February 12, 2019 - Alpena, Mich. - Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan has partnered with shoreline community foundations and conservation partners from the United States and Canada to create a regional plan of action to help Lake Huron communities ensure the long-term health of the Great Lakes. Facilitated by Northeast Michigan conservation nonprofit Huron Pines, the Lake Huron partners are creating a plan of action with a set of community recommendations. Before the plan can move forward, the partners are seeking input from the residents and stakeholders of Lake Huron communities.

We encourage your input and invite your participation by February 28 in a short 10 question survey. The survey link can be found at cfnem.org, or directly at  

Scrolls Unlimited had the privilege of making a Rolled Scroll and Rolled Scroll Storage Box for Russian musician Simon Khorolskiy - Великое

Click Here to View on youtube!

 (Proudly Made in Cheboygan)

It is only 3.06 minutes long (Make sure you watch all the way to the end!!)

Dear Chamber Member:  

I am writing today announcing that I have established a NEW business relationship with a group of concerned Conservative Citizens that have formed a corporation called, AS THE SUN RISES.US  

They are based in Michigan and what they do is they HELP PEOPLE. In fact, their Life Coaches and Staff, help people solve problems or help people through situations they find themselves in that they don't have the funds to solve the problem or cannot get out by themselves. So what ATSR does is lets say a Veteran who needs a home who is homeless and he can prove he had already been to the other help entities, such as the two we have here in town, but was turned down for help, he can come to ASTHESUNRISES.US and receive THEIR help. What this group does is raise money through their business sponsors selling products and donating the money to AS THE SUN RISES to help that person. And in turn, since this is NOT a FREE program, the person can volunteer to help offset the costs ATSR helps them with. This is called PAYING IT FORWARD. These people do not receive cash they receive the help asked for. People HELPING People! ... Click Here to Read Full Letter

Wouldn't it be great to learn about a prospective employer and the team you would be working with before committing to an interview or accepting a job? Well, this is your opportunity! 

Held on Saturday, February 16 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the McLaren Northern Michigan cafeteria, the Northern Nursing Expo is an opportunity to get to know the nursing leadership, gain knowledge of the services provided, and find out what rewarding careers are available...  Click Here to View Full Press Release

The charitable donation deduction allows you to lower your taxable income for donations or gifts to qualified, tax-exempt organizations. To get the deduction, you must file Form 1040, the form you use for an individual or joint income tax return. You also must itemize your deductions on Schedule A on Form 1040. 

"If you are 70 ½, you can donate directly from your IRA to the charitable organization and it does not count toward your income.  It does count toward your RMD requirement."

The Straits Area Community Foundation has served Cheboygan County and Mackinaw City since 1998, and holds a collection of permanently endowed charitable funds supporting a broad range of nonprofits and causes. SACF works closely with donors to connect them with the causes they care about most, and to ensure those causes are cared for today, tomorrow, and forever. SACF is an affiliate of the Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan (CFNEM), which holds combined assets of over $45 million. CFNEM serves as the administrative arm and through this partnership is accredited through the rigorous National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations for its affiliate foundations.  Please visit us at  www.sacf.net  for more information, how to donate, scholarship information, and how to apply for grants.

North Central Michigan College will begin the renovation of its 50-year-old Main Classroom Building (AD/CL) in 2019.  This renovation project is designed to provide our students with an engaging and exciting learning environment with tools and technology to prepare them for the challenges of a dynamic, creative, entrepreneurial, digital world.

Will first started working with Michigan Works! through the WIOA Youth Program. He was homeless, living with his girlfriend's family, and trying to find a way to go back to school or at least get some other job training. He had attended a community college in Grand Rapids right out of high school, even playing on their baseball team, but after a year he could no longer afford his schooling. With no other financial help, Will was forced to quit school and get a job to try to make ends meet. As he was trying to find work, he began working Michigan Works! and their Out-of-School Youth Program. He also became dual enrolled in Michigan Works! WIOA Adult program as well. After working with Michigan Works! staff to research what career path he'd be interested in, Will decided he'd like to obtain his CDL. With help from Michigan Works!, Will was enrolled in the Road Warriors Truck Driving School...  Click Here to Read Full Press Release

 

Registration is now open for MiCareerQuest™ Northeast, the largest hands-on career exploration experience for middle-high school students ever planned for Northeast Michigan.

 

Over 1,200 students from Alpena, Alcona, Cheboygan, Crawford, Montmorency, Otsego, Oscoda, and Presque Isle counties (and surrounding areas) are expected to attend the May 28th event being held at the Industrial Arts Institute in Onaway, MI. Students will interact with representatives from more than 50 companies and organizations. A broad range of in-demand occupations will be showcased in the event's four career quadrants: Construction, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Technology.

 

Moran Iron Works, Inc. (MIW) has signed a contract with Pictured Rocks Kayaking (PRK) to build a specialized passenger tour vessel. Together, and in conjunction with DLBA (a division of Gibbs & Cox, Inc.), they are creating a special purpose tour boat that is first of its kind in the Great Lakes Region.

The 64' by 19' vessel will be constructed out of aluminium at Moran Iron Works' headquarters in Onaway, Michigan. The purpose of this particular unnamed vessel is to escort 72 passengers and 36 kayaks around Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore for guided kayak tours. This vessel will feature a custom-designed kayak launch system that is tailored to meet the specific needs of offshore kayak launching. 

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has been affiliated with the Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan (CFNEM) since 1998.  We connect people who care about the future of Cheboygan County and Mackinaw City with the causes closest to their hearts.  By encouraging individuals to create permanent charitable endowments to meet the ever-changing needs of our communities, we can match donors' charitable interests with worthwhile causes by giving grants and scholarships to area programs and students.

SACF believes that the people in our communities, and those who care most about them, can strengthen them most effectively.  We are helping donors make an investment in their community to improve the quality of life for present and future residents of Cheboygan County and Mackinaw City - one that will last for generations to come.

The Cheboygan Economic Development Group is a private sector organization of Cheboygan County business people, community leaders, and volunteers who care deeply about helping create economic growth and educational opportunities for our citizens in this unique and wonderful corner of northern Michigan.

Helping to build sustainable economic growth is our mission. A future of good paying jobs for residents of all ages is our passion.   Click here to visit their web site.

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The Cheboygan Area Chamber of Commerce is an Associate Partner with the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance who advocates for our members to Michigan State Government as a collective Northern Michigan voice.  If you would like to find out more about the Alliance and what it is doing for Northern Michigan please go to their web site by clicking here .