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Chamber News September 2012

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The Sault Area Chamber of Commerce serves to promote, advance and contribute to the economic well-being of the business community and visitor experience, while preserving the character, history, and traditions of the greater Sault Ste. Marie area. Its mission is to exhibit positive community leadership by supporting activities to improve the education and economic development of the business community and serving members with valuable support to improve business activity and collaboration in the community.  

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Calendar of Events...Calendar

 

Every Wednesday

 

October 2 

 Free Healthcare Seminars for Seniors, at Bayliss Library, 2pm 

 

People to People International, at Bayliss Library, 6:30 pm

 

October 3

Chippewa County Historical Society General Meeting with authot Jill Lowe Brumwell, at Bayliss Library, 7 pm

 

Presidential Debate and Informational Presentation, LSSU Cisler Center, 7 pm 

 

October 4

Support Group for the Visually Impaired, at Bayliss Library, 6 pm

 

Nikki Finney, 2011 National Book Award Recipient for Poetry, at LSSU Library, 7 pm 

 

 October 7

Fall Color Float, at Seney Wildlife Refuge, 11am - 4 pm

 

National Wildlife Refuge Week, October 7 - 13

 

October 9

The film, "Free Men," at Bayliss Library, 6:30 pm

 

October 11

LSSU Fall Career Fair, at LSSU Cisler Center, 12pm 

 

Sierra Club Lakes Group, at Bayliss Library, 6:30 pm

 

October 12

Soo Eagles Hockey vs Johnston, at Pullar Stadium, 7:30 pm

 

October 13

Creative Endeavors Support Group for Writers and Artists, at Bayliss Library, 10am - 12 pm

 

Soo Eagles Hockey vs Johnston, at Pullar Stadium, 7:30 pm

 

October 17

War Memorial Hospital Community Education Series: Understanding and Living with Celiac's Disease," at Bayliss Library, 7 pm

 

October 18

Business After Five at Anytime Fitness, 5 pm

 

October 19

Hospice of the EUP Presents "Dancing with the Stars," at Kewadin Casino, 7 pm

 

October 20

Sault Area Chamber of Commerce "Dash with the Cash" Annual Raffle, at Bay Mills Resort & Casinos, 6 pm  

    

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www.saultstemarie.org

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Board of Directors 

 

Shelley-White Thomas
President, The White-Thomas Law Firm, PLLC

Bill Goldenbogen
President-Elect, Superior Insurance

Jeremy Gagnon
Past-President, U.P. Engineers & Architects

Beverly Slayter
Vice President,
Superior Travel

Allison Brawley
Treasurer, Northern Life Yoga/Studio

David Jahn
Director, War Memorial Hospital

Heather Atkinson
Director, Allstar Graphics

Sherry Brooks
Director, Lake Superior State University

Tom Ewing
Director, Sovereign Communications

Janice Frye
Director, Kewadin Casino

Shawn Oborne
Director, Bay Mills Resort & Casino

Christopher Szabo
Director, The Antlers Restaurant

Chamber Staff

Al Case, Executive Director

 

Joann Bartunek, Office Manager  

 

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Join us for the Dash with the Cash Annual Raffle taking place on Saturday, October 20th at Bay Mills Resort & Casinos! This year's event is based on the on the popular television show "Storage Wars."

Upon arrival, all guests 21 and over will be entered into a drawing to become one of 10 contestants to enter into a bidding war with Bidding Bucks provided. The fun starts when the lights dim and the dinner show begins when an auctioneer shouts out the rules and reminds the contestants to "Pay the Lady!" Five storage units will hold, among other things, gift certificates for rooms, food, and golf.

Tickets can be purchased at the Sault Area Chamber of Commerce for $50 each or 5 for $200. Each ticket includes entry into the event, dinner, and an opportunity at the Grand Prize of $10,000. Only 500 tickets will be sold for this event; Grand Prize through tenth place winners need not be present to win. For more information, please call 906-632-3301 or e-mail office@saultstemarie.org.

