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Brian Donnelly, Vice PresidentBranch ManagerRiver Valley [email protected]

Matt Thyer, TreasurerOwnerUp and Running Technology [email protected]

Karin Van Dyke, SecretaryVice President for University RelationsFinlandia [email protected]

Lisa DunnebackeAssociate [email protected]

Lonie GliebermanOwnerMount [email protected]

Darrell GuitarAssociate Member and Agent at Century 21 / North Country [email protected]

Beth HoyAssistant Director of Operations and Industry OutreachIndustry Relations TeamOffice of Innovation and Industry EngagementMichigan Technological [email protected]

Carrie RichardsDual Career Program CoordinatorMichigan Technological [email protected]

BOARD OF DIRECTORSLETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT ....... PAGE 4

KEWEENAW CASH ..................... PAGE 5

CHAMBER MEMBER BENEFITS ..... PAGE 6

SPARK PLUG AWARDS ............... PAGE 7

LETTER FROM THE E.D. ............. PAGE 9

CREDIT CARD COMPLIANCE ....... PAGE 10

ONE COMMUNITY TWO CAREERS . PAGE 11

BUSINESS SUPPORT/RESOURCES .. PAGE 12

UP HEALTH-PORTAGE GROWTH PAGE 13

VIBRANT ARTS COMMUNITY ........ PAGE 16

ASPIRUS EXCELLENCE IN ACTION . PAGE 17

NETWORKING & VISIBILITY ............ PAGE 20

SNB 125TH ANNIVERSARY ....... PAGE 21

ENERGY EFFICIENCY INITIATIVE ... PAGE 24

COUNTIES STATISTICS ............. PAGE 25

MEMBER DIRECTORY .............. PAGE 28

MEMBER ALPHA INDEX ............ PAGE 41

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Participating in community events is a great way to network andcreate visibility for your company in the community. For more infor-mation about upcoming events, check out our calendar:

keweenaw.org/business-calendar

Let us know if you have an upcoming event you want included onour calendar or in our next newsletter. We are looking for photos ofpeople doing business in the Keweenaw to use on our website andin our newsletters. If you have photos you’d like to share, sendthem to [email protected]. Please tell us who took the photo andthe area it was taken, so we can give proper credit. Thanks!

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Dear Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce Members,As we look forward to 2015, I would like to first reflect on the ex-

citing events of 2014. We began the year in the midst of a mem-bership campaign where we were reaching out to you, ourmembers, for support to hire an Executive Director. In return, wepromised a more active Chamber, improved events and an overallbetter value for your membership dollars. We are truly grateful forthe confidence and support you have placed in your Chamber ofCommerce. What seemed unattainable a couple years prior, cameto reality in July of 2014 when we hired Cheryl Fahrner as our newExecutive Director. Cheryl, a former area resident, came back to usfrom Plover, Wisconsin where she had successfully led severalcommunity organizations. With Cheryl’s experience and provenrecord of results, we are delighted to have her as our leader.Shortly after Cheryl’s arrival, the Ambassadors program was

launched. Our Ambassadors consist of a diverse group of leadersfrom our community. They enhance the value of your membershipas advocates for our members in the communities that we serve.This dedicated group is very visible at all of our Chamber eventsand we appreciate their service.We begin 2015 in a healthy position both organizationally and fi-

nancially. We have formed additional committees, which draw on

the expertise of our Board of Directors to bring more effective pro-grams and services to you, our members. Recently, we learnedthat we were chosen as a host city for the Connecting Entrepre-neurial Communities (CEC) conference coming in the Fall of 2015!Cheryl attended this conference in lower Michigan last year whichgave us the opportunity to be considered as host this year.In closing, I would like to say that our focus remains to support,

attract and develop business in the Keweenaw Peninsula. I wouldlike to encourage all of our members to reach out to us to be surethat you are taking full advantage of the benefits your membershipprovides. Also, consider participating in our Eggs & Issues series,Business After Hours or golf outings by hosting, sponsoring or sim-ply attending. Thank you for your continued support, we look forward to seeing

you all in 2015.

Sincerely,

Gregory J. SeppanenPresident

A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Gregory J. SeppanenPresident

Cheryl Fahrner is the ExecutiveDirector of the Keweenaw Cham-ber of Commerce. Cheryl beganher position in mid-July 2014.Prior experiences include: Corpo-rate Events Director for a large na-tional health organization coveringCentral Wisconsin for the Ameri-can Heart Association/AmericanStroke Association; Executive Di-rector for the Plover Area BusinessAssociation in Plover, Wisconsin;Marketing Coordinator atSchwan’s Home Office in Marshall, MN; and working at Detroit &Northern Savings & Loan (D&N) Corporate HQ in Hancock, MI from

1982-1984.Cheryl’s family lives in Stevens Point, Wisconsin and includes

her husband, Roger who is a Store Manager for Hobby Lobby inWausau, and two boys, Daryl and Nicholas, along with dog Cobalt.Daryl attends UW-Madison Pharmacy School and Nicholas attendsUW-Stevens Point. Cheryl grew up in Ironwood, Michigan and at-tended Gogebic Community College in Ironwood and Rainy RiverCommunity College in International Falls, Minnesota.

Executive Director of the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce

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In recent years, the popular-ity of gift cards and gift cer-tificates has continued togrow. But, despite their popu-larity, there are some draw-backs. One being that,single-business gift cards arelimited to the business fromwhich they were issued. TheKeweenaw Chamber of Com-merce's Keweenaw Cash isan exciting alternative to giftcards with virtually all of theadvantages and none of therestrictions.As the name implies, Ke-

weenaw Cash can be used ascash at the more than 500participating members of theKeweenaw Chamber of Com-merce. Trina Barrette, OfficeManager at the Chamber, said for consumers, Keweenaw Cashmakes life a lot easier.“Many people struggle when it comes to gift giving,” she said.

“Keweenaw Cash takes away a lot of guess work for the giverand gives the recipient a lot of options.”What sets Keweenaw Cash apart from traditional gift certifi-

cates or the newer gift cards is the fact their use isn’t limitedto a single business.Barrette said the uses of Keweenaw Cash have expanded far

beyond the traditional gift certificate. “People have used themto pay their utility bills or make an insurance payment,” shesaid. “They’ve even used Keweenaw Cash at local hospitalsand doctor’s offices.”Another example of the flexibility of Keweenaw Cash is that

they can be purchased in any denomination the consumerneeds. “We print them here,” Barrette said, “So we can makeany amount no matter how large or how small.”“If someone wants to give a hundred dollars or more, we

suggest printing the Keweenaw Cash in smaller denomina-tions. This allows the recipient more flexibility and enablesthem to use the certificates at several businesses.”Barrette said that not only is Keweenaw Cash accepted by

most local businesses, it is the business community itself that

is the biggest user ofthe program. “Em-ployers such asPortage Health, As-pirus, GS Engineering,and Midwest Loansuse Keweenaw Cashquite often,” she said.“They’ve been usedas ChristmasBonuses, prizes insilent auctions andother fund raisingevents, and for em-ployee incentives andawards.” She saidKeweenaw Cash isalso used as retire-ment gifts, to mark amilestone, or as partof a welcome package

for new hires. While Keweenaw Cash is available from the Chamber all

year long, Barrette said there is a noticeable increase aroundthe holidays. “It really is a perfect gift that can be used ascash throughout the Keweenaw.” Barrette said the certifi-cates come in envelopes with a list of all the participatingbusinesses to make it easy for the recipient. To find out more about Keweenaw Cash visit the Chamber

office at 902 College Ave. in Houghton, call 906-482-5240, orvisit their website: keweenaw.org.

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Keweenaw Cash OffersVariety, Flexibility

COMMUNITY PARTNER$200 (1-9 employees) $400 (10+ employees) $60 Individual$100 nonprofit charity

SUPPORT• Direct connectivity to small business planners, counselors and local or-

ganizations that will help provide resources needed to grow your business• Access to customized insurance options: group healthcare, worker’s

comp, auto, and homeowners• Usage of Chamber bulk mailing permit for large direct mail campaigns• Legislative advocacy with local, state, and national governments• Participation in the Chamber’s Keweenaw Cash program• Window decal that demonstrates your community supportATTRACT• Visibility on the Chambers website membership directory and in the

annual InBusiness Magazine• More than 100,000 website impressions a year• InBusiness Magazine’s printed and included in relocation packages• Receive referrals and new customers/clients through recommendations

from the ChamberDEVELOP• GROW YOUR NETWORK AT EVENTS! Business After Hours, Grand

Openings, Ribbon Cuttings, Annual Dinner, Eggs & Issues, GolfTournaments, and more• Advertise to over 20,000 Chamber office visitors with your business

brochures• Receive a free subscription to U.P. Business Today• Advertising discounts in Chamber Newsletter, InBusiness Magazine,

and U.P. Business Today

DEVELOPING PARTNER $800COMMUNITY PARTNER MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS PLUS…• Listing bolded in online directory and in InBusiness Magazine• Sponsorship of one hole at spring or fall golf tournaments - promote

to more than 100 golfers and business leaders• Receive two tickets to Annual Spark Plug Awards Dinner - networking

and guest speakers• Recognition as Chamber supporter - business name listed in the

Chamber office and at all events• Recognition certificate to display at your business

LEADERSHIP PARTNER $2,000COMMUNITY PARTNERMEMBERSHIP BENEFITS PLUS…• Includes up to three branches, associates, or offices listed in bold in

online and InBusiness Magazine directories• Sponsorship of one hole at both the spring and fall golf tournaments –

promote to over 100 golfers and business leaders• Registration for one team at one golf tournament (spring or fall)• Receive 6 tickets to Annual Spark Plug Awards Dinner – networking

and guest speakers• Recognition as Chamber supporter – business logo listed in the

Chamber office and at all events• Recognition plaque to display at your business• Sponsorship of one Eggs & Issues – recognition in promotion and at

event• Quarter page ad in monthly eNewsletter

SUPERIOR PARTNER $4,000COMMUNITY PARTNER MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS PLUS…• Includes all branches, associates, or offices listed in bold in online

and InBusiness Magazine directories• Sponsorship of two holes at both spring and fall golf tournaments –

promote to more than 100 golfers and business leaders• Registration for one team at each golf tournament (spring and fall)• Receive eight tickets to Annual Spark Plug Awards Dinner –

networking and guest speakers, includes company logo on table• Recognition as Chamber supporter - large business logo listed in

Chamber office and at all events• Recognition plaque to display at your business• Sponsorship of two Eggs & Issues – recognition in promotion and at event• Full page ad in the monthly eNewsletter• Logo on the front page of the Chamber’s monthly eNewsletter• Banner ad and hyperlink on home page of the Chamber website

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CHAMBER MEMBER BENEFITS

he Keweenaw Chamber ofCommerce along with co-sponsors Keweenaw Eco-nomic Development

Alliance (KEDA), MTEC SmartZone, andKeweenaw Young Professionals (KYP),hosted the third annual KeweenawSpark Plug Awards Dinner on Thursday,February 12, 2015 at Michigan Tech’sMemorial Union Ballroom in Houghton.The reception, dinner, and awards cer-emony offers a rare opportunity forKeweenaw professionals to come to-gether socially and to recognize localbusinesses and individuals for their ex-traordinary accomplishments in the 2014 calendar year. Atten-dance at the event is open to the community, but all Spark PlugAward recipients must be a Chamber or KEDA member. Nomina-tions are anonymously made by the Keweenaw community andchosen by the Spark Plug Award Committee, which is made up ofBoard members from the Chamber, KEDA, MTEC SmartZone, andKYP. This year’s Keweenaw Spark Plug Awards were granted in six

categories, as follows:Spark Plug Award for Growth – A company that has seen signifi-

cant growth in employment and/or sales during the previous year.

THERMOANALYTICS - CALUMET, MISpark Plug Award for Quality/Customer Service/Teamwork – A com-

pany recognized by the community, other businesses, and customersfor providing top quality products and/or services.

MARKETING DEPARTMENT, INC. - HOUGHTON, MISpark Plug Award for Innovation/Transformation – A new or existing

company pursuing new products and/or services that hold greatpromise for local economic growth and employment. Or, that hasmade a significant change in how they conduct business or in theproducts and/or services they offer which has produced significantoutcomes in terms of revenue or employment.

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KEWEENAW SPARK PLUG AWARDS RECOGNIZEACCOMPLISHED LOCAL BUSINESSES

From left: Roy & Trisia Nahri (Roy’s Bakery), Jon Julien, Amanda McConnon, Keith Johnson(Thermoanalytics), Bob LaFave (Village of L’anse), Karyn Olsson (The Marketing Department)

ROY’S PASTIES & BAKERY – HOUGHTON, MISpark Plug Award for Community Development – A company, per-

son, or activity that has had significant positive impact on the busi-ness community.

ROBERT LAFAVE, AND THE VILLAGE OF L’ANSE, MIPerson/Project of the Year – A high impact person or project that is

notable within the community and that will provide lasting benefits tobusinesses and community members.

JON JULIEN – HOUGHTON, MIYoung Professional of the Year – A person under the age of 40 who

made significant strides in our community and in their profession in2014.

