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APPLICATIONS DUE
JULY 31
The Executive Director position applications are due July 31! More details, can be found
HERE
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Please submit applications
Thank you for making the west end a great place to live, work and play!
Danielle
Executive Director
Greater Ishpeming- Negaunee Area Chamber of Commerce &
Western Marquette County Health Foundation
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SIGNS NOW CREATES BEAUTIFUL
SIGNAGE FOR MUNISING
There are beautiful new welcome signs on the east and west ends of Munising, done by Signs Now!
The new signage was funded by multiple parties and the planning began in January 2017 headed by the Alger County Chamber of Commerce.
Amazing work, Signs Now!
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NMU NEEDS YOUR INPUT!
Northern Michigan University
Northern Michigan University is seeking the feedback of Marquette County residents
and invites YOU to participate in the NMU Community Engagement Survey!
Your opinion is important, and will allow NMU to better understand how the community
views the university, which in turn will help them find innovative ways to engage and collaborate with
community members across the region.
Let NMU know what you think by taking just ten minutes to complete this
survey. If you can't complete the survey in one sitting, you will be able to come back to the
link and complete it.
Responses are
always confidential and only reported in aggregate. The results of the survey will be
shared publicly this fall.
Click below to:
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FARMER'S MARKET
City of Negaunee
TODAY
Questions? Call (906)226-2213 or
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SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
City of Ishpeming
Thursdays
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10th ANNUAL RUN FOR RECOVERY
Great Lakes Recovery Centers
TODAY
Join Great Lakes Recovery Centers for their 10th Annual Run for Recovery on Wednesday, July 26 from 5-8PM at 241 Wright Street in Marquette.
There will be a 10K Run, 5K Walk and back again this year -- the Heroes Challenge! Registration begins at 5PM with the race beginning at 6PM.
New this year: a kick off with Special Guest Chester Marcol, former Green Bay Packer Player!!
Registration
Adults $30
Youth $5
Teens $15
Heroes Challenge $15
Pre-register online by July 24 and registration will only be $25 for adults!
Receive a t-shirt with registration.
Door prizes and refreshments available at the event.
For more info, contact Shelby Bischoff at (906) 228-9699, ext. 1004
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JOE DIFFIE & DONALD BENJAMIN
AT THE
WAREHOUSE SHOWROOM
Brogie's Tavern & Iron Spur
Friday, July 28
Click HERE to purchase tickets.
Questions? Call Brogie's at (906)485-1172.
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IRON 5 BIKE NIGHT
Jackson's Pit
Saturday, July 29
Iron 5 Bike Night #3 will be held Saturday, July 29 beginning at 1PM at Jackson's Pit (305 Iron St., Negaunee).
This is an all-day outdoor event that is a part of the IRON 5 SERIES with Bald Eagle Harley Davidson to win the 2017 HD Iron 883!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR 7/29
~ RIDE IN BIKE SHOW
Registration (free) open 1-3PM.
Prizes for the top 3 bikes handed out at 6PM.
~ OUTDOOR BAR & ENTERTAINMENT
Live entertainment featuring the bands B.S.T. and JAB 1-9PM.
~ HOURLY 50/50 RAFFLES
Benefiting U.P. Pink Power!
~ HOURLY PRIZE PACKS
Give-a-ways featuring Harley Davidson & Jackson's Pit merchandise.
~ STRONG MAN & WOMAN GAME
Test your true strength at this classic game! All who ring the bell win a prize!
~ BURGERS, BRATS & DOGS
Negaunee Eagles Club will be outside grilling all day long!
For more information, click HERE.
Questions? Call (906)401-0411.
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THIS SATURDAY- ITALIAN FEST!
St. Rocco - St. Anthony Society
Saturday, July 29
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RIBBON CUTTING & GRAND OPENING
Honor Yoga
Tuesday, August 1
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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Hilltop RV Superstore
Wednesday, August 2
Questions? Call Kelsey at (906)486-1111
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SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL
Historic Vista Theater/PAAC
August 2 - 6
Join the Historic Vista Theater/PAAC (218 Iron St., Negaunee) as some of Dr. Seuss's most memorable characters take the stage in "Seussical the Musical".
Based on the stories of "Horton Hears a Who" and "Horton Hatches an Egg," the story will follow the boy Jojo as the Cat in the Hat takes him on a journey through the wonderful worlds of Dr. Seuss.
With great music, and a cast & crew of over 70 people, ages 5 and up, this is a show you're not going to want to miss!
Showtimes
August 2, 3, 4 & 5 at 7PM
August 5 & 6 at 2PM
Tickets
$15 Adults
$12 K - 12 Students & Senior Citizens
$5 Pre-K & under
Tickets are available at Snowbound Books and Gitche Gumee Cafe & Records in Marquette, Rare Earth Goods in Ishpeming, online, and at the Historic Vista Theater Box Office 3 hours before the show opens on performance days.
Questions? Call
(906) 475-7188.
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ARTISANS AT THE FORGE
Michigan Iron Industry Museum
August 5 & 6
The 2017 Artisans at the Forge will take place at the Michigan Iron Industry Museum (73 Forge Rd., Negaunee) on Saturday, August 5 and Sunday, August 6 from 10AM to 4PM.
Iron Range artisans will display and demonstrate traditional metalworking, woodworking, and textiles.
Period music, food, demonstrations, and old-fashioned children's games will be available.
This event is free to the public.
Questions? Call the museum at (906) 475-7857.
