton Area cancer care, orthopedics, general and bariatric surgery, diagnostic MidMichigan Health is a non-profit health system headquartered Fulton Township Hall Additionally, as an answer to a critical need for long-term imaging, laboratory, maternity, mental health and rehabilitative in Midland, Michigan, affiliated with Michigan Medicine, the health 3425 W Cleveland Rd, Perrinton | Mon-Wed-Fri: 10 am - 2 pm | 989.236.5019 ventilator dependent care, Masonic Pathways recently services including physical, occupational, and speech. Recent care division of the University of Michigan. To learn more visit Ithaca Area opened a specialized Assisted Breathing unit. Gratiot Senior Activity Building investments ensure we have the latest in advanced technology. For midmichigan.org. County is truly fortunate to have many high quality 1011 E North St, Ithaca | Mon - Fri: 10 am - 2 pm | 989.875.2135 example, in 2019, we built a new, $2.6 million Maternity Center and options for our Seniors. West Gratiot Area invested $1 million in a Cardiac Catheterization Lab. A new MRI will Sumner Community Center also be installed in 2020. 10820 Pine St, Sumner | Mon-Wed-Fri: 10 am - 2 pm | 989.833.7624
22 Interact with our digital online magazine · gacc.gratiot.org Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce 23 GRATIOT AREA 2020 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
March 7 Dueling Pianos to support the Middle of the Mitten Assoc. August 20 Old US-27 Motor Tour: Elks Club, Alma, 6pm Ithaca 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Alma 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, St. Louis 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm April 11 Downtown Easter Egg Walk, St. Louis, 11 am – 1 pm September 2-3 DALMAC Bicycle Tour, Alma April 11 Masonic Pathways Community Easter Egg Hunt, Alma, 11 am September 7 Labor Day Bridge Walk, St. Louis, 8 am April 11 Easter Egg Hunt. Woodland Park, Ithaca, 11 am September 12 Lucky MacDuck Community Day, Alma April 18 Keep Alma Beautiful, Alma Clean Up Day September 12 Cyclecross Bike Race, Bridge Street, Alma, 2 pm April 26 I Love My City Cleanup Day, St. Louis September 12 Party on State Street/Church of God Block Party, April 30 Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce ATHENA Award Alma, 4:30 pm Luncheon, Alma, 12 noon September 12 Ithaca Fall Fest May 1 Field of Honor Dedication Ceremony, Elks Club, Alma, 2 pm September 25 St. Louis High School Homecoming Easter Egg Hunt, Ithaca Old US-27 Motor Tour, Alma May 1 Alma Action Association’s Spring Fling Golf Outing, September (TBD) Alma Fall Clean Up Day Pine River Country Club, Alma September 19 Agri-Fit Challenge Obstacle Course 5K, McNabb Park, Ithaca May 16 Flower Planting Day, Alma October (TBD) Fulton High School Homecoming May 17 Dust O Car Show, Downtown Ithaca, 12 noon - 4 pm October 2 Alma High School Homecoming May 22-24 Alma Highland Festival and Games, Alma College Campus October 2 Breckenridge High School Homecoming May 25 Memorial Day Service and Parade, All Wars Memorial October 9 Ashley High School Homecoming Courthouse Lawn, Ithaca, 10 am October 9 Ithaca High School Homecoming May 25 Memorial Day Parade, Downtown St. Louis, 10 am October 10 Alma College Homecoming May 25 Memorial Day Service, Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge October 22 Alma Fall Festival June – August Gratiot County Players Showtime At The Strand and Summer Youth Workshop, Alma October 29 Downtown St. Louis Halloween Trick or Treat June 4 Middle of the Mitten Community Golf Outing, November 11 Veterans Day Service, Downtown St. Louis Hidden Oaks Golf Course, St. Louis Alma Highland Festival & Games Downtown Ithaca, All Wars Memorial Agri-Fit Challenge, Ithaca June 12 & 13 Ashley Trading Days, Ashley Masonic Pathway’s Veterans Day Salute, Alma June 13 Joe Scholtz Memorial Fishing Derby, St. Louis Veterans Day Service, American Legion Post 295, Breckenridge June 13 Gratiot County Fair for Youth Golf Outing, November 14 – December 20 Village of Ashley Country Christmas The Fields Golf Course, Ithaca & North Pole Express Train June 14 Flag Day Event, Elks Club, Alma December 3 Small Town Family Christmas and Lighted Parade, Flag Day Boy Scouts Presentation, All Wars Memorial, Ithaca St. Louis, 6 pm June 15 Flag Day Event, City Hall, St. Louis December 4 Ithaca Hometown Christmas and Santa Parade, 6 pm June 19-23 Gratiot Ag Expo, Ithaca Fairgrounds December 7 Christmas in the Village, Breckenridge, 5 pm July 4 Fourth of July Celebration & Fireworks, Breckenridge December 20 “2020 Love Lights” – MidMichigan Medical Center-Gratiot, Alma, 4:30 pm Fourth of July Celebration & Fireworks, St. Louis December 11 Come Home to Alma Holiday Celebration, July 16 Rural Urban Day, Gratiot County Fairgrounds, Alma Rural Urban Day, Alma Downtown Alma, 5:45 pm July 25– August 1 Gratiot County Fair for Youth (GCFFY), Alma December 12 5th Annual Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk, Alma, 10 am August 1 GCFFY Super Kicker Rodeo, GCCFY Fairgrounds, Alma, 6 pm Christmas in the Village, Breckenridge August 2 Bannister Czechoslovak Harvest Festival, Bannister August 7 Sport Shirt Golf Outing, The Fields Golf Course, Ithaca, 12 pm This is the perfect calendar to pull out and put on your refrigerator or bulletin board! Just tear it out and you can have all the August 11 Bernie Siler Memorial Golf Outing, Breckenridge August 21-23 Sumner Daze, Sumner county-wide events for the year. For more information on these or other upcoming events, call the Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce at 989-463-5525, or visit: GACC.GRATIOT.org Parks & Recreation Parks & Recreation
GRATIOT COUNTY Exploration
Gratiot County is extremely fortunate to have a multitude of Gratiot County is home to the Pine and Maple rivers. The Pine River recreational opportunities to serve a diverse and active population. boasts a 30-mile canoe/kayak trail that runs from Riverdale to Alma Perhaps two of Gratiot’s greatest offerings are Paul Hubscher with multiple access points. The trail is wheelchair accessible at County Park in Sumner Township (west of Ithaca) and Reed County Luneack County Park in Alma, Michigan, which also offers multiple Park in North Star Township (south of Ithaca). Open to the public, parking spaces for easy access. Maple River, located in the southern both parks offer a swimming beach, a playground, nature trails, portion of Gratiot County, is surrounded by three state game areas. GRATIOT COUNTY various sports fields, pavilions, and picnic tables & grills. Additional outdoor recreational activities include 9-hole and 18- Bike Trails In addition to these major county parks, cities and villages within hole golf courses, a splash park, public swimming pools, shooting Gratiot County have a selection of local parks that offer a variety of ranges, paintball courses, and soccer fields. Indoor recreational amenities. For a complete listing of these parks, please visit each opportunities are also available throughout Gratiot County. city’s website. Various live theater and music performances occur at the Strand Theatre in Alma and the Gem Theater in St. Louis. St. Louis Outdoor enthusiasts are sure to enjoy Gratiot County’s offering Breckenridge of trails. The Fred Meijer Heartland Trail is 42 miles long and runs Additionally, all three cities offer beautiful downtown settings with from Alma, Michigan to Greenville, Michigan. It is a smooth asphalt a variety of dining options and unique shopping opportunities.
