March 2015 newsletter

Issue #32 March 2015

Our Superior Partners. Thank You!

Inside This Issue

Letter from the Executive Director 2New Chamber Members 3Chamber Board of Directors 3Returning Members 3-4Lunch & Learn Workshops 5Ambassadors 9HEET 12Member Update Form 13Events Calendar 19

Proud Member of

Photo by Michael Babcock

And the Spark Plug recipients are…

The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce along with the Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance, MTEC SmartZone and Keweenaw Young Professionals, are proud to put the third Annual Spark Plug Dinner in the books!

Our community is fortunate to have so many positive and inspirational business and individual successes. This is an opportunity to show support of a deserving business or individual for the prior year.

All community members had the opportunity to nominate a member of the business community as well as individuals for six Spark Plug Awards. This year there were over 50 nominations and that was a great problem to have for our selection committee.

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I want to thank everyone for the strong support of the Chamber! We have been actively engaging the

Chamber membership, to build a strong foundation of committee volunteers, many community business

leaders have stepped forward and are showing their creativity by thinking outside the box. It’s a new day,

let’s encourage everyone to become actively involved, be inspired, and do great work on behalf of the

Chamber of Commerce for all its members and the community.

Maybe, because we are so busy, doing so much for all businesses, we haven’t been the best at

communicating what it is we’ve been up to…so, each month we hope to share all those important items to

all of our busy, business members. We act on your behalf, we are your voice for the business community in

this busy world, we are your clearinghouse of business information, community information, a collaborative

partner with other organizations and community partners on a variety of initiatives. We attend many local

organizational and governmental meetings, we speak on the business communities behalf when needed

and so much more…

Since the end of July 2014 the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce has been involved with Connect Michigan

and WUPPDR to address the Broadband issue in the area. We have completed the “Broadband Survey” of

our members and submitted the information to WUPPDR. We have completed some of the asset mapping

of our members. We want to make sure, we have free WIFI hotspots identified at all businesses and within

the community, reach out to us if you are one. The Chamber is actively working with our collaborative

partners in addressing Broadband issues (cellphone and internet service), we know service areas need to

improve in the Upper Peninsula, it affects businesses, the community, visitors and those looking to locate to

our area. We along with the Marquette Chamber, had been actively voicing to the Michigan Chamber of

Commerce the need to move forward, House Bill 4237 to allow for collocation on the Michigan public safety

communications system. Act No. 564 was successfully approved by the Governor on January 10, 2015.

Hopefully, high service needs areas will see providers, applying for collocation and utilizing the ability to

provide service in areas of need. We will continue to collaborate on this important issue for our area and

the Upper Peninsula.

The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce proposed a Western U.P. Regional Chamber Alliance at the October,

Regional Prosperity Initiative (RPI) meeting. During that time, the Chamber has been meeting with other

Chambers in the Western U.P. and utilizing Thirsty Thursdays to get together and collaborate. We will

continue to meet every other month in different locations. The Chambers hope to bring more opportunities

for all of our members. By providing opportunities to collaborate, we will all benefit.

Occasionally, you hear from mostly those that are not Chamber of Commerce members or actively involved

Chamber members, comments like “what does the Chamber do for me?” or, “the Chamber doesn’t do

anything for me…” This is a membership organization – members do things for other members, everyone

needs to be engaged and participating. The Chamber Board of Directors are volunteer members, who have

stepped forward to make a difference in your organization. The Chamber Board of Directors is actively

working on priorities in a Strategic Plan, including; identifying and organizing additional committees. It will

expand the opportunities for member involvement, for the benefit of all members. It’s an exciting time at

the Chamber…we hope you share your expertise with everyone!

Cheryl Fahrner, Executive [email protected]

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Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce is pleased to recognize the dedication of our new and renewed members!

