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GREETINGS FROM GINCC
DON'T MISS OUT- GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
Our highly anticipated event, West End Winter Wonderland, is FAST approaching - and we could not be more excited!
With drinks, food, and games along the way, provided by local businesses, who wouldn't have a good time?!
Snowshoe, snow bike, or ski along the beautifully lighted, groomed path with family and friends on Saturday, February 3 from 5-8PM at the Wawonowin Country Club's front nine!
Tickets are affordable, too - just $20/adult, $10/student or senior, and $5/child 15 & under!
Let's enjoy the winter wonderland that is the U.P.!
Truly,
Kelsey
Kelsey Reyes
Executive
Director
Greater Ishpeming- Negaunee Area Chamber of Commerce
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WEST END WINTER WONDERLAND
Saturday, February 3, 2018
GINCC
It's less than a month away, have you gotten your tickets?!
There's no excuse not to go this year, as we've
REDUCED
our prices!
Chamber Member Businesses: If you want to take part in this event by having a station along the path, let us know! It's free to participate and a great way to get your name out into the community!
Click HERE to see a Station Cheat Sheet to get an idea of what you will need to set up your station.
Tickets can be bought online
HERE, or you can call/email us at the Chamber! (906) 486-1111, or [email protected].
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SEEKING CHEERFUL, FRIENDLY, & FUN VOLUNTEERS
Saturday, January 27, 2018
GINCC
GINCC will be an Aid Station for the Noquemanon Ski Marathon Saturday, January 27!
We are seeking volunteers to help us cheer along the contestants and hand them water and snacks. We will be set up from
8:30 am - 12 pm
. Let's have some snowy fun while cheering on the skiers!
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WELCOME MATTHEW BLOCH
Gauthier Insurance
Welcome, Matthew Bloch to the Gauthier Insurance team!
Matthew has joined their team as an Account Executive. His concentration will be in Commercial Lines. They are proud to add another enthusiastic adventurer. He can be contacted at 906.
362.2417
and
Gauthierinsurance.com
.
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JANUARY SPECIAL
Northern Shores Wellness
Northern Shores Wellness is running a New Years Resolution to Wellness Promotion!
This means you can take advantage of $15 off an adult scan, and $5 off a child scan.
Learn more about BioEnergetic testing and how it can help you by clicking HERE to check out their website.
Call (906) 204-6613 to schedule an appointment!
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MAMA MIA'S GIVES BACK
Mama Mia's Italian Restaurant
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JANUARY IS BOARD DEVELOPMENT MONTH
Grow & Lead Community and Youth Development
January 10-31
Three more opportunities to catch a webinar for Board Development Month!
1. Managing a Meeting: January 17
Do you get excited (or exhausted) when thinking about attending a board meeting? It doesn't matter if you're leading or participating in meetings, there are skills you can build that help keep meetings on track. This 60 minute webinar will review the legal responsibility of duty of care, different roles around the meeting table, procedures for conducting business and other tips for efficient meetings.
2. Board Role: Ambassador: January 24
Board members play the unique role of ambassadors for the organizations. Join us for a one hour webinar on ways to be a good ambassador. We'll cover things you need to know as an ambassador for your mission, ambassadorship's role in fundraising and strategies for continuing to spread the word after leaving the board.
3. Teamwork: the Board Chair and CEO Relationship: January 31
The Board Chair serves a unique role within the nonprofit organization. Join us for this one hour webinar that will examine the essential element needed for effective Board Chair and CEO leadership. Tips for creating and maintaining a good relationship will also be shared. This webinar is an expanded version of December 5 webinar. Some material is repeated.
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BLOOD DRIVE - BLOODMOBILE
UP Health System
Wednesday, January 17
TODAY!
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WILD GAME DINNER TICKETS AVAILABLE
Wilderness Sports, Inc.
Thursday, January 18
Buy your U.P. Home Builders Wild Game Dinner tickets at Wilderness!
Your $50 ticket includes the Wild Game Feed AND entry into the Gun of the Year - a Kimber Customer II semi-automatic .45 acp!!
Feed is Thursday, January 18th 5:30 at the Great Lakes Room at NMU.
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OURVOICE TOUR
Travel Marquette
Thursday, January 18
Travel Marquette invites you to participate in the first OurVoice of 2018 - OurVoice:
Northern Michigan University
. Attendance is free and open to anyone interested or involved in our hospitality and business community. Sign up and learn how to share our voice more naturally.
**Additionally, all event attendees will receive a complimentary ticket to the NMU hockey game on Jan. 19 against Lake Superior State. Register by today to guarantee yourself a ticket!
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RAISE THE WOOF COMEDY SHOW
Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter
Friday, January 19
Sit, stay, and laugh with us at the Raise the Woof Comedy Show Fundraiser to benefit UPAWS!
