May 2012 - Delta County Chamber of Commerce

Delta County Chamber of Commerce—May 2012 ‘Tis the Season for Golf...
May 29th: Lighten UP and Golf
June 7th: Golfing with the Chamber
May 29th join us at noon EST for a preconference golf outing at the award winning
Sweetgrass Golf Club prior to the Lighten UP
~ Shining a Light on U.P. Communities event.
This event is sponsored by the Bays de Noc
and Marquette Country Convention & Visitors
Bureaus.
June 7th, the Terrace Bluff Golf Club will host the 19th Annual
Chamber Golf Classic. The Terrace Bluff Golf Club provides an
18 hole course to challenge our participants.
With Hospitality on the course, lunch, dinner and awards ceremony, this event promises to be an invigorating day of business
and networking, socializing, and sporting fun. The event will
also include an awards ceremony, and fabulous event prizes.
The planned scramble format is perfect for the The $75 dollar fee includes all the items mentioned and greens
new or seasoned golfer. No matter your level, fees.
the event will allow networking with various
The 19th Annual Chamber Golf Classic has sponsorship opporbusiness owners and organization representa- tunities for interested parties to support this Chamber event
tives from around the Upper Peninsula.
and promote their own business. The sponsors will be advertised before, during, and after the golf outing. Sponsorship
The setting is perfect for a pregame warm-up
opportunities include:
leading into the Lighten UP Conference. The
Sweetgrass Golf Course located at the Island
Resort and Casino has been recognized in
Golfweek’s Magazine as one of 2011’s “Best
courses you can play” and “Best Casino
Courses”.
For more information, check out page 5.
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Hole Event Sponsor
Have One On Us Beverage Sponsor
Door Prize Donor
Guest Gift Sponsor (imprinted with business logo)
Hospitality on the Course Sponsor
Bottled H20 on the course
Business promotion—golf balls, tees, water bottles, etc
Business After Hours ~ TUESDAY, May 29th, 2012
Sponsored by Michigan Works! The Job Force Board & Island Resort & Casino
LPGA. Approximately 350 volunteers, golfers and nongolfers alike, are needed to fill a variety of positions, includThe Delta County Chamber of
ing the addition of Caddies this year. Volunteers will receive
Commerce is now accepting
an LPGA Tour uniform shirt and the opportunity to play the
volunteer applications for the
award-winning Sweetgrass course, at no charge.
upcoming LPGA Symetra Tour If you love golf, helping your community, or just enjoy havtaking place June 29 – July 1st, ing an active role in a truly unique event, then act now to
2012 at Sweetgrass Golf Club,
confirm your application as positions are sure to go quickly.
the Island Resort & Casino’s 18- Together we can make this event a remarkable experience
hole championship golf course. for everyone involved, shine proudly as ambassadors of our
area, and do our best in helping build the careers of the next
The Tour showcases the world’s best young women profesLPGA greats.
sional golfers as they launch their future careers in the
Getting Ready for the LPGA Futures Tour
For more information on how you can become part of any of these three fantastic events, contact the
Delta County Chamber of Commerce at 906-786-2192 or visit www.deltami.org.
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Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Chair
Lorna Charlevoix
Upper Peninsula State Bank
Chair Elect Deb Doyle
Michigan Works! The Job Force
Board
Past Chair
Dave Anthony
Hannahville Indian Community
Directors
Carol Dollhopf
Garceau, Wenick-Kutz, Magowan
Josh Durst
Edward Jones
Scott Herioux
Hannahville Indian Community
Sue Koch
Gladstone Motel
Jennifer LaChance
Jennifer LaChance Photography
Brenda Lippens
Delta County Credit Union
Brad Mantela
Dobber's Pasties
Geri Nelson
DTE Energy
Beth Noreus
Bay College
Clay Peterson
Northern Michigan Bank
Lanna Scannell
OSF St. Francis Hospital &
Medical Group
Curt Spreen
Gladstone Super Value
Chamber of Commerce
Vickie Micheau
Executive Director
Sheila Krueger
Associate Director/ Events Manager
Kyle Doyle
Member Services/ BX Exchange
Tom Sinnaeve
Accounting
Economic Development Alliance
Vicki Schwab
Executive Director
Suani Nieto
Administrative Assistant
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Steve Masters
Executive Director
Shorelines Vol. 2012 No 5 May 2012 (USPS 003679) is published Monthly for $12 per year by the Delta County Area Chamber of Commerce, 230 Ludington St, Escanaba, Mi 49829. Periodicals postage paid at Escanaba, Mi,. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Shorelines 230 Ludington St, Escanaba, Mi 49829.