Board of Directors

Greg Seppanen, PresidentAssistant Vice President / TrustSuperior National Bank and [email protected]

Brian Donnelly, Vice PresidentBranch ManagerRiver Valley [email protected]

Matt Thyer, TreasurerOwnerUp and Running Technology [email protected]

Karin Van Dyke, SecretaryVice President for University RelationsFinlandia [email protected]

Lisa DunnebackeAssociate [email protected]

Lonie GliebermanOwnerMount [email protected]

Darrell GuitarAgentCentury 21 / North Country [email protected]

Beth HoyAssistant Director of Operations and

Industry Outreach Industry Relations TeamOffice of Innovation and Industry

EngagementMichigan Technological [email protected]

Carrie RichardsDual Career Program Coordinator Michigan Technological [email protected]

Welcome New Developing Partner!CompudyneAdam Simonsen101 W. Lakeshore DriveHoughton, MI 49931Phone: 906.523.9136Toll Free: 877.630.6640Fax: [email protected]

Welcome New Community Partner!DDIY (Don’t Do It Yourself)Kristina Coon, PresidentPO Box 426Hancock, MI 49930Phone: [email protected]

Welcome Back Developing Partner!City of Hancock

Welcome Back, Community Partners!Anderson Welding & Manufacturing, Inc.Apothecary of HancockApothecary of HoughtonBay AmbulanceCalumet TheatreCharter Township of PortageChassell Bay CabinsCredit Services, Inc.Copper Country FordCopper Country Veterinary ClinicCopper Range Abstract & TitleCrown CleanersD & L Janitorial ServicesDP Construction

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Congratulations to Roy's Pasties and Bakery which has been chosen as the UP Region Small Business Development Center's Best Small Business of 2014!

We Want Your InputWe are looking for photos, business news, new hires, open positions or any updates about your business to use in our newsletters. If you have photos or stories you’d like to share, send them to [email protected]. Please tell us about the photo or story. Include who took the photo, where it was taken, and who wrote the story so, we can give proper credit. Thanks!

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Welcome Back, Community Partners!Dapple Gray Bed & BreakfastDollar Bay Linoleum & TileEdward Jones – Shelly LarsonEdward Jones – Steve ZutterFerrellgasGartner’s Furniture and FloorsHoughton Community BroadcastingIsle Royale ResortsJ & A PenegorKeweenaw Co-op Natural Foods Market & Deli Kirkish FurnitiureLisa Dunnebacke, AssociateMauricesMercy AmbulanceMichigan American Water CompanyMine Shaft and Rock House Grill & TavernNorthern Light CottagesNorthwoods Sporting GoodsPepsi Cola Bottling CompanyPeterlin DistributingPlum Creek TimberPortage Lake District LibrarySuomi Home Bakery & RestaurantSuperior MonogrammingSuperior Screed ServiceSusie Landers, AssociateUP KidsVic Pietila Insurance AgencyVollwerth & Baroni’s CompaniesWestern UP Healthcare Access CoalitionWLUC – TV6 (Sinclair Broadcasting)

Member Update Form

**Immediate Return for InBusiness Changes**

Chamber Members:

Our Membership Guide, the Annual “InBusiness” will be published, on page 13 there is a Member Update Form, please fill out and return to the Chamber. You can return it by fax 906.482.5241 or scan and email it to [email protected]. *Deadline for changes…MARCH 10th, 2015.

Please call Trina 906.482.5240 with if you have any questions.

Chamber Lunch & LearnThree available to Chamber Members!

WHEN: 12:30 to 1:30 pm

WHERE: Keweenaw Chamber Office

(902 College Avenue, Houghton)

COST: $10 per person / per workshop for Chamber Members

TOPICSSocial Media Marketing Tactics - March 24th

Only 9 spots left

Mobile Websites - March 31st Only 9 spots left

Google Analytics and Search Engine Optimization - April 7th Only 12 spots left

Please call or email Trina at the Chamber Office for more information and to

RSVP. Phone: 906.482.5240 Email: [email protected].

Workshops are limited to the first 15 RSVP’S. Light lunch will be served.

If there are 6 or less RSVP’S class will be canceled.

Topic Descriptions…

Social Media Marketing Tactics - This workshop will explore the power of Social networking and

how to leverage the various social media platforms to gain more sales and build customer loyalty.

Topics include using Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, You Tube, Yelp, 4-Square, Instagram, Blogs, LinkedIn,

and others. This workshop will help you understand tactics and best practices in using new media in

your small business.

