ACCOUNTANTS

Golden Accounting Services, Inc.

Need help with accurate and timely record keeping? We offer a complete range of bookkeeping services to individuals and small businesses. Evelyn McNeil, PO Box 474, Onekama, 49675. Ph: 231-889-0102. Fax: 231-889-3364. Email: evelyn@chartermi.net

H & R Block

We are the world's #1 tax preparation firm now offering tax, mortgage & financial services. James Truxton, Owner. 1681 Benzie Hwy. Suite 4 B Benzonia, 49616. Ph: 231-882-5220. Fax: 231-882-7971. Email: jtruxton@hrblock.com

Kalcher, Vanderwal & Torrey
Tax preparation and planning, auditing, review and compilation, computer services and consultation. 329 First Street, PO Box 10, Manistee. 49660. Ph: 231-723-6275.

Plumstead P.C.

Combining a full service certified public accounting firm with close personal attention and professional services that include business and individual tax preparation, business consulting and tax planning, QuickBooks setup and training and bookkeeping and payroll services. 228 7th St. PO Box 186, Frankfort, 49635. Ph: 231-352-7155. Email: plumsteadpc@att.net

weishaar&company
weishaar&company is a full service accounting office. Accounting and tax preparation along with financial and computer consultation. We are the accountants who care. 270 S. Benzie Blvd. PO Box 631, Beulah, 49617. Ph: 231-882-2313. TTY 231-882-9381. Email: mary@weishaarandco.com

ADVERTISING

Al Coté Associates

Al Coté. 4778 Arbutus Lane, Beulah, MI 49617. Ph: 231-882-7345. Fax: 231-882-7338. E-mail us at alcote@charter.net

Charter Media®

Advertising sales division of Charter Communications, Inc. We provide local, regional and national businesses with the opportunity to advertise in individual markets on cable television networks. With a full range of products and services, your Charter Media® Team works with you every step of the way to maximize your advertising budget. 901 S Garfield Rd., Traverse City, 49686. Ph: 231-920-9201

Creative Counsel

Cindy Kochis, freelance writer and business consultant. Professionally promote your business, services and products with Creative Counsel. Visit web site for newsletter archives: Benzie County Chamber of Commerce "The Chamber News" (December 2008 to current) and Frankfort-Elberta Area Chamber of Commerce (September 2006 to current). PO Box 231, Beulah, 49617. Ph: 231-882-1380.

Crystal Clear Communication, Inc.

Advertising and Marketing Assistance, Ad placement, Production, Script writing, Print design, If it has to do with advertising, I can help. Marc Rosseels. 6254 River rd. Benzonia, 49616. Ph: 231-920-0288 or 231-882-4951. Email: ccc@charter.net

Nielsen Design Group

We design and develop graphic identity systems & collateral visual communication & programs. 921 W 11th St. 2S Loft raverse City, 49684. Ph: 231-946-0925. Fax: 231-946-2363. Email: emily@ndgworks.com

TRAVERSE, Northern Michigan's Magazine

TRAVERSE Magazine is a monthly publication dedicated to covering the region's events, lodging, and dining opportunities, interesting people, and remarkable places. 148 E. Front St. Traverse City, 49684. Ph: 231-941-6553. Fax: 231-941-8391.

AGRICULTURE

Benzie Manistee County Farm Bureau

Membership Office, 4624 Joyfield Rd. Arcadia, 49613 Ph: 231-352-4940. Email: blputney@yahoo.com

Evans Brothers Fruit Co.
Mark Evans. 5273 Joyfield Rd. Frankfort, 49635. 231-882-5170

Graceland Fruit Inc.

We manufacture extraordinary fruit and vegetable ingredients. 1123 Main St. Frankfort, 49635. Ph: 800-352-7181. Fax: 231-352-4711.

Lathwell Farms

Cherries, Beef Cattle, Corn. Gary Lathwell. 6393 Joyfield Rd. Frankfort, 49635. Ph: 231-882-4110. Email: lath@betsievalley.net

Michigan Land Use Institutes "Taste the Local Difference"

Working to grow jobs, save farmland, and build healthier communities with food that’s thousands of miles fresher. 148 East FRont St. suite 301, Traverse City, 49684. Ph: 231-941-6584. Email: info@mlui.org

ANIMAL WELFARE

Animal Welfare League of Benzie County, Inc.
A volunteer driven non profit organization serving the animals and people of Benzie County for over 25 years. We offer spay/neuter programs, emergency medical treatment to sick or injured animals, humane educational programs for elementary schools, & help with adoption. PO Box 172, Frankfort, 49635. Email: eason@hughes.net