From the Waterfront
By Vickie Micheau, Executive Director
After several extremely successful annual customer service excellence workshops and in response to overwhelming interest in re-establishing the Upper
Peninsula Tourism Summits that were previously organized by Michigan State
University, we are pleased to announce an upcoming conference that will be
held May 29 and 30, 2012 at the Island Resort and Casino.
The Chamber and the Michigan Works UPWard Initiative are collaborating
with the Upper Peninsula Travel and Recreation Association and the Marquette and Bays de Noc Convention and Visitors Bureaus to plan an event
offering professional skill development, business to business networking opportunities and the latest in tourism information.
Among the many presentations offered during the day will be two exceptional
keynotes. The kickoff presentation will be delivered by Bruce Goddard who
will help attendees realize the benefits of living and doing business in a small
community. During his luncheon keynote, David Lorenz, Travel Michigan’s
Public Relations Manager, will provide a detailed look at the power of the
“Pure Michigan” campaign and how it has helped to market Michigan and
grow the economy.
Conference Features
Professional Development Sessions: addressing topic such as excellence in
customer service, low-cost marketing ideas, improving customer relations,
website design, social media marketing and connecting with the agritourism
sector.
Best Practices Roundtable Discussions: find solutions offered by the experts
to address your unique business challenges or what opportunities are available through grants, community collaboration and partnering with tourism organizations.
Networking Opportunities: have a great time during the golf scramble and
Business After Hours on May 29th while building relationships with customers
and other industry professionals.
Business and Community Showcase: an exceptional opportunity for businesses, organizations or community groups to showcase their products, services and attractions as part of the Lighten UP! Business and Community
Showcase.
You may choose to participate in both or any single day, based on the sessions you want to attend, your interest in networking activities and what works
best for your schedule.
To learn more about this enlightening conference, visit the deltami.org website. Online registration is available at www.jobforce.org or
www.deltami.org. Plan to join us as we shine a bright light on our waterfront
community.
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Members in the Spotlight
Brute Industries, Inc. /Race Ramps
Honored as One of the
2012 “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch”
MINI GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT UNITED WAY
Looking for a great way to blow off steam
after a long day at work, or just have a little
fun outdoors with family and friends? Then
the 5th annual United Way Mini Golf Tournament is for you! This unique fund raiser
will be held on Wednesday, May 23rd from 5-7 p.m. at Escanaba’s
Family Fun Park.
The Mini Golf Tournament offers several opportunities for area
businesses:
Team Building – enter a team and give your employees an opportunity to collaborate and have fun outside of the workplace.
Friendly competition is encouraged – challenge another business!
Sponsorship – Show your support by sponsoring the event: $50
for a Hole Sponsorship, $100 for a Hole-in-One Sponsorship, $250
for a Course Sponsorship and $500 for a Presenting Sponsorship.
Your company name will be featured on the course and in event
publicity, and you can put branded items and information in golfer
goody bags. You also may donate a prize for the Hole-in-One drawing, with public recognition for your business.
Visibility – have everyone on your team show up wearing apparel
featuring your business
Registration is $10 for ages 11 and up and $5 for ages 10 and under,
and includes a free t-shirt if payment is received by May 16th. Golfers will enjoy unlimited rounds of mini golf, music by Adventures
in Sound, raffles and contests. Every golfer will receive a goody bag
and a coupon for another free round of mini golf that can be used
anytime in the 2012 season.
The 5th annual United Way Mini Golf Tournament is sponsored by
Steelworkers Local 2-21 and the Family Fun Park, and all proceeds
benefit the United Way of Delta County. Funds will help support
more than a dozen local human service programs serving Delta
County residents.
Register online at www.uwdelta.org or call the United Way office at
786-3736.
Brute Industries, Inc. / Race Ramps has been recognized as one of
the 2012 “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch,” an awards program
sponsored by the Edward Lowe Foundation and presented by Michigan Celebrates Small Business.
Brute Industries, Inc. / Race Ramps will be honored at an awards
ceremony during the eighth annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business event, May 3, 2012 in Lansing, Mich.
