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Discover the Howard City Area Chamber of Commerce with chamber president, Bruce Williams. 

Duane and Bruce highlight the history of the Panhandle Area Chamber and how it all began in 1997 to why the new Howard City Chamber in 2023 is important to the communities growth.

In this episode they discuss why having a chamber of commerce in a small town can provide numerous benefits and advantages for the local community. From business support by helping build economic growth in the community, and networking opportunities through seminars, business before and after hours the chamber provides opportunity for business and the community to connect. The Howard City Area Chamber of Commerce will serve the community as a unifying force, fostering economic growth, supporting local businesses, and promoting the overall well-being of the community.

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Century 21 Rockgate broker, Jackie Bissonette, located in Howard City, is our guest on episode 32

Jackie  Bissonette   grew up in Bay City until her late 20's when her family moved to Houghton Lake MI. She worked for Consumers Energy at the time in Human Resources and her husband was a chef and running the kitchen of a local restaurant. As her career took off in the HR field, she took advantage of career opportunities and spent the next 21 years in various aspects of HR including employee relations, change management, staffing and recruiting, and coaching managers. During that time Jackie worked for only 2 companies, Consumers Energy for 15 years and Universal Weather and Aviation, a Houston based company for the next 6 years. These job opportunities led to many corporate relocations and when her and her husband finally arrived back in Michigan in 2012, they bought a farm and decided to get into real estate and became a licensed agent. From all of those moves, she had a lot of experience being a buyer and seller so knew what traits to work on as a REALTOR and what traits to avoid. Her HR skills parlayed well with the consultative aspects of real estate so it was a good match for her. From there, she opened Rockgate Real Estate in 2017 and set up an office on M46 in Howard City. That was doing fine and then in November of last year CENTURY 21 contacted her and began exploring franchise opportunities.  A great move to offer her agents the training and technology tools they were seeking. About that same time, Jackie acquired a second building in downtown Howard City where the office is now.  Located at  220 E Edgerton Street in Howard City CENTURY 21 Rockgate is open 9-5 weekdays, reach out and connect at 1 231-937-1077.  You can find Jackie at https://www.facebook.com/c21rockgate and https://www.c21rockgate.com

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The Jus Jammin Guys from the Welcome to My Basement Facebook page record in the Howard City area. 
"Jus Jammin" is a term that's often used to describe a musical jam session.  The "Welcome to my Basement Jus Jammin" Facebook page is a page for about "The Jus Jammin Guys" that are music lovers that share their love of music and connecting with others who enjoy classic rock and blues.. The page includes a number of videos performed in the founder, Duane Weed's basement. The Jus Jammin Guy perform music they grew up to, music that has influenced their lives and musical taste.
The guys all grew up with rock and roll music from the 1960's, 70s and 80's.  Back when rock and roll was a cultural phenomenon that gave rise to some of the most iconic and influential musicians of all time. Many people who grew up during this era claim rock and roll music as their own, as it represented a rebellious spirit and a sense of freedom that defined the counterculture of the time. From the Beatles and the Rolling Stones to Led Zeppelin and CCR, these bands pushed the boundaries of what was considered acceptable in popular music, and their music reflected the social and political changes of the era. Today that music continues to inspire and influence new generations of musicians and people all over the world.
The West Michigan music scene is a vibrant and diverse community that encompasses a wide range of genres and styles. From indie rock and folk to hip-hop and electronic music, there is a wealth of talent and creativity to be found in this region.  Duane and The Jus Jammin guys enjoy sharing their music from the Welcome to My Basement facebook page.  Using social media to share with friends, family and people that enjoy the classic rock and blues the guys perform.
The Howard City and Montcalm County music scene is a small but tight-knit community that is passionate about live music and local talent. While the scene is not as large or well-known as other music scenes in Michigan, it has a dedicated group of musicians, fans, and venues that work together to create a supportive and collaborative environment. From open mic nights at local bars to community festivals and concerts, there are plenty of opportunities for musicians to perform and connect with audiences. The scene also benefits from the natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities in Montcalm County, which provide a unique backdrop for live music events.  The Jus Jammin guys record most of their videos in a Howard City basement, Duane's basement to be exact.  Duane, a producer/director and owner of DW Video, captures the videos with three to six cameras.  Captures 12 tracks of audio that is then mixed down and added to the multi camera edit. 
The band consists of: Mike Nulph is the bass player, Bill VanOss is on guitar along with Dan Salas on guitar and keyboards and Duane on drums.  Danny also does the mix down of all the tracks at Vida Recording Studio. 
The power of music today remains as strong as ever, with its ability to inspire, uplift, and bring people together in a way that few other things can.  Follow the Jus Jammin Guys at https://www.facebook.com/WelcomeToMyBasementJusJammin to watch all their videos that pay tribute to the many people and groups that have inspired them. 
Discover Montcalm Podcast is produced by Duane Weed. He started DW Video & Multimedia https://www.dwvideo.com in 1984. Today he runs the business and teaches Digital Arts at the Montcalm Area Career Center. Connect with Discover Montcalm to tell and share your story. Call 231-250-9624 to learn more and schedule an appointment. Check out all our past episodes https://discovermontcalmpodcast.com/category/podcast/ Feature Your Business on Discover Montcalm Learn about upcoming shows, how you can be a guest on the show and maybe even a sponsor. Contact Duane for more information. Call Duane 231-250-9624 Follow and subscribe FACEBOOK, https://www.facebook.com/discovermontcalmpodcast INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/discovermontcalmpodcast or at https://discovermontcalmpodcast.com/ ...

