Battle Creek Chamber of Commerce

BCstoneworks

BCstoneworks specializes in hot stone and barefoot bar massage. Cindy Iwlew, owner, is the only therapist in the Battle Creek area certified in Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy - a deep tissue massage done entirely with the therapist's feet while using overhead bars for balance. This technique is perfect for low back pain, sciatica, herniated discs, and people who crave deep pressure without pain. Appointments can be scheduled and instant gift certificates purchased online at www.bcstoneworks.com or by calling the studio at 269.963.7773. Open by appointment only.

Caring Hands

Since opening in 2002, Caring Hands Chiropractic has strived to support as many people as possible in their quest for health. The doctors and staff take tremendous pride in providing education to everyone about chiropractic, so that they may, in turn, educate others. Three doctors and five chiropractic assistants will provide the best quality of chiropractic care available for you and your entire family. Caring Hands Chiropractic also offers many forms of Massage Therapy including Deep Tissue, Sports, Swedish, Myofascial Release, and Trigger Point. Massage appointments may be scheduled with any of our three certified therapists. Caring Hands Chiropractic has hours Monday thru Saturday to better serve your needs including early morning and evening hours.

Our approach is to aid you in living a healthier life free of pain with a better functioning nervous system. Come join the celebration of our 5 year anniversary in Battle Creek the week of September 10-15 with a New Patient and Massage Special. Call 269.565.3002 for more details.

Floral Lawn Introduces The Garden of Serenity

Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens, located at 1490 East Michigan Avenue in Battle Creek, is proud to introduce, The Garden of Serenity, our new monument section, as well as our new Family Private Mausoleums.

The products and services we offer at Floral Lawn include interment rights for traditional ground burials, mausoleum crypts, and cremation niches, all of which include perpetual care. We also offer burial vaults, caskets, memorials, and benches. We offer these products and services at the time of need, or prior to the time of need, with many financing options available.

At Floral Lawn we draw upon more than 100 years of collective experience in the Advanced Planning and Cemetery Industry and we are here to serve families in the community - with Dignity and Understanding. It is also through the respect and gentleness of our dedicated Family Service Counselors that we are able to provide cemetery arrangements in a compassionate and professional manner to meet the needs and preferences of our valued families.

For additional information please contact one of our Family Service Counselors at 269.964.0088.

Loganwood

Logan Development & Investments, Inc. offers LOGANWOOD ACRES a State approved subdivision.

This subdivision consists of fifteen (15) one to 1 3/4 acre lots with a lot of open field space for your viewing enjoyment and relaxation. Located in Pennfield Township, yet within Harper Creek School District. Priced from $25,000 to $38,500.

LOCATION - follow signs from Verona Rd. East then North on 9 1/2 Mile Rd. to L Drive North, then East on L Dr. North, for half of a mile to arrive at LOGANWOOD ACRES. These large lots will accommodate large or small out buildings, swimming pools, garden areas etc. There are No Association Dues, you have control over all your expenses, wells and septic systems are required. Covenants & Restrictions are available upon request.

Brochures available at site or contact Rich at 269.962.3020

Principal Financial Group

The Battle Creek Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the addition of Darcy Welton of the Principal Financial Group^Ž (The Principal) to our membership. The Principal, a FORTUNE 500 company with more than $270 billion in assets under management*, is a leader in offering businesses, individuals, and institutional clients a wide range of financial products and services, including retirement and investment services and life and health insurance through its diverse family of financial services companies.

As the nation's 401(k) leader** and total retirement solutions innovator, The Principal offers a wide range of workplace retirement plans and programs including 401(k), 403(b), defined benefit plans, Employer Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP), nonqualified deferred compensation plans, group annuities, individual 401(k)s, SIMPLE & SEP IRAs for non-profit, government, union and for-profit organizations of all sizes. In addition to retirement services, Darcy assists business owners with buy-sell solutions, group benefits, and selective programs for key executives.

The Principal offers investment opportunities for individuals as well, including mutual funds, annuities, rollover IRAs, traditional and Roth IRAs, as well as retirement planning and investment tools and education for savers in all life stages. Darcy works with each of her clients to develop a personal financial needs analysis including retirement planning, college education funding, personal insurance solutions, and estate planning.

Please join us in welcoming Darcy Welton and The Principal to the Battle Creek area.

*March 31, 2007

**The Principal ranks number one in total plans for all asset sizes among fully bundled 401(k) providers - 2006 Spectrum Group analysis of fully-bundled 401(k) providers (companies that provide both administrative and investment services).

StageRight

On August 6th, 2007 Carole Morgan opened her second business in 3˝ years. STAGERIGHT Home Staging provides staging services for listed and unlisted homes as well as occupied and vacant homes. Carole is a member of the Battle Creek Chamber of Commerce as well as both the Battle Creek Association of Realtors and the Greater Kalamazoo Area Association of Realtors and advertises regularly in the Home Magazine.

"Statistics show that a property this properly staged and priced right will sell faster and at a better price than the un-staged competition" states Carole. As an Accredited Staging Professional^TM (the only nationally recognized designation for Home Staging) I can provide the following level of service: Assessment of the interior and exterior (curb appeal), organization, lighting, color and facilitation of rental furniture and or accessories for your home as needed. Each Staged home will be featured on StagedHomes.com as well as other publications. "I am customer focused and can do as little or as much as you like". My terms and pricing are flexible. Estimates are free.

Visit me at StageRightStaging.com or StagedHomes.com. You can contact me at Stageright@jasnetworks.net, cmorgan@stagerightstaging.com or call today for a proposal or consultation 269.207.9632.

West Dickman Road Self Storage

Feeling Spaced Out? Congratulations! Battle Creek's premiere self-storage location just keeps getting better. West Dickman Road Self Storage proudly announces the opening of their new building with added "climate controlled" units. The business, locally owned & operated, has built an excellent reputation based on individual attention and affordable service. They have also received a great deal of business by "word of mouth" advertising through their satisfied customers. So, whether you are a homeowner in need of more space in your house, a businessperson looking for containment that is secure and controlled or just in transition and need a temporary place to park your valuables, this facility has the solution to all of your storage needs.

West Dickman Road Self Storage offers you the convenience of unlimited access to your storage unit, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. All units are at ground level with drive "right to your door" accessibility with the exception of the new climate-controlled units, which are located inside a keypad-activated entrance. The buildings, constructed of the finest material on the market have vapor barrier floors to avoid moisture. Total perimeter fencing and installed lighting equipped with video security cameras cover the property. In addition, the software is specifically designed for the facility to protect privacy in both account information and gate access.

West Dickman Road Self Storage is also a local U-Haul dealer for your "moving adventure" and can assist you with trucks, trailers, auto transports and more. In addition, they carry a variety of box sizes, including wardrobe boxes, bubble wrap, tape, etc. for your moving supply needs.

They are located at 4325 West Dickman Road - 2 miles west of the airport and Air National Guard Base on Dickman Road behind Custer Party Store and next to the Brookside Apartments. Business hours are Mon. ~ Fri. 9:30 - 6:00 & Sat. 10:00 - 2:00.

Stop in September 28th - October 5th to celebrate customer appreciation week & find out how you can get a "free" month's rental or call 269.962.8055 for more information.