Mobile Websites - This workshop deals with the growing trend of hand-held smartphones and how

to have a presence on these devices, Topics include designing for mobile, mobile trends, consumer

interaction, branding on mobile, and QR Codes.

Google Analytics & Search Engine Optimization - This workshop explains the basics of Google

Analytics and how to use the service to your advantage. Topics include setting up your Google analytic

account, obtaining the results from Google analytics, and measuring the results of your advertising

efforts.

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Customer Service

Proud Community Supporter

Our roots run deep in the Keweenaw, going back to 1884, just five

years after Edison’s incandescent bulb put electricity at the fingertips

of people. That year, Peninsula Electric Light and Power Company

was organized in the Keweenaw Peninsula. Because Peninsula

Electric Light and Power was our original predecessor, you might say

UPPCO grew up with the electric utility industry. From the Edison

bulb to high-tech electronics, our company has been providing energy

to the area and U.P. for more than 100 years.

Residential Customer Service

800-562-7680

Business Solutions

800-337-8445

Learn more about us and how to

reduce your energy bills at

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Your BrochuresAre Requested!

Bring in your brochures to fill the racks.

Visitors, community members and businesses of our area find useful information from your brochures, and we want Chamber members represented.

What a great way to increase the visibility of your business!

Thank you to those who have sent in your information.

The project, which began in January 2015, will require numerous closures of the lift bridge. While trying to minimize traffic impacts by scheduling closures at night, these closures may impact public transit, school athletic schedules or other activities. We do not have an exact schedule of closures at this time, but we will release it as soon as it is available.

The Michigan Department of Transportation has sent the Chamber a PDF document to provide some initial information about the upcoming Portage Lake Lift Bridge rehabilitation project. If you would like the document emailed or mailed to you please contact the Chamber. Phone 482.5240 or email: [email protected].

The major closures are:• In January 2015 there will be eight (8) 2-hour closures 2 am – 4 am• March 21st, 2015 a 11.5 hour closure from 8 pm with an alternate date of March 28th in case of weather

delay• In March 2015 there will be eight (8) 2-hour closures 2 am – 4 am• Also, during the months of January 2015 – March 2015 there will be 168 intermittent 15-20 minute

closures from 7pm to 6am.

This QR code has more

information as well.


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A Call For Keweenaw ChamberAMBASSADORS

POSITION DESCRIPTION:An Ambassador will be a reputable professional, actively engaged in business in the great Keweenaw area, who is willing to promote and protect the best interest of the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce and its members. An Ambassador will also serve as a liaison for prospective, new, and existing Chamber members; sharing opportunities to promote and support their business initiatives and goals. The Keweenaw Chamber Ambassador Committee offers many ways to participate that work with your schedule.

RESPONSIBILITIES:Recruit and Welcome new business and professionalsParticipate and greet attendees in the Annual Golf Outings, Ribbon Cuttings, Business After Hours, Open Houses, and other eventsDelivery of Renewal Thank you LettersEducate benefits of Chamber of Commerce membershipAttend monthly Ambassador Committee meetingsUnderstand the Chamber membership materialsParticipate in subcommittees:

� Prospect:• Identify new businesses• Deliver Potential Member Packets

� New Member Maintenance:• Develop and maintain relationships as assigned• Deliver New Member Packets and follow-up

� Retention: • Maintain relationships with existing members• Follow-up annually with renewed members

QUALIFICATIONS:Flexible work schedule, In-depth knowledge of the Chamber of Commerce, Willingness to take leadership role, Strong communication skills, Outgoing personality and positive attitude, Ability to work independently

TIME COMMITMENT:A one year minimum time commitment during & for which Personal Commitment form is completed:Attend the majority of the monthly Committee meetingsComplete one orientation training sessionMember and potential member calls are done at the convenience of the AmbassadorRegularly attend Ribbon Cuttings, Business After Hours, and Open Houses

If you are interested in being an Ambassador, please contact Trina at the Chamber office!Phone: 906.482.5240Email: [email protected]

Brian Donnelly, River Valley Bank -Chair

Amanda McConnon, Century 21 North Country Agency / Keweenaw Young Professionals – Co-chair

Jay Ringler, UPPCO

Kevin Store, Portage Health Foundation

Carrie Richards, Associate / Michigan Technological University

Jack Eberhard, Book Concern Printers

George Eakin, D & L Janitorial

Scott Dianda, Associate / 110th Representative

Laurie Panian, Superior National Bank

Brue Rukkila

Get to know your Ambassador by visiting http://www.keweenaw.org/wp-content/themes/directorypress/thumbs/Ambs-for-web.jpg

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR CURRENT AMBASSADORS!

