Dear Members,

As baseball, boating and camping give way to football, hunting and color tours, it is a great time to reflect back on our busy summer. 

May saw the graduation of the inaugural class of Leadership Keweenaw. This year long workshop was a collaboration of the MTEC Smartzone, local universities, municipalities, businesses, and the Chamber, to invest in community leadership skills. Along with learning from leaders from every corner of the Keweenaw, participants worked on real-world projects from snow removal challenges to creating media to promote all that a Copper Country lifestyle has to offer. A big thank you is owed to the talented and dedicated team of volunteers that made this program happen.

In July, the Chamber took on a roommate, as KEDA moved its offices to co-locate at the College Avenue visitors center. This move is specifically designed to promote better communication and coordination between the distinct business development agencies. An added benefit is the opportunity to share administrative and staff resources to meet community goals. We are very excited to be working even more closely with Jeff and Dar.

To close out summer, the Chamber hosted our annual golf outing at Portage Lake Golf Course on September 13th. The weather and the course were both fantastic, but it was our generous supporters and sponsors who made the event a success. From our top tier contributors, to those who paid for teams or sponsored holes, to all of the businesses who generously donated prizes, we are grateful.

In hindsight, it has been a summer of collaboration. We know that as a small community we are strongest when we work together, and our voice is loudest when we speak together. We look forward to more opportunities to collaborate with your business or organization in the future. 

Thank you for your support,

Brian Donnelly

Board President

Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce

2017 Teams:

GS Engineering (2), Tadych’s Econo Foods, Chassell Carpentry, Finlandia University, River Valley Bank, Walmart, Michigan Technological University, The Miners State Bank, Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital, UP Health System-Portage, Keweenaw Brewing Company, Peterson’s Fish Market, Copper Country Ford, Electric Brewing Supply, Daily Mining Gazette, Tervo Agency, UPPCO, U.P. Engineers & Architects, City of Houghton, Portage Lake Golf Course, Campioni Enterprises, Range Bank, Northwinds Adventures, Superior National Bank (2), Michigan Tech Employees Federal Credit Union, OHM Advisors, Auto-Pro Glass & Tire

Hole-in-One Donors:

Copper Country Ford, Tervo Agency, Blaine’s Chainsaw Carvings

Eagle Sponsors:

Keweenaw Brewing Company, Tadych's Econo Foods

Par Sponsors:

Pepsi-Cola of Houghton, Gardenview Assisted Living, Finlandia University, River Valley Bank, Walmart, Copper Country Ford, Electric Brewing Supply, Daily Mining Gazette, UPPCO, UP Engineer & Architects, Campioni Enterprises, Northwinds Adventures, Superior National Bank, Portage Health Foundation, Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital

Donors:

Chassell Carpentry, Copper Country Engraving, Pat’s Foods, Tadych’s Econo Foods, Michigan Tech University Images, Culver’s, Holiday Inn Express, Parkview Lodge & Grill, M&M PowerSports, Kirkish Furniture, Quincy Mine Hoist, Peterson’s Fish Market, Mine Shaft Rock House Grill & Tavern, Loading Zone, McDonald’s, UP Health System-Portage, Michigan Tech Portage Lake Golf Course, Walmart, Miner’s State Bank, Omer’s Golf Course, Michigan Tech Athletics, Magnuson Franklin Square Inn, Finlandia University, Auto Pro Glass & Tire

2017 Golf Outing Results

First Place Team: Range Bank

Second Place Team: Auto Pro Glass & Tire

Third Place Team: Chassell Carpentry 

Shortest Drive #1: Judy Aho

Longest Drive #2 (Women): Deb Young

Longest Drive #2 (Men): Alex Roy

CTP #4: Bob Perreault 12'4"

Longest Putt #9: Brad Gustafson 26'3"

CTP #14: Joel Peterson 16"

Longest Putt #16: Alex Roy 24'3"

Skins Winners: $180 Each

Eagle #17: GS Engineering Team 1

Eagle #17: Pat's Foods

Eagle #17 Peterson's Fish Market

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Omega House Expanding Services

Omega House has been servicing residents of our surrounding communities for 12 years. During this time we have cared for over 470 U.P residents faced with a terminal illness. Omega House provides end of life care in a homelike setting that emphasizes compassion, independence, respect and dignity. In cooperation with local hospice programs, Omega House provides residents with exceptional care and attention 24-hours a day, seven days a week.

The Omega House vision is to be a community leader and resource for end of life care issues. In keeping with this vision we have added services to better assist families with making health care decisions. 

The first program is Advance care planning (ACP) which is a process that helps you decide and document what kind of care you would want or not want in the event you have a health crisis and are not able to communicate or make decisions. This is important for everyone who is 18 or older. This process includes thinking about what is significant to you and talking about it with those close to you. Very importantly, it includes talking with your doctor and selecting someone to act as your representative. Facing the reality of dying is difficult, but talking about it, ahead of time, can be very helpful for all involved. Advance care planning improves end-of-life care and can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression in surviving relatives.

Most recently Omega House expanded its facility by constructing an 8 ^th room. This room has been designated for respite care services and officially opened in August. All too often the health and well-being of at-home caregivers is placed in jeopardy because of stressful circumstances they face every day. Omega House respite care will allow you to spend time on other obligations, events or possibly that vacation you haven’t had for many years, without worrying about loved ones. You will return with renewed energy and a fresh perspective.

Respite care can be arranged in advance or on shorter notice during a time of caregiver crisis. Whether it’s for a few days or several weeks, respite care offers you the chance to reduce stress, restore energy and keep your life in balance. 

For additional information on Omega House and any of its programs, call us at (906) 482-4438 or visit our website at www.omega-house.org.

Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce

902 College Ave, Houghton, MI 49931

906.482.5240 | [email protected] | www.keweenaw.org