www.mybaycity.com May 14, 2011
Business Article 5908
Sponsored by Bay Area Chamber of Commerce

Eye Opener Breakfast with Eggs and the Chicken Too

Featured Speaker Great Lakes Loons President, Paul Barbeau

May 14, 2011
By: Julie McCallum,
Senior Staff


The May Eye Opener Breakfast not only had eggs but the chicken too. Team Mascots, product characters, and Impact Sound Entertainment are making the Chamber members definitely open their eyes early in the morning and make for also a fun filled morning.

A great way to start the day!

Mike Seward announced in their recent Bay Area Chamber Member Campaign, volunteers sold 130 new members in 2 1/2 days. Eric Finnigan, was the sales leader in recent Bay Area Chamber Member Campaign and Chris Girard of Do-All Inc. was campaign leader.

(Right) Coffee Sponsor was DOMINO'S Pizza . . . who not only introduced their inspired new chicken menue items, but brought along the chicken too!

Among the new members present were Dr. Daryle Mahnke, 203 E. Midland Street, Bay City (989-684-0873) Located in the Herb Phillips Building, it has been remodeled. Dr. Mahnke's office is a general dentistry practice serving patients of all ages, using modern materials and techniques to offer the highest quality of care for long lasting dentistry.

Unique Marketing, Brent Mason - 4440 Louise, Saginaw, MI (989-793-3407) Providing unique marketing programs to 60 businesses in the Tri-Cities. They use on program as fundraising opportunities to schools and non-profits. Another program works with 46 golf courses in Michigan and 19 in New York; offering FREE golf through their Hole in One golf book.

It was an exciting morning with Loon's Baseball hype in the air. As Featured Speaker Paul Barbeau, Great Lakes Loons President and GM, talked baseball, and had everyone gearing to go to the next game. (Including Me!)

Barbeau said, "Our purpose is to have a positive economic impact as well as a charitable impact on the community." "We focus on Customer service and the entertainment value of your visit."

Loons Schedule


Dow Diamond, MyBayCity File Photo by Julie Munger


Centrally located in downtown Midland, beautiful Dow Diamond is easily accessible from Business US 10. Dow Diamond is home to the Great Lakes Loons, Class A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

April 13, 2007, marked the Loons inaugural game at Dow Diamond. The Loons enjoyed a very successful first year, drawing over 324,000 fans to Dow Diamond during the 2007 season.

Dow Diamond quickly established itself as one of the premiere minor league stadiums in the country, garnering several awards in the process.

Dow Diamond was named the Best New Ballpark of 2007 by Baseball Digest and it's Grounds Crew was also awarded the 2007 Midwest League Grounds Crew of the Year.

Unique amenities at Dow Diamond include:
  • 12 Suites
  • 2 fireplaces
  • 2 outfield fire pits
  • 20,000 sq. ft. of enclosable event space
  • 17 x 35 ft. LED video board
  • 168 Solar Panels powering video board
  • Lou E's Lookout Kids Play Area
  • Wi-Fi Internet access throughout stadium



  • Featured Speaker Paul Barbeau, Great Lakes Loons President and GM



    I Don't know about you but I am ready for some Loon's baseball, and a stadium style hot-dog with just mustard! (and peanuts... etc, etc) Let's GO Loons!



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