In need of 2 more Ambassadors – if

you are interested give us a call!


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Thank you to our Keweenaw Spark Plug Award Sponsors!

Networking Sponsor…

Centerpiece Sponsor…

Candy Bar Sponsor…

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Congratulations to all of the Recipients and Nominees!

Spark Plug Award for Growth went to THERMOANALYTICS. A Company that has seen significant growth in employment and/or sales during the previous year.

Spark Plug Award for Quality / Customer Service / Teamwork went to the MARKETING DEPARTMENT. Recognized by the community, other businesses, and customers for providing top quality products/services.

Spark Plug Award for Innovation / Transformation went to ROY’S PASTIES & BAKERY. New or existing company pursuing new products or services that hold great promise for local economic growth and employment. Or, that has made a significant change in how they conduct business or in the products/services they offer, which has produced significant outcomes in terms of revenue or employment.

Award for Community Development went to BOB LAFAVE & THE VILLAGE OF L’ANSE. A company, person, or activity that has had significant positive impact on the business community.

Person / Project of the Year went to JON JULIEN. A high impact person or project that is notable within the community and will provide lasting benefits to businesses and community members.

Young Professional of the Year AMANDA MCCONNON. A person under the age of 40 who made significant strides in our community and in their profession in 2014.

Past Award Recipients…2013 Awards Dinner for accomplishments in 2012

Innovation - Talon / Bridgeguard, Transformation -Peninsula Powder Coating, Community Development – Steph

Olsson, Person / Project of the Year – Mike Lahti, Growth – Mtec SmartZone, Quality – Portage Health, Teamwork –

Aspirus Keweenaw

2014 Awards Dinner for accomplishments in 2013

Innovation – Glen Simula / GS Engineering, Transformation – Jim Bogan and the Portage Health Board of Directors,

Community Development – Jon Haeussler, Person / Project of the Year – FinnFest USA 2013, Growth – MTEC Smart

Start Program, Quality – Calumet Electronics, Teamwork – Pettibone, Young Professional of the Year – Jessica

Brassard


IS YOUR BUSINESS CELEBRATING AN ANNIVERSARY MILESTONE?

100 Years, 125 Years, 150 Years, 175 Years, 200 Years + (25)…

ARE YOU A CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBER?

LET US KNOW, WE WANT TO INCLUDE YOU IN THE INBUSINESS MAGAZINE!!!

Dear Chamber Member,

The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce is currently working on the new Annual InBusiness Magazine

which includes the Chamber’s membership guide, important business information, SPARK PLUG

Awards/recipients, along with featured business and community stories.

The Daily Mining Gazette with be again assisting the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce by selling

advertisements to help fund the Annual InBusiness Magazine. The more support, the more business

information we can provide in our publication. Please reach out to your Ad Representative at the Daily

Mining Gazette, 482.1500, if you wish to advertise in the InBusiness Magazine. They will also be

connecting with businesses on the opportunity to advertise.

Is your business celebrating an anniversary milestone? Are you celebrating your 100, 125, 150, 175, 200

Year + (25)…or more anniversary? Let the Chamber know by FRIDAY, March 6, 2015! We want to

CELEBRATE with you! Contact us via email at [email protected]. We will be including those

businesses who have responded and are members of the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce, who are

celebrating 100 Year + milestones. And, since it’s something new – listing your business if it is in the 100

year+ category and how many years has it been…101 years? 119 years?

We recognize and celebrate all businesses every day and the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce wishes

to support you and your business!

Please get involved and volunteer for some new, exciting committees to strengthen your Chamber!