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JR Muller from West Michigan Technology and Design Solutions is the website sponsor for the Discover Montcalm website episode 34.

When JR Muller was asked why he supports the Discover Montcalm Podcast project here is his response: “My company, West Michigan Technology and Design Solutions, we do a lot of website support for businesses all throughout West Michigan, Montcalm County included. I've always just been a strong networker connected to the Grand Rapids area but realize it is important for us small business guys to kind of stick together, so helping the Discover Montcalm Podcast helps local and increases my reach.” 

Business owners have a lot of technology needs to consider when running their business. From IT support to website hosting and development, backups, security, firewalls, and general IT consulting, it can be difficult to know where to turn for the best solutions. 

WMTDS offers a comprehensive suite of services to help business owners succeed. 1) By providing assistance with everything from setting up networks to troubleshooting hardware and software issues.  2) Offer website hosting and development services, so business owners can create a professional website that will help them reach their target audience. 3) Provide backup services, security solutions, firewalls, and general IT consulting. 

WMTDS also offers competitive pricing and excellent customer service. Their team is available 24/7 to answer any questions or provide assistance, and they offer flexible payment plans to meet the needs of any business. Discover Montcalm, host and producer at DW Video uses WMTDS for their hosting needs on all the websites Duane produces.   Contact JR at  https://wmtds.com/

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Andrea's Street Eats in downtown Howard City is located in the bowling alley. They also have a locally owned, fully licensed food trailer on the corner of Reed Road and M46.
Welcome to Andrea's Street Eats, where great food and ice cream dreams come true! As the weather heats up, what better way to cool down and satisfy your sweet tooth than with our incredibly delicious ice cream creations? They take pride in serving up the most delectable frozen treats that will leave you craving for more.
They also serve up delicious food options to complement your frozen treats! Perfect for a quick bite or a satisfying meal, our food offerings are crafted with the same attention to quality and flavor as our ice cream treats.
Indulge in their signature ice cream creations and pair them with delectable food options for the ultimate dining experience. Whether you're in the mood for a classic ice cream cone and fries combo or want to try their specialty ice cream sandwich with gourmet cookies, Andrea's has something to satisfy every craving.
Their commitment to quality extends to their food and ice cream treats. The food is prepared with care, and ensures that every dish that comes out of the kitchen is made to perfection. With a wide variety of options to choose from, you can enjoy a complete and satisfying meal at Andrea's Street Eats, making it a one-stop destination for all your cravings.
Andrea's Street Eats is located at 118 E. Edgerton, Howard City, MI in the bowling alley. Find them at andreasstreeteats.com or call (231) 937-4749.
Discover Montcalm Podcast is produced by Duane Weed. He started DW Video & Multimedia https://www.dwvideo.com in 1984. Today he runs the business and teaches Digital Arts at the Montcalm Area Career Center. Connect with Discover Montcalm to tell and share your story. Call 231-250-9624 to learn more and schedule an appointment. Check out all our past episodes https://discovermontcalmpodcast.com/category/podcast/
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