AMANDA MCCONNONCheryl Fahrner, the recently appointed Executive Director of the

Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce, emceed the evening’s events.“This is by far the most popular and well attended business net-working function of the year,” she said. “It’s a great opportunity forour membership to network in a fun, social atmosphere and cele-brate the remarkable contributions they all have made to our localbusiness community throughout the year.”The event also featured guest speaker Jerry Murphy, Executive Di-

rector of New North, an eighteen county regional marketing and

economic development organization serving Northeastern Wiscon-sin. New North coordinates and implements a regional develop-ment strategy that includes several collaborative work programsfocused on: workforce development, business development, re-gional branding, and marketing. His presentation, Regional Reinven-tion, highlighted a four-tiered strategy for successful regionaleconomic development. New North’s efforts in business retentionand development have focused on establishing and coordinating in-dustry specific clusters and expertise networks that facilitate mem-ber networking, information sharing, and collaborative enterprises.It has also gained significant strides in talent recruitment through itsFastForward Program that fosters collaborative relationships betweenprivate companies, colleges and universities. “Regional leadership isabsolutely a requirement for successful economic development intoday’s competitive global economy,” said Murphy. “It is imperative toproceed along clearly defined and aligned strategic initiatives as wellas respect and build on the existing landscape of systems and struc-tures. You don’t have to recreate the wheel, but build on what you al-ready have and what is already working in your area.”For additional information about the Keweenaw Spark Plug Awards,

the selection process, or how you can get involved, contact the Cham-ber Office at (906) 482-5240 or visit their website at keweenaw.org.

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I am very excited to be back in the U.P. and to have the great op-portunity to be the Executive Director of the Keweenaw Chamber ofCommerce. I have met with many Chamber members and I amlooking forward to meeting many more great supporters! We areactively engaged in the community and collaborating on projects tostrengthen the area. The Chamber has been active with the West-ern Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region (WUPPDR)in the Western U.P. Regional Prosperity Initiative (RPI). The Cham-ber has proposed a Regional Chamber Alliance with other WesternU.P. Chambers of Commerce, and is seeking further collaboration inall six counties (Houghton/Keweenaw, Baraga, Ontonagon, Gogebicand Iron). We encourage development in the Western U.P., whichbenefits everyone in the region. The Chamber is also working with Connect Michigan and WUP-

PDR to address broadband concerns in the area, we had requestedbusiness members and others to take the Broadband Survey. Weare actively working on asset mapping in the community; if youoffer free WIFI in the community or computer training, please let usknow. We hope Houghton County will be the second “CertifiedConnect Community” in the Upper Peninsula.We have been busy strengthening the core programs of the

Chamber of Commerce. It’s all about community, business, andhow YOU can make a difference in the quality of life here. I wish tothank volunteer Chamber members for stepping forward to fill posi-tions on the following committees and would like to encourage oth-ers to step forward. Let us know if you would like to participate inany of these committees! The Ambassadors committee has beenactively keeping members informed and acting as the goodwill armof the Chamber of Commerce. The newly formed Programming &Events committee will be coordinating events in Houghton/Ke-weenaw Counties to provide more opportunities for Chamber mem-bers and their employees to network with other businesses in newfun and creative ways. The new Business Advocacy committee will

be communicating issues relevant to businesses, acting as a clear-inghouse of information to keep you informed. A Personnel/Pol-icy/Finance committee has been established, along with aMarketing/Communications committee. The Membership commit-tee is also new, and the Board of Directors kindly asks Chambermembers to assist with recruiting businesses who are currently notmembers to join the Chamber of Commerce! We have two exciting announcements! First, we have been se-

lected as a host site for the Michigan State University Extension’sprogram, Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conferencewhich will be held October 7th & 8th. Join other like-minded com-munities and individuals as we learn programs and resources,share best practices and ideas, empower ourselves and others toassist entrepreneurs grow our local communities. Spread the Wordand Save the Date!Second, The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce will be starting a

community Leadership Program which will provide a comprehensivelearning experience through a combination of monthly sessions, ex-periential learning opportunities and project work. It’s committed,caring people who are willing to use their gifts and talents. We needfinancial supporters for this new program, businesses willing to com-mit to sending present and future company participants each year.We need committed volunteers, such as retired educators and formercommunity leaders, who want to see the next generation of leadersbe successfully developed. Got someone in mind? Let us know! I would like to encourage all of our Keweenaw Chamber of Com-

merce members to reach out to other businesses to join and sup-port the area’s business community. We welcome Chambermembers to be actively engaged in recently identified volunteer op-portunities. The more involvement and engagement, the more ex-citing opportunities “Your Chamber” can provide. Please contactthe Chamber office to volunteer your time and further support “YourChamber” – great things happen when we all come together!

From the Desk of the Executive DirectorBY CHERYL FAHRNER

n February 19, 2015, the Ke-weenaw Chamber of Com-merce hosted Joe Troyer,Territory Manager for TSYS

Merchant Solutions, to speak about thenew industry compliance requirementsfor credit card processing. The event wassponsored by River Valley Bank and heldat the Shelden Grill on the seventh floorof the Magnuson Franklin Square Inn inHoughton.The presentation provided important in-

formation to local businesses on how toprepare for recent changes in EMV com-pliance standards. EMV stands for Euro-pay MasterCard® Visa®, but is really justthe term used for chip cards, a credit,debit, or gift/incentive card with a mini-computer or microprocessor embedded inthe card. Although these cards have been in use all over theglobe for several years, they are just beginning to be issued inthe United States. The recent news about massive credit card processing scan-

dals involving major national retailers has generated seriousconcerns over managing credit card processing and preventingcredit card fraud. For example, the cost of a single card com-promise can cost $20,000-$40,000 and has the potential to puta small business out of business. So, this issue is of particularconcern to most of the businesses located here in the Ke-weenaw. Many countries, such as the UK and Canada, have al-ready seen dramatic reductions in card-present counterfeitfraud once EMV was implemented. Unlike traditional magneticstripe read transactions, chip cards help reduce fraud throughDual Verification, a process in which the credit card readerand the chip-enabled card work together to authenticate thecard and the cardholder. The chip card processing system re-quires cardholder verification through a PIN or signature, butwhen the PIN is used it reduces fraud from lost or stolencards.The new compliance regulations will begin October 2015 and

will involve a liability shift from the card issuer to the mer-chant. If a counterfeit transaction occurs at a business who isnot compliant, the merchant could be held liable. The business

will then be out the cost of goodsand/or services sold and will need toreimburse the issuer of the card. Thenew system also works in the other di-rection, if a cardholder doesn’t have achip card, but the merchant is set up toaccept EMV and the card is counterfeit,the issuer is liable. Basically,whichever entity does not support EMVis liable for card-present counterfeitfraud. Unfortunately, EMV does have some

limitations. While it has dramaticallyreduced fraud overseas, it does noteliminate the need for the protection ofdata through tokenization and encryp-tion. EMV will not prevent a databreach, but it will reduce the value ofthe data stolen, especially when the

chip card and PIN are used. In addition, Discover Card andAmerican Express are not yet working on chip card systems,which may require merchants to provide multiple card pro-cessing systems until full compliance is met.There are some key things to be aware of during point of

service (POS) transactions. Most small businesses will need toupdate their equipment and operating systems to accommo-date chip cards. If a business is currently using a PIN pad,minimal adjustments will be needed. Otherwise, businesseswill need to invest in EMV enabled credit card machines, suchas the Ingenico® iCT250 and may want to consider adding aniPP310 PIN pad. If a business is using a cash-register systemor POS system, they will need to work with their hardware andsoftware vendor to ensure they have EMV enabled equipment.For EMV compliance, cardholders will need to be able to in-

sert the card into the credit card machine in order for the cardto be read. Unfortunately, some businesses may have alreadymade the shift to accept Apple PayTM, BitCoin, or some otherform of contactless transactions. In this case, businesses caneither place their credit card machine in a spot where the cus-tomer can interact with it or they can add a PIN pad or periph-eral device attached to the credit card machine to place on thecounter for their customers to use. Restaurants, which havethe highest percentage of fraud due to the server having to

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he Keweenaw is a vibrant community with a varietyof employment opportunities. However, attractingand retaining top quality candidates can be a chal-lenge for many companies. With two universities,

two large health care organizations, and a number of technol-ogy-based businesses, recruiting the right candidate may re-quire a national search. Helping that new employee to besuccessful in their new position may hinge on the success of aspouse or partner also finding employment. Dual career cou-ples, as they are known, are making their mark on our commu-nity and making the Keweenaw their home.Attracting people to our area for a visit or a vacation is easy;

it’s a beautiful place. But for couples considering a move to theKeweenaw, knowing that there are opportunities for both tofind rewarding employment can help make the decision easier.Leah Engler, who is part of a dual career couple, moved to thearea when her husband was offered a position at MichiganTech. She admits, “I was worried about finding a job in thearea, but I was able to network even before we moved here,which was helpful and made me hopeful.” Community re-sources and personal recommendations are used in manycases. For Karyn Olsson, President and CEO of The MarketingDepartment in Houghton, a personal connection provides ac-cess to talent. “It creates a win-win-win situation. Large em-ployers attract great talent; their spouse brings additionaltalent and everyone wins by gaining two new, great additionsto our community.” For smaller, locally-owned business, hiring a person who is

part of a dual career couple has its benefits. According to MaryAnn Seel who works in operations at Vollwerth and BaroniCompanies in Hancock, a dual career hire supports retention.“There is a better chance that the couple will stay in the area,allowing us to retain a good employee, she said. Bonnie Roth,Human Resources Manager at Somero echoes this

sentiment. Bonnie says, “We like to look for long-term, talentedcandidates with career and personal growth goals as we investa lot of resources into our employees."Assisting couples in exploring opportunities for dual employ-

ment is important. Employers such as Michigan Tech, are wellaware of the need to assist couples in finding employment. Inher position as Michigan Tech’s Dual Career Program Coordina-tor, Carrie Richards works with couples who are new to thearea. “It’s all about networking and matching skills with oppor-tunities. If I can help someone make a connection, and the con-nection is a good fit, it could lead to an offer.” Karin Van Dyke,VP for University Relations at Finlandia University, says thatwhen Finlandia recruits for a position, two careers are almostalways a factor. “We recruit the whole family; it’s expected intoday’s world.” A staggered family move can be problematic forretention, she has found. Lissa Stafford, Medical Staff Recruiter at UP Health System �

Portage says that if the spouse cannot find a suitable careeropportunity locally, it can be a deal breaker. Recruiting physi-cians to remote and rural areas is extremely difficult nation-wide, but she feels fortunate to work in such a dynamiccommunity that has so much to offer. To assist dual careercouples, she uses networks with relevant local employers andprovides suggestions and connections to assist with theirsearch. We are fortunate to have such a tight-knit community,where everyone is willing to help where they can, and everyoneknows someone with a relevant connection. The close, small town community and natural beauty of the

Keweenaw attracts many new people. One of the greatest as-sets the Keweenaw has to offer is its people. Through network-ing, community connections, personal referrals and a genuineinterest in helping newcomers, many dual career couples findassistance in the exploration of career opportunities and in dis-covering possibilities.

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Listed below are the key local organizations that provide re-sources and business counseling to entrepreneurs and small busi-ness.

MTEC SmartZone (SZ) — MTEC Smart-Zone is one of 14 SmartZones in Michigan.MTEC SmartZone helped create more than250 direct jobs in eight years through pro-grams and support to entrepreneurs and

small businesses in the technology sector. In addition, MTEC Smart-Zone has created a new business model for Fortune 500 Companies,allowing them to access Michigan Tech’s student engineering talent.This model has brought jobs back from overseas and benefited com-panies like Ford Motor Company and GE Aviation in many ways.phone: 906.487.7000 website: mtecsz.com

Keweenaw Economic Development Al-liance (KEDA)— Keweenaw EconomicDevelopment Alliance takes a leader-ship role in Houghton, Keweenaw and

Baraga Counties, helping expand and diversify the area’s economicbase. KEDA designs and implements proactive, sustainable pro-grams focused on retaining and expanding existing firms, startingup new businesses, attracting entrepreneurs and companies to theKeweenaw, and initiating projects that create conditions for futureeconomic growth. Phone: 906.482.6817, website: kedabiz.com

Entrepreneur Support Center (ESC) —ESC is a resource center that providesentrepreneurs with a place to work, di-

rect guidance from business counselors to foster ideas, and startand develop businesses into companies that create jobs for thelocal community. ESC has helped launch about two companies amonth since it opened in April 2011. Phone: 906.487.7004, website:escenter.biz

Jutila Center for Global Designand Business (JGDB) — Jutila Cen-ter for Global Design and Business

utilizes direct assistance from its host, Finlandia University, andarea collaborators to help stabilize management and accelerate thegrowth of young businesses. In 2013, over twenty service and retailbusinesses occupy the Jutila Center for Global Design and Busi-ness. From wellness and design services to insurance, music stu-dios, commercial photography, engineering, and softwaredevelopment, these innovative businesses are here to serve you.sports industries. phone: 906.482.5300, website: finlandia.edu/ju-tila

Michigan Small Business DevelopmentCenter (SBDC) — SBDC provides abroad range of support services to localcompanies through local business coun-selors housed at KEDA and Michigan

Tech, regional business counselors based in the Escanaba SBDC of-fice, and technology company specialists located throughout thestate. Phone: 906.789.0558, website: misbtc.org/UpperPeninsula

Michigan Works! Western U.P. fos-ters economic development andsupports full employment for resi-dents of its six county region.