Brute Industries, Inc. manufactures over 52 Race Ramp products in
Michigan’s’ Upper Peninsula which are sold internationally through a
vast network of distributors and dealers such as Summit, Jegs, Sears,
Amazon, National Corvette Museum, Motorstate Distributing, Corvette Central plus many more. Race Ramps’ unique patented designs
combine the lightweight properties of high density polystyrene with a
hybrid polyuria non-slip coating to create strong, lightweight and
safe vehicle service, loading and storage ramps, primarily geared to
low high performance vehicles. Custom designed vehicle displays,
wheelchair accessible ramps, sports and dance flooring, and trade
show displays are also a niche. Richard Heinz, President, states “I’m
very honored to receive this recognition – we strive to provide solutions for problems in a variety of markets, plus take great pride in
making American made products of high quality. Serving our distributors, dealers, and retail customers with exemplary customer
service is also a high priority.” Brute Industries has been honored for
several consecutive years with multiple Global Media Awards by
SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) for innovative new
products in the marketplace as well.
Companies making it to the “Michigan 50 Companies to Watch” list
are a remarkable group of second-stage companies. Defined as having 6 to 99 full-time-equivalent employees and generating $750,000
to $50 million in annual revenue or working capital from investors or
grants, these companies form the backbone of Michigan’s economy.
Representing all regions of the state and a diverse range of industries,
companies like Brute Industries are known for their exceptional entrepreneurial leadership, creation of innovation or use of innovation
in creative ways, and their sustainable competitive advantage.
The Ambassadors of Delta County Celebrated a ribbon cutting at
Gladstone Eye Care located at 20 South 10th Street, Gladstone.
Pictured along with the Ambassadors are Dr. Jessica Cameron,
Owner along with her husband Gabe, staff members Maureen
Bougie and Sue Gardiner, Darla Falcon City Manager and
Dave Olsen City Commissioner.
The Ambassadors of Delta County Celebrated a ribbon cutting at
UP Cars.com and U.P. PC Repair located at 1320 Ludington
Street, Escanaba. Pictured along with the Ambassadors are Todd
Beauchamp, Owner UPCars.com, Kristi Hansen, Owner U.P. PC
Repair and Matt Doyle, Technician U.P. PC Repair.
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Tourism and Professional Development Conference
Tuesday & Wednesday, May 29th and 30th
Keynote Presenter: Bruce Goddard ~ Lighten UP! A View from a Hearse Upper Michigan and Northern During his kick off session, Goddard helps Wisconsin residents will have a the attendee evaluate the true blessings of unique, cost‐effective business‐
life while doing business in a small commu‐
to‐business opportunity this nity. Goddard will also present during the May. The UPWard Initiative first breakout and best practice session. Tourism Conference will debut Workshop Presentation ~ Legacy of Eulan at the Island Resort & Casino and will attract an audience Brown: “life’s lessons in how to squeeze as much as you can out of each hec‐
seeking business opportunities, tic day.” skill development, and the latest Luncheon Keynote Presenter: David Lorenz tourism information. Public and Industry Relations, Manager, Travel Michigan With a conference theme of Dave will provide a detailed analysis of 2011 results Lighten UP ~ Shining a Light on and an in‐depth review of "Pure Michigan" plans for U.P. Communities and a humor‐ 2012. ist‐motivational speaker as the keynote, this year’s Tourism Consistently rated as one of the best parts of any tour‐
Conference promises to deliver ism conference, this is a presentation you won't want a great experience for everyone. to miss. Attention all golfers! Join us for a pre‐conference golf outing at the award winning Sweetgrass Golf Club prior to the Lighten UP ~ Shining a Light on U.P. Communities event. The scramble begins on Tuesday, May 29th at noon EST. $49 Golf Outing includes:
Cart Rental
Complimentary bucket of range balls
Beverages and snacks on the course
Casino promo cash
Delta County Business After Hours, sponsored by
Michigan Works and the Island Resort and Casino,
immediately following with food and drinks
$59 Lodging includes:
Gaming package
Complimentary beverage
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Brought to you by: Bays de Noc & Marquette Convention & Visitors Bureaus Online registration: www.jobforce.org Registration Deadline: May 23rd Chamber Shorelines
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Island Resort and Casino
Tentative Schedule of Events
B.D.D. Training Associates Customer Service Excellence Breakfast, Registration
Showcase & Networking
Door prize drawing for first 50 ticket-holders
through the door!