ANTIQUES

Crystal Lake Emporium
Something for Everyone! Antiques, primitives, local art, and lots of other cool stuff! 6613 Frankfort Hwy. Benzonia, 49616. Ph: 231-882-0096 or 231-882-9332. Email: rosanab@charter.net

Myers Granary Inc.
A unique historic grain mill & warehouse in the village of Beulah housing an open air antique market. 10,000 sq. ft of quality antiques & collectibles. Also, Leelanau Wine Cellars, wine tasting and sales. Open 7 days a week. Mon. - Sat. 10AM - 6PM & Sun. 12PM - 6PM. Located at 7300 Crystal Ave. Beulah, on the Betsie Valley Trail. Ph/Fax: 231-882-9422. Email: myersgranary@charter.net

ARCHITECTS

AAI, Inc.

AAI was formed in 1975 by Bob Sommerville & Bob Holdeman. Our design experience includes custom residential, schools, governmental, fire stations, office buildings, banks/credit unions, hospitality, industrial. 1004 E. 8th St. Traverse City, 49686. Ph: 231-947-0080. Email: rsommerville@aaiarchitects.com

Caleb P. Luibrand Architect, PC.
425 N Michigan Ave. Beulah, 49617. Ph: 231-882-5061. Email: cplarchitect@sbcglobal.net

Dennis H. Haugen, Architect
Architecture & design, construction, & project management. 400 Main St. PO Box 913, Frankfort, 49635. Ph/Fax: 231-352-6036

ARCHITECTURAL - Home Design & Project Management

Durango Homes

Builders of character! Specializing in design & build of fine rustic retreats. 2670 Herron Rd. Frankfort, 49635. Ph: 231-352-7463 or 231-871-0004. Fax: 231-352-7464. Email: beales@starband.net

Ed Kriskywicz Construction Design, Inc.

Ed Kriskywicz Construction Design, Inc is defined as a small, unassuming residential design firm in Northwestern Michigan - at home in a conservative, coastal community, no one has ever heard of, made up of a handful of very interesting souls with incredible passion, talents, and grass root values. This distinctive firm is commonly known as CDI. 387 River St., Manistee, 49660. Ph: 231-723-9552.

JRN Design Associates, LLC

Architectural Design/Drafting. Custom Home Plans & Construction Management - Your

Satisfaction Is Our Guarantee! Jeffrey Rice. 20793 Trails End. Interlochen 49683. Ph: 231-275-8012. Email: Jrn1@charter.net

Mary J. Lappan Designs & Drafting

Kitchen & Bath Design, Home Interior Space Planning, Residential Drafting. 1655 S. Thompsonville Hwy. Thompsonville, 49683. Ph/Fax: 231-275-6048.

ASPHALT PAVING

Michigan Pavement Solutions, LLC

We offer asphalt maintenance with our sealcoat, striping, patching, crack repair, & sweeping. We also offer ChipSeal as a less expensive alternative to asphalt, to bring a new surface to your existing asphalt or a new surface over prepared gravel. Holly & David Taylor. PO Box 400, Interlochen, 49643. Ph: 231-325-2222 Fax: 231-275-2804. Email: michiganpavementsolutions@charter.net

Ron Brown & Sons Inc.

Asphalt Paving & Redi Mix. 17443 Pleasanton Hwy. PO Box 254, Bear Lake, 49614. Ph: 231-864-2275. Email: greggbrown@charter.net

ASSISTED LIVING

Frankfort Pines

Providing assisted living for senior citizens. Steve & Pam Kelly. 119 Airport Rd. Frankfort, 49635. Ph: 231-352-1000 Fax: 231-352-8044. Email: frankfortpines@charter.net

The Homesteader

Assisted Living - all services included in rent. 24 hour care, housekeeping, laundry, coordination of medical services, transportation, meals, medication management & continuum of care. David & Kate Loney. 7953 Love Rd. PO Box 7, Benzonia, 49616. Ph: 231-882-9813

Orchard House Assisted Living

Unique quality care for the elderly since 1999. We provide a homelike family setting with meals cooked from scratch with emphasis on fresh fruit & vegetables and whole foods locally. Our facility is surrounded by gardens, with garden space available for residents. Apartments are spacious and pleasant opening to a covered porch where residents can walk to the community room. A variety of activities including exercise at POMH cardiac rehab are available. Jeryl Colby. 2123 Grace Rd. Frankfort, 49635. 231-352-6343.