Through Michigan’s Workforce Development System, employersand job seekers can access timely, relevant professional develop-ment opportunities. Phone: 906.482.6916, website: wupmwa.org

Superior Innovations atMichigan Technological Uni-versity (SI) — SI is a private,for-profit company estab-

lished by Michigan Tech under the non-profit Michigan Tech Entre-preneurial Support Corporation (MTESC). Both MTESC and SI serve astools to help transition early stage discoveries from university labsinto successful commercial enterprises. phone: 906.487.2228 web-site: superior-innovations.com

Western Upper Peninsula Planning & Develop-ment Region (WUPPDR) — WUPPDR provides awide range of services including technical assis-tance to local units of government, grant writingand administration. Fostering stable and diversi-

fied economies in the Western Upper Peninsula, WUPPDR alsoserves as the regional clearinghouse for Federal and State fundedprograms. Through this role, WUPPDR enhances intergovernmentalcoordination and encourages opportunities for public comment onprojects of regional significance.Entrepreneurs and small businesses can access further assistance

from any of the business consultants and professionals listed in ourmembership directory. phone: 906.482.7205, website: wuppdr.com

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UP Health System – Portage has made great strides over the pastseveral months, strengthening its more than century-old CopperCountry community relationship, while greatly enhancing its currentoperations and potential for future growth.In October, Portage Health System was renamed UP Health Sys-

tem – Portage, aligning the Hancock-based hospital and its relatedclinics with two other UP Health System (UPHS) hospitals under theLifePoint Hospitals® umbrella. The other hospitals are UPHS – Bell(Ishpeming) and UPHS – Marquette. In the formation of UPHS, Jim Bogan was named Market Presi-

dent of the system. Bogan explained, “The UP Health System com-bines the experience and services of two historic communityhospitals, Bell and Portage, with the tertiary care of Marquette, aDuke LifePoint Hospital, to provide exceptional healthcare andvalue to those we serve. Working together, UP Health System willimprove patient satisfaction and focus on delivering exceptional,quality care in the Upper Peninsula. Making communities healthier,that’s the promise of the UPHS.”Replacing Bogan as CEO of UPHS – Portage is Jeff Lang, who

brings nearly 20 years of experience to his new role. He most re-cently served as CEO at United Hospital District in Blue Earth, MN.“We are elated to have Jeff assume the top leadership role at ourPortage location,” Bogan said. “Jeff has a tremendous amount ofexperience and passion. He has served in a number of administra-tive roles and has a long list of accomplishments. We are very for-tunate to have him joining our organization and community.”Lang earned his bachelor’s degree from Mankato State University

and his Masters of Business Administration from the University ofSt. Thomas. “I am both energized and excited about the opportunityto lead Portage and it’s more than 700 employees during this timeof opportunity and growth,” said Lang. “Working together with hos-pital employees, medical staff and volunteers, I look forward tocontinuing our reputation of providing excellent healthcare in thiscommunity.” Leadership development is but one aspect of UPHS – Portage’s

recent achievements, which also include maintaining its long-standing high patient satisfaction rankings, designation as a LevelIII Trauma Center, significant contribution to the local tax base, andimpressive physician recruitment track record.

Physician Recruitment and Program Develop-ment:Close ties to UPHS – Marquette, the UP’s regional tertiary care

center, is enhancing the development of important specific pro-grams, such as heart care, at UPHS – Portage. The direct link toUPHS – Marquette allows for a continuity of care at all levels, whichsets a new standard for healthcare in the Copper Country. The endresult of UPHS – Portage’s tie to the region’s tertiary care center isthat Copper Country residents can rest assured that they, and theirloved ones, do not have to leave the UP for healthcare. In addition, UPHS-Portage is proud of its recent high-level health-

care provider recruitment successes in specialty areas includingOncology, OB/Gynecology, Urgent Care, Critical Care Hospitalist andFamily Medicine.Another major program achievement is the recent Michigan De-

partment of Community Health designation of UPHS – Portage as aLevel III Trauma Center. The designation required UPHS – Portageto demonstrate to the state of Michigan and the American Collegeof Surgeons that it is providing an exceptionally high level oftrauma care. UPHS – Portage is the only healthcare provider in theCopper Country to achieve Level III Trauma Center status.

Patient Satisfaction, Employer of Choice:In addition to being among the top LifePoint hospitals in key cate-

gories of patient satisfaction, UPHS – Portage has been recognizedas a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commis-sion, the leading accreditor of healthcare organizations in theUnited States. UPHS – Portage was recognized as part of The JointCommission annual reporter, “America’s Hospitals: Improving Qual-


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ity and Safety.”While quality patient care is the highest priority at UPHS –

Portage, the hospital and its related clinics take great pride in at-tracting and retaining a skilled and dedicated workforce. As one ofHoughton County’s largest employers, UPHS – Portage has a staffof 740 employees and an annual payroll of approximately $37.6million.

Community Tax Base:UPHS – Portage is the only hospital in the Copper Country that

contributes directly to the local, state and federal tax base. In realand personal property 2014 taxes, UPHS – Portage contributed ap-

proximately $1.3 million. Sales tax accounted for another$111,000. Taxes make up only part of the overall fiscal contribu-tion made by UPHS – Portage. For instance; more than $100,000was directed to in-kind healthcare events and direct financial con-tributions for local groups, events and organizations.

Portage Health Foundation:The Portage Health Foundation (PHF) was reconstituted following

LifePoint’s acquisition of Portage Health hospital in late 2013. PHFis 20-percent owner of UPHS – Portage, and was initially fundedby $42 million from the proceeds of the sale to LifePoint. Accord-ing to PHF Executive Director Kevin Store, the foundation now hasabout $47 million in its portfolio and total assets exceeding $56million. The PHF has already made over $150,000 in local grantawards and is planning to distribute nearly $1 million in 2015 to-ward initiatives that address community health.

History of Community Commitment:From its beginning as St. Mary’s Hospital, “Portage” has provided

superior healthcare in the Keweenaw region for more than a cen-tury. In 1896, St. Mary’s Hospital was established in Bishop JohnVertin’s family home. Rapidly outgrowing the home, the hospitalcompleted construction of St. Joseph’s Hospital in 1904, expandedagain with the School of Nursing in 1920 and became the first hos-pital in the region to achieve accreditation by the American Collegeof Surgeons in 1924. In 1950, the cornerstone was laid for a new facility on Michigan

Avenue, and by the 1970’s St. Joseph’s became Portage View Hos-pital. In the 1990’s, Portage Health System was created, and by2000 Portage opened the doors to a new $29 million facility. USHS- Portage has since expanded by more than 40,000 square feet, isthe second largest employer in Houghton County and cares for ap-proximately 2,000 inpatients and more than 119,000 outpatientsannually. - See more at: http://www.portagehealth.org

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hat makes a city or region a great place to live? Ac-cording to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine,which annually surveys and ranks America’s 10 BestPlaces to Live, it’s good jobs, affordable homes, decent

schools, great health care, and a manageable size that are essen-tial parts of the equation. When it comes to meeting these crite-ria, many places in the U.S. would surely comply. But, what arethe extra ingredients that make an area special? Would it be a pic-turesque setting, an intellectual population, enthusiastic sportsfans, or a rich cultural history? As many locals would agree, manyof these extras are what make the Keweenaw a great place to liveand its vibrant arts community is no exception. For an area of its size, population, and remoteness from a major

metropolitan area, the Keweenaw offers a very high proportionateshare of arts, education events and programs. “An area’s culturalassets are just as important as their economic assets when itcomes to attracting a highly-educated, professional workforce,”says Tony Sertich, the newly appointed Executive Director of thePine Mountain Music Festival (PMMF). “It’s not just about a goodjob; it’s also the opportunities an area offers for great experiences,education, and personal enrichment that motivate people tochoose one area over another. Having an active, vibrant arts com-munity makes recruitment efforts a whole lot easier.” Sertich, aDetroit native, comes to the Keweenaw from the Minneapolis areawhere he has managed a multitude of professional and communitytheater groups, including the nationally reputable Guthrie Theater.The Pine Mountain Music Festival is just one of many unique

artistic events that happen throughout the Keweenaw each year.Its annual performance schedule spans late June through the firsttwo weeks of July and features professional productions of opera,symphony, small ensemble, and vocal performance spanningmany musical genres. Performances are held in Houghton,Calumet, Ontonagon, Marquette, Munising, and IronMountain/Kingsford. This year, the Festival will be under a newArtistic Director, Donald Schleicher, currently Director of Orches-tras and Professor of Conducting at the University of Illinois.Schleicher has previously served the PMMF as Principal OperaConductor from 1994-2002. His creative vision and teaching ex-pertise will allow the PMMF to expand many of its current educa-tional offerings, such as its resident programs for opera andchamber musicians, K-12 and community musician workshops,OPERAtion Imagination elementary education outreach program,the Honors Orchestra for fledgling young adult musicians, and theUpstarts! Concert Program that showcases up-and-coming U.P.artists.

The Keweenaw area’s rich musical tradition is grounded by ex-cellent music education provided by all of its K-12 school districts.And, the Copper Country Intermediate School District offers spe-cialized programs in the arts, which include a youth orchestra,honors jazz ensemble, and the Class Acts Series, which supportselementary, middle school, and high school aged students’ atten-dance at performances during the school year. Michigan Techno-logical University (MTU) has actively partnered with the localmusic education community through its support of Class Acts, theCopper Country Suzuki Program, and the Together in Song middleschool and high school choir programs. MTU is also home to theKeweenaw Symphony Orchestra and its chamber music ensem-bles, Superior Wind Symphony, Michigan Tech Jazz Lab Band,Michigan Tech Concert Choir, and ConScience Chamber Chorus, allof which are professional level ensembles composed of both com-munity and student musicians. This year, Finlandia University cel-ebrates the 50th Anniversary of the birth of Finland’s renownedcomposer, Jean Sibelius. Music events and related workshopsand lectures will be held all year, including the 50th anniversaryconcert and gala celebration for the Copper Country Chorale to beheld in May. And, during the summer months, there is a full cal-endar of free public concerts that present local and regional musi-cal talent at the Summer Concert Series in Downtown Houghton,Canal Rock at Porvoo Park in Hancock, and Daniell Park Concertsin Laurium.There are also many theater venues that serve the Keweenaw

arts community. The Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts on

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LAURIUM – Construction of the new Aspirus Keweenaw Hospitalin Laurium is right on track with phase one set for completion inJuly. The 34,000 sq. ft. addition/renovation includes a new emergency

center, ICU and medical/surgical unit. The emergency center willhave expanded trauma, procedure and exam rooms, in addition to adrive-under canopy at the entrance for patient drop-off. There willbe new in-patient hospital rooms, including eight new pre- andpost-surgical recovery suites, and upgraded technology and com-munication systems. Designed with patients and visitors in mind,the new hospital brings increased privacy, efficiency and flow. “The project is right on track and will live up to its promise of

bringing an incredibly functional, cost-effective and efficient healthcare facility that is best suited for the care of our community,” saidChuck Nelson, Aspirus U.P. Regional CEO. “All in all, we are givingan already great medical team and community a world-class facil-ity we can all be proud of.”Miron Construction Co. broke ground on the three-phase project

July 21, 2014. Phase one encompasses all new space. Duringphase two, the existing emergency department will be renovatedinto pre- and post-surgical suites. Phase three is the remodel of theexisting ICU into conference rooms, blood draw and a new entry-way to registration. Target completion is set for spring 2016. Project Superintendent and Lake Linden resident, John Griffin

said Miron Construction is recognized nationally for building excel-lence. “In the past 10 years, Miron has completed in excess of $270 mil-

lion in renovations and new builds, including the Aspirus HoughtonClinic that opened in June of 2014,” Griffin said. “Miron brings theexpertise, and the quality of their work is top-notch.”Miron hired more than 15 local sub-contractors, from plumbing

and electrical to excavating and roofing. Onsite Project Manager

Excellence in actionASPIRUS BUILDS A HIGHER LEVEL OF HEALTH CARE FOR THE KEWEENAW

Aspirus Keweenaw Board of Directors, Aspirus U.P. Regional Leaders, state legislators, community officials and hospi-tal staff celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital.


Managing the Keweenaw hospital project for Miron Con-struction are locals John Griffin, Superintendent, andRegina Melchiori, Project Manager.

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Regina Melchiori said not only do local contractors bring qualityworkmanship, but a familiarity with local buildings and grounds. “Many of the local contractors are already familiar with the hos-

pital site. The electricians we brought in have been here doingtheir electrical in the past and the roofing company we hired hasdone all of their roofing,” Melchiori said. “They’re very familiar

with the conditions, and the weather.”On the heels of last winter’s Polar Vortex, the Miron crew was

prepared for inclement weather with the hospital project. Thenew addition was enclosed with reinforced plastic and temporaryheaters were placed inside to allow for cement pouring. Griffinsaid no matter what the weather brings, they adapt to keep theproject moving forward. “I can’t say enough about the local trades. With the weather

we’ve been having they still keep the schedules going, workingas hard as they do,” he said. “I tell these guys, ‘I’m only as goodas what’s going on out there.’”The new Keweenaw hospital is one of many exciting events

taking place at Aspirus in recent months. Aspirus Keweenaw re-ceived two significant awards and implemented a state-of-the-art medical records system. Aspirus Keweenaw received the2014 Governor’s Award of Excellence for significant achieve-ments in health care quality, and was named one of America’sTop 100 Critical Access Hospitals by the iVantage StrengthINDEX. For more information, visit aspirus.org.

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Pictured is a rendering of the new Aspirus KeweenawHospital.

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take the card away from the customer in order to process atransaction, may wish to look into pay-at-the-counter or pay-at-the-table options. And, in the case of high volume transac-tion sites, EMV transactions overall may take a bit longer thanswipe transactions as it is an interactive experience betweenthe credit card machine, the chip card, the cardholder, and themerchant. After October 2015, anytime there is a properly working EMV-

enabled credit card machine and a chip card is used for pay-ment, the transaction will be forced to run as an EMV sale withthe card inserted and required cardholder verification per-formed. If a merchant has an EMV-enabled credit card ma-chine and a customer with a chip card attempts to swipe theircard for payment, they will receive an error, prompting them toinsert their card into the machine. “The ultimate challenge to the new EMV compliance stan-

dards is that every business is unique and each business willencounter a unique set of challenges in order to comply withthe new requirements,” said Troyer. “That’s where my expert-ise comes into play. By listening to the merchant and deter-mining his or her specific situation, I can develop a customizedplan that most effectively meets my customers’ needs.” Troyerutilizes the RISE approach to EMV compliance solutions, where:R = Reduce Risk, offering a CCAP Program with $100,000 as-

sistance if ever compromised.I = Increase Revenue, offering marketing and pricing solu-

tions that ensure increased sales.S = Save Money, offering cost saving solutions for equipment

and system purchases.E = Education, making sure merchants understand the indus-

try and the fees they are being charged.