Upping Your Wattage: Improve your connection and communication with staff and customers to increase the wattage of your business so we Joanna Wilbee Amis HobNob Communications, President Marketing 101 Wilbee Amis will share strategies that any business, regardless of size, can follow to stand out from the competition. The session will include tips for making good marketing decisions, critical mistakes to avoid, the latest social media options available and most importantly how to maximize exposure on any budget. Denise Hansen
Professional Retail Marketing Consultant “Destination….Store!” • Realize higher traffic and longer stays • Make your store is a Destination store Jodie R. Bissonette Gaslight Media VP ‐ General Manager , Low Cost Business Marketing Why have a Web site? Building a business plan for your Web presence: Investing in your Web site will ultimately save you time and money. Learn about the marketing value of Pinterest and QR codes. cess. Island Show Room
9:00 — 9:45
Break and Community Showcase Tradeshow
Gallery 9:45 —
10:00
10:00 — 11:15
Break and Community Showcase Tradeshow
Gallery 11:15 —
11:45
Lunch and Keynote Presenter:
Dave Lorenz: Pure Michigan 2012 and Beyond
Island Show Room
11:45 — 12:45
Breakout and Best Practice Sessions
Upping Your Wattage—BDD and Associates
Marketing 101—Joanna Wilbee Amis, President, HobNob
Communications
“Destination….Store!”—Denise Hansen, Impact Retailing
Why have a Web site? Building a business plan for your
Web presence—Jodie Bissonette, Gaslight Media
Business Development Through Social Media—Chris
Rector, Northern Initiatives
Chris Rector Northern Initiatives, Director, Regional Strategies Business Development Through Social Media Of all social networking sites, Facebook is the most visited by users from the United States. Learn how to use Face‐
book effectively for your small business: Grow your fan base, engage with your audience, and measure suc‐
Opening Session
Keynote Presenter: Bruce Goddard
Lighten UP! A View from a Hearse
Breakout and Best Practice Sessions
Legacy of Eulan Brown—Bruce Goddard
Upping Your Wattage—BDD and Associates
Marketing 101—Joanna Wilbee Amis, President, HobNob Communications
“Destination….Store!”—Denise Hansen, Impact Retailing
Why have a Web site? Building a business plan for your
Web presence—Jodie Bissonette, Gaslight Media
Learn how to develop a holistic approach involving both emotional & rational triggers of customers. • Provide a rich experience for customers Gallery
8:00 am — 9:00 am
Break and Community Showcase Tradeshow
1:00 — 2:15
Gallery 2:15 — 2:45
Breakout and Best Practice Sessions
Upping Your Wattage—BDD and Associates
Marketing 101—Joanna Wilbee Amis, President, HobNob Communications
Business Development Through Social Media—Chris
Rector, Northern Initiatives
Trends in Agri Tourism—Michelle Walk, MSU
“Destination….Store!”—Denise Hansen, Impact Retailing
2:45 — 4:00
Michelle Walk, MSU Extension Agritourism & Direct Marketing: Are They For You? Best Practices Roundtable Discussion
Agricultural tourism is a growing across the U.S. Encom‐
passing everything from a visit at a farm stand to a week‐
long stay at a farm, agritourism is an excellent way to bolster a rural economy. The U.P. already draws visitors eager to see the beauty of our natural resources. Invit‐
ing them to see local food production on farms is a logical next step. Find out how to connect with this growing tourism sector. Agritourism Opportunities, Michelle Walk
and Dave Anthony
Grants and Resources—Carol Fulscher, Marquette
County
Community Collaboration—Pat Black, Marquette
Country CVB and Steve Masters, Bays de Noc CVB
Value of Tourism — Tom Nemacheck, UPTRA
Business Promotion and Advertising—Elizabeth Peterson
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Lighten UP! Business & Community Showcase This is an exceptional opportunity for businesses, organizations or commu‐
nity groups to showcase their products, services and attractions. The con‐
ference is a region‐wide endeavor and will be promoted by our many part‐
ners across the Upper Peninsula and Wisconsin. The target audience for the showcase will be the general public, Chamber and Tourism Association members and residents of the Upper Peninsula. The business and community showcase booths are 10’ x 3’. A table, skirt‐
ing and two chairs will be provided to accommodate your table top display. We encourage community sharing! You may include anyone you want in your space. Booths are $99 and one Sponsorship Opportunities
Opening Session / Keynote Speaker - $1,000
Banner Displayed near speaker location
Verbal acknowledgment by presenter
Your company name/logo on all printed advertisements,
which includes posters, brochures, and news releases
Logo/Link on event website
Listed in post-event thank you ads
Community Showcase Booth
2 event registrations
Continental Breakfast - $250
Banner Displayed at breakfast location
Verbal acknowledgment by emcee
Your company name/logo on all printed advertisements,
which includes posters, brochures, and news releases
Listed in post-event thank you ads
Community Showcase Booth
1 event registration
Yes, count on us for the following sponsorship for the upcoming conference!