"Inspiration, Move Me Brightly" ~ Robert Hunter  

Editorial 

 

It has been quite the month.  The poet T.S. Eliot wrote in his famous modernist poem "The Waste Land" that April is the cruelest month.  I would contend that as a Chamber Director, perhaps September is, indeed, the cruelest month. 

Such a statement, however, would not be entirely accurate.  The month itself was taxing, but it was certainly not cruel.  It was a bittersweet month filled with long hours, a diet featuring too many fast food containers, and a general lack of sleep and exercise.  For someone such as myself, a person that regularly exercises and appreciates a good night's rest, September proved to serve as quite the endurance test.

My endurance test, however, failed in comparison to those that participated in our now 3rd Annual Sault Area Chamber Chase.  To date, I've spent a fair amount of time making certain I address the over 100 volunteers that participated in the planning and execution of the event and I certainly don't wish to discount them by not addressing their efforts in full detail.  They were tremendous.  While impressive and worthy of an editorial separate and distinct from this one, I want to focus on what inspired me above all else this past weekend: the runners.

I'm a jogger.  On occasion, I pick up the pace and actually run.  I last ran a 5K when I was 18 or 19 and haven't considered running a race in years.  This past weekend changed that.  I conversed with several runners that shared their stories of training, how they got into running, and why it is so important to them.  Each story was unique, even if common themes about improving health and finding joy in the process were woven throughout.  Those themes certainly don't discount any of the runners' accomplishments and efforts.  One man's story, however, proved to be quite remarkable and, for me, the inspiration for this month's editorial.

As our races concluded at City Hall, I awaited along with our timing team for our final marathoner to cross the finish line.  The course was officially closed at this time and our runner chose not to catch a ride with our course wagon back to the finish line.  He wanted to finish on his own terms.  When he arrived, the crowds had dispersed, the weather was still cold, and transportation from the finish line to the start line had wrapped up.  He needed a ride and so I offered. 

On our short drive to the finish line, this 76 year old from California shared with me that the Chamber Chase was his 20th marathon.  Immediately, I felt a month's worth of fast food and sedentary office work rise up to the forefront of my consciousness.  This runner is more than twice my age and he just finished his 20th marathon.  I was impressed.  I asked how he got into running and he told me it didn't happen until he turned 42.  One day, he reached the top of a staircase and found himself out of breath.  He knew he needed to make a life change and so he began walking.  This turned into jogging and eventually into running.  Today, at 76 years old, he indicated it's really a mix of all three during a race.

I was inspired.  This past week, I jogged.  I didn't quite run yet, but I'll get there and I hope to be able to run a 5K if not before the end of 2012, certainly when the weather warms up next spring.  So although the month of September proved to be one that featured long office hours, a poor diet, and virtually no exercise, it also served as an inspiration to change that all in hopes of a future where I can share with someone my story about how I got into running one cool Saturday in September.

 

Sincerely,

 


Al Case
Executive Director
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Sault Area Chamber of Commerce hours:  Monday-Friday 9 am to 5 pm or by appointment.

Ambassador's meet on the 1st Tuesday at noon at the Sault Chamber of Commerce. Learn more about Ambassadors or "Red Coats" by visiting our website


Board of Director's meet at 7:30 a.m. on the 2nd Friday of each Month at the Sault Area Chamber of Commerce.  The n
ext scheduled meeting is Friday, October 12.  All Chamber members are welcome to attend.

  

Welcome New Members! 