W. Lincoln Road E. Lincoln Road trail that can be used for walking, biking, skating, and other non- Other indoor recreational options include a movie theater, public motorized traffic. The Alma Mountain Bike Trail, located in Alma’s libraries, a bowling alley, indoor swimming pools, arcades, health Riverdale Alma Pine River Park & Outdoor Center, offers a more exhilarating and clubs / gyms, and dance lessons. Suffice it to say that Gratiot scenic ride. Finally, a paved 6.6-mile non-motorized pathway was County has a great variety of recreational activities that are sure to recently constructed along the east side of US Highway 127 from meet anyone’s needs and interests. Ithaca to Alma. This trail is part of the efforts of Mid-Michigan For a detailed listing of recreational opportunities, please visit E. Washington Road Ithaca W. Washington Road Community Pathways, a community group that seeks to establish gratiot.org. a cohesive nonmotorized route from Ithaca to Clare.
Ashley PARKS and Recreation
ALMA ST LOUIS Paul Hubscher Park 989.463.8346 (Call City) 989.681.2137 (Call City) 989.875.5278 King Park Penny Park 8300 W Washington Rd, Sumner Hampton Park Leppien City Park Pine River Park Lincoln Park Reed Park Holiday Park Clapp Memorial Park 989.875.5278 Riverside Park Lions Park 3181 E Johnson Rd, North Star Map Key US 127 Parallel Bike Path Wright Park Barnum Park Scotland Yard Ashley Village Park & Ball Fields Fred Meijer Heartland Trail Picnic Facilities Euclid Ball Fields BRECKENRIDGE 989.847.3050 Mill Street Park 989.842.3109 (Call City) Jailhouse Mountain Bike Parking Highland Park JayCee & Hoffmeyer Memorial Park & Splash Park Pompeii Park Trails at McNabb Park Birch Street Park 989.875.5282 ITHACA 7000 S State Rd, Pompeii 989.875.3200 (Call City) Lumberjack Park Woodland Park 989.833.7373 Sumner Centennial Park McNabb Park 9160 N Lumberjack Rd, Riverdale 989.574.0914 Atkinson Park Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce 27 Education Education
EDUCATION A Dynamic Offering
HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION
The residents of Gratiot County recognize that a quality education is the basis for a successful life. Walk into any school in Gratiot County, and you will get a sense not only of personal friendliness CONNECTING GRATIOT COUNTY but also of seriousness about education. The six school districts have been able to preserve their small- SCHOOL PHONE NUMBERS A world of opportunities town values while keeping up-to-date with the latest in educational practice and technology. A dynamic offering of Alma Public Schools...... 989.463.3111 educational opportunities is available to students of all ages. Ashley Public Schools...... 989.847.4283 TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ALMA COLLEGE, VISIT THESE ONLINE RESOURCES: Preschools and developmental kindergarten programs, both Breckenridge Comm. Schools...... 989.842.3182 Main Website: alma.edu Recreation Center: alma.edu/stone-center/ public and private, are available. Elementary and secondary Fulton Area Schools...... 989.236.7232 Campus Events Calendar: events.alma.edu Heritage Center Box Office: alma.edu/heritage-center/ schools perform at a high level under the direction of dedicated Ithaca Public Schools...... 989.875.3700 Athletics: almascots.com teachers, administrators, and support staff members. Also critical St Louis Public Schools...... 989.681.2545 to this mission are involved parents and a supportive community. Gratiot-Isabella R.E.S.D...... 989.875.5101 Several private parochial schools blend traditional education with For 130 years, Alma College has connected students with a world of religious values for elementary-age children. NEARBY COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES WEBSITES ideas and opportunities. A four-year residential liberal arts college, Alma Career Technical Education (CTE) centers at Alma High School and College offers each student a personalized education emphasizing high- Mid Michigan College (Harrison & Mt. Pleasant) midmich.edu Mt. Pleasant High School provide students with twenty programs impact experiential learning opportunities, such as internships, research Montcalm Community College (Sidney) montcalm.edu ranging from welding and agriculture to culinary arts and nursing. fellowships, study abroad, and engagement with the local community. Delta College (Bay City) delta.edu CTE course offerings are gaining in popularity and importance, as Alma College is proud of its community linkages. Collaborations between Lansing Community College (Lansing) lcc.edu our region continues to experience a welcomed increase in the the college and community include mutually beneficial research projects, Alma College (Alma) alma.edu manufacturing sector. In November 2013, voters in the Gratiot- volunteer opportunities and community partnerships such as the annual Central Michigan University (Mt. Pleasant) cmich.edu Isabella RESD service area voted to support a 1.0 mil tax increase Highland Festival. Michigan State University (East Lansing) msu.edu dedicated to enhancing CTE course offerings. This millage has Saginaw Valley State University (Saginaw) svsu.edu The attractive 128-acre campus features a combination of historic and been and will be used to upgrade facilities and support skilled Northwood University (Midland) northwood.edu contemporary buildings within walking distance from downtown Alma. trades programs in the region. The campus is bordered by the 41-mile Fred Meijer Heartland Bike Trail. The Alma College Bookstore with Starbucks is a popular destination for both community members and students who seek Alma apparel or a coffee AG EDUCATION beverage. College athletics facilities, including the Alan J. Stone Center Over 525 students throughout Alma, Breckenridge, livestock barns, growing plants for a community for Recreation and the McClure Natatorium, offer wellness education, Ithaca, and St Louis are enrolled in an agri-science spring sale in the ag science greenhouse, or using GPS swimming instruction and recreational opportunities to community career and technical educational program at their as they harvest corn on the school’s land lab. As part of members and local businesses. Cultural and sports events are offered respective middle & high schools. With topics ranging their programs, students also participate in their local throughout the year. from ag mechanics to horticulture and zoology to FFA Chapters, gaining leadership skills through team ag business management, students gain hands-on, projects, contests, travel, and community service. The Oscar E. Remick Heritage Center for the Performing Arts is the region’s employability skills with an agriculture emphasis. premiere performing arts facility, with concerts, lectures, plays and Their classrooms are far from the traditional setting. We are proud of the investment our community has other events scheduled throughout the year. Alma’s Division III athletics You will most likely find agri-science students learning made towards building our future employees, leaders, program offers intercollegiate competition in 25 varsity sports. how to treat county fair animals in their educational and productive community members!