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GEM & MINERAL SHOW
Ishpeming Rock & Mineral Club
Saturday, August 5
Questions? Call (906)458-5534
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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
The Anderson Building
Tuesday, August 8
Questions? Call Kelsey at (906)486-1111
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FREE WEBINAR
BizLaunch
Tuesday, August 8
Attend a FREE webinar on Tuesday, August 8 at 2PM to learn "
How to Create a One Page Lean Business Model and Plan."
You know you need a plan but you're a busy entrepreneur with no time to create one, let alone update it. However, you know that you need to plan to be successful. Now it is easier than ever.
BizLaunch has created a webinar where you'll learn our simple system to create, update and execute your business plan. Using their provided template and system, you'll take the first steps necessary to manage and grow your business. You'll learn how to:
- Create a realistic and updated business vision
- Identify your ideal customer
- Create a unique value proposition
- Set marketing objectives
- Set financial objectives
- Set sales targets
- Grow your business
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GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY
Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter
Wednesday, August 9
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DEADLINE TODAY!
MEN'S GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
Wawonowin Country Club
August 9-12
For questions or for registration,
call Wawonowin Country Club at (906)485-5660.
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Friday, August 18
This is a GLOW-IN-THE-DARK, Par-3 tournament taking place at the Wawonowin Country Club (3432 County Road 478, Champion) on Friday, August 18.
To register, click HERE or HERE, or visit the chamber (910 US HWY 41 W, Ishpeming).
Schedule of Events
3PM Pay As You Go Mini Golf
5PM Tournament Registration, Appetizers
6PM Shotgun Start, First 9 Holes
8PM BBQ, Music, Cash Bar
9PM Shotgun Start, Second 9 Holes
11PM Awards and Prizes
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Greater Ishpeming-Negaunee Area Chamber of Commerce
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LINEN SALE
UP Health Systems Bell & Bell Auxiliary
Thursday, August 24
Questions? Call (906)485-2751.
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FRIENDS OF THE POOR 5K
St. Vincent de Paul
Saturday, August 26
Questions? Call (906)250-6379.
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2017 U.P. YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CONFERENCE
40 Below Marquette
September 15
40 Below Marquette presents it's 6th Annual Young Professionals Conference on Friday, September 15 at Northern Michigan University in Marquette.
Stay tunes for registration information, keynote speaker announcements, and a full schedule of events coming up mid-summer!
Take the survey
HERE to let 40 Below know what you'd like to see presented! Click
HERE to apply to be a presenter!
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SAVE THE DATE: MARJI GESICK 100
906 Adventure Team
September 22 - 23
The Marji Gesick 100, a Point-to-Point adventure across Marquette County (Michigan), will begin Friday, September 22. Save the Date!
Climb 13,000 feet beginning in Marquette and ending downtown Ishpeming. Race against Tinker Juarez, 2016 Marji Gesick Champion, as he returns in 2017 to defend his title.
This race is self-supported. There are no official aid-stations. GPS is required. To qualify as a finisher, you will be required to collect a poker chip from four checkpoints along the course. Location of checkpoints is not disclosed. They will be highly visible the day of the race. In the event you arrive at the finish line without all four checkpoint chips you will not be eligble for belt buckles, dollar bills or awards. Worried about not having aid-stations? Fear not as the community comes out in full force to support this event!
Don't want to bike 100-miles? There is an equally memorable 50-Mile option for you to enjoy (suffer through). Don't want to bike 50-Miles? No problem! Try running it: 100-Miles or 50-Miles. Your choice.
Click HERE for more information.
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SAVE THE DATE: ANNUAL DINNER
GINCC
Thursday, October 19
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We will be presenting awards during the program,
and are calling on our fellow business and community members,
like yourself, to nominate who YOU would like to see win these awards.
AWARD CATEGORIES:
- Business of the Year
- Organization of the Year
- Volunteer of the Year
- Business Person of the Year
CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE 2017 ANNUAL DINNER SURVEY
CLICK HERE
to find a Chamber Member.
Please fill out the survey below by October 1, 2017 and provide as much detail as possible. If you have a personal experience or story, please share it!
Thank you for your time!
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VISIT CUBA!
Holiday Travel Vacations
October 20-27, 2018
Journey to Cuba with Holiday Travel! This trip is designed to help you better understand Cuba's people, politics, history and culture. You will visit sites
that illuminate the island's colonial and revolutionary past!
In meetings with artists, community leaders, business owners
and farmers, you'll get a range of perspectives on life in Cuba today. You'll dine in private, home restaurants (paladares), take in
some of Cuba's terrific music and art, AND have the chance to sample the famous Cuban rum and cigars!
Experiences for this HOLIDAY TRAVEL group
- A welcome reception at La Bonita paladar
- A farm tour and dinner party with chef Luigi Fiori
- Lunch at an organic farm in the stunning Viñales Valley
- A private salsa dance lesson5 nights in Havana
- 2 nights in Trinidad de Cuba
PRICE
Double Room Price:$5,995 per Person
Single Room Price: $6,995 per Person
TOUR INCLUDES
- Roundtrip air from Chicago, with American Airlines
- 7 nights of accommodations, with daily breakfast
- 6 lunches and 5 dinners
- Drinks with meals (limited)
- Bottled water while touring
- Airport transfers in Cuba
- 6 days of touring in a private, air-conditioned
- bus with a licensed, English-speaking guide
- Site entrance fees
- Tips to guide and driver
- Tips to hotel porters and housekeeping
- Tips at lunches and dinners included in the trip
- Hotel service fees and taxes
- Cuban entry visa
- Cuban departure taxes
This trip will operate under a General License - Humanitarian Project (section 515.575).
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LUNCH PLANS?
Try UP Health Systems-Bell this week!
The weekly menu can be found
HERE.
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910 US Highway 41 West, Ishpeming, MI 49849
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