There are also some interesting instructional videos availableonline which demonstrate EMV and EMV compliance:What is EMV?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZP1DDFT3lnwHow to Run EMV Transactions:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luW5zZ9Gc80For additional information on how your business can best

meet EMV compliance requirements in this changing environ-ment, contact your bank or current merchant services provider.Or, you may contact Joe Troyer directly at (937) 477-6636 [email protected]. And, you can check out TSYS MerchantServices at tsysmerchantsolutions.com.

NOTE: The Chamber encourages everyone to checkwith their current financial or service provider for youspecific needs. An additional online source that refer-ences EMV from Squareup.com: https://squareup.com/town-square/five-new-payment-terms-you-need-to-know/

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Michigan Tech’s campus is a state-of-the-art, 1,067-seat theaterthat offers year round entertainment and events ranging fromopera, ballet, and Shakespeare to student talent shows, guest lec-turers, and film festivals. The Rozsa Center is also the site for PJOlsson’s Rock Camp, an auditioned summer music camp wherekids can get the full experience of what it’s like to be a real rockstar including a live stage performance! Right next door is theWalker Arts and Humanities Building, which houses MichiganTech’s Visual & Performing Arts Department and the McArdle The-ater. During the academic year, student productions are open tocommunity actors of all ages to audition and to participate in the-ater courses and workshops. The historic Calumet Theatre, a re-stored turn of the century theater in the Village of Calumet, offersa full calendar of music, theater, and film events and is home toits own resident community theater company, The Calumet Play-ers. Finlandia University’s Heritage Theater, offers a wide varietyof Finnish and American theater, dance, and cultural eventsthroughout the year, including Finnish Independence Day, Heikin-päivä Festival, a Nordic Film Series, and is host to the children’sFinnish folk dancing group, Kivajat. There are also a wide varietyof community-based resources for dance, such as The SuperiorSchool of Dance & Gymnastics, Keweenaw Social Dance, CopperCountry Contra Dancers, Canterbury House Folk Dancers, NosotrosSalsa Dance, and the MTU Swing Club as well as several commu-nity venues that offer Ballroom, Polka, International and FinnishFolk Dance, and even Tango lessons and public social dances.And, there are many opportunities to enjoy live music entertain-ment at the Orpheum Theater, a restored Art Deco era cinema inHancock, the Continental Fire Company nightclub in Houghton, andat a long list of local bars and restaurants.The Keweenaw’s historic mining heritage left behind traces of

many international cultural influences throughout the region. Thisis most witnessed in its architecture and public spaces, but is alsoexpressed by its artists and craftsmen. The local arts communitysupports two active community arts centers that offer classes,lectures, and gallery exhibits highlighting U.P. resident artists andartisans. Each June, The Copper Country Community Arts Centerhosts its annual Art and Music Festival in Downtown Houghton.The Festival showcases over 30 art vendors, most of which areKeweenaw-based, and features a full lineup of local musicians.The Community Arts Center in Calumet coordinates a First Fridaygallery walk on the first Friday of each month showcasing itsmany small boutique galleries, cafes, and unique shops. It alsomaintains a performance space in the historic St. Anne’s Churchthat offers music performances from community musicians of allages and musical styles throughout the year. There are also regu-larly changing gallery exhibits and guest artist lectures at Michi-gan Tech’s Rozsa Gallery, The Finlandia University Gallery, and TheReflections Gallery in the Jutila Center in Hancock that features

student work from Finlandia’s International Art & Design Program.Each spring, Michigan Tech sponsors The Great Lakes Showcase,a juried professional art show exhibiting fine arts and crafts pro-duced by U.P. artists. And, during the summer season, touristsand locals flock to the Eagle Harbor Art Fair, which has been en-gaging the arts community for over 50 years, will have over 60artist vendors. Copper Harbor is host to an Art Crawl on the fourthFriday of each month June through September, as well as, CopperHarbor’s Art in the Park in August. All of these events and programs contribute to what comprises

a diverse and thriving arts community. Although each example isunique, they all provide valuable contributions to the region’stotal cultural and economic assets. According to findings byAmericans for the Arts, the nonprofit arts and culture industrygenerated $135.2 billion of economic activity in 2010, and an ad-ditional $74.1 billion in event-related expenditures by their audi-ences. This arts-related economic activity supports full-time jobsand generates revenue to our local governments. And, despiteeconomic downturns, these numbers continue to rise each year.In 2013, The Michigan Economic Development Corporation re-ported that 9.9 million travelers came to Michigan specifically forhistory, arts, and cultural related events, generating nearly $2.1billion in revenues statewide. Michigan currently ranks numberone in the U.S. for history, art, and cultural travelers, capturingjust over 78% of the total travelers in this category. Moreover,nonprofit arts and culture organizations are also employers, pro-ducers, consumers, and key promoters of our cities and regionsand are valuable contributors to the local business community.Dinner and a show often go hand-in-hand and attendance at artevents generate income for many local businesses. We oftenthink of the Arts as just an extra, a little something special thatwe enjoy. But, the Arts help hold together a thriving community.And, it’s our vibrant arts community that contributes the key in-gredient to our competitive edge over other similar cities and re-gions. It’s also what makes the Keweenaw a vibrant place towork and live.

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The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce lies at the “center of ourcommunity” and offers its members and the community many op-portunities for networking and visibility. For specific dates andtimes of events, please see our business event calendar.In Business Magazine – The Keweenaw Chamber of Com-

merce and The Daily Mining Gazette partner to publish this annual,full-color glossy business-to-business publication and directory.We have printed approximately 2,000 magazines, and you may ac-cess the publication from our website. Community Guide – Published by the Daily Mining Gazette

this magazine acts as a complete resource to communities andarea organizations. Anyone moving or living here should have acopy. Facebook and Twitter – Like Us, Follow Us! Stay current

with what’s happening in the community.Lunch and Learn Workshops – The Keweenaw Cham-

ber of Commerce will be hosting a series of workshops designedto help businesses. For more information you can visit our busi-ness events calendar at Keweenaw.org.Ribbon Cutting – A ribbon cutting ceremony is a great way

to recognize a special event or new business. The KeweenawChamber of Commerce is delighted to help your business cele-brate with a ceremony, promotion and ribbon cutting.Eggs and Issues – Eggs & Issues is a forum series that

provides Chamber Members an excellent opportunity to ask arealeaders about the issues affecting the Keweenaw. Each event inthe series is highlighted by a guest speaker and allows plenty of

time for questions and answers, as well as, networking.Business After Hours – Chamber Members premier net-

working opportunity, offering guests the chance to meet peoplerepresenting products and services in a relaxed, social setting. Spring & Fall Golf Outings – Several opportunities are

available for you to promote your business and network at theChamber’s golf outings. Held in June and September, membersare welcome to enjoy a great game of golf, a meal and funawards ceremony.Spark Plug Awards – This awards dinner allows members

and guests to listen to a keynote speaker and join in the excite-ment of watching unsuspecting businesses win awards. See theSpark Plug Awards article in this publication.Street Map & Business Guide – Need to get around

cities and towns in the Keweenaw? Pick-up a copy at the Cham-ber office.Chamber Annual Meeting & Elections – Chamber

members receive an update from the Board of Directors and Ex-ecutive Director on the financial position of the organization, cur-rent and new programs and services, and collaborative initiativeswith community partners. Elections are also held for anyopen/re-election Board of Directors seats.Welcome Center – Our visitors need area information, so

we need your brochures! The Chamber of Commerce can helppromote your business to the community and visitors. Visit usMonday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. or visit our 24 Hour Entry-way to pick-up area informational brochures.

NETWORKING & VISIBILITY

Rallies, races, festivals and tournaments, there's always somethingexciting happening in the Keweenaw

Peninsula of Upper Michigan! Visit Keweenaw.info for tourist

information on our Community Events Calendar.

Business Meetings, networking and collaboration, there's always business

happening in the Keweenaw Peninsula ofUpper Michigan!

Visit Keweenaw.org for our BusinessMeetings and Events Calendar.

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Grins. Smiles. Fingers clasped.We, at Superior National, can barelycontain our happiness. “Why,” youask? This year, 2015, marks our125th anniversary. This milestonehas us not only with big, toothysmiles, but also feeling honor inthat we’ve had the privilege of en-joying generations of families bank-ing with us, experiencing thisarea’s ups, downs, resets and pros-perity, and we’ve remained thesame great bank under the samename for 125 years. While you, ourcustomers, are our true love 365

days a year, 2015 gives us an opportunity to proclaim our unwaver-ing commitment to this community and helping it thrive every day.This bank has been faithful to our industry for 125 years. SNB

isn’t going anywhere, and you can rest assured that we’ll always bethere for you, just as we have since our beginning in 1890. Thatyear a group of area businessmen, led by Charles Wright, got to-gether, formed Superior Savings Bank and opened shop in the backof a jewelry store. Born out of a commitment to the working peopleof this area who were looking to build homes, establish savings andbuild lives for themselves, Superior Savings Bank was there to helpthem do just that. The townspeople lovingly nicknamed the bank“The Working Folks Bank” because it was a place where the littlepeople could come to deposit or withdraw their money, get a loan,

plan for their future and get a smile. While the banking world haschanged dramatically since we were founded, SNB’s conviction tothis community has only strengthened.It’s no secret we love our customers. We celebrate them every

day they walk through our doors, reach us online or phone us. Weenjoy displaying their artwork in our lobby and recognizing them andtheir accomplishments on our website. From our 9 locationsthroughout Houghton, Keweenaw and Baraga counties to our 130staff members, banking is what we do; it’s who we are. SNB servesa unique role in this area, dedicated to meeting your exclusivebanking needs through one-on-one service. With assets totalingmore than $584 million, SNB provides individual consumers, smallbusinesses, municipalities and large corporations with a fullrange of banking, lending, invest-ing and asset management, retire-ment plans, and easy-to-useonline and mobile services alongwith other financial products andservices.Our eye does not wander; our

commitment never wavers. We’reas true to our roots today as wewere 125 years ago. Times canbe tough. Superior National will al-ways work to ensure an environ-ment in which our customers canflourish—always. It’s as simple asthat.

J. DAVID VLAHOS

CHARLES WRIGHT

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Houghton County Poised to SaveEnergy, Money . . . and Win $5M

Every month when they open their utility bills, businesses andresidents throughout Houghton County get a rude reminder of theregion’s high energy costs. Now a group of volunteers has bandedtogether to lower those bills--and maybe win the county a multi-million-dollar prize.Houghton County is one of 50 semifinalists for the Georgetown

University Energy Prize, which challenges communities across theUS to reduce energy consumption. The winner receives $5 millionto pursue energy-saving initiatives.The Houghton Energy Efficiency Team, or HEET, is working with

utilities and other groups to boost ongoing energy conservation ef-forts. Here are several free and low-cost resources to help areabusinesses cut their energy bills.Michigan Retired Engineer Technical Assistance

ProgramMI-RETAP’s teams of retired engineers conduct free, confidential

energy- and waste-reduction assessments. Over 1,300 businesses(including manufacturers) have used this service, with cost savingsaveraging more than $45,000. See www.michigan.gov/retap orcontact David Herb at 517-284-6863.Michigan Saves!This a nonprofit offers financing up to $250,000 for a variety of

energy upgrades, including lighting, HVAC, food service equipmentand more. The financing is structured so the energy savings are

equal to or greater than the business' payments. See http://michi-gansaves.org/business or contact Todd O’Grady at 248-701-3058.Efficiency United for UPPCO and SEMCO

customersEfficiency United’s Commercial and Industrial Program includes

the following: • The Prescriptive program provides incentives for replacing oldsystems with high-efficiency lighting, HVAC and agriculturalequipment.

• The Custom Program provides rebates for the installation of in-novative and unique energy efficient equipment.

• The Continuous Improvement Programs gives customers up to$5,000 in cash incentives to become more energy efficient.

See http://efficiencyunited.com/commercial-industrial/upper-peninsula-power-company/commercial-industrial-programs/ or callDave Camps, Blue Terra Energy, at 906-231-3995For more information about HEET and saving money on your utility

bills, contact Melissa Davis at 906-281-5986 or visit www.ener-gizehoughton.org.The Georgetown University Program on Science in the Public In-

terest is leading the Georgetown University Energy Prize in partner-ship with the McDonough School of Business Global SocialEnterprise Initiative and the Georgetown University Environment Ini-tiative.