Name:____________________________________________________
Lunch / Keynote Speaker - $1,000
Banner Displayed in Lunch location along with table
tents on dining tables
Verbal acknowledgment by presenter
Your company name/logo on all printed advertisements,
which includes posters, brochures, and news releases
Logo/Link on event website
Listed in post-event thank you ads
Community Showcase Booth
2 event registrations
Breakout Sessions - $500
Banner displayed in break-out room
Verbal acknowledgment by facilitator
Your company name/logo on all printed advertisements,
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Company:_________________________________________________
Address :__________________________________________________
City:______________________ State: _______ Zip:______________
Telephone Number: ____________ Email: __________________________________
______$1000 Keynote Speaker Sponsor
______$1000 Lunch Sponsor
______$500 Breakout Session Sponsor
______$250 Continental Breakfast
Please check [x] payment preference:
_______ Check/payment enclosed
_______ Bill to above address
Email completed form to rmicheau@jobforce.org, register online
at www.jobforce.org or mail to UPWard Inititative, C/O Michigan
Works, 2950 College Avenue, Escanaba, MI 49829
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The UPWard Initiative Tourism Conference will debut at the Island Resort & Casino and will attract an audience
seeking business opportunities, skill development, and the latest tourism information. With a conference theme of
Lighten UP ~ Shining a Light on U.P. Communities and a humorist-motivational speaker as the keynote, this year’s
Tourism Conference promises to deliver a great experience for everyone. The Conference will be held on May
30th with a Business After Hours and golf scramble scheduled for May 29th as a welcome to conference goers
and local businesses.
The conference is an opportunity for businesses to showcase products and services, network, connect to community resources and obtain useful professional and business development information through keynote and workshop presentations. The conference will also serve as an opportunity for business owners, managers and staff to
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Name________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address______________________________________________________________________________________________
City_______________________________________________________State__________________Zip_________________
Phone___________________Fax___________________________Cell______________________Email________________
Please clearly print name as you would like it to appear on the name
badge. ______________________________________________________________________________________________
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Tourism Conference
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Showcase Booth
$99.00
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Golf Scramble
$49.00
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TOTAL AMOUNT
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Enclosed is my check for $__________ Make checks payable to Delta County Commerce Center.
Mail to: 230 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI 49829
Please bill to business address noted above.
I am faxing this form, using my credit card as payment. Charge the total amount to my credit card. Fax to (906) 786-8830
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Register by mail, fax, email or www.jobforce.org or www.deltami.org
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Delta County Economic Development Alliance
Vicki Schwab, Executive Director
VanAire, Incorporated
Achieves ISO Registration Status
Delta Manufacturing Recognized at a
Regional and State Level
GLADSTONE, MICHIGAN (May 1, 2012) The employees of VanAire, Incorporated, gathered on March 27, 2012 to proudly
raise a flag identifying the company as being an International
Organization for Standard or ISO 9001:2008 registered company.
Escanaba, MI- On May 3, 2012, Delta Manufacturing will be honored during the 8th Annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business
awards ceremony with two awards. The Escanaba manufacturer has
been named one of 2012’s“Michigan 50 Companies to Watch” for
being a potential significant driver of Michigan’s economy and has
been recognized with the 2012 Small Business award from the
Michigan Small Business & Technology Development Center’s (MI
SBTDC).
“Raising this flag is a declaration, not only to Gladstone but to
the world, that we accept the responsibility to be customer focused and to strive to continually improve our products and services,” stated Quality Manager Steve Hughes.