Raise the Woof is a group of comedians committed to raising money and spreading awareness for animal rescue, giving animals a voice through laughter and putting the "fun" in fundraising! See what they're all about by clicking
HERE
.
Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door and can be bought online by clicking
HERE or at the UPAWS facility (
84 Snowfield Road Negaunee, MI 49866). Suggested for 16+.
This event will take place at River Rock Lanes and Banquet Center, from 6:30-10PM.
For more details on the comedians and to see the dinner options, check out the Facebook event by clicking HERE.
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COMEDY NIGHT
Chappers Pub
Friday, January 19
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SLEDDING PARTY WITH KIRBY
TruNorth Federal Credit Union
Friday, January 19
Join Kirby and TruNorth Federal Credit Union at the Al Quaal tube slide for a night of sledding fun! Hot chocolate and cookies will be served. A parent or guardian MUST accompany all Kirby members to this sledding event!
6-8 PM.
Please visit the event link by clicking HERE
to RSVP and to download, print, and sign the hold harmless agreement.
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HEIKKI LUNTA 2018
The Upper Peninsula Luge Club
Friday, January 19 & Saturday, January 20
Limited edition Stormy Kromer hats are available for Heikki Lunta 2018!
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FUN CHILDREN'S EVENTS
Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library
Saturday, January 20 & Saturday, January 27
Saturday, January 20: DIY Winter Slime
Saturday, January 27: Cupcake Wars
A fun competition to see who can create the most original cupcakes! Each participant will be given cupcakes and a variety of decorating options. All materials will be provided. Intended for ages 6 and up.
Registration for this event is required. Please call the library at 486-4381 or send a private message on the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library Facebook Page.
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131st ANNUAL SKI JUMPING TOURNAMENT
Ishpeming Ski Club
Tuesday, January 23
The Ishpeming Ski Club is excited to present the 131st Annual Suicide Ski Hill Ski Jumping Tournament!
This event will take place on
Tuesday, January 23 at 6 PM. There will be both foreign and US jumpers, and trial and competition rounds.
Buttons are $10 in advance, and $15 at the gate. Kids 12 and under are free.
To see more details about event, and where you can purchase buttons, click
HERE.
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LUNCH & LEARN: GRANT WRITING 101
GINCC
Wednesday, January 24
Have you ever had to write a grant application, but felt lost as to how or where to start?
Kori Tossava will be hosting a Lunch & Learn Resource Meeting on January 24 at River Rock Lanes & Banquet Center. She will cover the basics of grant writing and help you learn how to understand and write grant applications yourself.
$5 for GINCC Members, $10 for non-members. Light lunch will be served. Pay at the door.
Contact GINCC with questions or to RSVP at (906) 486-1111. See you there!
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ANNUAL MEETING 2018
Marquette Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, January 25
The Marquette Chamber of Commerce warmly invites you to their Annual Meeting 2018.
It will take place at Marquette's new co-working space, Ampersand, located at 132 W. Washington Street.
5:30 PM - Happy Hour
6:30 - Board Election, 2017 Recap, and a Look Ahead
7 - Socializing
$20 per person! This event is for Members, but bring a friend - there will be 10% off membership renewals, new memberships, and Be Local, Buy Local participation!
The cost is $20, and you can get your tickets
HERE.
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LET'S GET MOVING WITH COACH TONYA
Anytime Fitness of Ishpeming
Saturday, January 27
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:
Bring kids ages 5-7 to get moving at the gym with Coach Tonya from 10 AM - 11 AM and kids ages 8-11 to get moving at the gym with Coach Tonya from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM!!
We will do age appropriate moving games and exercises, learn about the importance of healthy habits and have a healthy snack. Adults are welcome to stay and workout as well! Come and join the fun!!
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Saturday, Feb. 3: Girl Scout
Thin Mint Snowshoe Shuffle. 2-4 PM at the Michigan Iron Industry Museum. Click HERE for details.
Saturday, Feb. 10: Rotary Club of Ishpeming/Negaunee's 34th Annual Dinner Dance: An Evening of Romance in the Great Lakes Room at NMU. Click
HERE for details.
Thursday, Feb. 15 - Sunday, Feb. 18: SuperTour Comes back to Ishpeming! Top U.S. Cross Country athletes will race at Al Quaal, one of the seven trails in North America chosen for this tour! See schedule of events
HERE.
Wednesday, March 21: Winter Semester Job Fair, 1-4 PM at the University Center at Northern Michigan University. Click
HERE for details.
Saturday, April 14: Free Dental Clinic at West Ishpeming Dental Center. Appointments can be made on February 12 & 13, from 9 AM - 12 PM. Click
HERE for details.
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910 US Highway 41 West, Ishpeming, MI 49849
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