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SUPERIORPARTNERS

ASPIRUS KEWEENAWLAURIUM CLINIC & HOSPITALChuck Nelson, CEO205 Osceola StreetLaurium, MI 49913337.6560aspiruskeweenaw.orgCITY OF HOUGHTONEric Waara616 Shelden AvenueHoughton, MI 49931482.1700cityofhoughton.comMICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICALUNIVERSITYGlen Mroz1400 Townsend DriveHoughton, MI 49931487.1885mtu.eduUP HEALTH | PORTAGEJim Bogan500 Campus DriveHancock, MI 49930482.1000portagehealth.orgUPPER PENINSULA POWERCOMPANYJay Ringler18494 Canal RoadHoughton, MI 49930487.5000uppco.comWALMART #2192Mike Palek995 Razorback DriveHoughton, MI 482.0639walmart.com

LEADERSHIPPARTNERS

FESTIVAL FOODS /PATS FOODSBen and Joe Campioni47401 Highway M.26Houghton, MI 49931482.7500patsfoodsiga.comFINLANDIA UNIVERSITYPhilip Johnson601 Quincy StreetHancock, MI 49930487.7344finlandia.eduNORTHERN HARDWOODSJohn Kantola45807 Highway M-26South Range, MI 49963487.6400northernhdwds.comRIVER VALLEY BANKBob DuPont56500 US HWY 41Calumet, MI 49913337.0200rivervalleybank.comSUPERIOR NATIONAL BANKAND TRUSTDave Vlahos, President235 Quincy StreetHancock, MI 49930482.0404snb-t.com

DEVELOPINGPARTNERS

CITY OF HANCOCKGlenn Anderson399 Quincy StreetHancock, MI 49930482.1121cityofhancock.com

COMPUDYNEAdam Simonsen101 W. Lakeshore DriveHoughton, MI 49931523.9136compudyne.comGARDENVIEW ASSISTEDLIVINGTina Heble 26096 E. Elm StreetCalumet, MI 49913934.6111gardenviewup.comKOPPERS, INC.Jerry McKenzie52430 Duncan AvenueHubbell, MI 49934296.1341koppers.comMICHIGAN TECHEMPLOYEES FEDERALCREDIT UNIONDuane Aho700 Sharon AvenueHoughton, MI 49931482.5005mtefcu.orgPORTAGE HEALTHFOUNDATIONKevin Store, Executive Director405 Quincy Street, Suite 405Hancock, MI 49930523-5920RANGE BANKTim Baroni56730 Calumet AvenueCalumet, MI 49913337.2000rangebank.com

BUSINESSCATEGORIES

ACCOMMODATIONS (BED & BREAK-FAST / CABIN / HOTEL / MOTEL)

AMERICINN LODGE ANDSUITESDianne Peterson56925 S. Sixth StreetCalumet, MI 49913, MI 49913337.6463americinn.com/hotels/MI/calumetBLACK BEAR CABINKriss & Ray Bosley43459 US 41Chassell, MI 49916523.6375blackbearcabin.comCHASSELL BAY CABINSKim Rinkinen428230 Lakeshore DriveChassell, MI 49916877.745.3229chassellbaycabins.comCOUNTRY INN & SUITESTauna Happner919 Razorback DriveHoughton, MI 49931487.6700countryinns.com/houghton-hotel-mi-49931/mihoughtD’S BASE CAMPDon and Donna Jarman40801 N. HWY M-26Toivola, MI 49965281.3842DAPPLE-GRAY BED &BREAKFAST AND ANTIQUESRuth & Ole VanGoor13640 M.26Eagle Harbor, MI 49950289.4200dapple-gray.comEAGLE HARBOR INN, INC.Mary Probst460 W. North StreetEagle Harbor, MI 49950289.4435eagleharborinn.biz

MembersAll area codes are 906 unless otherwise stated and

all affiliate locations indicated by an *

EAGLE RIVER SUNSETHOUSEMark MartinAlong Lake Superior231.744.0330markmartins.net/superi-orhome.htmGOGEBIC LODGEDon BerquistN9600 Highway 64Marenisco, MI 49967842.3321gogebiclodge.comHOLIDAY INN EXPRESSCarla Beck1110 Century WayHoughton, MI 49931482.1066hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/houghton/htnkwHOUGHTON SUPER 8Eric Wisti1200 E. Lakeshore DriveHoughton, MI 49931482.2240super8.comISLE ROYALE RESORTS -ROCK HARBOR LODGEKim Alexander, CHAIsle Royale IslandIsle Royale, MI 337.4993rockharborlodge.comKEMPS FOUR SEASON LOGHOME RENTALSandy Kemppainen40551 Pike River RoadChassell, MI 49916483.0334exploringthenorth.com/kemps/loghome.html

KEMPS PORTAGE LAKELOG HOMES AND VACATIONRENTALSSandy Kemppainen47889 Lower Point Mills RoadHancock, MI 49930483.0334exploringthenorth.com/portage-lake/house.htmlKEWEENAW HODGE PODGELODGEGlen Auge6603 M-26Eagle Harbor, MI 49950318.918.0620facebook.com/KeweenawHodge-PodgeLodgeKEWEENAW MOUNTAIN

LODGE14252 US 41 Copper Harbor, MI 49918289.4403atthelodge.comLAC LA BELLE LODGE ANDBEAR BELLY BAR & GRILLTroy and Cathy Westcott11627 Superior StreetMohawk, MI 49950289.4293laclabellelodge.comLAKE FANNY HOOE RESORT& CAMPGROUNDEdward & Dawn Charbonneau505 Second StreetCopper Harbor, MI 49918289.4451fannyhooe.comMAGNUSON HOTELFRANKLIN SQUARE INNGary Lubinski820 Shelden AvenueHoughton, MI 49931487.1700houghtonlodging.com

MARINER NORTH, THEDon & Peg Kauppi245 Gratiot StreetCopper Harbor, MI 49918289.4637manorth.comMINNETONKA RESORT /ASTOR HOUSE MOTEL

Judy Davis562 Gratiot StreetCopper Harbor, MI 49918289.4449minnetonkaresort.comMOUNT BOHEMIALonie Glieberman6532 Lac La Belle RoadLac La Belle, MI 49950289.4105mtbohemia.comNORTHERN LIGHTCOTTAGESRoger Wickstrom42858 Lake Shore DriveChassell, MI 49916523.4131NORTHWOODS RESORT ANDAPARTMENTSChris & Tricia Kirkish45190N Highway US41Chassell, MI 49916487.6191upnorthwoods.comPORTAGE LAKE CABINSTom and Marcy Romps46534 US Highway 41Houghton, MI 49931482.8755RAMADA WATERFRONT

Laura O'Neil99 Navy StreetHancock, MI 49930482.8400ramadahancock.com

SAND HILLS LIGHTHOUSE INNWilliam Frabotta & Mary Mathews6029 5 Mile Point RoadAhmeek, MI 49901337.1744sandhillslighthouseinn.comSHERIDAN ON THE LAKEBED & BREAKFASTBill & Barbara Briggs47026 Sheridan PlaceHoughton, MI 49931482.7079sheridanonthelake.comACCOUNTANT

GREAT LAKES ACCOUNTING,PCLucinda Enderby208 MotezumaHoughton, MI 49931483.3367greatlakescpa.comJONATHAN LUSE, CPAJonathan Luse317 W. QuincyHancock, MI 49930482.4331jmlsrpc.comRUKKILA, NEGRO ANDASSOCIATES, CPA, PCPeter Negro310 Shelden AvenueHoughton, MI 49931482.6601rukkilanegro.comSUPERIOR TAXACCOUNTINGShelia Tormala20017 E. Sharon AvenueHoughton, MI 49931523.7012superiortax.net

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ATTORNEYKEVIN L. MACKEY, ATTYKevin Mackey200 Michigan Street #705Hancock, MI 49930482.3100kevinmackeylaw.comPENCE & NUMINEN, P.C.Keith DeForgeDowntown HoughtonHoughton, MI 49931226.2580pencenuminen.com

ATTRACTIONS INFORMATION, MUSEUMS,RECREATION AND TOURS

CALUMET THEATRELaura Miller340 Sixth StreetCalumet, MI 49913337.2166calumettheatre.comHOUGHTON COUNTY FAIRASSOCIATIONCarol Saari1500 Birch StreetHancock, MI 49930482.6200houghtoncountyfair.comISLE ROYALE LINE, INC.,Cpt. Donald Kilpela14 Waterfront LandingCopper Harbor, MI 49918289.4437isleroyale.comISLE ROYALE & KEWEENAWPARKS ASSOCIATIONKristine Bradof800 E. Lakeshore DriveHoughton, MI 49930482.7860irnha.org

ISLE ROYALE NATIONALPARK SERVICEPhyllis Green800 E. Lakeshore DriveHoughton, MI 49931482.0984nps.gov/isro/index.htmKEWEENAW ADVENTURECOMPANYSam Raymond155 Gratiot StreetCopper Harbor, MI 49918289.4303keweenawadventure.comKEWEENAW CONVENTIONAND VISITORS BUREAUDianne Peterson, President56638 Calumet AvenueCalumet, MI 49913337.4579keweenaw.infoKEWEENAW NATIONALHISTORICAL PARK25970 Red Jacket RoadCalumet, MI 49913483.3176nps.gov/kewe/index.htmMICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICALUNIVERSITYSeaman Mineral Museum1404 East Sharon AvenueHoughton, MI 49931487.2572museum.mtu.eduMICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICALUNIVERSITYAthletics1400 Townsend Drive, StudentDevelopment ComplexHoughton, MI 49931487.2073michigantechhuskies.comMICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICALUNIVERSITYCentral Ticketing Operations1400 Townsend Drive, StudentDevelopment ComplexHoughton, MI 49931487.3200tickets.mtu.edu

MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICALUNIVERSITYMont Ripley Ski HillM-26 and Ski Hill RoadHancock, MI 49930487.2340mtu.edu/mont-ripleyMICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICALUNIVERSITYPortage Lake Golf Course46789 US Highway 41Houghton, MI 49931487.2641golf.mtu.eduMICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICALUNIVERSITYRozsa Center for the PerformingArts1400 Townsend Drive Houghton, MI 49931487.2858rozsa.tickets.mtu.eduMICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICALUNIVERSITYStudent Development Center1400 Townsend Drive Houghton, MI 49931487.2975michigantechrecreation.comNARA NATURE PARKRobert NaraUS HWY 41Houghton, MI 49931482.1700naranaturepark.comPINE MOUNTAIN MUSIC

FESTIVALTony Sertich49945 HWY US 41Hancock, MI 49930482.1542pmmf.prgQUINCY MINE HOISTASSOCIATIONGlenda Bierman49750 US Highway 41Hancock, MI 49930482.3101quincymine.com

SAND POINT CHARTERSBrian Helminen6135 Sand Point RoadLac La Belle, MI 49950370.2257sandpointcharters.comWYANDOTTE HILLS GOLFCLUBBetty Kratt5755E Poyhonen Road - TwinLakesToivola, MI 49965288.3720wyandottehills.comAUTOMOTIVE SALES

& SERVICEADVANCE-TEC BODYREPAIRMark & Linda Hannon206 Sharon AvenueHoughton, MI 49931482.4222advancetecbodyrepair.comCOPPER COUNTRY FORDA. William Johnson47402 State Highway M.26Houghton, MI 49931482.1800coppercountryfordlm.comDAVE'S BP AMOCODave Dow112 Front Street, Hancock482.3410davessuperservice.netNATIONAL CARRENTAL/ALAMO RENT A CARRick Auguston23810 Airpark Blvd Suite 123Calumet, MI 49913482.6655nationalcar.comNORTH STAR BP

Allouez - 2503 US HWY 41337.5750Calumet - 56797 Sixth Street337.0917Houghton - 123 US 41 482.7280

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MembersSUPERIOR SERVICESteve Therrian47082 US HWY M-26Houghton, MI 49931482.7666TIRE SHOP, THERick Heinonen811 Ethel AvenueHancock, MI 49930482.1850thetireshophancock.com

BUILDING (MATERIALS / CONTRACTORS /ELECTRIC / HEATING / AIR

CONDITIONING / HARDWARE /SURVEYING/ENERGY

CONSULTANTS/MASONRY)

41 LUMBERDaryll Williams47577 N.US Highway 41Houghton, MI 49931482.230041lumber.com41 LUMBERAl Butkovich212 Lake Linden AvenueLaurium, MI 49913337.011041lumber.comACE HARDWARE OFCALUMET, INC.Pat & Rodney Mishica334 Fifth StreetCalumet, MI 49913337.0912acecalumet.comAIRE CAREJohn Koski47940 Madeleine StreetHoughton, MI 49931482.3500airecare.usBILL SILER CONTRACTING,INC.Bill & Pat Siler45505 Champion StreetSouth Range, MI 49963482.8518BLUE TERRA ENERGY, LLCDavid Camps116 Quincy StreetHancock, MI 49930487.5342blueterraenergy.com

BYRON'S HEATING & AIRCONDITIONINGByron Ruonavaara1001 Ethel AvenueHancock, MI 49930482.6411byronheating.comCHASSELL CARPENTRY &WOODWORK, INC.Gar Heikkinen21220 Creamery RoadChassell, MI 49916523.4144chassellcarpentry.comCM MORRIS, INC.Craig Morris100 Sharon AvenueHoughton, MI 49931482.5426cmmorrisgroup.incCRAMPTON SURVEYING,INC.Robert & Patti Crampton52310 Duncan AvenueHubbell, MI 49934296.0025DOLLAR BAY LINOLEUM &TILE COMPANYRobert Banfield48750 Main StreetDollar Bay, MI 49922482.5700DP CONSTRUCTION, INC.Daniel Palosaari41353 US Highway 41Chassell, MI 49916523.1000dpconstruction.netGUNDLACH CHAMPION,INC.Dan LeVeque200 5th AvenueCalumet, MI 49913337.0700championinc.com

HEIN SURVEYINGSteven Hein57486 Mine StreetCalumet, MI 49913337.1084HOLOMBO MASONRY

