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Stafford's Hospitality Receives Best Small Business Recognition Stafford’s Hospitality has been recognized as one of the 2023 awardees for the Best Small Business Award, presented by Michigan Celebrates Small Business. Stafford’s Hospitality was acknowledged on stage at the in-person awards ceremony during the 19th annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business Gala on May 2, 2023 in East Lansing. (Pictured L to R) Brian Ewbank (President), Reginald Smith (Chairman) and Butch Paulsen (Vice President).
Read More Stafford’s Pier Restaurant Makes Change in Management Structure As of October 1, 2022, Jody Ewbank has handed over the Pier Restaurant General Manager reigns to Cristen Smith, who is in her fifth year with Stafford’s Hospitality.
Read More Stafford’s Hospitality Donates $10,545 to Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity Campaign Reginald Smith, Chairman of Stafford’s Hospitality presented a check to Sarah Ulrich, Executive Director of Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity at a Give Back Night fundraiser hosted by Stafford’s Noggin Room Pub on September 22, 2022. "It is amazing to see our local businesses and community rally together in support of making affordable housing a reality in our area. We are so honored to have Stafford's support, and cannot thank them enough for being leaders in helping us to fund this important mission of building 43 affordable homes by 2025, said Ulrich."
Read More State of Michigan Recognition | 60 Years of Family-Owned Hospitality It was an honor to receive recognition from the State of Michigan. As special tribute was presented by Michigan representative John Dam...
Read More Neighbors in Need | Local Families To Receive Thanksgiving Cheer Nearly two decades ago, employees at Stafford's Pier in Harbor Springs and Stafford's Weathervane Restaurant in Charlevoix teamed with their...
Read More Bill Shepler Excellence of Tourism Award | Angela Whitener The Bill Shepler Excellence in Tourism Award recognizes a Circle Michigan member that has made a positive contribution to the group tourism ...
Read More A Family Tradition – Stafford's Announces New Leadership “The Stafford’s brand is dedicated to providing unparalleled service and experiences,” Ewbank says. “A change in leadership simply is just that, our values remain & mission will continue to remain the same.”
Read More THE POINTER BOAT IS BACK FOR THE SUMMER OF 2021 We are pleased to share reservations for the Pointer Boat are now open. Originally built in 1934, the Pointer Boat is one of our favorite ways to see Harbor Springs. Tours depart from Stafford’s Pier Restaurant downtown and continue along the shorelines of historic associations including Harbor Point and Wequetonsing.
Read More TWO FAMILY-OWNED BUSINESSES COME TOGETHER FOR ONE GREAT PIE Stafford’s Hospitality and Jespersen’s are melding a tradition together, making pies.
Read More A LOVE STORY | 60 YEARS IN THE MAKING For those who believe in fate, destiny, and that there are no “true” accidents, Stafford’s entry into the world was pre-ordained. Not only was he to be a native-born son of the Petoskey-Bay View area, but he was also to become one of its leading entrepreneurs and businessmen.
Read More LEAD, LEARN, INSPIRE: 2021 HOSPITALITY INTERNSHIPS NOW ACCEPTING RESUMES At Stafford’s, our number one goal is to take care of our guests. Our internships offer real-time, hands-on experience in many departments. You will learn many skills from our seasoned managers and team including communication, problem-solving, managing, accountability, and leadership.
Read More THE BAY VIEW INN SIGN When Stafford purchased the Bay View Inn in April of 1961, he wanted to promote this new ownership with many physical changes. He wanted to display not only to the returning guests, but also to the general public that a new energy would be present at the Bay View Inn and that all were welcome.
Read More FALL HARVEST RECIPE A comfortable fall recipe from our kitchen to yours.
Read More MUST-DO FALL BUCKET LIST Welcome to Northern Michigan! It’s no secret, how much we love our little neck-of-the-woods. But more importantly, we want you to love it just as much! If you ask us, the secrets to an unforgettable up-north adventure are listed below. Alanson, Charlevoix, Harbor Springs and Petoskey offer more than any person can experience in one trip, you’ll just have to come back to try it all!
Read More 5 BEST SPOTS TO WATCH A MILLION DOLLAR SUNSETS When you experience a sunset in Northern Michigan, you will understand why the phrase ‘Million Dollar Sunset’ is so fitting for our area! Watching the sun fade into the horizon is breathtaking from any view. We’ve compiled a list of our top five sweet-spots in the area!
Read More HERE FOR YOU | COVID-19 UPDATE | STAFFORD’S HOSPITALITY We will follow all federal and state guidelines, and most importantly the local health department, positioning Stafford’s policies and procedures in line with all information we receive. We appreciate your time and ongoing support and we look forward to welcoming you very soon.
Read More CHEF DJ’S RECIPE BOX: BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP Buffalo Chicken Dip – Yield: 1 qt.
Read More A FAMILY THING SINCE 1961: CELEBRATING FATHER’S DAY For Father’s Day this year, we are sharing several of our multi-generational employees, who continue to carry on the tradition of hospitality and excellence in northern Michigan, with many following in their father’s footsteps!
Read More STAFFORD’S BAY VIEW INN: NAMED BEST SMALL INN FOR MEETING SPACE We are pleased to announce that Stafford’s Bay View Inn has been named the 2019 Best Small Inn with Meeting & Event Space, by the readers of Michigan Meetings + Events Magazine. Michigan Meetings + Events Magazine honored the winners and runner-ups on May 22 in Grand Rapids, MI.
Read More SEE YOU ON THE DECK – STAFFORD’S BAY VIEW INN As a historic landmark in Bay View since 1886 and the only waterfront restaurant in Bay View Association, Stafford’s Bay View Inn is expanding their dining service by adding a deck on the waterside of the Inn for additional seating.
Read More THE KNOT HALL OF FAME AWARD We are pleased to have received the honor of being one of the Top Wedding Vendors across America! Our team of exceptional wedding professionals have earned this distinct honor of being inducted into the Knot Hall of Fame, after earning four or more of The Knot Best of Weddings awards.
Read More BOAT DOCKS Our waterfront facilities have been improved to include a limited number of dock spaces for the exclusive use of our overnight guests. Please note, advance reservations are required. Full registration explaining our policies, procedures and safety considerations are required upon arrival.
Read More THE WHEELHOUSE LOUNGE IS REFRESHED! Stafford’s Pier Restaurant, downtown Harbor Springs only waterfront restaurant, has been under spring renovations in the popular Wheelhouse Lounge. We are pleased to share our refresh is complete and beginning Friday, May 11, 2018, we are ready to welcome you!
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