  

Woodside Rentals/Property Management  

Joan Reed,Owner

6431 W M-80 

Kincheloe, MI 49788

906-495-5112

E-mail: reedandassociates@yahoo.com

Web: miupperpeninsula.com  

  

Care Net Pregnancy Center of the EUP 

Deb Kobes, Executive Director 

1420 Ashmun Street 

Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783

906-635-1103

Web: www.euppregnancyoptions.com 

  

Just Right Tree Service 

Howard Talentino, Owner 

6294 W 6 Mile Road 

Brimley, MI 49715 

906-632-7332

E-mail: whiteisbright@hotmail.com

Web: www.justrighttreeservice.com

Tri-County Home Medical Equipment and Repair
Scott Matheson, Owner
408 Magazine Street
Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783
906-253-9855
E-mail: matheson76@gmail.com
Web: TBD.

  

   

Thank you to the entire community of Sault Ste Marie, Chase runners, and our gracious sponsors for their wonderful support of this past Saturday's Sault Area Chamber Chase!  Despite cold temperatures and the looming threat of precipitation, a record 308 runners from across the US and Canada registered to participate in the Third Annual event. The flat, scenic course started at LSSU and proceeded over the International Bridge and back and then continued along Portage Avenue to Riverside and Nicolet with a return back to town and a finish on Water Street at City Hall. 

 

The international course was a unique factor for the race and attracted runners from Florida, California, Colorado, Nevada, Kentucky, Illinois, Ohio, Texas, and Wisconsin. Nearly 140 of the participants were from Chippewa County with an additional group of just over 30 from Ontario, including Sault Ste Marie, Toronto, and Ottawa.

 

"Race officials did a very nice job with the organization, registration, course, t-shirts, awards and transportation," said Greg Mills, third overall finisher in the Bridge Run from Bellaire, MI.  "Everyone involved makes visiting Sault Ste Marie and participating in your event a nice and memorable experience."   

 

The race was made possible by a remarkable turnout of volunteers from area organizations and individuals. Over 100 volunteers participated in various aspects of the race, including service as course marshals, water station attendants, and medical personnel. Fortunately, no serious medical attention was needed for any of the runners.

 

Race results are currently available online at www.saultstemarie.org with photos available at the Sault Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page and at  Picture This Photography.  A user account (free to register) is required to access the over 1,000 photos, including several from the International Bridge and Finish Line.

 

Thank you once again, Sault Ste Marie,Chase runners, and sponsors for supporting this wonderful event in our community.  Save the date of September 28, 2013 for next year's Chase and remember, run like someone's "chasing" you!  

   Business After 5 
Business After Five for September Hosted by Island Books & Crafts This month's BA5 was held at Island Books & Crafts and featured a great social hour and live music.  Complimentary snacks and were in store for all in attendance as well as wonderful prizes donated by the hosts in the form of a variety of history books from local authors. 

Business After Five or BA5 is a great opportunity to network with fellow Chamber members while supporting a local Chamber business in the process.  BA5 takes place the third Thursday of each month and includes fun, food, and prizes.  The October Business After Five is scheduled for Thursday, October 18 at Anytime Fitness. Visit our calendar for a list of all the BA5 locations in 2012.

 

The Chamber Ambassadors or "Red Coats" Wrap Up Summer With Lunch The Chamber Ambassadors wrapped up a busy summer schedule with the LSSU Quarterdeck Grand Opening on Thursday, August 30. Check out details on all Red Coat events by visiting our Ribbon Cutting homepage.


Good Eats - Officials and guests with Lake Superior State University, the Sault Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Sodexo Group formally reopen the Quarterdeck. Wielding scissors from left are Dining Services Director Ray Schebel, LSSU VP for Student Affairs Ken Peress (with Laker mascot Seamore), and Andrea McColl. Sault Area Chamber Director Al Case (red jacket, left-center) and guest chef Hermann Suhs, (green jacket, right) look on. (Photo Courtesy of LSSU/John Shibley)

 

Chamber Young Professionals Vote for Official Logo The Young Professionals, the Chamber's newest group, wrapped up their summer season with a social at the Tower of History.  As part of the event, the group selected from a variety of logo choices for a final vote which resulted in an official logo for the group.  The new logo will soon be on shirts at volunteer events and other places throughout the community.  Keep an eye out for it at Pickford's Fall Fest this October as the YP will have volunteers out for the Hay Maze.