Holombo Donald47638 Main StreetHoughton, MI 49931483.4870KEWEENAW AUTOMATION,INC.Jeff Erickson241 ManhattanMohawk, MI 49950370.0090kai-up.comKEWEENAW OVERHEADDOOR, INC.Dan Huuki19825 Sharon AvenueHoughton, MI 49931483.3792keweenawoverhead.comMATTILA ROCK AND DOCKDavid Mattila507 Jasberg StreetHancock, MI 49930482.1229MCGANN BUILDINGSUPPLYPete & Jim Fenton612 Hancock StreetHancock, MI 49930482.4340mcganns.doitbeStreetcom/home.aspxMCGRATH, INC.Dan & Jan McGrath401 E. Sharon AvenueHoughton, MI 49931482.7107mcgrathinc.comMD CONTRACTINGMike Delene16398 Wanaja Road, Baraga353.7228mdcontractingservices.com

NORTHERN HEATING &PLUMBING,INC.Chad Hammerstrom51401 HWY US.41Hancock, MI 49930482.7580gonhp.comREL INC.57640 North 11th StreetCalumet, MI 49913337.3018Josh Loukusrelinc.netR.C. MECHANICAL, INC.Ramon Simonson51231 US Highway 41Hancock, MI 49930482.0220rcmechanical-inc.comSHERWIN WILLIAMS

COMPANYAlan Sunn202 Bridge Street, Houghton482.3980sherwin-williams.comSIIRTOLA WELL DRILLING,INC.Dave Siirtola48730 Banfield Avenue, DollarBay482.2088siirtolawell.comSUPERIOR SCREED SERVICERon Phillips38950 US Highway 41, Chassell523.6235superiorscreedservice.comSWIFT TRUE VALUEHARDWAREMarilyn Swift402 Shelden AvenueHoughton, MI 49931482.0530swifttruevaluehardware.comWORLD OF WOOD

Mark Korpela215 Hancock StreetHancock, MI 49930482.0221worldofwoodmi.com

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BUSINESS SERVICESAND SUPPORT

(CLEANING, DESIGN, EMPLOYERS,EQUIPMENT, JOB SEEKERS, MARKET-ING, PRINTING, PROMOTIONAL ITEMS,

SPEAKERS)

A - 1 TOY-LETS, LLCJerry & Anne Tabor53183 Hwy US.41Calumet, MI 49913337.4882ATLANTIC MINE CAPITALFrancisco DeYcaza14768 Liminga RoadAtlantic Mine, MI 49905281.7501BILL FINKCOMMUNICATIONS, LLCBill Fink22083 Royalewood RoadHoughton, MI 49931370.9597billfinkcommunications.comBOOK CONCERN PRINTERSJack Eberhard129 E. Franklin StreetHancock, MI 49930482.1250bookconcernprinters.comCOLUMBIA LINEN SERVICEJoe Lanfranki236 Osceola StreetLaurium, MI 49913337.4602CREDIT SERVICES INC.Mary Turner304 Quincy StreetHancock, MI 49930482.4100csipays.comCROWN CLEANERSKayla Kunishegie305 E. Montezuma AvenueHoughton, MI 49931482.5330D & L JANITORIALSERVICE, INC.George Eakin46491 Green Acres RoadHoughton, MI 49931482.3873dljanitorialservice.com

FAVORITES CUSTOMAPPARELKeith and Aurellia Riley47431 State RD. M26 Unit 2 .Portage PlazaHoughton, MI 49931487.6531ishopfavorites.comMARKETING DEPARTMENT,THEKaryn Olsson600 Shelden Avenue, Third FloorHoughton, MI 49931483.2000marketingdepartmentinc.comMTEC SMARTZONEMarilyn Clark600 Lakeshore DriveHoughton, MI 49931487.7000mtecsz.comMICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICALUNIVERSITYBusiness Engagement Center1402 East Sharon AvenueHoughton, MI 49931487.2228mtu.edu/researchMICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICALUNIVERSITYCareer Services1400 Townsend Drive, Adminis-tration BuildingHoughton, MI 49931487.2313mtu.edu/careerMICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICALUNIVERSITYDual Career Program1400 Townsend Drive, Adminis-tration BuildingHoughton, MI 49931487.3184dual.mtu.eduMICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICALUNIVERSITYHuman Resources - Jobs1400 Townsend Drive,Lakeshore CenterHoughton, MI 49931487.2280mtu.edu/hr

OFFICE EXPRESS, UP315 E. Lakeshore DriveHoughton, MI 49931487.9752officeexpressup.comONAIRVOICES, INCTrish Hesel1005 9th AvenueHoughton, MI 49931281.0203onairvoices.comOPG SAYEN'S BUSINESSEQUIP.Joe Sayen112 Quincy StreetHancock, MI 49930482.0612opgup.com/sayensopgSUPERIOR GRAPHICSGary Gutshall19923 Sharon AvenueHoughton, MI 49931482.7891superiorgraphicsmi.comSUPERIORMONOGRAMMING, INC.Mark & Judy Peterson49112 Arcadian Street - RipleyHancock, MI 49930482.0561superiormonogramming.comTANIS, INC.Mark Bammert219.A 6th StreetCalumet, MI 49913337.1185WESTERN U.P. MI WORKS

Cherilynn Lampinen110 E. Quincy StreetHancock, MI 49930482.6916michiganworks.com

CHURCHESCHURCH OF THE

RESURRECTION900 Quincy StreetHancock, MI 49930482.0215churchoftheresurrection.weebly.com

EDUCATIONBHK CHILD DEVELOPMENT700 Park AvenueHoughton, MI 49931482.3663bhkresources.orgCOPPER COUNTRYINTERMEDIATE SCHOOLDISTRICTGeorge Stockero809 Hecla StreetHancock, MI 49930482.4250ccisd.k12.mi.usFINLANDIA UNIVERSITYDrive Philip Johnson601 Quincy StreetHancock, MI 49930487.7344finlandia.eduGOGEBIC COMMUNITYCOLLEGEStacy Brey47420 HWY M-26 Suite 107Houghton, MI 49931483.0070gogebic.eduHANCOCK PUBLICSCHOOLSMonica Healy501 Campus DriveHancock, MI 49930487.5925hancock.k12.comMICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICALUNIVERSITYPresident’s Office1400 Townsend DriveHoughton, MI 49931487.1208mtu.eduMICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICALUNIVERSITYAlumni Relations1400 Townsend Drive, AlumniHouseHoughton, MI 49931487.2400mtu.edu/alumni

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MembersMICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICALUNIVERSITYAdmissions - Tours1400 Townsend Drive, MemorialUnion BuildingHoughton, MI 49931487.2335mtu.edu/admissionsMICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICALUNIVERSITYMarketing & Communications1400 Townsend Drive, Adminis-tration BuildingHoughton, MI 49931487.2354mtu.edu/umc

FINANCIALSERVICES

BANKS/CREDIT UNIONS/FINANCIALADVISORS)

EDWARD JONES – CALUMETShelly Larson56901 Sixth StreetCalumet, MI 49913, MI 49913337.0356edwardjones.comEDWARD JONES – HANCOCKSteven S. Zutter240 Quincy StreetHancock, MI 49930482.0800edwardjones.comEDWARD JONES – HANCOCKBrent Peterson101 E. Quincy Street Suite #4Hancock, MI 49930482.5824edwardjones.comEDWARD JONES –HOUGHTONRobert K.Nelson901 W. Sharon Avenue Suite 8Houghton, MI 49931482.8680edwardjones.com

MICHIGAN TECHEMPLOYEES FEDERALCREDIT UNIONDuane Aho700 E. Sharon AvenueHoughton, MI 49931482.5005mtefcu.orgMIDWEST LOAN SERVICES,INC.Edward Burger616 Shelden AvenueHoughton, MI 49931487.5870midwestloanservices.comMINERS STATE BANKKathleen Codere1203 Ridge RoadHoughton, MI 49931482.5131msbir.comRANGE BANK - COPPERCOUNTRYTim Baroni56730 Calumet AvenueCalumet, MI 49913337.2000rangebank.comRIVER VALLEY BANKBethanne Conley, Branch Man-ager56500 US HWY 41Calumet, MI 49913337.0200rivervalleybank.comRIVER VALLEY BANKBrian Donnelly, Branch Manager19795 Sharon AvenueHoughton, MI 49931482.4646rivervalleybank.comSUPERIOR NATIONAL BANKAND TRUSTDave Vlahos, President235 Quincy StreetHancock, MI 49930482.0404snb-t.com

SUPERIOR NATIONAL BANKTRUST & FINANCIALSERVICESDave Vlahos, President960 Razorback DriveHoughton, MI 49931482.4850snb-t.comTHRIVENT FINANCIALRoss Rinkinen507 Shelden AvenueHoughton, MI 49931523.5387thrivent.com/fr/ross.rinkinenTORCH LAKE FEDERALCREDIT UNIONMary Kay Grabig400 Hecla StreetLaurium, MI 49913337.5565torchlakefederal.comWELLS FARGO BANKJudith Niemi600 Shelden AvenueHoughton, MI 49931482.5500wellsfargo.com

FUNERALSERVICES

MEMORIAL CHAPELFUNERAL HOME/PLOWEFUNERAL SERVICESNeil Ahola1017 Quincy StreetHancock, MI 49930482.1717memorialchapel.netGOVERNMENTS(CITY, PLANNING, TOWNSHIPS,

LIBRARY)

CALUMET, CHARTERTOWNSHIP OF

Paul Lehto25880 Red Jacket RoadCalumet, MI 49913337.2410

CHASSELL TOWNSHIPDavid Mattson41950 Wilson Memorial DriveChassell, MI 49916523.4000chassell.infoCITY OF HANCOCKGlenn Anderson399 Quincy StreetHancock, MI 49930482.1121cityofhancock.comCITY OF HOUGHTONEric Waara616 Shelden AvenueHoughton, MI 49931482.1700cityofhoughton.comGRANT TOWNSHIPRichard Powers220 Gratiot StreetCopper Harbor, MI 49918289.4292granttwp.orgHOUGHTON COUNTYEric Forsberg401 E. Houghton AvenueHoughton, MI 49931482.8307houghtoncounty.netOSCEOLA TOWNSHIPSteve Karpiak, Supervisor58545 Main StreetDollar Bay, MI 49922482.8578osceolatownship.orgPORTAGE, CHARTERTOWNSHIP OF

Bruce Peterson47240 Green Acres RoadHoughton, MI 49931482.4310portagetownship.infoPORTAGE LAKE DISTRICTLIBRARYShawn Leeche58 Huron StreetHoughton, MI 49931482.4570pldl.org

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VILLAGE OF SOUTH RANGEMartin Steinmetz45 TrimountainSouth Range, MI 49963482.8833southrange.comWESTERN U.P. PLANNING& DEVELOPMENT REGIONKim J. Stoker326 Shelden AvenueHoughton, MI 49931482.7205wuppdr.om

HEALTHCARE /WELLNESSSERVICES

ASPIRUS KEWEENAW HOMEMEDICAL EQUIPMENT* Chuck Nelson, CEO54 2nd StreetLaurium, MI 49913337.6557aspiruskeweenaw.orgASPIRUS KEWEENAWHOUGHTON CLINICChuck Nelson, CEO1000 Cedar StreetHoughton, MI 49931487.1710aspiruskeweenaw.orgASPIRUS KEWEENAW LAKELINDEN CLINIC*Chuck Nelson, CEO110 Calumet StreetLake Linden, MI 49945296.5040aspiruskeweenaw.orgASPIRUS KEWEENAWLAURIUM CLINIC &HOSPITAL*Chuck Nelson, CEO205 Osceola StreetLaurium, MI 49913337.6560aspiruskeweenaw.org

ASPIRUS KEWEENAWLAURIUM WELLNESS*Chuck Nelson, CEO300 Hecla StreetLaurium, MI 49913337.9355aspiruskeweenaw.orgASPIRUS KEWEENAWOUTPATIENT THERAPIES &FITNESS CENTER*Chuck Nelson, CEO 342 Hecla StreetLaurium, MI 49913337.7000aspiruskeweenaw.orgASPIRUS KEWEENAWOUTPATIENT THERAPIES* Chuck Nelson, CEO960 Razorback DriveHoughton, MI 49931482.8201aspiruskeweenaw.orgBLISS MASSAGE & SPAAngela Campioni509 Shelden AvenueHoughton, MI 49931 370.6007blisspa509.comBAY AMBULANCE, INC.Gary Wadaga116 Michigan AvenueBaraga, MI 49908911COLLEGE AVENUE VISIONCLINICDr. Craig Kurtz1014 College AvenueHoughton, MI 49931482.6800vision-clinic.netCROSSFIT HAKKAPELIITTAMicah Stipech611 Emma AvenueHancock, MI 49930370.2348

CYPRESS MANOR

Rachel Griffin, Admissions Director1400 Poplar StreetHancock, MI 49930482.6644consulatehealthcare.comEISENHOWER CENTERRob Knoch45224 Paradise RoadChassell, MI 49916481.1210eisenhowercenter.comFAMILY CHIROPRACTICCENTERDrive David Hill47964 Madeline StreetHoughton, MI 49931482.6100GARDEN VIEW ASSISTEDLIVING CENTERTina Heble26096 Elm StreetCalumet, MI 49913337.0800gardenviewup.comINSIGHT EYECAREDonald Mitchell, OD25720 LPM DriveCalumet, MI 49913337.5252upnortheyecare.comJAMES SARAZIN FAMILYDENTISTRYJames Sarazin, DDS528 Quincy StreetHancock, MI 49930482.8601MERCY EMS, INC.Gerald Primeau23298 Airpark BlvdCalumet, MI 49913911ONTONAGON COMMUNITYHEALTH CENTER (UPHEALTH |PORTAGE) #Jeff Lang, CEO751 S. Seventh StreetOntonagon, MI 49953884.4120portagehealth.org

