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Official Monthly Publication
September 2010
Volume 11, Issue 9
Visit our website for all your business needs! www.dickinsonchamber.com
STAFF
Bruce Orttenburger:
Partnership President
Lynda Zanon:
Chamber Director
Mari Leigh Lindstrom:
Office Coordinator
Chris LaVigne:
Tourism Coordinator
Mary Lou Fisher:
Tourism Secretary
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tourism Association of Dickinson County
Julie Olson-Timbers Motor Lodge
Paul Swanson-America’s Best Inn
Nathan Ruble-Wild Rivers Interpretive Center
Dave Kasten-AmericInn
Ron Tomassoni-Comfort Inn
Bob Wolf-Edgewater Resort
Becky Chiesa-Fontana’s Supper Club
Beth Waitrovich-MSU Extension
Dianne Chiapuisio-Cornish Pump Museum
Continued on page 19
Affinity Mortgage
623 S Stephenson Ave
Iron Mountain
906-779-1660
www.affinityloans.org
Dickinson Area YMCA
1401 ½ Carpenter Ave
Iron Mountain
906-828-3197
www.ddymca.com
Northern Initiatives
1401 Presque Isle Ave
Marquette
906-228-5571
www.northerninitiatives.com
Northwoods Meat Processing
W6465 U S 2
Quinnesec
906-563-5941
Mark’s Window Cleaning Inc
& Auto Detailing
117 W Brown Street
Iron Mountain
906-779-0493
www.markswindowcleaninginc.com
Second Chance Consignments LLC
600 Carpenter Ave
Iron Mountain
906-828-1443
Princeton Garden
Cooper Office Equipment
Northern Carpets Inc
Country Inn & Suites
Summer Breeze Campground
Computer Service & Enhancement Inc
Team Wireless
N7478 Harder’s Road
Felch
906-221-7829
Days Inn
U P Office Equipment Systems
Dickinson County Code Commission
United Kiser Services LLC
Sol Blu Lounge
Dickinson County Library
Wild Rivers Realty
Fairway Golf Carts Inc
U S- 2 Rental
212 E Ludington Street
Iron Mountain
906-828-1880
www.sol-blu.com
Kosirs Rapid Rafts Inc
Teck Solutions
809 Pyle Drive
Kingsford
906-774-8808
www.tecksolutions.com
“THANK YOU”
to our renewing members. We value your continued support.
The White House Tavern & Grill
704 East B Street
Iron Mountain
906-776-1492
www.whitehousetavern.com
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
“Knowledge is not what you can remember, but what you cannot forget.”
-Anonymous
Members in the news continued
Gardipee appointed executive
vice president of FNB of Niagara:
Karen Gardipee has been appointed as Executive Vice
Bulk mailing services for businesses
are available at the Partnership.
Call 906-774-2002 for information.
President by the board of directors at The First Na-
Anderson honored by Thrivent Financial: Ja- to your current collection or start something new. Kingson M Anderson FIC a financial representative with the sley North offers the full selection of Zable including
Great Lakes Group of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans,
sterling silver necklaces, bracelets and the new acces-
has qualified for the organization’s prestigious Sierra
sory clips. To view the new selection of Zable products,
level for 2009 achievements. He has demonstrated out-
stop in at 106 East B Street in Iron Mountain.
standing sales and service to members. Anderson is with
Sleik receives certification
Michigan Regional Financial Office, serving Lutherans in Vestibular Rehabilitation:
Thrivent Financial’s Northeast Wisconsin and Upper
and their family members in Iron Mountain and the sur-
Colleen Sleik, a physical therapist and owner of Focus
rounding communities by providing financial guidance
on Function Physical Therapy in Iron Mountain, has
and solutions to help them achieve their financial goals.
recently achieved a certification in vestibular rehabili-
Anderson can be reached at 774-8757.
tation, which is recognized by the American Physical
Therapy Association Advanced Clinical Practice. Ves-
Beads at Kingsley North:
tibular Rehab is an exercise-based program that trains
Kingsley North has added a new addition to their line
the brain to compensate for a deficit in the vestibular
of retail products. Zable is a brand of sterling silver and
system. Sleik has worked as a physical therapist in the
Italian glass beads. The Zable products are compatible
Iron Mountain area since 2005. Focus on Function P. T.
with other bead companies so you can add Zable beads
is located at 221 East A Street Suite C.
