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Investing in clean energy, from Washington, D.C., to Leelanau

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The U.S. Senate has passed its historic climate change legislation, and the House of Representatives is expected to soon follow suit and send to President Biden to sign the bill. The political victory comes not a moment too soon, with a rapidly warming planet striking communities with one climate-related disaster after another. Leelanau County, too, is enjoying the momentum of the clean energy movement. Earlier this summer, Leelanau Energy launched its “Energize Leelanau Challenge” initiative to locate clean energy or energy efficiency projects in the county that are shovel-ready and that benefit communities, and help fund them with seed money totaling between $250 and $15,000 per project.

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Cherry Republic names Sara Harding VP of Climate & Community Impact

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Cherry Republic has announced that Sara Harding will fill the company’s new role of vice president of Climate and Community Impact. Harding will be a member of the company’s leadership team and will lead Cherry Republic’s newly formed impact department.

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Cherry Republic seeks executive to lead climate and community impact

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With a desire to amplify and formalize its longtime environmental and community-focused philanthropic efforts, Cherry Republic will add a senior-level professional to its leadership team, the Glen Arbor-based company announced today. The Vice President of Climate and Community Impact will oversee relationships with and initiatives pertaining to government, philanthropy, advocacy, sustainability, business engagement, and social change networks. He or she will also manage the company’s charitable giving of approximately half a million dollars per year.

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Cherry Republic launches ninth annual “31 Days of Giving” campaign

This December, Cherry Republic has launched its ninth annual 31 Days of Giving campaign, the Glen Arbor company’s oldest charitable giving initiative. Throughout the month, Cherry Republic will announce gifts totaling $300,000 to Michigan organizations protecting our water, climate, and quality of life.

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Gridiron game, with a cherry on top?

Glen Arbor has a front-row seat at today’s titanic college football contest between Michigan and Ohio State at the Big House in Ann Arbor. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine have an annual friendly wager on “the game.” If the Buckeyes win, DeWine will receive “a gift package of famous Michigan-made cherry sweets and treats from Cherry Republic in Glen Arbor.”

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Run faster than the bear at July 27 Running Bear Run

Glen Arbor’s popular annual Running Bear Run is back in 2021. Join the event on July 27 for a wonderful day with family and friends. Everyone is included from little ones to Grandma and Grandpa. There are nine age categories from 10 & under to 70 and up. You can run the 5K or take a more leisurely walk. The kids will have the “½ Mile Kids’ Run” to chase that bear. The Running Bear Run is back to charm the kids and to make great photo ops for all.

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Mulebone brings blues to Lake Street Studio Stage

Lake Street Studio stage will welcome Mulebone for a blues concert on Wednesday, July 14, at 8 pm—the first in a series of concerts this summer.

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Cherry Republic’s “31 Days of Giving” campaign supports local nonprofits

Cherry Republic is holding its eighth annual “31 Days of Giving” campaign through the month of December. Each day, the Glen Arbor company will announce grants to nonprofit organizations throughout Michigan. Over the years, the gifts have benefited everyone from children and families to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

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Cherry Republic named 2020 top workplace by Detroit Free Press

Cherry Republic has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2020 honor by the Detroit Free Press.

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Cherry Public House announces temporary seasonal closure

Cherry Public House in Glen Arbor will close for approximately six weeks beginning on Monday, Nov. 2, as the restaurant/brewery staff helps support the holiday packing needs of retailer Cherry Republic.

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