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2019 Volunteers of the Year ARTS and history
John Pavlik Saravilla was built in 1894 by Ammi Wright, a historic Alma VOLUNTEER Alma’s Order of the Tartan Award businessman, for his daughter. The building now functions as John has an extensive background serving the a seven-room bed and breakfast, with new owners as of 2019. in Gratiot County community through the Alma/St. Louis Rotary, the Alma First Presbyterian Church, and by volunteering his auctioneering services to numerous organizations. PERFORMING ARTS Lisa Yoder GRATIOT COUNTY HISTORY Ithaca Person of the Year Housed in the historic Strand Theatre, and celebrating its 52nd As a 5th grade teacher at Ithaca Public Schools, Lisa has season as a county artistic highlight in 2019-20, the Gratiot County The City of Ithaca is home to many historical sites including the Courthouse, educated the young minds of Ithaca for almost two Players is a long-standing community theatre group comprised of Historical & Genealogical Society and Historical Museum. The museum, located decades. She encourages her students to make Ithaca area volunteers, young and old alike, with admirable talent willing adjacent to the Ithaca Public Library, displays various artifacts and much of the a better place by working on different service projects, to bring the theatrical experience to Gratiot County. Open to both history of Gratiot County. The Historical and Genealogical Society can be found including an annual Veterans Day Ceremony. college students and community members, the Heritage Center at in the 130-year-old Georgiana Peet Miller home. There you can research the Alma College is a perfect venue for local artists as well as the more names of every resident who has ever lived in the county. An archive of original Ron Salladay established performers fostered by Alma College. newspapers spanning the past 100 years is also on file at the Society. History Spirit of St. Louis Award buffs will find both locations a must stop in Gratiot County. Ron, a lifelong resident of St. Louis, has shown VISUAL ARTS Other Gratiot County historical sites include the Plank Road Museum in commitment to the City through his service as The Alma Community Art Center, a non-profit organization with a Breckenridge, the St. Louis Area Historical Society in St. Louis, and the state’s a firefighter and EMT. Ron is also very active in showcase of local artists, offers a well-rounded curriculum of classes. smallest Post Office in Elm Hall. Walk or bike the Fred Meijer Heartland Trail to What makes our community an exceptional place to live working with youth in the community through Riverdale and you’ll find the Riverdale Museum. In Riverdale, you might also is our people. There is a collaborative, engaging spirit that the St. Louis Church of Christ and St. Louis Schools want to stop by the Riverdale Tavern, one of the area’s oldest restaurants. literally flows into our non-profit organizations. You will as a para-pro. DANCE find volunteering for one of our community’s charitable At the Academy of Performing Arts in Alma, professionally trained Winding a path through the southern half of Gratiot County is the railroad organizations rewarding, and you will be able to see how Joel Colbry, Breckenridge and educated teachers lead dance classes for all ages and levels passing through Bannister, Ashley, Pompeii, Perrinton and Middleton. Ashley your time and energy makes an impact. Distinguished Citizen Award of experience: from the beginner to the advanced student. has well-known holiday tradition with in their old-fashioned country Christmas, Joel has been a guiding figure for the youth of DuHadway Dance Dimensions brings dance to those with a more which centers around their Polar Express rail line. Whether you are a passenger Our volunteers in Gratiot County have a generous spirit and Breckenridge, where he taught for 37 years and competitive spirit, providing the community with an elite team of or spectator the Polar Express can be exciting for everyone, but because the give of their time, talents and resources. It is our volunteers coached football for 31 years. Joel has also been award-winning and traveling dancers. experience has become so popular, if you and your loved ones want a ticket to who make Gratiot County a special place. active in Gratiot County 4-H Youth Programs, the ride you will want to purchase a ticket early this autumn. Breckenridge/Wheeler Area Historical Society, and Another key historical feature of Gratiot County is the recently restored the Breckenridge United Methodist Church. Wright Leppien Opera House Block (see cover). This historic building was constructed 140 years ago by Ammi Wright as a retail and entertainment Anne Lambrecht venue. Unfortunately, it was destroyed by a fire in 2010. However, thanks to Athena Leadership Award the leadership and generosity of Alma College, several community donors, Anne was recognized for her commitment to and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the building has human rights and her dedication to helping those been restored to its original character and integrity. The building offers in need. She currently serves at Alma College as event space, retail stores, and student housing. The Opera House is now the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs the cornerstone of Downtown Alma. and Director of Counseling, Health and Wellness.
Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce 31 Membership Roll Call Membership Roll Call