Continued on next page
tional Bank of Niagara. Gardipee has been with the
bank for 12 years. She has a total of over 20 years of
banking experience. Gardipee is available for all loan
services, consumer, real estate, commercial, construction and secondary market. You can contact her by
calling the main office in Niagara at 866-676-9544
or 715-251-3113.
Save the Date!
HOURS:
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CHAMBER TIDBITS
Business to business advantage program:
“Business to Business Advantage” offers are available
to members from members. The current listing is in the
newsletter each month and also available on the website. If you would like to provide a benefit, please fill
out and return attached form. If you currently have an
offer you wouldlike to change do so as well. The Key
Tags are available at the office.
Seminar series:
The Partnership along with Northern Initiatives is offering a series of seminars called Profit Mastery, beginning September 14th. There are four sessions for this
series. If interested check out link on website or give
us a call to register 774-2002. Cost of series is $200
per person. Seminars to be held at Forward Financial
Credit Union Community Room.
Peggy Connors, ABR
Owner/Broker, MI & WI
pconnors@wildriversrealty.com
www.wildriversrealty.com
Cell: 906-396-3695
Office: 906-774-3158 Fax: 906-774-5371
212 E. Margaret St. Iron Mountain, MI
Hart Marketing Company
Ribbon Cutting
PRINCETON GARDEN
N7478 HARDER’S ROAD - FELCH, MI 49831
(906) 221-7829 OR (906) 246-3568
Cheesecakes, which are made in the Princeton Garden
kitchens, and have a large assortment of flavors – she also
takes orders.
In 2010, we had guests from six countries, and sixteen
different states. The Princeton Garden is the perfect place
to bring your out-of-town guests, or that someone special.
We are located four miles west of Felch - following M-69,
take a left onto Groveland Mine Rd, ¾ of a mile, another
left onto Harder’s Rd. directly to The Garden – Traveling
from the west M-95/69 junction, go east on M-69 approxiPrinceton Garden is an outdoor dining restaurant nestled mately 8 miles. Turn right on Groveland Mine Rd. Follow
in a quiet setting, surrounded by small waterfalls, ponds, for 5.2 miles, turn right onto Harder’s Rd., and follow to
and many gardens with a variety of flowers and shrubs the garden.
that blossom from spring until autumn. The serenity of the
garden is comforting and many find it to be just what they For parties of ten or more, please make a reservation. We
need with the busyness of their lives. Everyone is treated also have gift certificates and take out orders available.
special, dining under canopies shading you from the sun
and rain, with soft music playing along with the birds in Won’t you come and join me in my garden?
the background.
Open from June-September.
The menu is out of the ordinary and satisfies all ages, both Hours: Thursday – Saturday 11 am – 7 pm
men and women. All entrees are made from scratch for the Sundays 11 am – 2 pm
homemade flare and served to please the eye.
Follow us on Facebook: Princeton Garden
We serve a variety of desserts, specializing in Candie’s
Ambassadors present to celebrate the opening of Hart Marketing Company were Joyce Coron, Sandy White,
Greta Michaud, Jason Anderson, Robert Whitens, Susie Tracy, Sally Blom and Mari Leigh Lindstrom. Wanda
Hart, owner of Hart Marketing cut the ribbon with business associates, Jeannie Gilbertson and Kathrine Strang.
For any marketing needs contact Wanda at 906-221-7140.
