The Chelsea businesses will be formally recognized at the chamber's annual membership meeting on Feb. 21.
CHELSEA — Shock quickly turned to smiles and celebratory high fives at the Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea on Wednesday morning, as members of the Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce presented the theater with the 2012 Business of the Year award. "I'm just thrilled," said Guy Sanville, artistic director for the theater company. "I don't know what to say. What a great honor to be not only nominated for but also selected as a recipient. It doesn't happen every day." The annual business awards are presented to two chamber members that demonstrate an ability to advocate for the business community and promote and develop a vital business environment in Chelsea, Bob Pierce, executive director of the chamber of commerce said. Businesses are selected …
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The joint event included 18 holes of golf and prizes from local businesses to benefit the Chelsea and Dexter chambers of commerce.
Light winds and temperatures hovering in the mid-60s weren't enough to deter dozens of golfers for the second annual Dexter and Chelsea joint golf outing at Reddeman Farms on Tuesday. The fundraiser brought 25 teams to the greens teeing off to benefit the Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce and the Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce. "The golf outing is the single largest fundraiser for both chambers," Abby Goldberg, executive director of the Dexter Chamber, said. "By combining our events together, there's a better opportunity for members to network and it provides broader exposure for businesses in both communities that sponsor the holes." Goldberg said proceeds from the event are divided between the chambers and used for general operating …