Gratiot Area Alma Industrial Development Anschutz PO Box 488, Alma, MI 48801 212 E Saginaw St Chamber of Commerce 989.463.3191 Breckenridge, MI 48615 Economic Development 989.481.3333 www.facebook.com/anschutzcafe/ Alma Lodge #244 Free & Restaurants Accepted Masons 301 1/2 N State St, Alma, MI 48801 Arbor Grove Assisted Living 989.463.3414 1320 Pine Ave, Alma, MI 48801 2020 https://244-mi.ourlodgepage.com 989.463.3074 Fraternal Order www.arborgroveassistedliving.com Assisted Living, Rehab & Nursing Homes Alma Public Schools 1500 Pine Ave, Alma, MI 48801 Arnold Law Office MEMBERSHIP ROLL CALL 989.463.3111 100 E Center St, Ithaca, MI 48847 www.almaschools.net 989.875.3610 Schools, Colleges & Education Attorneys Alphabetically by Company Name Alma Realty Co ASAP Sales and Service Larry 119 W Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 Richards, Inc. A HIGHLIGHTED COLORED BOX BEHIND A LISTING 989.463.4285 825 E Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 DENOTES A DIRECTORS CLUB MEMBER. Real Estate - Commercial & Residential 989.466.2727 Alma Sewing Center www.asapsalesandservice.com 301 E Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 Road Service 989.463.3200 Avalon & Tahoe Manufacturing www.almasewingcenter.com 903 Michigan Ave, Alma, MI 48801 Sewing Machines 989.463.2112 A Alma Abstract & Title Co www.avalonpontoons.com 310 N State St, Alma, MI 48801 Alma Tire Service Manufacturing 989.463.8325 1210 E Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 7Stars.Agency www.almaabstract.com 989.463.4088 Growing Gratiot 187 S Winans Rd, Ithaca, MI 48847 Title Insurance www.almatireservice.com 517.214.7704 Tire Sales and Service B www.7stars.agency Real Estate - Commercial & Residential Alma Bolt Co Bader & Sons Co. 925 E Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 Alma Transportation Center 1365 E Monroe Rd, St. Louis, MI 48880 ABC Fire Extinguisher Sales & 989.463.1122 1105 Willow Run Dr, Alma, MI 48801 989.681.5771 Service www.almabolt.com 989.463.6016 www.greentractors.com 1094 E Grant Rd, Ashley, MI 48806 Bolts/Nuts Wholesale www.ci.alma.mi.us Farm Equipment Dealership 517.974.6595 Transportation Fire Extinguisher Sales & Service Alma Brewing Company 208 E Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 Alma True Value Hardware Bannister ZCBJ-WFLA Lodge #225 Academy of Performing Arts 989.462.0208 102 W Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 11402 S Mason Rd, Bannister, MI 48807 319 N State St, Alma, MI 48801 www.almabrewing.com 989.463.4921 989.862.5591 989.463.2983 Restaurants www.truevalue.com/alma/ Fraternal Order www.apafrancis.com Hardware Dance Studios Alma Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Bebow Farms 2280 W Monroe Rd, Alma, MI 48801 Alma United Methodist Church 9120 N Baldwin Rd, St. Louis MI 48880 Adams Plumbing & Heating, Inc 989.681.3900 501 Gratiot Ave, Alma, MI 48801 989.681.3762 614 E Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 www.almamiauto.com 989.463.4305 www.facebook.com/pages/bebow- 989.463.5294 Automobile Dealers & Service www.almaumc.com farms/134155079969950 www.adams-plg-htg.htmlplanet.com Churches Agriculture Heating, A/C & Plumbing Alma Cinema 3002 W Monroe Rd, Alma, MI 48801 Alma’s Main Cafe Best Excavating, Inc Advance America 989.463.3895 117 E Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 2595 W Adams Rd, Alma, MI 48801 1576 N Wright Ave, Alma, MI 48801 www.ncgmovies.com 989.285.1280 989.681.4047 989.466.1974 Theaters www.facebook.com/almasmaincafe/ Excavators www.advanceamerica.net Restaurants Banks & Credit Unions Betten Baker Chevrolet Buick GMC Alma College 7440 N Alger Rd, Alma, MI 48801 ADW Industries, Inc 614 W Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 Alma-St. Louis Rotary 1686 Wright Ave, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.2161 130 Woodworth Ave, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.7111 www.almabuick.com 989.466.4742 www.alma.edu Automobile Dealers & Service Construction Equipment Schools, Colleges & Education Service Organizations Contacts Ag-1 NAPA of Ithaca & Vestaburg Alma Community Art Center Amazing Grace Church Betten Baker Chevrolet of Ithaca Main Office: 989.449.6100 1311 E Center St, Ithaca, MI 48847 213 E Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 9232 E Monroe Rd, Wheeler, MI 48662 1031 E Center St, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.875.5117 989.463.8366 989.842.5806 989.875.4181 Grain Marketing: 989.449.6113 www.ag1cropsolutions.com www.alma-cac.org www.agchurch.net www.bettenbakerithaca.com Feed Ingredients: 866.888.7082 ZFS Ithaca Farm Equipment Arts & Organizations Churches Automobile Dealers & Service Transportation: 800.968.4507 AgroLiquid Alma Elks Lodge #1400 American Cancer Society - Relay Bon Accord Farm 3055 W M-21, St. Johns, MI 48879 532 E Polk Rd, Ithaca, MI 48847 Seed Sales: 616.879.1729 610 W Warwick Dr, Alma, MI 48801 for Life www.zfsithaca.com 989.678.9029 989.463.1400 1755 Abbey Rd 989.875.3136 www.agroliquid.com www.alma-elks.org East Lansing, MI 48823 www.bonaccordfarm.com Agriculture, Fertilizers Fraternal Order 517.664.1413 Agriculture www.cancer.org Aircraft Precision Products Inc Service Organizations Bradley R. Investments LTD - 185 Industrial Pkwy Alma Family Pharmacy Bry-Lex LLC Ithaca, MI 48847 1686 Wright Ave, Alma, MI 48801 2009 S Saginaw St 989.968.4003 American Red Cross - Mid 989.875.4186 Michigan Chapter Midland, MI 48840 ROUDLY SERVING THE LMA COMMUNITY www.aircraftprecision.net www.almafamilypharmacy.wordpress.com 989.875.7827 P A ! Manufacturing Drug Stores/Pharmacies 1800 E Grand River Ave Lansing, MI 48912 Financial & Investment Services Kevin D. Nichols, CFS 989.463.3209 Aleck & Jenkins Alma Family Practice 108 E Center St, Suite M www.redcross.org Bravehearts Pub Shannon L. 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Wilson’s Grocery 6660 N State Rd, St. Louis, MI 48880 10673 St Charles Rd, Sumner MI, 48889 Primerica Financial Services Screen & Stitch 113 E Saginaw St, St. Louis, MI 48880 The Gym 24/7 Fitness 989.681.4317 216 E Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 989.681.2545 217 N State St, Alma, MI 48801 989.833.2535 1588 Wright Ave, Alma, MI 48801 www.twinlawn.com Grocery Stores 989.968.4148 989.463.3300 www.stlouisschools.net 989.285.1623 Garden Centers & Nurseries www.primerica.com/mcclintic www.screenandstitch.com Schools, Colleges & Education www.facebook.com/thegym247fitness/? Financial & Investment Services Screen Printing & Embroidery rf=652413098227792 Winn Telecom St Mary School Gym/Fitness U 402 N Mission St, Suite 1 R 220 W Downie St, Alma, MI 48801 Mt Pleasant, MI 48858 Seeley Auto Sales, Inc 989.463.4579 The Lattice Company LLC United Way of Gratiot & Isabella 989.779.9800 101 Hidden Oaks Dr www.nativityparish.net/school PO Box 177, Ashley, MI 48806 Counties www.winntel.com Rabo Agrifinance St. Louis, MI 48880 Internet Access 7905 Mason Rd, Merrill, MI 48637 989.463.2886 Schools, Colleges & Education 989.247.3700 525 N State St, Alma, MI 48801 989.506.0190 www.seeleycars.com www.thelatticecompany.com 989.463.6245 www.raboag.com Automobile Dealers & Service Starbucks Home Decor www.uwgic.org WMLM Radio - 1520 AM Banks & Credit Unions 328 W Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 Human Services 4170 N State Rd, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.7504 