September 2019 - Issue #85
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Dear Friends,
With the summer winding down, our board and staff are eager to get back into the swing of things at the Chamber. With our monthly breakfast series starting starting in September at the Finnish American Heritage Center, our Fall Golf Outing following on September 11th and looking ahead to September 24th for our first Lunch and Learn with Mary Myers hosting a Website Workshop.
In addition to our events, we want to celebrate YOU! Are you interested in showcasing your business to the community? Would you like to say thank you to your customers? We would like to extend you the opportunity for you to host a Business After Hours or Open House. Contact
us
to reserve your spot for the 2019-2020 season today!
Sincerely,
Karin Van Dyke
Board President
Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce
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The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce welcomes
Katie Schlief
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The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce welcomes Katie Schlief.
Katie will be playing a vital role in our office, assisting visitors, Chamber members, and planning Chamber events. Katie is passionate about the community and looks forward to adding her creative ideas to the Chamber.
If you have ideas you would like to share with Katie or would like to extend her a warm welcome. Email her at [email protected]
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New Chamber Member Benefits available through SBAM
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We're excited to offer NEW and exciting benefits through our partnership with the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM). Please let
us
know if you have any questions.
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Please Welcome Our New Chamber Members
Please support our Chamber Member Businesses!
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The Muffler Shop
We're excited to welcome The Muffler Shop as a new member of the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce.
The Muffler Shop is a full-service preventive maintenance and auto repairs center in the Houghton, specializing in 4x4 Services, Alignment, Brakes, Car Care Services, Domestic Cars & Trucks, Electrical Services, Electronic Services, Engine & Transmission, Engine Maintenance, General Services, Heating and Cooling Services, Import Cars & Trucks, Miscellaneous Services, Towing and Undercar Services since 1982.
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eComp Marketing
eComp Marketing provides high-caliber Internet marketing services to clients worldwide. With a local presence right here in Hancock, MI.
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Proactive Accounting Solutions
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We're excited to welcome Proactive Accounting Solutions, LLC located on Sharon Avenue in Houghton as a new member of the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce.
They provide Income Tax Services, Tax Planning/Consulting, and other Business Services. They also offer free 30-minute initial consultations.
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Thank you for renewing your membership
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AmericInn Lodge and Suites of Silver City
Bella Vista Motel
Brian Rendel
Bukema Trucking
Copper Country Community Arts Center
Credit Services, Inc.
Goodwill Industries - Calumet Training Center
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Holiday Inn Express
Horner Flooring
Peninsula Copper Industries, Inc
Rukkila, Negro & Associates, CPAs, PC
Somero Enterprises, Inc.
U.P. Engineers & Architects, Inc.
Up and Running Technology Solutions
Vic Pietila Insurance Agency
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We like to share news, updates, and events of our membership on Facebook. If you have a post that you would like us to share please share it with us and we would love to help spread the word!
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September 4th:
Zach Halkola, Chief Operating Officer, PM Power Group (WPEP, UPPM, WPCR) presented the
Copper Recycling and Recovery project in White Pine
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August 14th: Congratulations to City of Hancock on the completion of the new dock at Hancock Beach!
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Mark Your Calendars!
Upcoming Chamber Events
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GRAND OPENING of Protea Floral Design
Saturday, September 28, 2019
Ribbon Cutting at NOON followed by
Open House to 6PM
New location at: 100 Navy Street | Hancock
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Member Spotlight:
eComp Marketing
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Give us some background on yourself/your business.
I was born and raised in Appleton, WI and lived there most of my life. After college I entered the I.T. field as a computer programmer and continued down this path for roughly 17 years. During this timeframe I pursued several side projects, all of which revolved around online sales & website marketing. In 2007, one of my projects really started to take off so I decided to leave I.T. (which was scary!) and pursue full time. This is when the first iteration of eComp Marketing was born (then called eComp Enterprises). In 2012 I met my fiancé’ Becky, who is a Hancock native, and relocated myself and my business to the U.P. in 2013. With the move to a new state I decided to re-launch and re-brand the business under a new name, eComp Marketing.
eComp Marketing offers digital marketing services, including web development, search engine optimization, social media marketing, search engine marketing, and more.
How many years have you been in business?
I’ve been doing Internet marketing professionally now for 12 years. Seven years as eComp Enterprises down in Appleton and five years as eComp Marketing in Hancock.
What’s an interesting fact about your business most people don’t know?
Although working with local businesses has always been a priority, I’ve done a lot of work with clients from all over the world. Some of the countries include Canada, Brazil, Peru, the United Kingdom, Russia, and more.
Do you have any advice for new business owners?
My biggest piece of advice is to stay focused and avoid getting side-tracked. We live in an age where we’re always accessible and other people are constantly after our time. Learn to say “no”. Stay focused on your goals and what matters to you most.
What brought you to the area?
A girl, of course!
What are your business's goals?