Calendar Of Events
September
2010
2010
1-6
Dickinson County Fair
6
Labor Day
10-12 Harvest Craft Show Mtn View Ice Arena
10-12 Musical Review Kingsford High School
10-12 Variety Dinner Show- Four Seasons Resort
11
Niagara City Wide Rummage Sale
11
Just Cruizin Car Show Forward Financial
18
Ford Airport Day
25
Team Norway Golf Scramble Oak Crest Golf Course
27
Russian Folk Festival Iron Mtn High School
Farmers Market Saturdays 8am - Noon - Downtown Iron Mountain
Click Here for a complete listing on
our online calendar.
Pure Michigan
Campaign Wins
Top Awards
vertising (2009) and Best State Tourism Niche Marketing (2009).
The Pure Michigan tourism campaign ran national for the
second year on cable channels including: Golf Channel,
from Travel Michigan)
Travel Channel, A&E, Bravo, Style, Fine Living, HGTV,
And the winner is…Pure Food Network, TLC, E!, DIY Network, CNN, MSNBC,
Michigan, the state of Mich- CNBC and Fox News. Due to reduced funds adjustments
igan’s official travel and were made to the regional and in-state campaigns.
tourism campaign. The Pure
“There are millions of Americans who know little or
Michigan campaign brings home a record four Mercury
nothing about the vibrancy, heritage, culture, arts and
Awards, Best State Tourism Television Commercials,
entertainment in our great cities, our sandy beaches and
Best State Tourism Radio Commercials, Best State Tourstunning overlooks along America’s longest fresh-water
ism Co-op (Partnership) Program, and Best State Tourcoastline, or the majesty and recreation in our 19 million
ism Welcome Center Program, from the recent ESTO
acres of magnificent forests,” Zimmermann said. “The
Conference.
Pure Michigan campaign is designed to introduce to the
“We are absolutely thrilled and honored to receive four nation the attributes that make Michigan such a popular
Mercury Awards, in recognition of the Pure Michigan and unique destination.”
(This is a part of a press release
campaign, from our colleagues and competitors within
the tourism industry,” said George Zimmermann, Vice If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at
President of Travel Michigan, a business unit of the 774-2945 or clavigne@dickinsonchamber.com.
Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
Chris LaVigne
These four awards join the other Mercury Awards the Tourism Coordinator
campaign has already received including Best State Tourism Advertising Campaign (2007), Best State Tourism
Television Commercials (2007), and Best State Tourism
Radio Campaign (2008), Best State Tourism Radio Ad-
These discounts are for Partnership members only.
Hometown Lumber & Building Supply
906-774-0355
10% off any item not on sale or previously discounted.$5 off 1 gallon or $20 off a 5 gallon pail of paint.
These discounts are for Partnership members only.
Sherwin Williams
906-776-1870
10% off list price paints.
America’s Best Inn
906-776-8000
30% Discount on any room.
Recreation Lanes The Antoine Room
906-774-9852
$10.00 off our Family Fun Pack. Includes: 2 hours
of bowling and shoe rent, 1 pitcher of beverage, for
up to 6 people on 1 lane. Regularly $39.95 MonThurs. $47.95 Fri-Sun.
Maracini Cabinets
906-774-9776
10% off All Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry
Stevens Decorating
906-774-2127
15% off retail Benjamin Moore Paints & 15%
off of Wall Paper
The Gingras Agency
906-774-1665
FREE: Personal Planning Analysis or Business Planning Analysis.
Advanced Water Systems Inc./Rainsoft of Iron Mountain
906-774-3601
10% discount on salt (must be delivered/no charge
on delivery). $100 off any automatic treatment
equipment. Free water analysis.
The Internet Presence
906-399-7328
10% off of web design to members. 10% off of web
design with web hosting.