The Morning Sun 989.463.4013 Self Serve Lumber & Home Center Raymond James & Associates, Inc. www.alma.sodexomyway.com 311 E Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 USA Gill Petroleum Radio Stations 1621 S Wheeler St, Saginaw, MI 48602 Coffee Shops, etc 989.463.6071 1480 Wright Ave, Alma, MI 48801 989.875.4373 601 E Saginaw St 989.463.5052 www.themorningsun.com Breckenridge, MI 48615 Wolverine Engineers & Surveyors www.selfservelumber.com Newspapers & Advertising 312 North St, Mason, MI 48854 www.dlpfinancialgroup.com Lumber Sales State Road Animal Hospital 989.842.3367 Financial & Investment Services 5343 N State Rd, Alma, MI 48801 www.facebook.com/usegillpetroleumllc 517.676.9200 989.463.4486 The Snack Guys, LLC Oil & Gas Distributors www.wolveng.com Recovery Unlimited Counseling Senior Activity Building Board, Inc www.stateroadah.com 201 Orchard St, Alma, MI 48801 Engineered Septic Systems, Engineers - Civil, Services 1011 E North St, Ithaca, MI 48847 Veterinarians 989.244.1200 V Environmental, Surveyors 214 W Saginaw St, St. Louis, MI 48880 989.875.2135 www.snackguys.net 989.681.5119 Human Services Stearns Marketing Coffee Shops, etc Village of Ashley Wonsey Tree Service, Inc. Health Services 4629 Roehrs Rd, Beaverton, MI 48612 114 S Sterling St, Ashley, MI 48806 10541 N Grafton, Alma, MI 48801 Shannon L.W. Schlegel, PLLC 989.435.6602 TiMAC Agro USA 989.847.3050 989.681.3014 Redbird Pet Food Center 12775 Escanaba Dr, #4 www.stearns-marketing.com 720 E Washington Rd www.ashleyvillage.org Tree Service 2324 W Monroe Rd, Alma, MI 48801 DeWitt, MI 48820 Advertising & Marketing, Graphic & Print, St. Louis, MI 48880 Government 989.681.2389 517.668.6689 Website Design 989.681.3080 X www.facebook.com/redbird-pet-food- www.shannonschlegellaw.com us.timacagro.com Village of Breckenridge center-308510975846124 Attorneys Stedman Chiropractic Center, PC Agriculture 104 E Saginaw, Breckenridge, MI 48615 X Ability Pet Supplies 1883 W Monroe Rd, St. Louis, MI 48880 989.842.3109 125 S Jeffrey Ave, Ithaca, MI 48847 Sherwin Williams 989.681.2533 Tire Factory, Inc www.breckenridgemi.com 989.620.6703 Rent Rite, Inc. 322 E Center St, Alma, MI 48801 www.stlouismichiropractor.com 1485 Wright Ave, Alma, MI 48801 Government www.xabilitystore.com 2250 W Monroe Rd, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.4459 Health Services 989.463.1212 Retail 989.681.2182 www.sherwin-williams.com www.tirefactory.net
www.rentrite.biz Paint & Supplies Stewart McDonald Tire Sales & Service W Xtreme Auto & Truck, LLC Rentals, Equipment, Furniture, etc 245 E Newark St, Ithaca, MI 48847 3894 W Monroe Rd, Alma, MI 48801 989.875.5240 Tom Billig Flowers & Gifts Wal-Mart Shiloh Industries 7700 Alger Rd, Alma, MI 48801 989.285.1177 Results Realty 250 Adams Ave, Alma, MI 48801 www.gratiotmi.com 109 W Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 Automobile Repairs & Service A member-owned Credit Union Government 989.463.2195 989.463.6770 605 N Mission St 989.463.6166 www.wal-mart.com Serving Gratiot County Since 1955 Mt Pleasant, MI 48858 www.shiloh.com www.facebook.com/tombilligflowers/ Y 989.400.4443 Manufacturing Studio on State Florists Retail www.resultsrealtymi.com 325 N State St, Alma, MI 48801 Yeo & Yeo CPA Real Estate - Commercial & Residential 989.760.1118 Town & Country Group WCFX - 95.3 FM - Grenax Simmet Insurance Agency 145 Industrial Pkwy, Ithaca, MI 48847 7810 N Alger Rd, Alma, MI 48801 117 W Center St, Ithaca, MI 48847 www.studioonstate.com Broadcasting 989.463.6108 Arts & Organizations 989.875.4750 5847 Venture Way Rex’s Frame & Axle Service, Inc 989.875.3580 www.tcgroupinc.com www.yeoandyeo.com 8489 E Monroe Rd www.progressive.com/agent/local-agent/ Mt Pleasant, MI 48858 Accounting & Tax Service Where your dreams become a reality Wheeler, MI 48662 Sumner Daze Festival Electrical Equipment & Supplies 989.772.4173 michigan/ithaca/simmet-insurance-agency/ www.wcfx.com 989.842.3240 Insurance 8644 W Polk Rd, Sumner, MI 48889 Z Automobile Repairs & Service 989.463.4531 Tractor Supply - Alma Radio Stations www.sumnertownship.com 1685 Wright Ave, Alma, MI 48801 Simply Engraving 989.463.9464 Z92.5 The Castle Ric’s Food Center Fairs & Festivals WCZY/WMMI - 104.3 FM / 92.3 FM 103 N Washington St 300 W Michigan, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858 www.tractorsupply.com & AM830 WMMI ALMA BRANCH ITHACA BRANCH 1006 E Center St, Ithaca, MI 48847 989.953.7505 Retail Owosso, MI 48867 989.875.4907 Superior Real Estate Professionals 4895 E Wing Rd, Mt Pleasant, MI 48858 989.725.1925 211 West Center Street 855 East Center Street www.facebook.com/simplyengraving 315 Prospect St, Alma, MI 48801 989.772.9664 www.ricsfoodcenter.com Promotional Products Tractor Supply Co www.z925.com Alma MI 48801 Ithaca MI 48847 Grocery Stores 989.317.6892 www.my1043.net Radio Stations www.facebook.com/ 1501 E Washington Rd Radio Stations 989-463-8321 989-875-6184 Sky’s Outlet-Boomers Party Store Ithaca, MI 48847 River Rock Bar & Grill superiorrealestateprofessionals ZFS Ithaca, LLC www.gratiotcu.org 100 Woodworth Ave, Alma, MI 48801 Real Estate - Commercial & Residential 989.875.4229 210 N Mill St, St. Louis, MI 48880 989.463.4300 www.tractorsupply.com Weatherby’s Plumbing & 1266 E Washington Ave 989.681.2851 Grocery Stores Retail Heating, LLC Ithaca, MI 48847 www.facebook.com/riverrockstlouis Susan Smith Insurance Agency, Inc 1120 E Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 989.449.6100 Restaurants 7326 N Alger Rd, Alma, MI 48801 Treasures 989.463.5746 www.zfsithaca.com Smith Concrete Products, Inc. 989.463.6297 111 W Superior St, Alma, MI 48801 Heating, A/C & Plumbing Agriculture Riverdale Tavern, Inc PO Box 38, North Star, MI 48862 www.susansmithinsurance.com 989.968.4468 6681 Lumberjack Rd 989.875.4687 Insurance www.facebook.com/almatreasures/ Riverdale, MI 48877 Concrete Products Specialty Shops 989.833.7042 Sweet Rickedy Redos and Antiques www.facebook.com/riverdale- Smith Family Funeral Homes 134 N Mill St, St. Louis, MI 48880 Triangle Motel, LLC tavern-278419215784 117 N East St, St. Louis, MI 48880 989.463.2020 131 W Lincoln, Alma, MI 48801 Restaurants 989.681.2181 www.facebook.com/keljadsav123/ 989.463.2296 www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com Retail www.thetrianglemotel.com Roslund, Prestage & Co., P.C. Funeral Homes Lodging, Hotels/Motels 525 W Warwick Dr, Suite A T Alma, MI 48801 Sparrow Medical Group