First and foremost, I’d like to get to know more of the people and businesses in the local community. Unfortunately, since moving to the Upper Peninsula I’ve been dealing with some health issues that have prevented me from getting out much and meeting people in person. Now that I’m doing a lot better, my goal is to get out into the community and get to know you!
I’d also like to continue to exceed our client’s expectations by providing the most effective Internet marketing services available to local small businesses. By using the highest level of quality and integrity, I’d like to continue being a leader in online marketing. eComp Marketing is accredited by the Michigan Better Business Bureau (BBB) and currently has an A+ rating. I’d really like to keep it that way!
How can people keep up to date on what's happening at your organization?
People can subscribe to our newsletter, follow our blog, or follow us on any of our social media channels.
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Is your business/organization interested in being in our member spotlight?
Contact us
for more details!
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Utilize this Chamber Member Only Benefit
Your Opportunity to Learn More
Contact the Chamber for free access to Skillshare
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Skillshare is an online learning platform with thousands of classes in dozens of disciplines — including marketing, design, productivity, software training and more. Classes are suitable for a range of skill levels and are taught in an approachable way with a focus on practical application.
Additionally, many of the classes are taught by some of the best-known practitioners in their respective field (e.g. renowned designer Aaron Draplin teaches logo design, entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk teaches social media strategy, TED Talk sensation, Simon Sinek teaches presentation skills, etc.) or in conjunction with some of the leading companies in a particular discipline (Mailchimp teaches email marketing, Atlassian teaches how to build a high performing team).
Each Skillshare class has an associated project to allow students to practice what they learn, and customized class recommendations based on individual interests and engagement will help give each participant a personalized experience tailored to their specific needs.
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Accident Fund Insurance Discount Program
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906 DAY at Keweenaw Co-op
906 Day is Friday, September 6th and Your Keweenaw Co-op is celebrating Yooper style.
We are going to donate .906% (just under 1%) of our profits for that day to the Copper Country Humane Society
. So, come on in and celebrate (K)-906 Day this Friday (9/06) by helping us support (K)-9s and their other furry friends at Copper Country Humane Society.
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Sunday, September 8, 2019
8:30 am to NOON
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Saturday, September 21st, 2019
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Is your business or organization having an upcoming event? Send us your flyer and we will include it in our newsletter - Email:
[email protected]
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Also - be sure to post your events on our community calendar!
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The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer Keweenaw Cash: a gift certificate program that can be used at more than 300 Chamber member businesses. Since its launch,
the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce has issued over $341,000 worth of Keweenaw Cash.
That money goes right back into local businesses!
Keweenaw Cash can be purchased in any denomination, allowing the recipient more flexibility and enabling them to use the certificates at numerous businesses.
In addition to making great gifts, businesses can purchase Keweenaw Cash as bonuses, prizes, at fundraising events, as employee incentives or awards, retirement gifts, to mark a milestone, or as part of a welcome package for new hires.
Certificates come with an envelope and a list of all the participating businesses.
Please note we require at least a 24 hour notice when placing orders. We are not responsible for any lost or stolen certificates.
If you are a business and would be interested in being able to redeem Keweenaw Cash, please look into a
becoming a member
with the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce.
For additional information about Keweenaw Cash, to purchase certificates, or how you can accept Keweenaw Cash, call
906-482-5240
or email
[email protected]
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We need your Business Cards/Brochures
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Karin Van Dyke, President
Vice President for Advancement
Finlandia University
Mary Myers, Vice President
Account Executive
WLUC TV6
Angela Luskin, Secretary
Health and Fitness Manager
UP Health System-Portage
James Desrochers - Treasurer
Director of Advancement
Michigan Technological University
Morgan Impola
Regional Engineer
UPPCO
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Jan Cole
Managing Partner
Edochi, LLC
Todd Gast
Marketing Manager
Keweenaw Co-op
Brian Donnelly
VP Director of Retail Banking
Superior National Bank
Carrie Richards
Partner Engagement Program Manager
Michigan Technological University
Mary Sears,
KEDA Representative
Brad Barnett,
CVB Representative
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Do you have questions, comments, or concerns? Contact your legislators!
Governor
U.S. Senators
U.S. Representative
State Senate District: 38
House of Representative District: 110
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Our roots run deep in the Keweenaw
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Upper Peninsula Power Company was created in 1947 through a merger of three utilities. One of them, the Houghton County Electric Light Company, earlier acquired the interests of Peninsula Electric Light and Power, which began operating in the Keweenaw in 1884 – just five years after Edison invented the light bulb.
From the Edison bulb to high-tech electronics of today, you might say UPPCO has been providing “
U.P. Power
” for more than 130 years.
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Customer Service
(
800-562-7680
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24-Hour Electric Emergencies/Outages
1-800-562-7809
Outage Updates
@UPPCOstorm
News
@uppcopower
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Safe & Reliable Service
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Renewable Hydroelectric Generation
With Public Recreational Opportunities
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Learn more at
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Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce
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902 College Ave, Houghton, MI 49931
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