2025 State of the Community

Event Sponsors

The 2025 State of the Community will be
November 7th, 11am at Castle Farms.
Join fellow business and community leaders to hear about important updates and initiatives happening in and around Charlevoix that impact businesses and residents. The State of the Community event highlights three areas of focus: Commerce, Community, and Quality of Life:

COMMERCE
Featuring a panel conversation about business and industry outlook, workforce solutions, local and national economy, and more.
Speakers:
Moderator Russ Knopp, Comfort Keepers
Chris Matye, DCL Inc.
Payton Heins, Northern Lakes Economic Alliance
Joseph Keedy, Wineguys Restaurant Group

COMMUNITY
Featuring a conversation about emergency management, whether natural disaster, festival and event safety, or other local emergencies, we'll hear about the processes in place to keep our community safe and informed.
Speakers:
Moderator Mark Heydlauff, City of Charlevoix
Police Chief Jill McDonnell, City of Charlevoix
Sheriff Charles Vondra, Charlevoix County

QUALITY OF LIFE
Featuring a presentation on our growing healthcare system, Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital, and how the team is responding to community health and community needs.
Speaker:
Joanne Schroeder, Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital

2025 State of the Community Report Booklet

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Date and Time

Friday Nov 7, 2025
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST

Friday, November 7
11am-1pm

Location

Castle Farms

Fees/Admission

$35/person
$280/reserved table of 8

Website

http://www.charlevoix.org