Arcand’s Service Center
906-779-9774
$5 off hourly labor rate
Norway Mercantile & Tanning
906-563-9865
20% off Nascar apparel. Free Sun Club membership
($10 value)
Auto Tech Service Center
906-779-1699
$10.00 off any purchase over $50.00
$20.00 off any purchase over $150.00
(excludes oil changes)
The Four Seasons Resort on Miscauno Island
877-324-5244
$79 weekday rate Nov 1st thru April 30th
$99 weekday rate May 1st thru October 31st
Weekend discount is 10% off regular rate
Merchants Choice Payment Processors
715-889-2409
Free Analysis of Current Structure and System Processing of
All Debit Cards 1.39% No Monthly Statement Fees
FREE Terminal, Online Transaction Tracking, Wireless Terminal Set Up, Check Conversion Set Up.
The First National Bank & Trust of
Iron Mountain-Kingsford
906-774-2200
Waive $75.00 loan fee for consumer loans.
Up to a $500.00 Discount on purchase of Log Home
CyberZone Inc
906-563-8044
10% off Computer Repair Service
Pine Creek Log Homes
906-774-3201
Vision 20/20 Plan. Call for details.
The Timbers Motor Lodge
906-774-7600
Receive 10% discount on Single Queen, Double Queen,
Executive King Rooms, Family Room or Jacuzzi Suite.
Vision Source- Kingsford
906-774-0611
Freeman’s Photography
906-774-8374
Free 20 minute in-studio sitting.
($35 value)
Erickson Jewelers
906-828-1307
Free watch batteries
If you are a member and would like to participate in this program, please send your information and discount item to
906-774-2004 by fax or mail to the Dickinson Area Partnership at 600 S. Stephenson Ave, Iron Mountain, MI 49801.
Additions can be added monthly.
Voiceworks continued
Mountain Public School system, where she has taught
Discounts on method books and music used in band and PreK-12 general music, choir and band. She is also Aschoral programs throughout the area are being offered.
sistant Conductor of the Dickinson County Community
Orders will be taken, also with a discount, for music or
Chorus.
materials not in stock.
Regular school-year store hours for VoiceWorks begin
Gail earned her Bachelor of Music Education with a
vocal/choral emphasis from Northern Michigan University and is currently completing her Master of Arts
in Music Education program in vocal and choral music
VOICEWORKS
217 E. LUDINGTON STREET - IRON MOUNTAIN
906-779-0446
at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. She
is a member of the VoiceCare Network. Gail has been
teaching music in the area for 18 years, and is begin-
VoiceWorks, a new music studio and store in Iron
plies such as pencils, notebooks, music clips, and mu-
Mountain, will have its Grand Opening on Friday, Sep-
sic stands, and specialty items including music boxes,
tember 3, 2010 with an Open House from 10 a.m. to 6 music-themed woven blankets, jewelry, watches and
p.m. VoiceWorks has already been serving voice stu- other gift items.
dents in the area with private and group singing lessons
since April. Local musician, music teacher and con-
ning her thirteenth years as a music teacher in the Iron
Tuesday, September 7 from 4:00 to 7:00 on school days
(Monday through Friday) and 10:00 to 2:00 on Saturdays. Store hours will be expanded during the summer.
Private singing lessons, vocal coaching and group singing lessons for ages 12 through adult are available by
calling (906) 779-0446 for an appointment. Students
are encouraged to call soon as available times are limited.
$1500 scholarship awarded from the
Iron Mountain Kingsford Builders Exchanged
University
ductor Gail Vornkahl is the owner of the store and the
in the fall.
Joseph
plans to pursue a degree in Con-
voice teacher/vocal coach for the studio. The business
struction Management. This is the
is located at 217 E. Ludington Street in Iron Mountain.
