The Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce serves the community in many ways such as sponsoring and promoting events. The Chamber is the coordinating organization for a longstanding tradition in Marshall - the celebration of Michigan Week. Each year in May, many segments of the community come together to celebrate our great state. This year’s celebration begins on Friday, May 14 and continues through Wednesday, May 19.
2010 MICHIGAN WEEK SCHEDULE
Friday May 14 - Spiritual Day
The Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast will be held at 7:30 am at St. Mary’s Church. Cost of the breakfast is $5.00 per person and can be paid at the door. Reservations can be made in advance by calling the Chamber office at 269 781-5163.
Saturday, May 15 - Hospitality/Tourism Day
The day begins with the Hospitality Classic race, sponsored by Oaklawn Hospital, at 8:00 AM. Oaklawn Hospital Hospitality Classic Page
Tourism Day, part of the annual Michigan Week celebration in Marshall, is also set for Saturday, May 15. On this day, Marshall opens its local museums to the public free of charge from 10:00 until 5:00. A special addition to Tourism Day this year is the addition of three Battle Creek locations: Kingman Museum, Kimball House Museum and the Art Center of Battle Creek.See details at Tourism Day Link.
This is a wonderful opportunity for visitors and local citizens alike to explore the richness of Marshall’s heritage. For those who have visited the museums in the past, this is a great time to become reacquainted with them.
This is an ideal day to bring the entire family to the museums. These early visits can help children develop an appreciation both for the town’s history and its ancestors who helped build Marshall into the unique town that it is today.
Monday May 17 - Commerce Day
The Marshall Area Chamber along with Battle Creek Unlimited, Marshall Community Foundation, the Marshall Local Development Finance Authority and the Marshall Manufacturers’ Association are sponsoring the first annual Manufacturers Appreciation Luncheon. The luncheon will be at Schuler's starting at 11:45 am. The program will begin at 12:30 am. Call 781-5163 for reservations or email tlake @marshallmiorg.
Tuesday May 18 - Heritage Day
A Senior Citizen’s Breakfast will be held at 8:00 a.m. at Marshall High School sponsored by the Marshall Historical Society and Maplewood of Marshall. Reservations can be made by calling the Chamber office at 269 781-5163. There is no charge for the breakfast.
Wednesday, May 19 - Education Day
Education Day is sponsored by Marshall Public Schools. An Honor Society Breakfast will be held at the Marshall High School. The MPS third graders will enjoy a local historical tour and a Retired School Personnel Reception will also be held on this day.