Companies included in the prestigious “Michigan 50 Companies to
Watch” list are noteworthy second stage companies that represent
various industries in Michigan. A second stage company is defined
as generating $750 thousand to $ 50 million and employing 6-99
full time equivalent personnel. The awards program is sponsored
by the Edward Lowe Foundation.
The ceremony marked the culmination of a two-year process of
developing and implementing a comprehensive quality management system. Independent auditors conducted two examinations and found no major or minor findings in either audit, a
rare accomplishment for companies completing this process.
“Companies that become registered are held in higher regard
because it signifies inner discipline and a company-wide culture
of continuous improvement,” Hughes continued.
Continuing celebrating their achievements, Delta Manufacturing
has been awarded the 2012 Small Business award from the MI
SBTDC. This exclusive award seeks to recognize 12 small businesses that have made the greatest strides towards accomplishing
their goals and growing the Michigan economy. MI-SBTDC assisted
over 14,000 businesses throughout Michigan; each region office
selects one business from thousands to be recognized for their efforts and hard work. Both awards will be presented during the
Michigan Celebrates Small Business award ceremony.
The ISO process required extensive involvement by the employees and management of VanAire. The company was assisted by
M-TEC at Bay College and Nicole Brown of Northern Quality
Solutions in formulating and evaluating the quality system. VanAire manufactures valve automation hardware, waste water
treatment and by-product recovery systems, and cement chutes.
In 2005, the company was named one of Michigan’s Top 50
Companies to watch. The Delta County manufacturer distributes
their products throughout North America and regularly exports
to China, Finland and India.
Since 2006, Delta Manufacturing has serviced the railroad industry,
and since then, has introduced a revolutionary new portable Computer Numerical Control (CNC) lathe that turns locomotive wheels
in a shop without moving the wheel set. Their product has offered
an affordable option to prevent companies from spending precious
time and spending millions from their budget. Delta Manufacturing
offers training, technical, and internet support of their product. The
manufacturer maintains a sustainable business growth without
loosing their focus on their community. Delta Manufacturer is a
proud employer of veterans; 3 of 18 employees have served their
country. With these awards, Delta Manufacturing is being recognized for their innovation and creativity, competitive improvements, and entrepreneurial leadership along with their commitment
to Delta County.
Pictured (left to right) are Tony
Lambert, Vice President of Engineered Valve Automation Hardware; Matt Carlson, Finance
Manager; Jodi Possi Human
Resources Director; David Behling, Purchasing Director; Beverly VandeVusse, President; Bill
VanDeVusse, C.E.O.; Eric Miller,
Vice President of Manufacturing; and Steve Hughes, Quality
Manager. Not pictured is Ron
Larson, Director of Environmental Solutions.
Meet Our Future Leaders
Shawn Beaudry
Hometown: Marquette, MI
Family: Married with 2 Children Son - 22 and Daughter 19
Occupation: Marquette General Hospital Administration
Organizations: Marquette Econ Club, St. Joseph Parish Council, Knights of Columbus
Interest/Hobbies: Gambling, Traveling, Spinning
May 2012
Kim Berry
Maggie Berube
Hometown: Gladstone, MI
Hometown:Escanaba, MI
Family: Son - Logan 6 years old
Family: Husband Ed,
Occupation: City Clerk GladDaughters Kelsie 13 & Kalie
stone
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Organizations: MI Municipal
Clerks Assoc., Dandy Walker
Occupation: Delta County
Alliance, Right to Life, AsperCredit Union Teller
ger’s Syndrome, Autism Support Group
Interest/Hobbies: Family time, four-wheeling,
Interest/Hobbies: Spending time w/ son, Walking, shopping & Kenny Chesney
,
Shopping Swimming, Camping
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Community Calendar of Events
If you would like to receive this information on a regular basis through email or fax, or to add an event to our
website or database, please call the Chamber at 906-786-2192 or email your request to info@deltami.org. This
is the best way to be sure that you are getting the most up to date information about events in our area.
Hors d'oeuvres, fashion show, raffle,
free goodie bags. Many downtown businesses will be there showing what they
have to offer. The Danforth Place—6
$25 to attend & everyone who attends gets
a free lei & a Free
pedicure in their
goodie bag.
Lisa Ann’s
789-5505
Delta County
Historical Society
Darolyn Spannuth: 786-0831
5/09
Girls Night Out! : A night of fun &
fashion with a tropical flare.