Sincerely,

Cheryl Fahrner

Executive Director

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Chamber Member Opportunities

Chamber businesses have the opportunity to sign up for Business After Hours, Eggs and Issue sponsors

and Ribbon Cuttings to celebrate their grand opening, open house, or ground breaking. Along with

Chamber Members, your staff members and support team, Chamber staff, Chamber Board of Directors

and Chamber Ambassadors attend the event to help you celebrate! A photograph of your event will be

seen by many through the Chamber newsletter, as well as the Chamber’s Facebook page and Twitter

site. Is your business interested in hosting a Business After Hours, being an Eggs & Issue sponsor or

having a ribbon cutting? Contact Trina at the Chamber, or one of our Keweenaw Chamber

Ambassador’s. Our Ambassador’s are listed on page 9.


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Let’s win $150,000 and a Pre-Season NHL Hockey Game.

It's CALL TO ACTION time.

The Dee Stadium & Ice Rink, as well as, The Calumet Colosseum have entered the Kraft Hockeyville USA contest and it calls for a show of community passion. Hands-down, WE'VE GOT THIS, but not much time to act.

Instructions for entering:1. Go to www.krafthockeyville.com2. Search for either the Colosseum or Dee Stadium3. Select the proper venue4. Click the word nominate and submit what info you can.

Dee Stadium and Ice Rink asks you to… Stay in the loop. LIKE us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/PACK-the-DEE/1403914286583062. SHARE our page with your friends and groups.

Follow us on Twitter @PACKtheDEE. Updates will be posted frequently during this contest.

When we hear from Calumet Colosseum we will update you.

You can nominate up to 3 times per email address; minimum age to enter is 13yrs old. We need everyone: family, friends, politicians & planners, kids, your school & teachers to get on this and submit entries. EVERYONE WINS when our community WINS!

The clock is winding down for community entries. Forward on and let’s get our community involved. Thank you amazing hockey fans.

Last check…

Dee Stadium & Ice Rink – 88 EntriesCalumet Colosseum – 84 Entries


Mileage Rates ChangingJanuary 1st, the IRS increased the standard mileage rate from $0.56 to $0.57.5 cents per mile. The new mileage rate for moving expenses will be $0.23 cents per mile.

Western UP Regional Chamber Alliance Opportunities

Our fellow Chamber’s are offering exciting business networking and educational events.

Bessemer Chamber of Commerce:• Business Box Lunch• Business After 5Learn more about the topics, times and locations at http://www.bessemerchamber.org/

Regional Chamber Alliance Counties Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon.

Chamber AffiliatesBaraga CofC, Bessemer CofC, Iron County CofC, Ironwood Area CofC, Keweenaw CofC, Lake Gogebic Area CofC, Ontonagon CofC, Wakefield CofC, and the Watersmeet CofC.

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Houghton County Poised to Save Energy, Money . . .

and Win $5 MillionFree/Low-Cost Programs Help Businesses Cut Energy Costs

Every month when they open their utility bills, businesses and residents throughout Houghton County get a

rude reminder of the region’s high energy costs. Now a group of volunteers has banded together to lower

those bills--and maybe win the county a multi-million-dollar prize.

Houghton County is one of 50 semifinalists for the Georgetown University Energy Prize, which challenges

communities across the US to reduce energy consumption. The winner receives $5 million to pursue energy-

saving initiatives.

The Houghton Energy Efficiency Team, or HEET, is working with utilities and other groups to boost ongoing

energy conservation efforts. Here are several free and low-cost resources to help area businesses cut their

energy bills.

Michigan Retired Engineer Technical Assistance Program

MI-RETAP’s teams of retired engineers conduct free, confidential energy- and waste-reduction assessments.

Over 1,300 businesses (including manufacturers) have used this service, with cost savings averaging more

than $45,000. See www.michigan.gov/retap or contact David Herb at 517-284-6863.

Michigan Saves!

This a nonprofit offers financing up to $250,000 for a variety of energy upgrades, including lighting, HVAC,

food service equipment and more. The financing is structured so the energy savings are equal to or greater

than the business' payments. See http://michigansaves.org/business or contact Todd O’Grady at 248-701-

3058.

