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Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce 600 S. Stephenson Avenue Iron Mountain, MI 49801
906-774-2002 www.dickinsonchamber.com
News from … February 2019
Suzanne Larson, Executive Director [email protected]
Kristine Schroeder, Executive Assistant [email protected]
Jill Mondloch, Office Manager & BX Director [email protected]
Photo by: Photo Images by Carl
~~Welcome to Our New Members~~
~~Thank You to Our Renewed Members~~
~~Employment Listings~~ The Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce has a new website page located at
http://www.dickinsonchamber.com/news-from-members/employment-opportunities/
We can list your employment listing for up to one month. If you would like to list a job opening, please email Kristine at [email protected]
Imagination Factory
217 Izzo Mariucci Way
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
Kingsford Housing Commission
1025 Woodward Avenue
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
Unfold Intuitive Healing
N4922 County Road 607
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
Organic Grounds Coffeehouse
215 East Hughitt Street
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
141 Auto Sales & Service
N22185 US-141
Niagara, WI 54151
41 Lumber, 906 Health Brokers, Bacco Construction Company, Ball & Christy/E & E Furniture & Sleep
Center, Bink's Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Bloom Wholesale Company, Inc., Blue Cross Blue Shield of
Michigan, C & M Tax and Accounting, Inc., Crispigna's Italian Market, CSA Air, Inc., Dickinson County
Fair Board, Dickinson Iron Community Service Agency, East Kingsford Iron & Metal, Finch Law P C, First
Bank, First National Bank & Trust, Fleury, Singler & Company, P.C., Flowerland Greenhouse, Inc, Integra
First Federal Credit Union, Iron Mountain Iron Mine, Kleiman Pump & Well Drilling Inc, Koffman Inc.,
Mande Insurance & Investment Solutions, MBank, Merle Norman, Mouw & Celello, P.C., Mpower Inno-
vations Inc., Northern Air Merchant Services, Pepsi-Cola of Iron Mountain, Ryan Law Offices, S&R
Insurance Associates, Super One Foods, The Markell Company, The Office Planning Group Inc, Thomas
Theatre Group, Inc., U.P. Engineers & Architects, Inc., UP Health System-Kingsford, Upper Peninsula
Insurance Agency, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., and WLUC TV 6.
Continued News from …
~Iron Mountain - Kingsford Builders’ Exchange~
Want to Join the Chamber? Check out new Business to Business Advantages on the website page. It’s one more way we help your business SOAR! Get your card from your HR department or Call us!
~~Business to Business Advantage Card~~
Do you know someone who might want to join the
Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce?
Membership comes with lots of benefits for your
business.
Get more information here.
The Iron Mountain - Kingsford Builders’ Exchange is located in the Dickinson Chamber Office. Copies of blueprints can be made at our office. Fees vary based on BX membership. For more information, go to http://imkbx.com/
~~A Note from the BBB~~
~~TICKETS ON SALE NOW~~
If you enjoy playing Poker, Blackjack, Roulette, or
winning prizes then the Ritz is calling your name!
Enjoy a great night out with fine dining, live
entertainment, games, and prizes.
The Ritz is Dickinson County’s
classiest night out, no outfit is too
overdressed!
This event supports Scholarships to
Bay College West Campus.
Saturday, March 9th 2019 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce Presents…
February 2019
The Art of Customer Service With an increasing number of large, national chain stores popping up
everywhere, small businesses sometimes find it difficult to compete. In the early 1900s, successful
companies lasted an average of 67 years. Today, businesses typically exist for only 15 years. Mastering
the fine art of providing excellent customer service is the best way to attract customers to your
business and your products and earn their loyalty.
Oftentimes, customers are willing to pay a little more if they are getting that little something extra
along with the product or service they are purchasing. Two basic rules to follow: train your employees
and treat your customers as you would want to be treated. Read more about The Art of Customer
Service HERE.
~~Roundtable Luncheon~~
We will not have a Roundtable Luncheon in
February. Watch your Email for details in March.
Business After Hours
“Meet the Skiers”
Please RSVP on our Website:
http://www.dickinsonchamber.com/business-after-hours/
This event is open to the public.