5/10
Historical Society\'s Annual Dinner
Meeting
5/10
GFWC Escanaba Woman's Club
International Dinner
5/11
Spring Salad Luncheon
5/115/12
Bobby Vinton
8:00 PM
$25
5/12
Phantom of the Auction: a
Masquerade
6:00 PM $25
Bonfias Art Center
5/13
Rock Lions Mother's Day Breakfast
Buffet
This event is the William Bonifas Fine
Arts Center\'s annual auction for the
arts. Come and join us for a great party!
9 a.m. to 1 p.m; Adults $8, ages 6 - 12,
$5, ages 5 and under are free
877-ISLSHOW
www.bonifasart
s.org
Rock Lions Club on
M-35 in Rock
Kathy at 906356-6203
5/19
Where there’s life, there’s hope. Jack
London’s “Love of Life”, a Robert B.
Gregg Production
Doors open 7:30 pm
ET - Movie Premiere
8pm ET
$6.00
Island Ticket
Office or 1-877ISL-SHOW
5/19
2012 Da' U.P. Ride for the Red
General Public Presentation. “There will
be an Invite only screening the night
before with the same times “
Island Showroom at Island Resort &
Casino
Red Cross motorcycle ride for charity
5/19
Munising Trout & Salmon Classic
5:30 am start
Various Start Locations & Times
$150.00 per boat
5/19
U.P. Whitetails Banquet
Up Whitetails annual fund raiser
UP State Fairgrounds
Ruth Butler Building
Geri Nelson906-786-3270
Al Freeman ph
906-251-1019
906-786-2192
5/23
United Way Mini Golf Tournament
Benefit for United Way of Delta
County. Play with family, friends or
coworkers, in teams or as individuals
$5 for ages 10 and
under, $10 for ages 11
and up—5 Pm - 7 PM
PM - 9 PM
Social hour begins at 5 p.m., dinner at
6., speaker at 7pm; Reservations Required
6pm ; $30 Available at The Morrison
Shop, downtown Escanaba ; German
Festival & Beer Tasting
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Donation $7.00
Sunday May 13th
12pm – 6pm
Veronica Tackman 420-2453
First Presbyterian
Church - 819 1st Ave.
South Esc.
Island Resort &
Casino
-786-2932
Julie Mallard,
786-3736
A Seminar for Men and Women to Help You Find a New Beginning
Sunday, June 3 at 3 PM-Bethany Lutheran Church
Monday, June 4 at 3PM - Heirman Center, Bay College
Buffet Style
Chocolate Fountain
In this seminar, Mariam Neff will share her own journey after the
death of her husband of 41 years. She is finding
life after that terrible heartbreak, and she has
words of encouragement and hope for others.
Make your Reservation
(906) 644– 2486
Duck Races
The Jaycees’ Duck Races will be happening August 25th
2012 at Gladstone’s Van Cleve Park. The event will offer
fun activities for the whole family throughout the day ending with a live band playing from 7pm to 11pm. The day will start with the
2nd Annual 5K Run / Walk / Waddle event.
Consistent with past years, this year’s prizes are GREAT! Duck Race Raffle
Tickets are $5 each or 6 for $20.00.
Check out our Website at www.deltacountyjaycees.com for more information
and LIKE us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dcjaycees to stay up to date
on all the details or contact Brian Nelson at (906)280-0323.
May 2012
House of Ludington
What’s Next? Life After Loss
Chamber Members Events...
Take Mom to the
Nahma Inn
$25
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Miriam is the founder of the website ministry,
The Widow Connection
(www.widowconnection.com), and author of the
book From One Widow to Another. She also hosts
a daily radio program called New Beginnings,
which is heard on many Christian stations. This Seminar is not just for
widows and widowers, but for any who are struggling with significant
losses in their lives. It’s open to men as well as women.
Registration is not required.
Sponsored by, First Bank Trust Department, Bay Sages and Robert &
Jeanine Dagenais Foundation
Chamber Shorelines
Member Information
Thanks to our renewing members for continuing their relationship with
the Chamber and our business community. Please keep them in mind
and think Chamber first for all goods and services.
APRIL RENEWALS
Altrusa International
of Escanaba
American Red Cross
Belgium Equipment. Inc
Bellin Health Medical Center
Billy Electric
Bungalow Tavern
C&C Sales
Michael Connor
Delta County Credit Union
Delta Inn
Leigh's Garden Winery, Inc.