ATTORNEYS

Brandt, Fisher, Alward, and Roy, P.C.
A full service corporate law firm specializing in commercial transactions, collections, real estate, finance and zoning matters. 1241 E. 8th St. P.O Box 5817, Traverse City. 231-941-9660. Email: jgrogan@bfarlaw.com

Daugherty Law Offices
249 S. Benzie Blvd. PO Box 498. Beulah. Ph: 231-882-4404.

Miles Gerberding, PLC
General legal practice including estate and tax planning, real estate, commercial law, domestic relations and criminal law. 207 Main St. PO Box 272, Frankfort, 49635. Ph: 231-352-9526. Email: mcgerb@bignetnorth.net

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP is a multi-state law firm of over 150 attorneys with offices in Frankfort, Mi., Columbus, Port Clinton & Toledo, Oh., Charlotte, North Carolina, & Tampa, Florida. Thomas I Webb, Jr. 539 Crystal Dr. PO Box 31, Frankfort, 49635. Ph: 231-352-7542 or 800-444-6659. Email: twebb@slk-law.com

AUCTION SERVICES

AUTOMOTIVE

- Body Pepair & Painting
- Parts &Supplies
- Repair & Service
- Sales - New & Used
- Tires
- Towing

A+ Autobody, Inc.

Jeff Main. Full service collision repair facility. Specializing in Insurance claims. Also -Sign Design and Graphics. 10600 Deadstream Rd. Honor, 49640. Ph: 231-325-5061 or 231-651-0213.

Benzie Automotive

Auto repair, resale, parts, welding and machine shop, oxygen, & acetyline supplies. Wholesale & retail. Storage also available. 2138 Herring Rd. Arcadia, 49613. Ph: 231-352-9012. Fax: 231-352-7048.

Fox Grand Traverse

State of the Art Regional Ford Center serving all of Northern Michigan for sales and service of Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Automobiles. Designed to help you find, service, or maintain, your vehicle in comfort! 3464 N US 31 South. Traverse City, 49684. Ph: 231-922-2000. Toll free: 800-950-3541

Kaskinen Auto Supply

Auto Parts & Supplies. 235 N Michigan Ave, Beulah, 49617. Ph: 231-882-5581 800-400-4398. Fax: 231-882-5631. Email: blooman@chartermi.net

Leisure Time Auto & LTRV Brokers

We invite you to come view our large selection of high quality pre-owned motor homes by makers such as Monaco, Fleetwood, Allegro and many others. Our number one goal is complete customer satisfaction. 2859 Benzie Hwy. Benzonia, 49616. Ph: 231-882-1353 or 231-882-5372. Fax: 231-882-5372.

Mix's Auto Service

Auto Repair. 600 Frankfort Ave. PO Box 295, Elberta 49628. Ph: 231-352-4262

Northern Auto & Tire, Inc.

Pre-owned vehicles, full service repair facility, tire store. 10155 Honor Hwy. Honor, 49640. Ph: 231-325-0123. Email: northernauto@centurytel.net

Platte Valley Automotive, Inc.

Repair, towing, and lube. Honest, Reliable, Quality Service - Numerous People's Choice Awards. Any vehicle, any repair. 24 hour flatbed & wrecker towing. Family owned, family trusted. Across Hwy. 31 from the Cherry Bowl Drive-In at 9777 Honor Hwy, PO Box 616, Honor. 49640. Ph: 231-325-8580. Email: donbarpva@coslink.net

Precision Collision of Frankfort - “Big Town Service with a Small Town Atmosphere”

State of the Art Collision Repair Facility with 2 Spray-Bake down draft paint booths & Complete Paint Mixing System for custom paint tinting, providing customers with a first rate collision repair and a beautiful baked on finish every time! Technicians I-CAR certified, work is guaranteed for as long as you own your vehicle. We do more than most to restore your vehicle to pre-accident condition. We know that being without your vehicle is an inconvenience, so we strive to make your repair timely and hassle free. We work with all insurance companies, so handle your repair and claim for you. Also offer interior/exterior Details, Auto Glass replacement/installation, and ARMA advanced urethanes premium Spray-On Bed-Liners and Lower/Front Stone and Rust protection. Let us show you the newest application for the longevity of your vehicle! 1310 Elm St., Frankfort. Ph: 231-352-7948

Watson Benzie

Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep - Top Quality Preowned, Parts & Service, plus Saturday Service Hours. Ph: 231-882-4417.  Fax: 231-882-5744. Email: derek@watsonsmanistee.com