Member & Community Information Regarding COVID-19

Where to Find Community Help:
  • Please donate blood if you can at the Chesaning-Brady Fire Department on Thursday, April 2, Noon - 6:00pm and Friday, April 3, 9:00am - 3:00pm. Please call 1-866-MIBLOOD (642-5663) or visit https://www.versiti.org/michigan  to make an appointment.
  • The Chesaning Police Department is collecting PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) donations for St. Mary's Hospital and Memorial Healthcare. The medical industry is in DESPERATE need for gloves, protective masks and face shields, hand sanitizer, and other PPE equipment. St. Mary's in Chesaning will be closing down temporarily, so they are functioning as a PPE donation drop-off location, and will deliver the items to the hospitals that are in need. There is a bin outside of the police department that you can drop your donations in to. Also, if you are hand-making face masks, you can donate those as well. If you cannot make it to the police department, and you would like the police to pick up the items from you, please message them on their Facebook page and they will come to your location.
  • CAER (Chesaning Area Emergency Relief) Center is closed until "Stay At Home" orders are lifted.

Churches Offer Livestreaming and Audio Services:
Local Restaurants and Non-Profit/Church Dinners Modify Operations:
  • Big Joe's Layton Corners Bar, 845-2120:  Check Facebook page for take-out times.
  • Granny's Kitchen, 845-4941: Will offer to-go orders during new hours, 11am-7pm, everyday except Friday which is 11am-8pm. 
  • Hungry Howie's Pizza, 845-5450: Business as usual with take-out and delivery
  • Indian's Cafe', 845-2423: Closed until COVID-19 restrictions are over.
  • McDonald's, 845-2882: Drive-through only, open Monday-Thursday 5:30am-10pm, Friday- 5:30am-11pm, Saturday- 6am-10pm, Sunday-7am-9pm
  • Pintown Pizza and Lanes, 845-4444: Open Monday-Thursday 11am-7pm, Sunday 12pm-7pm, Deliveries are 11-2 then 4:30-6:30, Friday and Saturday 11am-9pm, Deliveries are 11am-8:30pm
  • Riverfront Grille of Chesaning, 845-1622: Will offer carry-out for phone orders from 11am-9pm, online ordering system in place soon.
  • Showboat Restaurant of Chesaning, 845-2830: Open Monday - Thursday 10 am - 2pm, Friday’s - 10am - 7pm, Saturday and Sunday - Closed, regular menu only.
  • Subway, 845-7821: Drive through or carry-out only from 8am-9pm
  • Oakley Community Church, 845-4644: Friday Fish Dinner postponed until futher notice.
  • Knights of Columbus Friday Fish Fry is cancelled until further notice.

