Chamber Chat

September 15, 2026 - Volume 19, Number 37

 

235 West Chisholm St.

Alpena, MI 49707

989-354-4181

info@alpenachamber.com


You are receiving this because of your affiliation with the Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce.

Sponsored by:


Chairman Level ($5,000+)

Alpena County

Gallagher

HPC Credit Union


Leader Level ($3,200-$4,999)

Amrize


Partner Level ($1,600)

DTE Energy


Sponsor Level ($500)

Banner Realty

Boldrey, Senchuk, Rouleau & Williams, CPA's, PC

Goyette Mechanical

Industrial Image, Inc.

SkyWest Airlines

Thunder Bay Electric, Inc.

Young Appliance, Electronics, Furniture & Mattresses


Want to see your business listed here? Contact us at info@alpenachamber.com

Today marks my one-year anniversary with the Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce. When I accepted this role, I knew my first year would be one of transition. My focus was not to arrive with all the answers, but to listen, learn, and become immersed in the community. I spent the past year meeting business leaders, community partners, members, and residents to better understand what makes Alpena unique and what matters most to those who call it home.


What I discovered is a community filled with passion, resilience, and a shared desire to see Alpena thrive.


As I begin my second year, I believe we are ready to transition from listening and learning to taking action. The relationships built and insights gained over the past year have created a strong foundation for moving forward with purpose. I am excited to work alongside our members and partners to turn ideas into impact, strengthen our business community, and help create new opportunities for growth throughout our region.


Thank you for welcoming me into this community and for your continued support. The future is bright, and I am excited for what we will accomplish together.


Paige Fisher

President & CEO

Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce

LAST CHANCE TO GET YOUR GRUB CRAWL TICKETS

Chamber Events

 

Sept

17

15th Annual Alpenopoly Grub Crawl - Vegas Night 

5:30-10:00pm at Court Yard Restaurant, HopSide Brewery, Joe’s Bar, Nowicki’s Sausage Shoppe, PIF Cider, Rusty’s Corks & Cocktails, Sneakers Bar, Thunder Bay Winery

$30 per person

Tickets are now on sale at the Chamber office.

Sept

30

Scotland Community Trip Informational Meeting

5:30pm at Holiday Inn Express Conference Room

Join us to hear about our 2027 community trip to Scotland with our representative from Collette. Brochures are available for this September 2027 trip.

Oct

8

Good Mid-Day Alpena Lunch 11:30am at Alpena Public Safety Facility, 501 W. Chisholm St. 

Sponsored by Accident Fund Insurance Company of America

$15 per person

Registration is required in advance to info@alpenachamber.com.

Oct

17

Red White & Blue Review – “A Journey Through Time – Honoring Those Who Serve”  5:00pm at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center

$30 per person

Tickets are now on sale at the Chamber office.

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2026 Red White & Blue Sponsors

Dinner Sponsor

Nicolet National Bank

 

General Sponsors

Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union

Alpena Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Alpena Community Credit Union

Alpena Power Company

Besser Company

Edward Jones – Andew Kowalski

KFC of Alpena

MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena

Northeastern Window & Door

Northland Area Federal Credit Union

Old Mission Investment and Trust  

Perch’s IGA

Propane Plus, Inc.

Thunder Bay Accounting

Thunder Bay Electric

 
 

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