The Young Professionals, or YP, is a group created to engage working professionals between the ages of 21 - 40 and introduce them to the area's business community and help them expand their networking opportunities
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Whether your goal is to develop your professional network, increase your social circle, better connect to civic and philanthropic activities in the community or just have fun, they have several goals in store for Young Professionals in the Sault area.

  

The YP seeks to address the three main priorities young professionals have identified as most important to them when choosing a place to live and work:

  • Social and recreational opportunities
  • Personal and professional development
  • Connection and engagement with the community

Know of someone that fits the description of a YP that might be interested in learning more?  Please refer them to Al Case, Executive Director, for more information.  

   

 

Symbol of Choice - The Young Professionals selected the logo above as designed by Shawn Oborne, graphic artist and member of the Sault Area Chamber Board of Directors.

 
  
2012 Calendar of Events - Interested in being on our events calendar?  Contact our office at 906-632-3301 or e-mail office@saultstemarie.org 
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The Chippewa County Historical Society

is sponsoring a fundraiser for homeowners in Sault Ste. Marie and the Eastern Upper Peninsula. Show your pride in your home and its place in the history of this area. Order a Date Built Plaque, affix it to your house, and let residents and visitors marvel at our rich heritage.

Each plaque is oval, made of cast aluminum, and has a black background with gold letters and numbers.

  • The basic plaque is 12½ x 7½ inches. The word "Built" will be followed by the year your house was constructed.
  • A larger plaque of 14¼ x 10¼ inches is also available with an additional third line of text of up to 14 characters in length. Those interested could add the name of the house, the first owners, the architect, or the builder.

Learn more... 

Attorney Shelley J. White-Thomas Selected for Inclusion in 2012 Michigan Super Lawyers
Shelley J. White-Thomas has been named to the Michigan Rising Stars list as one of the top up-and-coming attorneys in Michigan for 2012. She was also selected in 2011. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state receive this honor.  Read More...
 
National Yoga Expert Brings Workshop to Northern Life Yoga Studios

Arthur Kilmurray, contributor and former editor at Yoga Journal magazine, will visit Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan this October to teach a workshop focused on yoga and meditation.

 

"Yoga and Awakening" will be a non-strenuous workshop suitable for all levels of yoga practitioners, from beginners to instructors. Kilmurray will be instructing four sessions Oct. 19-21 at Northern Life Studio for the Healing Arts, 529 Court St. Participants get a discount if they register by Oct. 5.  Read more...  

 

 

 

Deerfest 2012: November 2, 3, and 4 The Antler's Restaurant is organizing a family festival including a bouncy house, games, and pig roast, large and small vendors from outdoorsmen suppliers and manufacturers, boat, and ATV dealers to taxidermists. Don't forget music, contests and door prizes. The World Famous Antlers Restaurant and Conference Center will provide the back drop for this exciting event. Learn more...  


Wild Bluff Golf Course is pleased to announce that their 2013 Wild Bluff Season Passes are now available. Their entire staff is excited to make this offering and hope you will consider this opportunity. Probably the most intriguing part of their offer is the "Deposit Program", which gives players the opportunity to pay a portion ($500 non-refundable) of the 2013 season pass before Labor Day 2012, and enjoy the benefits of Wild Bluff from Labor Day through the remainder of this season.  Read more...

The Bayliss Public Library has a full schedule of events in store for the month of October.  Listed below are events taking place the first week of the month.  Be certain to visit their homepage for a full list of events for the entire month.

Oct. 2, 2-4 p.m., Free Seminars for Seniors--New Health Care Law for Seniors, Health Coverage Basics, and Scam Alert. Contact 632-9331 to sign up.

 

Oct. 2, 6:30 p.m., People to People International, Jane French, branch manager at Les Cheneaux Community Library, will speak about "Alaska and Back." Open to the public.

