December 2014 Newsletter

Issue #29 December 2014

Our Superior Partners. Thank You!

Inside This Issue

New Chamber Members 3Chamber Board of Directors 3Board of Director Search 4Member Update form 5Keweenaw Cash 7Ambassadors 9Spark Plug Awards 11-12Events Calendar 19

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Keweenaw Spark Plug Awards Dinner!

The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) along with

the Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance (KEDA), MTEC

SmartZone and Keweenaw Young Professionals (KYP), are

hosting the third annual Keweenaw Spark Plug Awards Dinner,

a local business awards ceremony, on Thursday, February 12,

2015 in Houghton.

The community has the opportunity to recognize local

businesses and individuals for their outstanding efforts in the

2014 calendar year.

The celebration will take place at Michigan Technological

University in the Memorial Union Ballroom, with Spark Plug

awards handed out in six categories (see page11 for list) . Spark

Plug award recipients must be KEDA or Chamber members,

exceptions are made for the Person/Project of the Year and

Young Professional of the Year. Winners will be chosen by the

Spark Plug Award Committee, made up of board members from

KEDA, MTEC SmartZone, KYP and the Chamber.

Community members can submit all nominations by visiting the

Chamber website at www.keweenaw.org from January 1st to

January 31st, 2015.

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We invite you and all of We invite you and all of We invite you and all of We invite you and all of your staff to join us… your staff to join us… your staff to join us… your staff to join us…

Date: Thursday,December 17th

Time: 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Where: Habanero’sFresh Mexican Kitchen, Hancock

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

Board of Directors

Glen Tolksdorf, PresidentOwnerTolksdorf Realty and [email protected]

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

Matt Thyer, TreasurerOwnerUp and Running Technology [email protected]

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

Brian DonnellyBranch ManagerRiver Valley [email protected]

Lisa DunnebackeAssociate [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]

Michael ScottPublisherThe Daily Mining [email protected]

Welcome New Community Partners!Alison Spencer, AssociateHancock, MI970.778.6000 ext [email protected]

Pettibone, LLCScott Raffaelli, GM1100 Superior Avenue, Baraga906.353.6611gopettibone.com

Roy’s Pasties & BakeryRoy & Trisia Nahri305 W. Lakeshore Drive, [email protected]

Welcome Back, Community Partners!Baraga TelephoneGundlach Campion, IncLoading Zone IIMassie Manufacturing, Inc.Sandra Lewin Agency – Farm BureauSherwin WilliamsU.P. Engineers and Architects, Inc.

Board of Directors Application 2015

The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce is looking for a board members for 2015. All applicants must be members of the chamber and business owners who are interested in helping to make a difference in the business community. If you have the time and passion to commit to this volunteer board, please contact the Chamber office by Thursday, January 8, 2015.

Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce902 College Avenue, Houghton, MI 49931 • Fax (906) 482-5241 • [email protected]

Board of Directors Candidate Application

Please return this application to the above address by January 8, 2015

Name __________________________________________________________________________________________First MI Last Familiar name

Address ________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone ____________________________________________ E-mail _______________________________________

Employer Name _________________________________________________________________________________

Your title _______________________________ Address ______________________________________________

Phone _____________________________________________ E-mail ______________________________________

Type of business or organization ___________________________________________________________________

Preferred method of contact ( ) Work ( ) Residence

Please list boards and committees that you serve on, or have served on (business, civic, community, fraternal, political, professional, recreational, religious, social).

Organization Role/Title Dates of Service____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Education/Training/Certificates____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Optional – Have you received any awards or honors that you’d like to mention?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

How do you feel the Chamber would benefit from your involvement on the Board?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Skills, experience and interests (Please circle all that apply)

Finance, accounting Legal Personnel, human resources Public relations, communications Administration, management Education instructionNonprofit experience Special Events Community servicePolicy development Fundraising Outreach, advocacy

Please list any groups, organizations or businesses that you could serve as a liaison to on behalf of the Chamber.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please tell us anything else you’d like to share.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please use an additional sheet of paper if you need more space.

Board elections to be held on January 15, 2015 we must receive this by the 8th to have your name on the ballot.Thank you very much for applying!


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We Want Your Input

We 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!

Your Brochures

Are Needed

Bring in your brochuresto 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.

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A Call For Keweenaw Chamber

AMBASSADORS

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

Victor Harrington, UP Health, Portage

Scott Dianda, Associate / 110th Representative

Laurie Panian, Superior National Bank

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR

CURRENT AMBASSADORS!

In need of 2 more

Ambassadors – if you are

interested give us a call!