Join us
Thursday, February 7, 2019
5-7pm
Sponsored by: Pine Mountain Resort, Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce
The Four Seasons Resort, Huntington Bank, TADCA, Moving Mountains Adaptive Program, Pine Mountain Ski Shop, and
The First National Bank of Iron Mountain
Continued News from … February 2019
~~News From Our Members~~
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First National Bank & Trust’s Project Teddy Bear Donates
to Local Emergency & Crisis Services
First National Bank and Trust’s Project Teddy Bear initiative
was started with the goal of collecting new stuffed toys
for donation to local area emergency responders, crisis
centers, and medical facilities. Studies show that giving
a toy provides comfort, reduces anxiety and offers a
distraction to a potentially traumatic experience for a
child. When given by a first responder or healthcare
worker it can also help build trust.
Project Teddy Bear kicked off December 1st with the 2nd Annual Bring-a-Bear Teddy Bear Toss event at
Mountain View Ice Arena during the Kingsford versus Ashland hockey game, where 297 new stuffed
toys were collected. After continuing to collect donations throughout December at First National
Bank & Trust locations, Project Teddy Bear was able to donate nearly 400 stuffed toys and on Friday,
January 18th, area emergency and crisis services
representatives met at First National Bank & Trust’s
downtown location to receive the donations collected by
Project Teddy Bear.
“When an ill or injured child comes through our hospital
doors that child's well-being is our top priority
from the minute they arrive until that child is able to go
home. The smile on a child's face when a nurse brings in a
Teddy Bear for them is beyond words, not to mention the
smiles coming from mom and dad,” said Todd Essendrup,
Dickinson County Healthcare System Trauma
Coordinator.
“This small gesture to a child becomes an instant pain reliever and takes the scary moment away.
Within minutes of handing a child a Teddy Bear, the child already has it named. Yes, we can provide
children with medications and perform intervention for them, but it's that very simple act of kindness
from one person to another that is remembered for a very long time.”
“This year, we were able to expand our reach with donations, as well as see an overall increased
attendance at the kickoff Teddy Bear Toss event,” said Mick Gayan of First National Bank & Trust. “We
were also pleased to be able to bring co-sponsors aboard this year from 41 Lumber, Results
Broadcasting, and Town & Country Sales to help provide additional publicity for the event, as well as
fun giveaway items, including the KHS Hockey Rally Teddy Towel, and the Air-the-Bear challenge to
win Green Bay Gamblers hockey tickets. We are looking forward to expanding and growing this as a
family-fun community event in 2019 and beyond,” noted Gayan.
Project Teddy Bear is part of First National Bank and Trust’s ongoing dedication to supporting and
strengthening our community.
Continued News from … February 2019
~~News From Our Members~~
Follow Us on Facebook!
Make sure to Like and Follow us on Facebook!
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest free tax
assistance and preparation service, and is celebrating its’
51st year. The program offers free tax preparation help to
anyone, especially those who are 50 or older and are of
low to middle income. Membership in AARP is not
required.
Services are provided locally at the Dickinson County Library in Iron Mountain. Please call the
library at 906-774-1218 to register, and you will be contacted to set up an appointment
during February or March. A list of items you must bring to have your tax return prepared is
available at the library. This is the 7th year that AARP Tax-Aide and the Dickinson County
Library have worked together to offer this community service.
AARP Tax-Aide is administered through the AARP Foundation in cooperation with the IRS and
Michigan Department of Treasury. Volunteers are trained and IRS certified each year to
ensure their knowledge of revisions to the U.S. Tax Code.
For more information about Tax-Aide or becoming a
Volunteer Counselor call toll-free: 1-800-227-7669 or visit
the web site at www.aarp.org/tax-aide.
The Toro Company Announces
Land.Water.Thrive.
2018 Grant Recipients
Lake Antoine Park Partners and Habitat for
Humanity Menominee River are the recipients
of the 2018 Land.Water.Thrive. Greenspace
Enhancement Grant Program from The Toro
Company and BOSS Snowplow. The Toro
Company and BOSS Snowplow are helping
support these organizations and their efforts to
revitalize parks and greenspaces, and the
outdoors of the Dickinson County community.
Read more about the
2018 Grant HERE.
Continued News from …
~~News From Members~~
February 2019
“Soaring Into The Future!” Pine Mountain Forever Project Plans for the renovation of the Pine Mountain Ski Jump have been completed and the
2019 construction schedule has been developed. Now, a large number of community
members have joined the “Soaring Into The Future!” Support Council. They are exploring
ideas to add other recreational and outdoor amenities at Pine Mountain to benefit our
community, local residents and visitors, plus enhance the quality of all of our lives. Hopefully, the
outcomes from this community effort, the “Pine Mountain Forever Project” will include a major focus
upon year-round activities and events. Please click here to read more and fill out the interest sheet.