OB/GYN Trident Manufacturing 989.463.6123 Carson City Terry’s Cycle & Sports 301 Industrial Parkway Ave B www.rpccpas.com 639 E Main St, Carson City, MI 48811 317 N State St, Alma, MI 48801 Ithaca, MI 48847 Accounting & Tax Service 989.584.3107 989.463.5260 989.875.5145 www.sparrow.org/obgyncarsoncity www.terryscycle.com www.tridentmlf.com S Health Services Specialty Shops Manufacturing Saravilla Bed and Breakfast St. Louis Church of God Camp The Blue Shamrock Tri-Lakes Petroleum, LLC 633 N State St, Alma, MI 48801 Meeting Association 223 N Mill St, St. Louis, MI 48880 PO Box 37, Alma, MI 48801 989.463.4078 8489 N Bagley Rd, St. Louis, MI 48880 989.681.4160 989.463.6445 www.saravilla.com 989.681.2581 www.theblueshamrockpub.com www.trilakesllc.com Hotels/Motels Churches Restaurants Oil & Gas Distributors 40 Interact with our digital online magazine · gacc.gratiot.org Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce 41 Membership Directory Membership Directory
FOUNDATIONS HOME IMPROVEMENT NON-PROFIT (continued) Gratiot County Community Foundation... 875.4222 Cross & Lincoln Cabinetry...... 289.8316 His Place Family Enrichment Center...... 463.1676 GRATIOT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE First Contracting, Inc...... 834.1500 Junior Achievement of North Central MI..... 631.0162 FRATERNAL ORDER Interiors by Neville...... 875.4911 Pine Ave. Drop-In Center...... 463.1588 Alma Elks Lodge #1400...... 463.1400 Alma Lodge #244 Free & Accepted Masons..463.3414 HOTELS/MOTELS OFFICE SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT Bannister ZCBJ-WFLA Lodge #225...... 862.5591 Saravilla Bed and Breakfast...... 463.4078 DBI...... 800.968.1324 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY 2020 Triangle Motel LLC...... 463.2296 FUNERAL HOMES OIL & GAS DISTRIBUTORS Lux Funeral Homes, LLC - Alma...... 463.8970 HUMAN SERVICES Corrigan Oil Company...... 546.4337 AREA CODE 989 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED A HIGHLIGHTED COLORED BOX BEHIND A LISTING DENOTES A Lux Funeral Homes - St. Louis...... 681.2982 American Red Cross-Mid Michigan Chapter.463.3209 Coyne Oil & Propane...... 715.2040 DIRECTORS CLUB MEMBER. Smith Family Funeral Homes...... 681.2181 Child Advocacy...... 462.1422 Scotland Oil Co, Inc...... 463.4242 Clinton-Gratiot Habitat for Humanity...... 463.2244 Tri-Lakes Petroleum, LLC...... 463.6445 FURNITURE Commission on Aging...... 875.4246 USA Gill Petroleum...... 842.3367 Amish Interiors By North Star Trader...... 875.4341 Eight CAP, Inc...... 463.5693 Kubin’s Furniture and Mattresses...... 681.5043 Pregnancy Services of Gratiot County...... 466.2295 OPTOMETRISTS & OPTICAL LABS ADVERTISING & MARKETING BANKS & CREDIT UNIONS (continued) DUMPSTER RENTALS Senior Activity Building Board, Inc...... 875.2135 St. Louis Optics...... 681.2684 GARDEN CENTERS & NURSERIES United Way of Gratiot & Isabella Counties....463.6245 Stearns Marketing...... 435.6602 Commercial Bank...... 875.4144 Discount Dumpsters...... 620.5787 PAINTING CONTRACTORS GraCo Federal Credit Union...... 463.1247 Twin City Landscape, Inc...... 681.4317 INDIVIDUALS ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICE Gratiot Community Credit Union...... 463.8321 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Mann’s Painting Inc...... 463.4975 GOLF COURSES James Lower...... 517.373.0834 Clark’s Tax & Accounting...... 285.9292 GreenStone Farm Credit Services...... 463.3146 Alma Industrial Development...... 463.3191 Instant Cash Advance Corp...... 463.3602 Karen Smith...... 463.3779 PAINT & SUPPLIES H & R Block ...... 463.5556 Greater Gratiot Development...... 875.2083 Hidden Oaks Golf Course...... 681.3404 Marilee V. Matelson...... 824.0025 Roslund, Prestage & Co., P.C...... 463.6123 Isabella Bank...... 875.5080 North Star Golf Course...... 875.3841 Sherwin Williams...... 463.4459 Yeo & Yeo CPA...... 463.6108 Journey Federal Credit Union...... 224.9511 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Pine River Country Club...... 463.4610 Mercantile Bank...... 463.3131 The Fields Golf Course...... 875.4612 INSURANCE Medler Electric Co. Inc...... 463.1108 PET SUPPLIES AGRICULTURE Michigan One Community Credit Union..616.527.3900 Bart Stoneman Agency - Farm Bureau Ins..... 842.3220 Rabo Agrifinance...... 506.0190 Town & Country Group...... 875.4750 GOVERNMENT Breckenridge Insurance Agency of MI...... 842.3161 Redbird Pet Food Center...... 681.2389 AgroLiquid...... 678.9029 Doehering-Schultz Insurance Agency...... 463.4918 Bebow Farms...... 681.3762 BEER/WINE WHOLESALE EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES City of Alma...... 463.8336 PHONE REPAIR City of Ithaca...... 875.3200 Farm Bureau Insurance - Ensz Agency...... 463.4859 Bon Accord Farm...... 875.3136 Michigan Works! Service Center...... 466.4832 Katie Tobias State Farm...... 463.0060 Flegel Tech Repair...... 388.7519 Cary’s Pioneer Farm...... 620.6987 Fabiano Brothers, Inc...... 509.0200 City of St. Louis...... 681.2137 County of Gratiot...... 875.5282 Kernen-Sheldon Agency...... 875.4610 Crumbaugh Farms Partnership...... 842.1404 ENERGY Mid-Michigan Agency, Inc...... 463.2450 PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES Crumbaugh Legacy...... 681.3029 BOLTS/NUTS WHOLESALE Gratiot Democratic Party...... 285.1558 DTE Energy...... 254.9617 Simmet Insurance Agency...... 875.3580 GAPS FS...... 875.7661 Alma Bolt Co...... 463.1122 Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works!...... 754.1144 Susan Smith Insurance Agency, Inc...... 463.6297 Captured by Christine Crumbaugh...... 681.3029 Hirschman Farms, LLC...... 620.0415 Michigan House of Representatives - Michigan Agricultural Commodities...... 436.7263 CATERING ENGINEERED SEPTIC SYSTEMS Tom Leonard...... 517.373.1778 INTERNET ACCESS PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS Michigan Agricultural Commodities...... 842.3104 John Reynolds Catering...... 763.4274 Wolverine Engineers & Surveyors...... 517.676.9200 Village of Ashley...... 847.3050 Alma Family Practice...... 463.2181 Michigan State University Extension...... 875.5233 Village of Breckenridge...... 842.3109 Casair, Inc...... 831.8800 Dr. John Orthodontics PPLC...... 463.2100 TiMAC Agro USA...... 681.3080 CHURCHES ENGINEERS - CIVIL, ENVIRONMENTAL Wheeler Township...... 842.3428 Winn Telecom...... 779.9800 Drs. Seals, Tacia, Bartz, Whitmore, & Lark...... 463.1139 ZFS Ithaca, LLC...... 449.6100 Haverbush, Thomas J. M.D., P.C...... 463.6092 Alma United Methodist Church...... 