Angie Lewandowski, Stylist
Metallinus Synergy, Inc.
Morrison Shop
Northern Machining & Repair
Northwoods Assisted Living
Papa Murphy's
Pine Haven Home for the
Aged
Premier Real Estate
PreTube, Inc.
dstech
Family Inn Restaurant
Fas-Tax
Four Seasons Resort
Harbor Point Orthopedics
Herbert, Danielle
Highland Golf Club
Indian Creek Cabin
Joe Pascoe Builder
Knudsen Dentistry, PLC
Jeff LaFave Construction,
Pro Auto Body
Schaffer Services
Shorewood Motel
Smith, Haughley, Rice, &
Roegge
Superior Aviation, Inc.
Superior Lumber, Inc.
Swedish Pantry, The
Talk of the Town Beauty Salon
UPCAP Services, Inc.
Wilson's Retreat
WELCOME
NEW MEMBERS
Knudsen Dentistry, PLC
1830 Ludington Street
Escanaba, MI 48929
(906) 786-3936
Dental Practice
Nylund Photography
1615 Ludington Street
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 280-6653
Photography Portrait photographer
Shorewood Motel
1226 N Lakeshore Dr
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 428-9624
Motel
U.P. PC Repair
1320 Ludington St.
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 553-1995
Computer Repair & Virus Removal
Delta County Builders Exchange
Member Update:
Delta County Builders Exchange Offers Scholarship
The Delta County Builders Exchange is pleased to announce that
they are now accepting applications for the Children of Employees
Scholarship.
Two scholarships of $250 will be awarded. The purpose of the
scholarship is to promote education and also offer an added benefit
of membership.
The Children of Employees Scholarship will be awarded to a 2012
High School Graduating Senior. Applicants must be a dependent of
a Delta County Builders Exchange Member employee.
Jamie R. Spriks of Gene’s Towing, Inc. has recently acquired
Doc's Towing of Gladstone. Doc's will provide the same
service to the Gladstone area, with the addition of heavy
duty towing. Shown are Jamie Spriks, left and Doc VanBrocklin.
May 2012
Interested persons may contact the Delta County Commerce Center at (906) 786- 2192, visit www.deltami.org or email
shughes@deltami.org for an application.
The deadline to apply is June 1st.
Note to Members: Be on the look out for an email survey.
An online survey will be sent to members of the Delta County
Builders Exchange in an effort to gather information on opportunities for additional member benefits. Please take the time to complete this quick 10 question survey to help us better serve our
members.
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Chamber Shorelines
230 Ludington Street
Escanaba, Michigan 49829
906-786-2192 • 1-888 DeltaMI
Fax 906-786-8830
info@deltami.org • www.DeltaMI.org
Shorelines
Sponsors
These Chamber members help
sponsor the monthly Communicator through their generous donation of $120 per year.
The Last Word for April, 2012
Chamber Contacts
Walk-Ins
1,065
Phone Calls
788
Tourism Requests 29
Vital Statistics
Source:
Delta County Court House
2011 2012
Births
18
11
Deaths
23
36
Marriage
24
13
Licenses
Divorces
12
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Delta County Employment
Source:
Michigan Department of Labor
& Economic Growth
March
2012
Labor Force 18,400
Employed
16,600
Unemployed 1,800
Unemployment Rates:
2011–10.2% 2012–9.8%
May 2012
Help Wanted Ads
Source:
Daily Press
Column inches printed
2011—965.25
Bay de Noc Community College
Bink’s Coca Cola Bottling Co.
Butch, Quinn, Rosemurgy,
Jardis, Burkhart, Lewandowski,
and Miller Law Offices
Community Foundation for
Delta County
2012—1,112
Construction/
Building Permits Issued
Source:
Cities of Escanaba and Gladstone, Delta Co.
November 2011 2012
Escanaba
2
6
Gladstone
3
0
Rest of
3
34
Delta County
Escanaba & Lake Superior
Railroad
Air Passenger Data
Source:
Delta County Airport
Total enplanements
2011—860
2012—998
Upper Peninsula State Bank
12
First Bank Upper Michigan
Hoegh Industries Inc.
Northern Michigan Bank
Schneider, Larche, Haapala
and Company
UP Mechanical Contractors/ UP
Plumbers and Pipefitters
Wells Fargo Bank
Chamber Shorelines