State of Community focuses on current progress, challenges in Cheboygan
CHEBOYGAN — For the fifth time, the Cheboygan Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its State of the Community event, which took place at both the Cheboygan Fire Hall and the Cheboygan Opera House on Friday morning.
The annual State of the Community featured at least five speakers to present on progress and challenges in the Cheboygan community.
Among the earliest speakers was Cheboygan Area High School teacher Ryan McClintic, who did a presentation focused on Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at the high school and the school’s vocational programs and facilities. Alongside McClintic were Cheboygan students Kenzie Burt, Robert LaPointe and Luke Munger.
Other speakers following McClintic included Pulte Homes’ Bob Pulte, who addressed housing possibilities in Cheboygan County, Director of Public Works for Cheboygan Jason Karmol, who discussed infrastructure and gave an update on the water treatment plant, Presque Isle Electric and Gas (PIGE), which talked about connectivity and broadband internet expansion across the area, and North Central Michigan College, which spoke about a child care grant and provided college updates.
Hosting the State of the Community for the first time was Executive Director of the Cheboygan Chamber of Commerce Carole Yeck, who expressed the importance of the get-together.
“This is my first State of the Community, and my intention for the State of the Community is to put good information about positive progress on critical issues in our community so that we can all come together as one team and push Cheboygan forward,” said Yeck.
For the first hour of the State of the Community, the chamber of commerce held a networking breakfast at the Cheboygan Fire Hall, while presentations later followed at the Cheboygan Opera House.
“It’s extremely important to have everyone gather together and get on board for our community,” Yeck said. “We have such a giving community and such a commitment to our area. Getting people the right information so they can propel forward is extremely important.”
Yeck added she was thrilled by the number of people who showed up during the fifth annual event.
“I’m just super happy with our turnout and all the people that are invested in our community and truly care about its progress,” Yeck said. “I think it is amazing that after the biggest national health crisis of our times, we are bouncing back and thriving the way we are, and that says a lot about our people and how strong they are when they come together.
“I think all the issues that we are facing are important, and knowing the status of each of them is a crucial part going forward. We’re just very excited, very excited to be here, and we really appreciate the community’s support.”
This article originally appeared on Cheboygan Daily Tribune: State of Community focuses on current progress, challenges in Cheboygan