463.4305 Triterra...... 616.644.9219 GRAPHICS & PRINT LIBRARIES Amazing Grace Church...... 463.3209 Wolverine Engineers & Surveyors...... 517.676.9200 ARTS & ORGANIZATIONS First Presbyterian Church...... 463.2940 Alley-T Screen Print & Embroidery...... 875.4793 Howe Memorial Library...... 842.3202 PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS Alma Community Art Center...... 463.8366 EVENT SERVICES E & S Graphics, Inc...... 875.2828 First United Methodist Church...... 681.3320 LODGING Mahoney & Associates Inc...... 517.669.4300 Pine River Arts Council...... 875.2888 Nativity of the Lord Parish...... 463.5370 Alma College Hospitality & Event Services...... 463.7111 Next Level Graphic & Design LLC...... 481.3300 Simply Engraving...... 953.7505 Studio on State...... 760.1118 St Louis Church of God Camp Meeting Pleasant Graphics, Inc...... 773.7777 Leisure Lake Family Campground...... 875.4689 Association...... 681.2581 EXCAVATORS Stearns Marketing...... 435.6602 Triangle Motel LLC...... 463.2296 RADIO STATIONS ASSISTED LIVING, REHAB & NURSING HOMES Alma College Hospitality & Event Services...... 463.7111 COFFEE SHOPS, ETC Best Excavating, Inc...... 681.4047 GROCERY STORES JACOM, Inc WQBX & WFYC...... 463.3175 Arbor Grove Assisted Living...... 463.3074 Merchant Excavating, Inc...... 875.3961 WCFX - 95.3 FM - Grenax Broadcasting..... 772.4173 Laurels of Fulton...... 236.5433 Golden Apples, Inc (Biggby 364)...... 285.1455 Helman’s Meat Market...... 463.4891 LUMBER SALES WCZY/WMMI - 104.3 FM/830AM...... 772.9664 Masonic Pathways...... 463.3141 Starbucks...... 463.7504 FAIRS & FESTIVALS Ric’s Food Center...... 875.4907 Self Serve Lumber & Home Center...... 875.4373 WMLM Radio-1520 AM...... 463.4013 Sky’s Outlet - Boomers Party Store...... 463.4300 Pine River Healthcare...... 681.3852 The Snack Guys LLC...... 244.1200 Alma Highland Festival & Games...... 463.8979 Z92.5 The Castle...... 725.1925 Schnepp Senior Care & Rehab Center...... 681.5721 St. Louis Farmers Market...... 620.0448 MACHINERY INSTALLATION COMPUTER SERVICES & RETAIL Gratiot County Fair for Youth...... 466.5071 Wilson’s Grocery...... 833.2265 Dufrene Machinery...... 875.3988 REAL ESTATE APPRAISER ATTORNEYS Sumner Daze Festival...... 463.4531 Mainstream Computer & Appliance Ctr.... 463.6344 GYM/FITNESS Wideman Appraisal Service, LLC...... 875.4544 Aleck & Jenkins...... 463.3100 FARM BUREAUS MANUFACTURED HOME SUBDIVISIONS CONCRETE PRODUCTS BRICKK Fitness Lounge...... 463.5959 Arnold Law Office...... 875.3610 Gratiot County Farm Bureau...... 875.4626 Meadow Lane Estates...... 875.4700 REAL ESTATE - COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL Fortino, Plaxton & Costanzo P.C...... 463.2101 The Gym 24/7 Fitness...... 285.1623 Central Concrete Products, Inc...... 463.5476 Nesen’s Countryside Inc...... 681.5505 7Stars.Agency...... 517.214.7704 Gallagher, Everitt & Associates, PLLC...... 875.7661 Smith Concrete Products, Inc...... 875.4687 FARM EQUIPMENT DEALERSHIPS Goggin & Baker, Atty...... 463.3191 HARDWARE Alma Realty Co...... 463.4285 Ag-1 NAPA of Ithaca & Vestaburg...... 875.5117 America’s Choice Realty...... 875.5148 Law Office of Rhonda M. Clark, P.C...... 681.8700 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT Alma True Value Hardware...... 463.4921 MANUFACTURING Shannon L.W. Schlegel, PLLC...... 517.668.6689 Bader & Sons Co...... 681.5771 Century 21 Lee-Mac Realty...... 463.6085 ADW Industries, Inc...... 466.4742 Aircraft Precision Products Inc...... 875.4186 Coldwell Banker Wier Manuel Hoppough....463.1219 FERTILIZERS HEALTH SERVICES Avalon & Tahoe Manufacturing...... 463.2112 New Horizons Realty, Inc...... 463.4633 AUCTIONS CONSULTING, COMMUNICATIONS & HR Craig Frames, Inc...... 875.8600 AgroLiquid...... 678.9029 Allied Hearing...... 466.2437 Results Realty...... 400.4443 Pavlik Auction & Real Estate, L.L.C...... 463.4903 Garr Tool Co...... 463.6171 Freelance Solutions...... 763.0672 Live Well Natural Health...... 681.2533 Integrity Fab & Machine...... 481.3200 Superior Real Estate Professionals...... 317.6892 Management Control...... 875.4700 FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT SERVICES MidMichigan Medical Center–Gratiot...... 463.1101 AUDIOLOGIST/HEARING AIDS Recovery Unlimited Counseling Services.... 681.5119 Jer-Den Plastics...... 681.4303 RECYCLING Bradley R. Investments LTD - Bry-Lex LLC..... 875.7827 Morbark, LLC...... 866.2381 Allied Hearing...... 466.2437 COUNSELING Sparrow Medical Group OB/GYN...... 584.3107 Padnos Central Michigan...... 463.2131 Edward Jones - Pat Duffy...... 466.6669 Stedman Chiropractic Center, PC...... 681.2533 Plasti-Paint, Inc...... 681.5702 Family Health Psychiatric & Counseling Ctr... 463.2779 Edward Jones - Sarah Foster...... 463.2663 Powell Fabrication & Manufacturing, Inc.. 681.2158 AUTOMOBILE DEALERS & SERVICE Edward Jones - Lori Neeb...... 463.0326 Shiloh Industries...... 463.6166 REHABILITATION DANCE STUDIOS HEATING, A/C & PLUMBING Alma Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram...... 681.3900 Mills Financial...... 444.9067 Trident Manufacturing...... 875.5145 Central Michigan Rehabilitation...... 681.8360 Betten Baker Chevrolet Buick GMC...... 463.2161 Academy of Performing Arts...... 463.2983 Nichols Financial Group, Inc...... 463.0020 Adams Plumbing & Heating, Inc...... 463.5294 Betten Baker Chevrolet of Ithaca...... 875.4181 DuHadway Dance Dimensions...... 463.2623 Primerica Financial Services...... 968.4148 Burford Plumbing & Heating...... 875.6601 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES RENTALS, EQUIPMENT, FURNITURE, ETC Jim Navarre Ford-Lincoln-Mercury...... 681.5776 Raymond James & Associates, Inc...... 463.5052 Powell Service, Inc...... 681.5751 Seeley Auto Sales, Inc...... 463.2886 DENTISTS & DENTAL CARE Weatherby’s Plumbing & Heating, LLC...... 463.5746 Gratiot Integrated Health Network...... 463.4971 Rent Rite, Inc...... 681.2182 FIRE ARM SERVICES Alma Heritage Dentistry...... 463.5392 HOME CARE SERVICES RENTALS - HOUSING AUTOMOBILE REPAIRS & SERVICE Alma Orthodontics PLLC...... 463.2400 Pale Rider Training...... 517.819.6734 NEWSPAPERS & ADVERTISING Pat’s Auto, Inc...... 681.5334 Pine River Dental Care...... 875.2888 Daily Living Homecare, Inc...... 875.7405 Gratiot County Herald...... 