OUR LADY OF MERCY

HEALTH & REHABJerry Schmitt52225 B AvenueHubbell, MI 49934296.3301olomhealthandrehab.comPORTAGE DENTAL HEALTHRobert Richards, DDS896 Campus Drive Hancock, MI 49930482.8527portage dental.netPORTAGE POINTE #Jeff Lang, CEO500 Campus DriveHancock, MI 49930483-1300portagehealth.orgR.L. KAVORIKRick Kavorik, DDS725 Cedar Bluff DriveHoughton, MI 49931482.2020RONALD FISHER, DDSRonald J. Fisher, DDS1550 Quincy StreetHancock, MI 49930482.3621SPIRIT OF THE NORTHMASSAGE AND WELLNESS

CENTERJohanna Davis353 5th StreetCopper Harbor, MI 49918289.4363spiritofthenorthwellness.com/services.htmlUP HEALTH | PORTAGEHOME MEDICAL

EQUIPMENT #Jeff Lang, CEO894 Campus DriveHancock, MI 49930483-1290portagehealth.org

Members

UP HEALTH | PORTAGEREHAB #Jeff Lang, CEO500 Campus DriveHancock, MI 49930483-1000portagehealth.orgUP HEALTH | PORTAGEREHAB #Jeff Lang, CEO600 MacInnes DriveHoughton, MI 49931483-1777portagehealth.orgUP HEALTH | PORTAGEREHAB #Jeff Lang, CEOMine Street Station, Suite 4Calumet, MI 49913337-4029portagehealth.orgUP HEALTH | PORTAGE(MAIN CAMPUS) #Jeff Lang, CEO500 Campus DriveHancock, MI 49930483-1000portagehealth.orgUP HEALTH | PORTAGE(UNIVERSITY CENTER) #Jeff Lang, CEO600 MacInnes DriveHoughton, MI 49931483-1860portagehealth.orgUP HEALTH | PORTAGE(PORTAGE HEALTH-HOUGHTON – INCLUDES EX-PRESS CARE/FITNESSCENTER) #Jeff Lang, CEO921 W. Sharon AvenueHoughton, MI 49931483-1777portagehealth.orgUP HEALTH | PORTAGE(LAKE LINDEN CLINIC) #945 Ninth StreetLake Linden, MI 49945483-1030portagehealth.org

UP HEALTH | PORTAGEAPOTHECARY/HEALTHMART #Eric Riutta, Pharmacy Director500 Campus DriveHancock, MI 49930483-1919portagehealth.orgUP HEALTH/PORTAGEAPOTHECARY/HEALTHMART #Eric Riutta, Pharmacy Director600 MacInnes DriveHoughton, MI 49931483-1818portagehealth.orgUP HEALTH | PORTAGEHOME CARE & HOSPICE /HOME SERVICES #Jeff Lang, CEO821 Water StreetHancock, MI 49930483-1160portagehealth.orgUP HEALTH | PORTAGEHOME CARE & HOSPICE #Jeff Lang, CEO303 Baraga AvenueL’Anse, MI 49946483-1160portagehealth.orgUP HEALTH | PORTAGEHOME CARE & HOSPICE #Jeff Lang, CEO751 S. Seventh StreetOntonagon, MI 49963483-1160portagehealth.orgUP HEALTH | PORTAGESLEEP DISORDERS CENTER #Jeff Lang, CEO890 Campus DriveHancock, MI 49930483-1950portagehealth.orgUPPER GREAT LAKESFAMILY HEALTHCARECENTERShannon Richter506 Campus DriveHancock, MI 49930483.1705uglhealth.org

WESTERN UPPERPENINSULA HEALTHDEPARTMENTCathryn A. Beer540 Depot StreetHancock, MI 49930482.7382wupdhd.orgWESTERN U.P.HEALTHCARE ACCESSCOALITIONCarolyn Williams540 Depot StreetHancock, MI 49930482.7122wuphac.org

INDUSTRIALMANUFACTURING/ FORESTRY/

LOGGING/TRUCKING/ENGINEERING/ARCHITECT

AMERICAN FORESTMANAGEMENT

Trina Anderson45815 State Highway M-26Atlantic Mine, MI 49963483.0820americanforestmanagement.comANDERSON WELDING &MANUFACTURING,INC.Keith J. Anderson41315 HWY US 41Chassell, MI 49916523.4661tallhand.comCALUMET ELECTRONICSCORPORATIONSteve Vairo56730 Calumet AvenueCalumet, MI 49913337.1305calumetelectronics.comC D C LOGGINGCharles CavanaughRte 2 Box 855AL'Anse, MI 49946524.6369DEMAROIS & DEMAROIS

LOGGINGPaul & Robert DeMarois100 First StreetAhmeek, MI 49901337.0861

DONALD BUKEMA, INC.P.O. Box 351Calumet, MI 49913337.4931Donald BukemaGREAT LAKES SOUND &VIBRATIONSStephen Polakowski47140 N. MainHoughton, MI 49931482.7535glsv.comGS ENGINEERING, INCGlen Simula47500 US Hwy 41Houghton, MI 49931482.1235gsengineering.comHARRINGTON RIDGE COALAND STOVEMatt Arko310 Front StreetHancock, MI 49930482.0145IR TELEMETRICSGlen Barna1780 Birch StreetHancock, MI 49930482.0012irtelemetrics.comJ & A PENEGOR, INC.John & Arthur Penegor32865 State Highway M.26Toivola, MI 49965288.3325KEWEENAW COPPERCOMPANYRoss Gruenwald, Ph.DField Office: 58389 Centennial#6Calumet, MI 49913337.0853keweenawcopper.comKOPPERS, INC.Jerry McKenzie52430 Duncan AvenueHubbell, MI 49934296.1341koppers.com

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MASSIE MFG., INC.Peter M. Massie445 N. Superior AvenueBaraga, MI 49908353.6381massiemfg.comNORTHERN HARDWOODSJohn Kantola45807 Highway M-26South Range, MI 49963487.6400northernhdwds.comPENINSULA COPPERINDUSTRIESKevin Codere220 Calumet StreetLake Linden, MI 49945296-9918pencopper.comPETTIBONE, LLCScott Raffaelli, GM1100 Superior AvenueBaraga, MI 49908353.6611gopettibone.comPLUM CREEK TIMBERDave Tormohlen15800 Mead RoadL’Anse, MI 49946524.2040plumcreek.comTHERMOANALYTICS, INC.Keith Johnson and Allen Curran23440 Airpark Blvd.Calumet, MI 49913482.9650thermoanalytics.comTOLKSDORF REALTY &FORESTRYGlen and Gretchen Tolksdorf52943 Hwy US 41Calumet, MI 49913482.9366tolksdorfrealty.comUP ENGINEERS &ARCHITECTS, INC.George Kiiskila, Jr.100 Portage StreetHoughton, MI 49931482.4810upea.com

WARM RAINGeorge Kronschnabel51675 Industrial DriveHancock, MI 49930482.3750warmrain.com

INSURANCE (AGENCIES / AGENTS)

BOB HAGER AGENCY, INC.Cindy Blake42194 Memorial DriveChassell, MI 49916523.4285bobhageragency.comCOPPER COUNTRYINSURANCE AGENCYJill Efraimson1107 Ridge Road, Suite 2Houghton, MI 49931483.3850FARMERS & MERCHANTS

MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCEPaul Lahti100 4th StreetCalumet, MI 49913337.3512farmmut.comFRANK A. DOUGLASSAGENCYMike Borsum, Jeffery Bugni, An-drew Lorenz324 Shelden AvenueHoughton, MI 49931482.2660douglassagency.comFRED GAFF & ASSOCIATESFred GaffPO Box 788Houghton, MI 49931482.0266HANNULA AGENCYMark Hannula44610 Rabbit Bay RoadLake Linden, MI 49945296.9931LEVEQUE AGENCYJim Zander55776 US HWY 41Calumet, MI 49913337.0101

MIKE LAHTI STATE FARMINSURANCEMichael Lahti400 Elevation StreetHancock, MI 49930482.6305mikelahtiins.comNICHOLAS INSURANCEAGENCYDarrell Nicholas or SteveNicholas510 Shelden AvenueHoughton, MI 49931482.3434 NORTHERN MUTUAL

INSURANCEBill Larson, Interim President201 Quincy StreetHancock, MI 49930482.2880northernmutual.bizPIETILA INSURANCEAGENCYVic Pietila801 Shelden AvenueHoughton, MI 49931482.8622TERVO AGENCYRobert Frantti230 Quincy StreetHancock, MI 49930482.0080tervoagency.comVAST, INC.William K Hetrick300 S. Front StreetMarquette, MI 49855228.7500vastsolution.comWICKLEY AGENCY, THEStephan Olsson218 Quincy StreetHancock, MI 49930482.1140wickleyagency.com

MEDIA (NEWSPAPER / TV / RADIO /

PUBLISHERS)

COPPER NUGGET, THEMichael Scott, Publisher206 Shelden AvenueHoughton, MI 49931482.1500DAILY MINING GAZETTEMichael Scott, Publisher206 Shelden AvenueHoughton, MI 49931482.1500mininggazette.comHOUGHTON COMMUNITYBROADCASTINGJeff Harju313 E. Montezuma AvenueHoughton, MI 49931482.7700thewolv.comLAKE SUPERIOR MAGAZINE

Paul Hayden310 E. Superior StreetDuluth, MI 55802218.722.5002lakesuperior.comTHIRD HOUR MEDIA, LLCAnthony Gettig237 Iroquois StreetLaurium, MI 49913523.1019thirdhourmedia.comWLUC TV 6 AND FOX UPSinclair Broadcasting GroupRob Jamros177 US 41 EastNegaunee, MI 49866475.4161uppermichiganssource.comWMPL AM & WKMJFM RADIOMary Ann Schulze326 Quincy StreetHancock, MI 49930482.3700themix93.com

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MembersNON-PROFIT

(BUSINESS, CIVIC AND SOCIALORGANIZATIONS)

BARBARA KETTLEGUNDLACH SHELTER HOMEMary NiemalaPO Box 8Calumet, MI 49913337.5623bkgshelterhome.orgBETTER BUSINESS BUREAUMelanie Duquesnel26777 Central Park BLVD. STE#100Southfield, MI 48076248.223.9400bbb.orgCALUMET/LAURIUM/KEWEENAW ROTARYPresidentPO Box 254Calumet, MI 49913COMMUNITY ACTIONAGENCYJean LeBerge926 Dodge StreetHoughton, MI 49931482.5528communityactionpartnership.comCOPPER COUNTRY TRAILNATIONAL BYWAYUS 41 from the North side of thePortageLake Lift Bridge to Copper Har-borcoppercountrytrail.orgCOPPER COUNTRYWALLEYE ASSOCIATIONRoss RinkinenP.O. Box 451Houghton, MI 49931231.4630ccwalleye.comCOPPER HARBORIMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATIONPresidentPO Box 86Copper Harbor, MI 49918copperharbor.org

COPPER HARBOR TRAILSCLUBLori HauswirthPO Box 34Copper Harbor, MI 49918DDIY (DON’T DO IT YOUR-SELF)Kristina CoonPO Box 426Hancock, MI 49930ddiyup.orgDIAL HELPRebecca Crane609 Shelden AvenueHoughton, MI 49931482.9077dialhelp.orgGOODWILL WORKFORCE

DEVELOPMENT CENTER –CALUMETKeith Stenger23390 Airpark Blvd.Calumet, MI 49913482.6142HANCOCK BUSINESS &PROFESSIONALASSOCIATIONPresidentPO Box 455Hancock, MI 49930KEWEENAW CHAMBER OF

COMMERCECheryl Fahrner, Executive Director902 College AvenueHoughton, MI 49931482.5240keweenaw.orgKEWEENAW COMMUNITYFOUNDATIONJim Vivian, Executive Director236 Quincy StreetHancock, MI 49930482.9673k-c-f.orgKEWEENAW ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT ALLIANCEJeff Ratcliffe, Executive Director600 E. Lakeshore DriveHoughton, MI 49931 482.6817kedabiz.com

KEWEENAW YOUNGPROFESSIONALSJessica Brassard, Founder1045 Quincy StreetHancock, MI 49930370.4910keweenawyp.comLEAGUE OF WOMEN

VOTERS OF THE COPPERCOUNTRYBarry FinkPO Box 815Houghton, MI 49931482.4632lwvccmi.orgLITTLE BROTHERS FRIENDSOF THE ELDERLYCathy Kass-Aten, Executive Di-rector527 Hancock StreetHancock, MI 49930482.6944houghton.littlebrothers.orgMAIN STREET CALUMET200 Fifth StreetCalumet, MI 49913337.6246mainstreetcalumet.comNEW POWER TOUR, INC.Melissa Davis, Managing DirectorPO Box 576Hancock, MI 49930281.5986newpowertour.comPORTAGE HEALTHFOUNDATIONKevin Store, Executive Director405 Quincy Street – Suite 405Hancock, MI 49930523-5920phfgive.orgUP KIDSMark Lambert57 Huron Street, Houghton482.0520upkids.com

REALESTATE/HOUSING BLUFFS OF ARCADIA, THEJessica Bracco1000 Bluff View DriveHoughton, MI 49931483.4400thebluffs.orgCALUMET HOUSINGCOMMISSIONGail Perala1 Park AvenueCalumet, MI 49913337.0005CENTURY 21/NORTHCOUNTRY AGENCYDavid Jukuri1100 Century WayHoughton, MI 49931482.0001century21northcountry.comCOPPER RANGE ABSTRACT& TITLE AGENCY, INC.Amanda Messner707 Shelden AvenueHoughton, MI 49931482.7903copperrangetitle.comKEWEENAW TITLE AGENCYLarry Kristapovich400 E. Houghton AvenueHoughton, MI 49931482.9570kewtitle.comMOYLE REAL ESTATE &DEVELOPMENTAndy MoyleM-26Houghton, MI 49931482.3000moyleusa.comNORTHERN MICHIGAN