Efficiency United for UPPCO and SEMCO customers

Efficiency United’s Commercial and Industrial Program includes the following:

● The Prescriptive program provides incentives for replacing old systems with high-efficiency lighting, HVAC and agricultural equipment.

● The Custom Program provides rebates for the installation of innovative and unique energy efficient equipment.

● The Continuous Improvement Programs gives customers up to $5,000 in cash incentives to become more energy efficient.

See http://efficiencyunited.com/commercial-industrial/upper-peninsula-power-company/commercial-

industrial-programs/ or call Dave Camps, Blue Terra Energy, at 906-231-3995

For more information about HEET and saving money on your utility bills, contact Melissa Davis at 906-281-

5986 or visit www.energizehoughton.org.

The Georgetown University Program on Science in the Public Interest is leading the Georgetown University

Energy Prize in partnership with the McDonough School of Business Global Social Enterprise Initiative and

the Georgetown University Environment Initiative.

MARCHMarch 2-7

Clean Snowmobile Challenge, Area Wide

Saturday, March 7

Pigs-N-Heat Hockey, Calumet Colosseum – Calumet

Saturday, March 14

Camp Read Away, Copper Country Mall - Houghton

Thursday, March 19

Eggs & Issues, MDOT Update, Shelden Grill -

Houghton

Tuesday, March 24

Lunch and Learn, Social Media Marketing Tactics,

Keweenaw Chamber- Houghton

Leader of Tomorrow, young Citizens will explore

what kind of leader they may be, - CCISD - Hancock

Tuesday, March 31

Lunch and Learn, Mobile Websites, Keweenaw

Chamber - Houghton

APRILTuesday, April 7

Lunch and Learn, Google Analytics and Search

Engine Optimization, Keweenaw Chamber -

Houghton

Keweenaw Peninsula Event Calendar 2014Your source for area Business Events and Community Events.

Keweenaw .org 19

The MSU Product Center presents the EIGHTH annual Making It In Michigan Conference and

Marketplace Trade Show. Tuesday, November 10th at the Lansing Center. Mark your calendar!

Eggs

and Issues

March 19 – 7:30 am at the Shelden Grill, Houghton

MDOT will give us an update on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge construction and the upcoming extended closure. The March Bridge closure is scheduled for March 21st.

April 16 – 7:30 am at the Shelden Grill, Houghton

City Managers Glenn Anderson and Eric Waara will be giving an update on any recent projects, as well as, upcoming downtown projects and / or construction.

May 21– 7:30 am at the Shelden Grill, Houghton

The Copper Harbor Trails Club is presenting about the economic impact of Mountain Biking to our area.

Eggs and Issues is free to Chamber

Members.

There is a $10 fee for non-members.

Please RSVP to 906.482.5240 or

[email protected]

902 College Avenue, P.O. Box 336Houghton, MI 49931

Visibility Opportunities

Looking for a way to get your advertising message out to a fresh new crowd? The Chamber newsletter has a printed circulation of more the 200 local businesses. We can accept print-ready ads or build an ad for you…just ask for details. Email advertising is also available and reaches 1,600 email addresses!

Newsletter and email advertising gets proven results – let us help you grow your business today!

The deadline is the 20th of the month for the next month’s newsletter. For example, December 20 is the deadline for an ad in the January newsletter. Call us with questions!

Ad rates per issue:

Full page $100½ page $ 75¼ page $ 501/8 page $ 25Email campaign $ 25

The mission of the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce:

SUPPORT BUSINESS: The Chamber supports businesses by providing information and referring inquiries to our local and regional economic development partners such as the Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance, Michigan Small Business Development Center, MTEC SmartZone, Entrepreneur Support Center, or Jutila Business Incubator.

ATTRACT BUSINESS: The Chamber provides information and referrals to people who want to visit or relocate here. If someone inquires about tourism, we coordinate with the Keweenaw Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. When someone is relocating a business or family here, we connect them to the appropriate community resources that meet their needs.

DEVELOP : The Chamber will continue to grow networking and visibility opportunities for small businesses. We will provide opportunities for ribbon cuttings, Eggs and Issues, and After Hours networking events, promotion and advertising opportunities, golf outings, annual membership directory, business referrals, and a monthly newsletter.

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March 2015 newsletter