Local Partners
Eclipse Communications
Eclipse Communications is an ISP (Internet), VOIP (phone), MSP (Managed IT) and IT consulting company providing an array of consumer, commercial and enterprise services.
Frankfort Community Federal Credit Union
Member-owned since 1959, the Frankfort Community Federal Credit Union serves the financial needs of those who live, work, or worship in Benzie County.
The Garden Theater
Originally built in 1923, renovated beginning in 2008, and now owned and operated by The Friends of the Garden Theater non-profit, the Garden Theater shows first-run, independent and foreign films, and is home to the annual Frankfort Film Festival, Frankfort48 Film Contest, and our Live at The Garden Concert Series.
Interlochen Public Radio
Northern Michigan is a place known for high quality journalism and for a vibrant arts scene — a place where music, storytelling and local knowledge are core features of a rich civic life. IPR is an essential hub and catalyst for the creation and exchange of these cultural goods.
Lighthouse Cafe
Located on M22 in Elberta, The Lighthouse Café serves breakfast and lunch.
Oliver Art Center
The purpose of the Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts is to maintain an educational program and facility for the advancement of the arts. The Art Center also works to promote and develop the visual, performing, culinary, and literary arts in Benzie County and the surrounding area.
Pines of Arcadia
The Pines of Arcadia is an artist in residence program that provides an environment of solitude.
Elberta Pizza Company
Locally-owned pizzeria in Elberta, MICHIGAN! Passionate about serving up delicious, handcrafted pizzas and warm hospitality to our community. From classic favorites to specialty pies, our menu features something for everyone.
Sawbill Surf Club
Sawbill Surf Club is a creative residency program hosting artists, writers, scientists, musicians, makers, surfers, and sailors for personal practice on the shores of Lake Michigan.
Stormcloud Brewing
Located just off the shores of Northern Lake Michigan in the town of Frankfort, Stormcloud crafts Belgian-inspired ales that capture the spirit of the surroundings. Since opening in 2013, Stormcloud has embraced the time-honored Belgian brewing tradition of ignoring time-honored brewing traditions, pushing boundaries with creativity and innovation while still honoring the original craft.
St. Ambrose cellars
St. Ambrose Cellars is rooted in over 30 years of beekeeping and honey harvesting tradition. Kirk and Sharon Jones have been raising hives, extracting honey, and producing honey-based products since the late 1970s in Beulah, MI and Florida. In the early 2010s, after years of home-based experimentation with the art of meadmaking, Kirk and Sharon embarked on a new journey: bringing a full-fledged meadery to Northern Michigan.
