Maximize your marketing potential to reach visitors of Glen Arbor with these suggested Glen Lake Chamber member benefits: 1. Get your employment opportunities listed online.This is a free service to Members, just email Raquel the available position(s), a job description, contact info/how to apply, plus a logo or photograph to pair. 2. Claim your ad […]
Winterfest 2021 // Revamped
Glen Lake WinterFest would be cancelled, right? We just couldn’t envision people, strangers, neighbors, shoulder to shoulder on the decks of Boonedocks to sample chili – in a world still pushing through covid times. Like so many other annual events that had to be cancelled this year, the expectation seemed certain. After collaborating with other […]
Record Year at Sleeping Bear Dunes
The following article was copied from an editor post on the Glen Arbor Sun, Dec. 11th 2020 and January 4th, 2021 The number of people who visited Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in 2020 was 1,718,696. This is the first time that visitation has topped 1.7 million. Sleeping Bear visitation topped the previous record (1,683,553 […]
TOYS FOR TOTS
NW Michigan Toys for Tots is collecting new, unwrapped toys for needy children throughout northwest Lower Michigan including Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Leelanau counties. “In 2019 residents of Leelanau County donated over 500 toys!” Those toys are turned over to resource agencies in each county, such as the Salvation Army, Father Fred and many others, […]
Glen Arbor hosts virtual holiday events.
Monday, November 9th, 2020 This year, the well attended Glen Arbor Holiday Marketplace has gone virtual. Like many events this season being cancelled due to covid-19, the Glen Lake Chamber decided to find a way to host this shopping event – online. Event coordinator for the Chamber, Patrica Widmayer shares, “We’ve made something really exciting […]
Travel to Glen Arbor: COVID-19 Info
Updated December 2021 Each person has the responsibility to protect themselves and others by adhering to mandates and safety recommendations. As you plan to travel or relocate, we hope the following information as you plan to visit Glen Arbor or travel the surrounding area of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Leelanau County, MI. […]
COVID-19 Info for Businesses
Info updated May 7th, 2021 The health and well being of our community is a priority and we are working to share info being provided by our County Chamber, Health Department, State Orders as well as National organizations guidelines. MDHHS has issued COVID-19 Public Health Orders regarding requirements about face coverings for the public, gathering […]
Signs of Spring
While Springtime in Northern Michigan still includes snow on the ground longer than we’d like to admit, it brings hope and experiences we so desperately crave. Gray days are replaced with more sunshine and hours in the day. Crocus’ pop, daffodils bloom and the treasured Trillium flower scatters the wooded forest floors. Get out for […]
Holiday “Shop local” events in Glen Arbor
Visit Glen Arbor & Shop Local for the Holidays. Join us for a variety of anticipated holiday-themed shopping events in Glen Arbor, taking place Thanksgiving weekend & beyond. Open to everyone, no admission fee. PJ Party Shopping: Friday, November 29th, 6:30-9am Participating retailers in Glen Arbor offer “once-a-year worthy specials” during this annually “better than […]
NEW Kettles trail opens in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Kettles Trail the newest trail just opened Oct 2019. Located in the “Bow Lakes” area of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, giving hikers a look into the glacial phenomena that took place in the region offering a variety of topography from compact earth to steep hills, ponds, bogs and kettle topography. […]