Refreshments will be served and live music by harpist
Fourteenth year that the Builders
and pianist Sandy Sullivan will be featured during the
Exchange has awarded a scholar-
open house.
ship to a student pursuing a career
in the construction trades or relat-
VoiceWorks was developed to serve the local area by
ed fields to an area student.
concentrating on voice lessons and coaching, and making quality music products available, including sheet
(Pictured from the left to the right:
music, music books, music supplies, music jewelry
Lynda Zanon, Brad Staedt, Mari
and musical gifts. Local music teachers in the area
will benefit from discounts available to them for vocal,
choral, piano and instrumental music purchased at the
store. Musicians of all ages will find music-related sup-
Leigh Lindstrom, Joseph Zawada,
The Iron Mountain Kingsford Builders Exchange
Chris Lebo, BX President, Jim Ebli
presented a $1500 scholarship to Joseph Robert
and Keith Hammond (Not pictured, Jim Markell)
Zawada. He will be attending Northern Michigan
Sweet Repeats continued
month. Go green and recycle!! The flip side of that is
if you are looking for new home furnishings to change
the look of your home, need furniture for kids at college
or furnishing your cottage we have a great selection of
items at very reasonable prices!
Love antiques? We
get some really gorgeous pieces.
We also assist with estate sales and downsizing for
SWEET REPEATS DESIGN AND CONSIGN
DOWNTOWN PLAZA
427 S. STEPHENSON AVE. - IRON MOUNTAIN, MI 49801
906-779-3737 or 906-396-2095
Sweet Repeats Design and Consign is a consignment
that are extremely clean and in great shape are accepted.
store for home décor. In today’s economy, this is a shop
Items are tastefully displayed in the store and all adver-
you need to check out first!
tising is done for you. It is a great way to downsize
We have a beautiful selection of home furnishings and
décor . . . sofas, love seats, chairs, dining sets, bedroom
your home or change your décor while making some
extra money. Consignment checks are paid out every
moves to assisted living or nursing homes. Information
on this is available on consult through the store.
Leanne Formolo and Winnie Fornetti are co-owners of
Sweet Repeats. We are friends from (way back) in high
school. We both live in Iron Mountain and have raised
our families here. We both love designing and decorating and feel our store is the greatest job we have ever
had! Being located in the Downtown Plaza is such a
plus also. There are great people working in the building . . .in the offices upstairs, The Wishing Well, Mon-
furniture. . . .accessories, mirrors and lamps. . . beauti-
tage Day Spa and, of course, Spiro’s Restaurant with
ful antiques, crystal and fine glassware.
their outdoor café.
We also work with Michael Malone, who does out-
Stop in to visit us soon.
Hours: Tues-Friday 10-5 and Sat 9-3
standing upholstery work and also restores and repairs
antiques and wood furniture. We have Jim Altobelli, a
custom woodworker, working with us too and referrals
and consultations can be set up with Jim through our
store. We have a nice portfolio of his work available
for review.
The basic concept of the store is consignment. We accept all types of home décor for resale. As we pride
ourselves in the quality of our merchandise, only items
Should I Provide Life Insurance
for My Employees?
bedroom sets, framed art, and a bedding selection by
Englander.
Mike’s father Doug also has a fine collection of handmade
“Rustic Pine” furniture that is unique and multi-functional. Mike’s son’s Michael and Nathan are also there
to help.
Now featuring the fine brands: Best Chair, Bestcraft, Catnapper, Broyhill, Jackson, Overnight and
Englander.
Stop in and see Mike at the light in Norway.
Mike’s Furniture has open in Norway recently featuring 3 floors of fine quality furniture, at a fair price.
Mike Boileau, the owner has started this new endeavor
with over 25 years experience in the furniture business,
including three generations of family.
Open:
Monday - Friday 9 - 6,
Saturday 9 - 4,
Sunday 11 - 3
You’re gonna like Mike’s!
Mike’s inventory includes a large selection of recliners,
reclining sofas, sleeper sofas, sectional’s, dining and
of the policy or the taxpayer will benefit from the
payment of the proceeds.