875.4151 Countryside Apartments I, II, III, IV...... 466.5971 Precision Auto Body & Service Center LLC..... 463.2261 FIRE EXTINGUISHER SALES & SERVICE Primary Home Care...... 681.6674 The Morning Sun...... 463.6071 LMB Group, LLC...... 620.0448 Rex’s Frame & Axle Service, Inc...... 842.3240 DRINKING WATER SERVICES & SUPPLY ABC Fire Extinguisher Sales & Svc...... 517.974.6595 Xtreme Auto & Truck, LLC...... 285.1177 Ken’s Culligan of Alma...... 463.1940 HOME DECOR NON-PROFIT RENTAL STORAGE FLORISTS The Lattice Company, LLC...... 247.3700 Breckenridge-Wheeler Area Historical Mini Mac Storage Center, LLC...... 681.4315 BANKS & CREDIT UNIONS DRUG STORES/PHARMACIES Godley’s Country Floral...... 875.4118 Society...... 842.1241 Advance America...... 466.1974 Alma Family Pharmacy...... 968.4003 Michael Richard Floral Boutique...... 463.3333 HOME HEATING FUELS Children’s Discovery Academy, Inc...... 492.0556 RESTAURANTS Chemical Bank...... 681.2101 Kendall Pharmacy...... 875.6100 Tom Billig Flowers & Gifts...... 463.2195 Kimmel Propane Inc...... 875.2385 Gratiot County Hope House...... 681.8486 Alma Brewing Company...... 462.0208
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RESTAURANTS (continued) SCHOOLS, COLLEGES & EDUCATION (continued) THEATER ARTS ORGANIZATIONS Alma’s Main Cafe...... 285.1280 Ithaca Public Schools...... 875.3700 Gratiot County Players...... 463.2593 Anschutz...... 481.3333 Merrill Institute...... 921.4005 Bravehearts Pub...... 466.2309 Mid Michigan College...... 386.6622 THEATERS Four 7 Food & Spirits...... 875.6747 St. Louis Public Schools...... 681.2545 Alma Cinemas...... 463.3895 Aircraft Precision Products Inc . . . .33 Doehring Schultz Ins. Services. . . . 34 Pat’s Auto ...... 35 Francesco’s Italian- American Bistro...... 681.2213 St. Mary School...... 463.4579 Frosty Cone...... 620.7503 TIRE SALES & SERVICE Allied Hearing...... 34 Flegel Tech Repair...... 47 Pine River Dental Care ...... 40 Highland Blush...... 466.6860 SCREEN PRINTING & EMBROIDERY Alma Tire Service...... 463.4088 Alma Chrysler Jeep Doge Ram. . . . 36 Francesco’s Italian-American Bistro. .33 Plasti-Paint, Inc...... 36 J.J. Ruby’s...... 875.3000 Mid-State Screen Printing & Embroidery.... 875.4163 Hub’s D & J Tire Service...... 875.5021 Alma College...... 11 Garr Tool Co ...... 3 Schnepp Senior Care & Rehab. . . . 38 Little Caesars Pizza-Alma...... 463.2167 Screen & Stitch...... 463.3300 J & J Giles Tire Service...... 463.3650 Alma College Hospitality & Events . . 47 GraCo Federal Credit Union. . . . . 47 Shannon L.W. Schlegel, PLLC. . . . .44 Los Hermanos Mexican Restaurant...... 388.4288 Tire Factory, Inc...... 463.1212 Main Street Pizza-Ithaca...... 875.5061 SEPTIC TANK CLEANING Alma Family Practice...... 37 Gratiot Community Credit Union. . .40 Shiloh Industries ...... 39 Main Street Pizza-St Louis...... 681.4331 TITLE INSURANCE Alma Heritage Dentistry...... 37 Gratiot-Isabella R.E.S.D...... 15 St. Louis Campgrounds...... 35 Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders...... 463.0047 Jason Septic & Portables LLC...... 584.3222 McDonalds of Alma...... 463.6266 Alma Abstract & Title Co...... 463.8325 Alma Public Schools...... 11 Greater Gratiot Development, Inc.. . 19 St. Louis Farmers Market...... 21 McDonalds of Ithaca...... 875.2961 SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS Alma/St Louis Rotary Club...... 35 Dr. Thomas J. Haverbush, MD, PC. . .35 St. Louis Public Schools...... 17 McDonald’s of St. Louis...... 681.3603 Alma-St. Louis Rotary...... TRANSPORTATION Nay’s Bamboo Kitchen...... 463.5479 American Cancer Society-Relay for Life.....517.664.1413 Alma Transportation Center...... 463.6016 Arbor Grove Assisted Living. . . . . 3 Ithaca Public Schools...... 15 State Road Animal Hospital. . . . . 44 Petticoat Junction & Petticoat Catering...... 6861.3303 Mid Michigan Big Brothers Big Sisters - Gratiot & Avalon & Tahoe ...... 34 Masonic Pathways...... 48 Stearns Marketing...... 3 Pizza One...... 968.4080 Montcalm...... 463.3434 TREE SERVICE Buford Plumbing & Heating. . . . . 39 Meadow Lane Estates...... 36 Sumner Daze Festival...... 38 River Rock Bar & Grill...... 681.2851 Mid-Michigan Auto Services...... 463.6999 Wonsey Tree Service, Inc...... 681.3014 Riverdale Tavern, Inc...... 833.7042 Optimist Club of Gratiot County Casair...... 44 Meijer...... 39 The Laurels of Fulton...... 40 The Blue Shamrock...... 681.4160 c/o Mercantile Bank...... 268.3076 TRUCK OR TRAILER SERVICE Century 21 Lee-Mac Realty...... 33 Mercantile Bank...... 39 Town & Country Group...... 46 City of Alma...... 11 Michigan One Community Credit Union. 32 Triangle Motel, LLC ...... 36 RETAIL SEWING MACHINES Trinity Truck & Trailer Service LLC...... 506.1757 City of Ithaca...... 15 MidMichigan Medical Center-Gratiot. 2 Village of Breckenridge...... 13 Day Dreams, Inc. and DBA The Dream Works Resale Alma Sewing Center...... 463.3200 UTILITIES Shoppe...... 620.1529 City of St. Louis...... 17 MidMichigan Medical Center-Gratiot. 47 Youth for Christ...... 32 Gena’s Country Accents...... 842.5005 SPECIAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING Consumers Energy...... 800.477.5050 Commercial Bank...... 38 Nichols Financial Group, Inc...... 33 ZFS Ithaca, LLC...... 32 JC Penney Co...... 463.6081 Craig Frames, Inc...... 875.8600 Meijer #270...... 576.6100 VETERINARIANS Sweet Rickedy Redos and Antiques...... 463.2020 SPECIALTY SHOPS Ithaca Animal Hospital...... 875.3185 Tractor Supply - Alma...... 463.9464 State Road Animal Hospital...... 463.4486 Tractor Supply - Ithaca...... 875.4229 Mid Michigan Upholstery & Awning Inc... 463.8618 Terry’s Cycle & Sports...... 463.5260 Wal-Mart...... 463.6770 WASTE SERVICES X Ability...... 620.6703 The Cobbler Shop Shoes & Pedorthics...... 463.2300 Treasures...... 968.4468 Granger...... 517.372.2800 ROAD SERVICE SURVEYORS WEBSITE SERVICES ASAP Sales & Service Larry Richards, Inc... 466.2727 Michigan Chloride Sales, LLC...... 681.3221 Geospatial Professionals, Inc...... 763.5712 MiAz Marketing Solutions...... 763.2264 Wolverine Engineers & Surveyors...... 966.1500 Stearns Marketing...... 435.6602 SCHOOLS, COLLEGES & EDUCATION TANNING SALONS WELD FABRICATION Alma College...... 463.7111 Alma Public Schools...... 463.3111 Heatwave Tanning Salon...... 466.9063 Misenhelder Welding, Inc...... 875.7778 Breckenridge Community Schools...... 842.3182 Gratiot-Isabella R.E.S.D...... 875.5101 TELEVISION YOUTH AGENCY GTEC...... 466.4832 MAC TV Network...... 773.9730 Central Michigan Youth for Christ...... 463.4274
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