 

Oct. 3, 7 p.m., Chippewa County Historical Society General meeting, Author Jill Lowe Brumwell will speak about her new book "Drummond Island's Part in the War of 1812" at Bayliss Public Library. Open to the public. Enter by front door.

 

Oct. 4, 6-8 p.m., Support Group for the Visually Impaired, Mike Hurchick, Program Director, Challenge Mountain, Boyne Falls, will talk about the high adventure experiences they provide for people with disabilities. Open to the public.

 

The United Way of the EUP would really appreciate input to help them increase their impact in the community. It is critical that they be as careful and strategic as possible in the investments they make and the work they do. They believe they are making positive changes to better meet their mission to improve the lives of people in Chippewa, Luce, and Mackinac Counties. 

 

They would like feedback from you, their supporters, volunteers, partners, and neighbors on how they are doing and where you think they should concentrate their  efforts. Please take a few minutes to complete the following survey. The survey will be open until October 31, 2012.  You do not need to make a donation to participate in this survey.

 

 www.surveymonkey.com/s/uweup2012

 

 

The Annual Chili Cook Off has been set for Monday, November 12th from 4 - 7  pm on the campus of Lake Superior State University.  For more information and details, please visit the event homepage.

 

     



Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Authority to Dial Back Bridge Fares to 1962 Rates for 24 Hours to Observe 50th
Anniversary

At its quarterly meeting in July, the Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Authority (SSMBA) voted to roll back passenger vehicle tolls this Oct. 31 to $1.25, the same rate motorists paid when the bridge opened 50 years ago.  Read more... 

 
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The Fall Sault Ste. Marie Farmers Market continues their activity into the fall season at their current location under the canopy at the corner of Ashmun St. and Portage Ave.  They're excited about concluding another successful summer of helping local farmers and crafters share the fruits of their labor with the public. Stop by every Wednesday starting at 4 pm to browse your local farmers and merchants food and wares.

EUP 2nd Annual Local Food Summit
Registration is now open!
The 2nd annual EUP Local Food Summit will be held on Thursdsay, November 8th, at Lake Superior State University.

 

For more information and to register click here:

 EUP Local Food Summit Registration


 
We Don't Even Have To Try, It's Always a Good Time Rob Bliss, who inspired an international sensation with his Grand Rapids Lip Dub video, visited 50 Michigan cities in seven days, videotaping people singing portions of "Good Time" by Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen.  Sault Ste Marie was one of those stops and had a turnout of over 100 people in the video at the Museum Ship Valley Camp.  Although the video garnered over one million hits in just under a week, the video has been removed from You Tube due to a copyright claim by Songs Music Publishing.  Read more....
  

The Weather Channel has named Sault Ste. Marie as one of the safest locations in the nation for dealing with life threatening weather. Sault Ste. Marie joins San Diego, Honolulu and Rochester New York as one of safest locations from life threatening weather.  Learn more...

 

Let's Get MovingCommunity members of Sault Ste. Marie, Munising, Manistique, St. Ignace, Newberry and Kinross participated in the 3rd annual Let's Get Moving Community Challenge during June and July, sponsored by the Sault Tribe Strategic Alliance for Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Each community competed for financial prizes which are designated to improve and enhance the infrastructure in their hometown areas to promote physical activity and to encourage healthy living. During this year's eight week Community Challenge, 688 participants logged 100,935 wellness miles - enough miles to circle the earth over 4 times! Read more...

 
Winning - Let's Get Moving Community Challenge winners from Sault Ste, left to right - Lisa Myers, Sault Tribe Community Health; Ken Hemming, LSSU; BJ Puchala, BCBS of Michigan; Spencer Nebel, City of Sault Ste. Marie; Wayne Barry, BHCC/SsMart Group; Alicia Askwith, City of Sault Ste. Marie; Leon Malone, Team Sault top wellness miles earner.  
    