Split-dollar life insurance arrangements are treated
Providing Life Insurance for employees becomes a
differently. Your company is not allowed to deduct
better idea when you can deduct the premiums and
premium payments it makes to split dollar life inyour employees aren’t taxed on a portion of the presurance arrangements. However, the death proceeds
mium payments or on payouts upon their death.
your company receives under these arrangements
are tax-exempt.
The cost of providing life insurance for your company’s employees is deductible as a business exFor your employees, group-term life insurance covpense as long as your company has no beneficial inerage of $50,000 or less paid for by the company
terest in the policy. The death proceeds of the policy
is not taxable to the employee. In addition, deathare also not included in your company’s income. To
benefit-only plans may be structured so that your
establish the deduction, you are required to show
employees have no taxable income from the plan
that:
during life, and the payments will not be included in
 The premiums were actually paid;
either your employee’s gross estate or final return
 The amount of the premiums, when combined
upon death.
with other compensation paid to employee is not
unreasonable;
 When officers or shareholders are involved, you
must show payment as compensation and not a disIs your Business “Going Green”???
guised dividend;
Share your ideas with us and we will pass infor The premiums are paid as compensation for sermation on to our members.
vices actually rendered; and
Is your Business or someone at your business
 Your company is not in fact a direct or indirect
“Giving
back to the Community”? Share their
beneficiary of the policy. A taxpayer is considered
story with us to include in the monthly newsletter.
to be an indirect beneficiary if that taxpayer is
named the contingent beneficiary of the proceeds
Email: lindstrom@dickinsonchamber.com
Please visit our Advertisers
Best Shot Billiards...............................................................................................Pg. 05
Threads Screen Printing & Embroidery...............................................................Pg. 05
Long Branch Saloon............................................................................................Pg. 06
St. George Glass & Window................................................................................Pg. 06
Summers Lumber, LLC.......................................................................................Pg. 07
Wild Rivers Realty - Peggy Connors, ABR.........................................................Pg. 07
Pine Creek Log Homes........................................................................................Pg. 17
SCI Cleaning & Maintenance..............................................................................Pg. 17
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Welcomes you to
Business After Hours
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 14,
14, 2010
2010
5-7 pm
YOUR SPONSORS:
United Way of Dickinson County Inc.
Wisconsin Energy Foundation
Verso
Dickinson County Healthcare System
Location: Pine Grove Country Club
• Hors D' Oeuvres
• Networking
Networking
• 50/50 Raffle
• Prizes
R.S.V.P. By Friday September 10th.
th.
Phone 906906-774774-2002 or Fax 906906-774774-2004
Free to members and Guests
There will be a $5.00 charge for walk-ins and no shows!
BUSINESS-to-BUSINESS ADVANTAGE
PROGRAM
What is the Business-to-Business Advantage Program?
The Business-to-Business Advantage Program is designed to provide countless opportunities for your
organization to plug into our vast network of over 480 Dickinson Area Partnership members and their
employees.
This program is an exclusive benefit for Partnership members to receive discounted rates on a wide variety of
services and products from fellow Partnership members! It is also a great opportunity to market your
business throughout the local community by becoming a participating supplier offering goods and services at
a special discounted rate.
Don’t miss this opportunity as the Dickinson Area Partnership aggressively markets this elite value program
through promotions and advertising.
KEY TAGS….….If you don’t’ have your Key tag, stop in and pick them up to utilize these discounts.
What do you need to do?
♦ Register for the program by filling out the application below.
♦ Offer a tangible discount on your products or services.
♦ Go to www.dickinsonchamber.com to view previous offers.
I would like to offer the following discount:
Contact:_______________________________________________________________________
Business Name:_________________________________________________________________
Business Address:_______________________________________________________________
Phone:________________________________________________________________________
Signature:________________________________________
Fax to 906-774-2004 or mail to the Dickinson Area Partnership 600 S. Stephenson Ave, Iron Mountain, MI
49801
Offers can be added at anytime.

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