Keweenaw Spark Plug Award Table Sponsorship

Company Table Sponsorship: Company Table Sponsorship: Company Table Sponsorship: Company Table Sponsorship: $500.00•Table reservation for eight included

�Company name on table

•Company name listed in the program

•Company name recognition in the networking presentation

•Company name listed in the weekly email (valid once committed to sponsorship until March 2015)

•Company name listing included in monthly newsletter (valid once committed to sponsorship until March 2015)

� Spark Plug Award for Growth – Company that has seen significant growth in employment and/or sales during the previous year.

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

� Spark Plug Award for Innovation / Transformation – 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 – A company, person, or activity that has had significant positive impact on the business community.

� Person / Project of the Year – 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 –A person under the age of 40 who made significant strides in our community and in their profession in 2014.

The dinner is open to the community. Tickets are $45 per person if reserved by January 31st, 2015 price will go up to $75 per person after that date. Reservations can be made by visiting the Chamber website or contacting the Chamber office at (906) 482-5240.

There are a variety of sponsorships that are available, if you are interested please contact Cheryl at the Chamber office 906.482.5240 or [email protected]. The Sponsorship and pricing is as follows: Signature Sponsor $10,000.00; Keynote Sponsor $5,000.00; Networking Sponsor $1,000.00; Centerpiece Sponsor $1,000.00; Candy Bar Sponsor $1,000.00; or Company Table Sponsor for $500.

Networking and a cash bar begin at 5 pm. Dinner follows at 6 with the awards ceremony at 7. Please RSVP for the dinner no later than February 7, 2015.

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The Keweenaw Spark Plug Award categories are:

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The project, set to begin 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:• January 17th, 2015 a 10 hour closure from 9pm to 7am with an alternate date of January 24th in case of

weather delay• 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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Previous Spark Plug Award Recipients…

2013 Award Recipients for 2012 accomplishments

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 Award Recipients for 2015 accomplishments

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 Electronic

Teamwork – Pettibone

Young Professional of the Year – Jessica Brassard


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Chamber Member Opportunities

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

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

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. If your

business is interested in hosting a Business After Hours, being an Eggs & Issue sponsor or a

ribbon cutting, contact Trina at the Chamber,

or one of our Keweenaw Chamber

Ambassador’s. Our Ambassador’s

are listed on page 9.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Eisenhower Center

The Eisenhower Center located in Chassell hosted a Ribbon Cutting and Open House on November 11,

2015.


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Thank you Dr. Robert

Richards and staff for

hosting a Business

After Hours. Held on

November 13, 2014.

Dr. Richards had a great event with an array of appetizers from Habanero’s Fresh Mexican Kitchen. Those in attendance Congratulations to Darrell who won the new Sonicare™ Toothbrush. Thank you again to Dr. Richards and staff for hosting a Business AfterHours.

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Thank you to Kevin Store, Executive Director of the Portage Health Foundation for presenting at the November Eggs and Issues.

We appreciate your time and dedication to the enormous amounts of work and time that you and the board members of the Portage Health Foundation have put in this past six months to make sure the foundationcan support the community in their needs.

Kevin Store, Portage Health

Foundation presenting at the

October 16th Eggs & Issues

Thursday, December 4

Jutila Center, Smartzone, Keda Christmas Party –

Convention & Visitors Bureau Office, Hancock (see

invite below)

Friday, December 5

Johnny Cash Tribute – Calumet Theatre, Calumet

Saturday, December 6

Pancake Breakfast – Barkell Elementary, Hancock

Wednesday, December 10

KEDA Meeting –Finish American Heritage Center,

Hancock

Friday, December 12

Club Indigo – Calumet Theatre, Calumet


Winter Wonderfest – Copper Harbor

Christmas at the Carnegie – Carnegie Museum,

Houghton

Wednesday, December 17

Chamber Christmas Party– Join us in celebrating our

members! Habanero’s, Hancock


MTU Commencement – SDC Wood Gym, Houghton

Christmas in Calumet – Every Saturday December

6th – 20th.

JANUARY

Thursday, January 15

Chamber Annual Meeting and Elections - Shelden

Grill, Houghton 7:30am

Keweenaw Peninsula Event Calendar 2014Your source for area Business Events and Community Events0

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Upcoming Chamber Events.

December 17th, 2014 – Chamber Christmas

Party (see invite on page 2)

January 15th, 2015 – Chamber Annual

Meeting and Elections – Board Member

needed (see pages 3-4)

February 12th, 2015 – Spark Plug Awards (see

pages 11-12)

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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