Hunters: Pure Michigan Hunt Winner's Story Could be Yours in 2013  
The Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters that there is still plenty of time to apply for the 2013 Pure Michigan Hunt, which will give three lucky winners the opportunity to participate in every limited-license hunt in Michigan. The winners receive elk, bear, antlerless deer, and spring and fall turkey hunting licenses, as well as first choice in the daily drawings at one of the DNR's managed waterfowl areas. 

  

Interested in having your community news or event published in the Chamber Newsletter? Please send prepared and edited releases to director@saultstemarie.org.  Any additional items must be provided in a pdf format.  The Sault Area Chamber of Commerce reserves final right of publication with all submissions for Community Notes.

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UPEDA Conference on Bi-National Regional Collaboration Set to Take Place at LSSU on October 24 & 25
 

   

Want to become a government contractor? If your company has been considering the field of government contracting, consider a free class to give you the skills and knowledge you need to have success.  Learn more...

 

Michigan's Unemployment Insurance Agency is hosting a series of free educational seminars for Michigan businesses from April 12th thru October 16th of 2012 to answer questions regarding the state's unemployment insurance program (UI).  If you are interested in dates and locations, please read more... 

 

Legislative Activity   

   

Senate Bill 1102: Authorize penalties for delinquent "administrative hearing bureau" fines
Passed 38 to 0 in the Senate on September 19, 2012, to define the conditions under which a trustee would have an insurable interest in the life of the individual who created the trust (the settlor) or in the life of an individual in whom a settlor had an insurable interest.    

   

Senate Bill 1103: Revise regulation of trusts detail
Passed 38 to 0 in the Senate on September 19, 2012, to add references to the state insurance code to reflect the trusee life insurance provisions proposed by Senate Bill 1102.   

    

House Bill 5400: Authorize loan subsidies for fruit growers
Passed 103 to 2 in the House on September 19, 2012, to appropriate a $15 million for low-interest loan loan subsidies for fruit growers and producers who suffered extensive crop damage in 2012 due to an extended March warm spell followed by a hard freeze.      

 

House Bill 5818: Increase licensure fees
Passed 88 to 16 in the House on September 19, 2012, to increase license fees imposed on a wide range of businesses and occupations in which licensure mandates are imposed as a condition of earning a living. The proposed increases are spread among different bills in the package comprised of House Bills 5818 to 5825. Technically, the bills repeal the sunsets of previously enacted "temporary" fee increase laws. According to the House Fiscal Agency, the fee hikes would extract an additional $14.9 million annually from business owners and tradesmen.      

 

House Bill 5819: Increase licensure fees
Passed 87 to 18 in the House on September 19, 2012, to increase license fees imposed on a wide range of businesses and occupations in which licensure mandates are imposed as a condition of earning a living. The proposed increases are spread among different bills in the package comprised of House Bills 5818 to 5825. Technically, the bills repeal the sunsets of previously enacted "temporary" fee increase laws. According to the House Fiscal Agency, the fee hikes would extract an additional $14.9 million annually from business owners and tradesmen.      

 

House Bill 5820: Increase licensure fees
Passed 88 to 17 in the House on September 19, 2012, to increase license fees imposed on a wide range of businesses and occupations in which licensure mandates are imposed as a condition of earning a living. The proposed increases are spread among different bills in the package comprised of House Bills 5818 to 5825. Technically, the bills repeal the sunsets of previously enacted "temporary" fee increase laws. According to the House Fiscal Agency, the fee hikes would extract an additional $14.9 million annually from business owners and tradesmen.      

 

House Bill 5826: Shift road tax money from certain subsidies to road projects
Passed 105 to 0 in the House on September 19, 2012, to not earmark $12 million in annual road tax money to the state "Transportation Economic Development Fund" in fiscal year 2012-2013, and instead use it for road building and repair projects. TEDF money is essentially a form of corporate subsidy in which the state pays for transportation infrastructure projects related to a particular investor's or developer's new plant or project.      