Other Member Updates:
Public Offices and School District:
  • The Community Services Building is closed to the public until further notice and the Chamber office will be working remotely until at least April 13. Please call 845-3055 for assistance or email us at info@chesaningchamber.org.
  • Payments to the Village of Chesaning can be left in their drop box. If you have other questions, call their office at 845-3055.
  • Chesaning Township Hall is closed until further notice. They can be reached at 845-2341 for urgent issues.
  • Chesaning Union School District closed through April 13
  • River Rapids District Library, 845-3211: Closed March 17-April 13 due to virus and remodeling
Fitness Facilities:
  • Core Fitness & Tanning, 845-6868: Closed until Monday, April 13.
  • Chesaning Snap Fitness, 845-1500: Closed until Monday, April 13.
Banks:
  • United Financial Credit Union lobbies will be closed until at least Monday, April 13.  They encourage members to utilize their drive through, online banking, and phone services during normal business hours.  Members can access online banking on at www.unitedfinancialcu.org and call 989-777-3620. 
  • The State Bank: Beginning on Thursday, March 19, they will be limiting in-branch interactions, per CDC guidelines. Branches will be open by appointment only and they encourage customers to use drive-thrus and digital banking tools to help slow down the spread of COVID-19. Visit them online at www.thestatebank.com or call 845-7070.
Insurance Agencies, Financial Services, and other Business Offices:
  • Sovis Insurance Agency is closing their lobby to the public until further notice. Their agents and representatives will continue to communicate with policyholders by phone and email; most all transactions can be handled using these forms of communication during normal business hours.
    Phone: 989-845-3400, Fax: 989-845-2802, Email: sovis@sovisins.com
  • Federal tax filing date deadline has been extended to July 15 (State deadline remains April 15 at this time)... Drop off or mail your info, H&R Block will get it done!
Pharmacies/Medical Offices:
  • Due to recommendation from the Michigan Dental Association, Line Street Family Dentistry's office will be closed until Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Please call if you are having a dental emergency. All other calls and appointment requests can be taken when we return. 989-845-7655
  • Broad Street Pharmacy is asking all customers to stay in their cars when coming to their store. They will bring any prescriptions and over the counter medications you need to your car. If you call the store ahead of time (989-845-9355) they will work to have everything ready for you. Starting on Monday 3/23 they will be shortening their hours to 9am-5pm Monday-Friday and Saturday’s will remain 9am-3pm.
  • Advanced Eyecare and Contact Lens Center: 989-845-7050  At this time, we will remain open under restricted conditions. These conditions will go into effect immediately.  We will continue to treat patients whose vision may be compromised if care is withheld for extended period of time. Please call us if you are experiencing any eye pain, red eyes, flashes/floaters, sudden loss of vision or any other urgent eye care concerns, and we will set up an appointment as needed. All routine vision exams and non-emergency appointments that were previously scheduled will be notified and rescheduled.
Retail Stores:
  • Ed Rehmann and Sons of Chesaning, 845-6761: temporarily closing doors starting at 7 pm on Wednesday, March 18th through Monday, April 13. They ask you to consider purchasing gift cards to help small businesses during these challenging times. Gift certificates are available for electronic purchase on their website, https://www.edrehmanns.com/new-products/gift-card, which can be used in store by printing out the card and the code once they reopen. Contact them via social media messaging or edrehmannandsons@hotmail.com and they will be available by appointment.
  • Designs by Bean, 845-4371: Store hours are updated to Monday-Thursday, 9am-2pm. Phones will be answered from 9am-5:30pm daily. Orders may be placed by phone, text, Facebook or email and curb-side pick up is available.
  • Swartzmiller Lumber is remaining OPEN, and says that if you need anything, reach out to them! They offer delivery, and puppy cuddles (in-store only)! Swartzmiller Lumber encourages you to get outside and get some of these spring projects done to relax your minds!! (989) 845-6625
  • Feed stores are consider essential businesses so ZCI is open to serve you. Stop in for pet food, grass seed for spring projects, locally-raised freezer beef and pork, and more! Order some chicks while you are there for an educational and entertaining home-project for the kids (and the promise of delicious eggs in a few months!)
Automotive/Repair:
  • From Heritage Tire & Service Center: Automotive repair, service & tire centers are considered essential business, so during the duration of this uncertain coronavirus outbreak, Heritage Tire and Service will remain open to take care of your vehicle repairs and tire issues. So that we may remain open and for the health of you and our employees we will be using cleaning wipes before and after service is performed on your vehicle. As per (CDC) and Government recommendations we ask that you follow the guidelines they have set out for protecting yourself and others from this virus. We offer pick up and delivery, also loner cars are available to limit the time you need to spend away from home. As always, your safety is important to us. Carl and Donna Thiel
  • Due to Gov. Whitmer’s Executive Order, effective 3/24/2020, LaClair Sales Department will be CLOSED until April 13, 2020. Because they are considered essential services, LACLAIR SERVICE/PARTS DEPARTMENTS AND BODY SHOP WILL REMAIN OPEN for regular business hours. If you have questions for our sales or service teams, there will be personnel available to answer and assist you. Please call 989-845-3057 during business hours. You can also visit us at LaClair.com.
  • Mer Ervin Ford: Due to the Governor’s Executive Order, their repair and maintenance facilities are deemed essential and will be open. Call 1-989-845-3033 for complete details during operating hours.
Additional Services:
  • WOAP Radio: Every business and non-profit in our community may participate with our Covid19 Community Business & Non-Profit Announcement Program. You do NOT have to be an existing customer of ours, there are no strings attached, no hidden agenda and no cost to you. We just want to help get your message out to the public using our multiple platforms. If your non-essential business/non-profit establishment is closed down during this time; you can utilize this program to announce your status and when you plan to re-open. This is also a good opportunity to make a simple statement informing the community to stay safe, practice social distancing, and so on. If you are an essential business and have certain hours and/or
    circumstantial sales practices (I.e. call ahead, curb side pick-up, etc) this is an opportunity to convey that message. In addition; we are offering businesses and non-profits the opportunity for phone-in On Air interviews to discuss your situation. You can request an interview during your submission for announcement. To have your announcement placed on our platforms, we’ve made it easy. There is a simple form you can fill out on the main welcome page of our website. Just head to our website     WOAPradio.com and fill out the form. ​
  • Studio 124: We are closed. Governor Whitmer put in orders that go into effect at 9:00 a.m. Sunday morning (3/22/20). Looks like we can reopen April 13th. I will keep you posted. We will miss you all. Stay healthy.
  • Blush Salon: It is with heavy hearts we are announcing that we will be closed until at least April 13th per the governor's orders. Your service provider will be contacting you to reschedule your appointment. We so appreciate your business and we hope to be back open and running April 14th!
  • Giesken's Cabinetry & Floor Covering, 989-845-3607, Showroom closed through April 13. Current customers and contractors will be contacted regarding the status of their projects. Call or email if you have any questions! https://www.gieskensinc.com/

RESOURCES REGARDING COVID-19:
Happy Anniversary, Chamber Members!
Each quarter, we highlight businesses and organizations celebrating a 5-year increment milestone in 2020.
This quarter we are excited to announce the achievements fo these Chamber members:
5 YEARS - 2015
Chesaning Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 
Pintown Pizza & Lanes
10 YEARS - 2010
Meyer Electric Inc. 
Stoddard Classic Cars
Snap Fitness of Chesaning 

​What Makes Chesaning Special?
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2020 CHAMBER RAFFLE WINNERS
January 8, 2020: Larry Ryckaert
January 22, 2020: Greg Bruff
February 12, 2020: Brian Adelberg
February 26, 2020: Kris Hilzinger
March 11, 2020: Sue Schempp

Next drawing: March 25.... Good luck!
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Gregory Bruff, President
Chesaning Chamber of Commerce
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