LAND BROKERSJosh Stein405 Shelden AvenueHoughton, MI 49331523.5575nmlbhoughton.com

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ONTONAGON VILLAGEHOUSING COMMISSIONSue Lockhart100 Cane CourtOntonagon, MI 49963884.2258PILGRIM RIVER HILLS ANDACRESJohn R. MadaceyDenton RoadHoughton, MI 49931280.8882pilgrimriverhills.comRE/MAX DOUGLASS REALESTATEMike Borsum320 Shelden AvenueHoughton, MI 49931482.1000keweenawrealestate.com STATE WIDE REAL ESTATEOF HOUGHTONDick Walrath500 Shelden AvenueHoughton, MI 49931482.6955statewideofhoughton.comRESTAURANTS

(BANQUETS, BREWERY, COFFEESHOPS, CATERING, FAST FOOD, NIGHT

CLUB, TAVERN)

5TH AND ELM COFFEEHOUSEFrank Fiala501 Elm StreetCalumet, MI 49913281.28975thandelmcoffeehouse.comAMBASSADOR, THEJoe Rossi126 Shelden AvenueHoughton, MI 49931482.5054theambassadorhoughton.comBILL’S B&B BARBill Voght & Rachel Ruotsi409 W. MemorialHoughton, MI 49931482.0440

CONTINENTAL FIRE CO.,THEJacob Carlson, Venue Manager408 E. Montezuma AvenueHoughton, MI 49931282.2080facebook.com/continentalfirecoCULVER’SGeorge Niemi1001 W. Sharon AvenueHoughton, MI 49931523.7001culvers.comHABANERO’S FRESHMEXICAN KITCHENJulie Cortright101 E. Quincy StreetHancock, MI 49930523.5899habanerosfresh.comIRISH TIMES AND PUBRESTAURANTLisa Ronan333 Hecla StreetLaurium, MI 49913337.3911JOEY'S SEAFOOD AND

GRILLAlan & Cheryl Kiley304 Shelden AvenueHoughton, MI 49931483.0500joey-grill.comKEWEENAW BREWINGCOMPANYDick Gray and Paul Boissevain408 Shelden AvenueHoughton, MI 49931482.5596keweenawbrewing.comKEWEENAW COFFEEWORKS

Valerie Baciak326 5th StreetCalumet, MI 49913337.6220keweenawcoffeeworks.com

LIBRARY RESTAURANT &BREW PUB, THEJim Cortright62 N. Isle Royale StreetHoughton, MI 49931487.5882librarybrewpub.comLOADING ZONE II BAR &GRILLDave & Judy Berg406 Calumet StreetLake Linden, MI 49945296.8441northwoodsdirectory.com/load-ingzone.htmMCDONALD'S RESTAURANTMelanie Hueget1300 Memorial DriveHoughton, MI 49931482.3350mcdonalds.comMICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICALUNIVERSITYCatering Services1400 Townsend Drive, MemorialUnion BuildingHoughton, MI 49931487.2277mtu.edu/diningMICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICALUNIVERSITYUniversity Room Reservations1400 Townsend Drive, MemorialUnion BuildingHoughton, MI 49931487.2543mtu.edu/room-reservationsMINE SHAFT AND ROCKHOUSE TAVERN & GRILLGeneral Manager915 Razorback DriveHoughton, MI 49931482.1230minesaftfun.comMISCOWAUBIK CLUBDavid J. Kent, President57035 Calumet AvenueCalumet, MI 49913337.0603miscowaubik.org

PETERSON'S FISH MARKET

Pat and Gilmore Peterson49813 N US HWY 41Hancock, MI 49930482.2343exploringthenorth.com/peter-sons/fish.htmlPILGRIM RIVER STEAKHOUSEMarge Nyman47049N US Highway 41Houghton, MI 49931482.8595pilgrimriversteakhouse.comQUINCY'S RESTAURANTBob Grasseschi48860 M.26Dollar Bay, MI 49922482.2118RANGE LOUNGEBrandie Mulari2 Baltic AvenueSouth Range, MI 49963482.8477ROY’S PASTIES & BAKERYRoy and Trisia Nahri305 W. Lakeshore DriveHougthon, MI 49931487.6166royspasties.comSHELDEN GRILL &FRANKLIN SQUARE TAPCormac Ronan820 Shelden AvenueHoughton, MI 49931482.4882houghtonlodging.com/shelden-grill-franklin-square-tap

SUBWAY – HOUGHTONTom Teliin700 Shelden AvenueHoughton, MI 49931482.9524subway.comSUOMI RESTAURANTTom and Paula Rocco54 N. Huron StreetHoughton, MI 49931482.3220

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MembersTACO BELLRobert Schick900 Razorback DriveHoughton, MI 49931487.5555tacobell.com

RETAIL ANGEL MISSION

Terry Bazin201 Fifth StreetCalumet, MI 49913370.9240BIRD'S EYE CREATIONS,INC.Gene Arntsen86 Stanton DriveMohawk, MI 49950337.5095birdseyecreations.comDBA/ BUCKO’S PARTYSTOREAron Butkovich339 5th StreetCalumet, MI 49913337.1912CENTER ICE SKATE &SPORTShane Jacques and SeanJacques401 E. Lakeshore DriveHoughton, MI 49931482.3438hockeyguys.comCOPPER COUNTRY HABITATFOR HUMANITY RE-STOREJoseph Mihal25971 Pine StreetCalumet, MI 49913337.0020coppercountryh4h.orgCOPPER WORLD

Anthony Bausano101 5th StreetCalumet, MI 49913337.4016calumetcopper.com

COUNTRY VILLAGE SHOPSBarb Foley1 Country Village LaneCopper Harbor, MI 4918289.4212CROSS COUNTRY SPORTSRick Oikarinen507 Oak StreetCalumet, MI 49913337.4520crosscountrysports.comCULLIGAN WATER OF

SOUTH RANGEJoe Gendrich21 Trimountain AvenueSouth Range, MI 49963523.7133culliganup.comDOWN WIND SPORTSJeff Strasser, Bill Thompson,Todd King, Arni Ronis308 Shelden AvenueHoughton, MI 49931482.2500downwindsports.comECONO FOODSScott Rubich1000 W. Sharon AvenueHoughton, MI 49931487.9675tadychseconofoods.comFESTIVAL FOODSBen and Joe Campioni47401 Highway M.26Houghton, MI 49931482.7500patsfoodsiga.comFLOWERS BY SLEEMANWilliam & Judy Sleeman1201 W. Memorial DriveHoughton, MI 49931 482.4023flowersbysleeman.comGARTNER'S FURNITURE &FLOORSMark, Gail and Jordan Johnson115 Hancock StreetHancock, MI 49930482.4000gartnersgallery.com

KEWEENAW CO-OPNATURAL FOODSFaye Carr1035 Ethel AvenueHancock, MI 49930482.2030keweenaw.coopKEWEENAW GEM & GIFT,INC.Ken & Cindy Flood912 Razorback DriveHoughton, MI 49931482.8447copperconnection.comKIRKISH FURNITUREChris Kirkish1200 W Memorial DriveHoughton, MI 49931 482.0700kirkishfurn.comLAITI JEWELERSMark Butke124 Shelden AvenueHoughton, MI 49931 482.0270laitijewlers.comMAURICES

Store Manager906 Razorback Drive Suite #1Houghton, MI 49931 483.0850maurices.comMICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICALUNIVERSITYCampus Bookstore1503 Townsend Drive, MemorialUnion BuildingHoughton, MI 49931487.2410bookstore.mtu.eduMICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICALUNIVERSITYPortage Lake Golf Course ProShop46789 US HWY 41Houghton, MI 49931487.2641golf.mtu.edu

MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICALUNIVERSITYRipley Tune and SupplyM-26 and Ski Hill RoadHancock, MI 49930487.2340mtu.edu/mont-ripley/rates-rental/tune-supply/MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICALUNIVERSITYSeaman Mineral Museum1404 East Sharon AvenueHoughton, MI 49931487.2572museum.mtu.eduMICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICALUNIVERSITYUniversity Images1400 Townsend Drive, StudentDevelopment ComplexHoughton, MI 49931487.2969bookstore.mtu.eduNORTH WIND BOOKS ATFINLANDIA UNIVERSITYAlana Nolan437 Quincy StreetHancock, MI 49930487.7217bookstore.finlandia.eduNORTHWOODS SPORTINGGOODSRichard & Carol Freeman120 Quincy StreetHancock, MI 49930482.5210PAT’S FOODSBen and Joe Campioni801 Market StreetHancock, MI 49930482.4919patsfoodsiga.comPAT’S FOODSBen and Joe Campioni56845 Station RoadCalumet, MI 49913337.2233patsfoodsiga.com

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MembersPORTAGE QUILT HOUSEJudy Stallings and JoanneMoros46509 US Highway 41Houghton, MI 49931487.5500portagequilthouse.comSHOPKO HOMETOWNDavid Palek56835 Station DriveCalumet, MI 49913337.2698shopkohometown.comSOCIETY OF SAINTJOHN/THE JAMPOTFr. Basil6559 State Highway M.26Eagle Harbor, MI 49950289.4484 (fax)store.societystjohn.comSURPLUS OUTLETJohn & Barbara McRae200 Shelden AvenueHoughton, MI 49931482.2550surplusoutlet.netWALMART #2192Mike Palek995 Razorback DriveHoughton, MI 49931482.0639walmart.com

TECHNOLOGY (INTERNET, PHONE, TELEVISION)

COMPUDYNEAdam Simonsen101 W. Lakeshore DriveHoughton, MI 49931523.9136compudyne.comCOMPUTER MECHANIX, INC.Tom Ressler47480 Paradise RoadHoughton, MI 49931482.5577cmxsolutions.biz

UP AND RUNNINGTECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONSMatt Thyer

314 Shelden Avenue STE 3CHoughton, MI 49931482.4800uartechsolutions.com

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL

SKYWEST AIRLINES23810 Airpark BlvdCalumet, MI 49913800.864.8331skywest.comTRAVEL LEADERSKierstin Waara200 E. Montezuma AveHoughton, MI 49931482.1020superiortravel.org

UTILITIESBARAGA TELEPHONEKoray Inal 122 N. MainL'Anse, MI 49946524.6144baragatelephone.comSPECTRUM BUSINESSDavid Johnston1603 Enterprise DriveHoughton, MI 49931906.553.7819MICHIGAN - AMERICANWATER COMPANYSteven Dlubala311 Fifth StreetCalumet, MI 49913337.3502amwater.com/miawPASTY.NETCharlie Hopper54542 Wolverine StreetCalumet, MI 49913337.5979pasty.net

SEMCO ENERGYMark Kachur1411 Third StreetPort Huron, MI 48060800.624.2019TORCH LAKE AREASEWAGE AUTHORITYRalph Hager20 Gregory StreetLake Linden, MI 49945296.0072UPPER PENINSULA POWERCOMPANYJay Ringler18494 Canal RoadHoughton, MI 49931800.562.7809uppco.comWASTE MANAGEMENT, INC.Doug Derenberg1108 Enterprise DriveHoughton, MI 49931888.960.0008wm.com

VETERINARYCOPPER COUNTRYVETERINARY CLINICThomas Cole, DVM904 Sharon AvenueHoughton, MI 49931482.1771ccvc.cc

WHOLESALE /DISTRIBUTION

FERRELLGAS47393 US Highway 41Houghton, MI 49931800.717.5900ferrellgas.comGITZEN COMPANYBob & Joan Wuthrich323 E. Lakeshore DriveHoughton, MI 49931482.0040gitzencompany.com

HANCOCK COCA COLABOTTLING COMPANYRobert Scholie1800 Birch StreetHancock, MI 49930482.3701hancockcoke.comKEWEENAW PETROLEUMSERVICESJoe Arens180180 Petro LaneHoughton, MI 49931482.3835KRANS OILJon Marson1505 15th StreetLake Linden, MI 49945296.0990PEPSI COLA BOTTLINGCOMPANY OF HOUGHTON,INC.Jim Holmquist309 E. Sharon AvenueHoughton, MI 49931482.0161PETERLIN DISTRIBUTINGFerdinand Peterlin55980 HWY US 41Calumet, MI 49913337.0213PISANI COMPANYBob Pisani1551 Commerce StreetIronwood, MI 49938932.0722ROWE OIL COMPANYJon Marson511 Sixth StreetCalumet, MI 49913 337.4401UP OIL COMPANYDavid Hughes19975 Sharon AvenueHoughton, MI 49931482.6660VOLLWERTH & BARONICOMPANIESJames Schaaf200 Hancock StreetHancock, MI 49930482.1550vollwerth.com

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We accept Food Stamps, WIC Coupons & EBT CardsWe reserve the right to correct printing errors & limit quantities.

Not All Items Are Available In All Our Stores.Mon.-Thur. 9am-6pm

Fri 9am-7pmSat. 9am-2pm

GLUTEN-FREE TRENDToday many people who do not have celiac disease are following a gluten-free diet. They may suffer from a gastrointestinal problem. A gluten-free diet avoids all foods containing wheat, barley and rye.

Econo Foods has responded to this need for gluten-free by expanding the “natural & organic” department to present a wide selection of gluten-free foods, including large refrigerated and frozen sections.

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