 

House Bill 5873: Revise fallen public safety survivor college tuition benefit program detail
Passed 104 to 0 in the House on September 19, 2012, to transfer administration of a state program that provides free college tuition to the survivors of fallen police officers and firefighters, from the State Police to the Department of Treasury; and also revise details of the process for applying for this benefit.    

 

House Bill 5893: Increase business and occupational licensure fees
Passed 86 to 19 in the House on September 19, 2012, to increase business corporation annual report filing. This is part of a package comprised of this bill and House Bills 5818 to 5825 that increase fees imposed on a wide range of businesses and occupations in which licensure or filing mandates are imposed as a condition of earning a living. Technically, the bills repeal the sunsets of previously enacted "temporary" fee increase laws. According to the House Fiscal Agency, the fee hikes would extract an additional $16.2 million annual from business owners and tradesmen.
 

 

Senate Bill 1148: Grant industrial plant rehab tax break for particular facility
Passed 38 to 0 in the Senate on September 20, 2012, to allow an exception to the usual requirements for an Industrial Plant Rehabilitation tax break, making a particular facility eligible when under current statute it would not be.     

 

Senate Bill 1258: Increase business and occupational licensure fees
Passed 36 to 2 in the Senate on September 20, 2012, to increase annual registration fees imposed on stock brokers and advisors. This is one a number of bills increasing fees on a wide range of businesses and occupations in which registration or licensure mandates are imposed as a condition of operating the firm or earning a living in the profession. The bills technically repeal the sunsets of previously enacted "temporary" fee increase laws, and are related to the budget for the next fiscal year. According to the House and Senate Fiscal Agencies, the bills would extract $15 to $20 million annually from business owners and tradesmen.
 

 

Educational Happenings
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Chamber Member Scholarship Now Available at Davenport University  A new scholarship at Davenport University will help students that are employed by a member in good standing of a Chamber of Commerce in Michigan.  The Community Leader Scholarship is valued at up to $1,500 annually and can be coupled with the current 25% tuition discount Sault Area Chamber members receive as part of our partnership with SBAM.  Click on the link above for more details or visit our SBAM page

 

LSSU Offering Phlebotomy and Pharmacy Technician Programs, Medical Billing and Coding Professional Program 

   

Informational Panel, Presidential Debate Viewing Hosted at LSSU on October 3

 

 

2011 National Book Award Recipient Nikki Finney to Appear at LSSU on October 4

Award Winner - Nikky Finney, winner of the 2011 National Book Award for Poetry for Head Off & Split, and known as one of the most eloquent, fearless and necessary poets in America, will be visiting Lake Superior State University on Thursday, Oct. 4, to present a reading and master class. The public is welcome to a poetry reading and reception with Finney from 7-9 p.m. in the Kenneth J. Shouldice Library auditorium. Light hors d'oeuvres will be served. Earlier in the day, any aspiring poets are invited to a free special master class with Finney from 2-3 p.m. in Crawford Hall of Science, room 204.  Photo Courtesy of John Shibley, LSSU.  Read more... 

 

LSSU Career Fair Set for October 11, Public and Employers Invited to Attend

Learn more about the 2012 Career Fair and register online at: http://www.lssu.edu/careerservices/careerfair.php

 

Laker Fridays, Are You In?

Better find that gold suit coat or that blue sweater or a pair of Laker anchor earrings because it is here. Every Friday is a Laker Friday.

Laker Fridays are not a dress down day but rather an opportunity for alumni, friends, students, faculty, staff and administration to show their support of Lake Superior State University by donning their LSSU colors and apparel.

 

Alumni and businesses everywhere are invited to participate. Those who do will receive a sign indicating their participation and are eligible for prize drawings.

 

MacMaster Realty - Winners of a January 2012 Laker Friday. 

 

If your business would like to participate in Laker Fridays, contact alumnirelations@lssu.edu or call 906-635-6219.