Bay West Coffee Connection Are you interested in connecting with 120 students from Bay West? On Monday mornings from 8:30
to 10:30 AM CST Bay College offers students free coffee sponsored by businesses and community organizations. This can be Folgers or a French Press, it's completely up to you. This is an opportunity to increase awareness about open positions, volunteer opportunities for your event or a message you're trying to get out. Sign up today!
Continued News from …
~~News From Members~~
The Dickinson County Library would like to let Chamber Members know about the Michigan eLibrary!
We're excited to offer AtoZdatabases, a new eResource in MeL. This powerful tool offers content useful for demographic profiles, business site location studies, traffic studies, proposal/grant writing, mapping a geographic area, conducting city or regional comparisons, research and development and studying industry segments. AtoZdatabases can answer some common questions such as: How do I find new customers to grow my business? Should I expand my business in this new geographic area? Where can I get a mailing list to promote my new service or products? How can I learn more about my community? I need to secure additional funding. Where can I find information about the potential in my
market? There is also a criminal background search tool. Great for HR departments!
Northern Air Merchant Education Services presents Swipe Smart Workshops
Watch your email for details for the next Workshop in our area!
Refreshments & light snacks provided.
• Learn how the card processing system works • Why you have to pay fees to process cards
• Tips and tricks to reduce your cost and improve profit • How to calculate real cost to process cards
• And MORE. Get more information HERE.
~~Promote your Business through our Welcome Packets!~~
The Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce has packets for people who are interested in moving to
our community. These welcome packets are filled with information about local businesses,
churches and organizations. If you would like to add information to these packets, please email
Jill Mondloch or call her at 906-828-3834.
February 2019
The Dickinson County Bike Path is once again hosting the Snotsicle Fat Tire Race (12 or 24 Mile) and the Frostbitten 50K Ultra Run (10k and 25k options also available). Saturday, February 23rd at 8 am. For more information and to register, click here.
Continued News from …
~~News From Members~~
February 2019
The Niagara Area Business Association (NABA) is hosting a candlelit cross country ski and
snowshoe event at the Niagara Riverside Trails in Niagara, WI. The event starts at 5:45pm for
skiers and 6:15pm for snowshoers on Saturday, February 2, 2019 and features over 500
luminaries along a 1.5 mile loop in the woods.
Event planners suggest bringing a head lamp for a boost of light in some areas. Participants will
enjoy a bonfire, hot chili, hot drinks and a fun time for the entire family! A warm-up shack with
hot drinks, music and snacks will be at a stop along the trail. Snowshoes or skis are not
necessary for the event. Winter boots work well.
“This is our fifth year putting on this event, and each year it grows. Last year we had pretty cold
weather and we still had more than 125 people attend. This is a great family friendly event that
truly is special, one of the major changes we made this year is that children under 17 are free
with a paid adult. If you haven’t been to something like this, it is definitely a unique experience
you don’t want to miss. The participants at Auntie M’s Childcare Center in Niagara fill over 500
luminaries for this event” said Daniel Freeman, NABA President and Marketing Manager at
mPower Innovations.
Registration is online on Active.com. There is also a printable registration form at niagarawi.biz.
Registrations are coming in already, so save money and time by pre-registering for only $10 per
person. Event day registration is $15 per person.
Sponsors of the event are the mBank, Maryhill of Niagara, Auntie M’s Childcare and mPower
Innovations. All proceeds stay local and will go toward maintenance for the Niagara Riverside
Trails and the community and to local charitable organizations. The Niagara Area Business
Association is a group of businesses that aim to support and enhance the local community. For
more information visit www.niagarawi.com.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH 10AM
PINE MOUNTAIN SKI JUMPS AREA
HELP CLEAN UP PINE MOUNTAIN SKI
JUMPS AREA!
GARBAGE BAGS PROVIDED!
100% VOLUNTEER!
YOUTH GROUPS? YEP.
HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS NEEDING
VOLUNTEER HOURS? WE GOT YA!
BRING YOUR FRIENDS! IT’S FOR A GREAT
CAUSE!
COMMUNITY
PRIDE
Note to patrons of the Pine Mountain Ski Jumps: This effort DOES NOT replace the need for you to
clean up after yourselves! Do what you mother taught you and take care of your area.
Your mother (and ski jumps staff) thanks you!