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Issue #37 August 2015

Our Superior Partners. Thank You!

Inside This Issue

Letter from the Executive Director 2

Returning Members 3

Welcome Card 5

Fall Golf 12-17

Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities 18-19

Business After Hours 23

Regional Chamber 24

HEET Tips 26

Events 27

Photos by Chamber Staff

CHAMBERMASTER SOFTWARE

AND REDESIGN OF WEBSITE!

The Chamber has purchased ChamberMaster software made specifically for the needs of Chambers of Commerce and its many members. The conversion will take place the end of July. Please review your Chamber Member information prior to the conversion. Trina sent an email out a few weeks ago that contained a link to update your information electronically. Please consider providing a current contact and email address.

The additional benefits gained by being a chamber member have just begun! Start by taking advantage of excellent opportunities for your business to attract new customers and share information with our community and the world.

Everyone will receive a login after the conversion so you, our Chamber Members, will be able to update your business infor-mation at your convenience. More information will be available in our August newsletter, weekly updates, and future Eggs & Issues.

2 Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce Newsletter

Cheryl Fahrner, Executive Director

[email protected]

We shared information on the new Leadership Program at the June 18th, Chamber Eggs & Issues Breakfast at the Shelden Grill. We are encouraging companies to send a key employee and for large organizations/businesses to commit to sending two or three individuals each year. Interested individuals may participate in this great new program which will create new, engaged leaders in your businesses and in our community! We are in the process of raising funds to support the Leadership Program, please let us know if you can help. If you would like the PDF of the PowerPoint Presentation to learn more about the program, please contact the Chamber office. We had individuals step forward to help form a volunteer steering committee. The Steering Committee will be meeting on August 3rd to move the program forward to start October 2015.

Leadership Keweenaw will be collaborating with many organizations across the Keweenaw to be presenters, for a one-day monthly session (2 days in October) from October 2015 to May 2016. Although not yet finalized, the following topics and skills may be included for the leadership program.

Monthly session community awareness topics: • Opening Retreat – History of Houghton/Keweenaw Counties & Business, Industry & Technology• Government & Community• Human & Public Services• Legal System• Education & Workforce Development• Economic Development & Infrastructure• Environment & Stewardship• Health, Wellness & Community Service• Closing Retreat

The following leadership skills:

The program fees, registration materials and agendas are being finalized. There is a maximum of 26 participants for the program. If you are ready engage in the Leadership Keweenaw program, please reach out to the Chamber office at (906) 482-5240.

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• Personal Leadership Styles• The Art of Networking• Responsibility of Leadership• Social Media & Personal Branding• Business Etiquette• Communication & Difficult Conversations• Project Management, Time Management, Event

Planning• Productive Meetings• Negotiation

• Valuing Diversity• Managing & Resolving Conflict• Public Speaking• Strategic Leadership• Performing Teams• Building Consensus• Creative Problem Solving• Delegation• Boardsmanship• Personal Action Plan

Photo by: Garrett Neese/Daily Mining Gazette

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Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce is pleased to recognize the dedication of our new and renewed members!

Board of Directors

Greg Seppanen, PresidentAssistant Vice President / TrustSuperior National Bank and [email protected]

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 GuitarAgentCentury 21 / North Country [email protected]

Beth HoyAssistant Director of Operations and

Industry Outreach Industry Relations TeamOffice of Innovation and Industry

EngagementMichigan Technological [email protected]

Carrie RichardsDual Career Program Coordinator Michigan Technological [email protected]

Welcome Back, Superior Partner!

City of HoughtonMichigan Technological UniversityUPPCO

Welcome Back, Leadership

Partner!

River Valley Bank

Welcome Back, Community

Partners!

Ace Hardware of Calumet, Inc.American Forest Land, LLCBella Vista MotelBird’s Eye Creations, Inc.Black Bear CabinCDC LoggingCalumet TheatreCharter Township of CalumetChassell Carpentry and Woodwork, Inc.Church of the ResurrectionCopper Country Veterinary ClinicCountry Inn & SuitesCrampton SurveyingCredit Services IncorporatedD & L Janitorial Services, Inc.Dana Johnson, AssociateEagle Harbor InnGogebic Community CollegeGogebic LodgeGoodwill Workforce Development Center – CalumetGreat Lakes AccountingHancock Public SchoolsHolombo MasonryInSight EyeCareKeweenaw Brewing CompanyKeweenaw Community Foundation

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The Portage Health Foundation, a non-profit charitable foundation serving Baraga,

Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon counties, is pleased to announce it is soliciting

targeted grant requests throughout the four-county area that focus on mental and be

havioral health programs.

The PHFoundation recognizes the importance of addressing mental and behavioral

health concerns and the need for more available care. According to the Copper Country

Mental Health Services’ (CCMHS) 2014 Community Needs Assessment Survey Report,

there is a substantial demand for more access to mental health services in the four counties. The report

identifies the following top-five concerns among survey respondents:

1.the need for more access to mental health services;

2.the need for more access to psychiatric services;

3.the need for more mental health services for children and youth;

4.the concern over increased substance/drug abuse; and

5.the need for more local inpatient/outpatient programs.

Additionally, the Western Upper Peninsula 2012 Regional Health Assessment Report highlights many of these

concerns. For instance, mental health and substance abuse issues are prevalent across the Western U.P. About

24% of local adults report a chronic or episodic depression diagnosis. From 2009-2011, alcohol was the most

common substance identified as a primary reason for hospital admission in publicly funded programs followed

by opiates (which includes prescription painkillers), and marijuana. Heavy long-term drinking can raise an

individual’s risk of liver disease and drug abuse can lead to serious health conditions. However, with additional

and/or expanded community resources to meet the gaps in available mental and behavioral health services,

individuals suffering from such issues will have more access to care and opportunities to heal. Evidence has

already shown that depression, for example, is a treatable mental health condition. Furthermore, with

expanded resources, service providers can also place additional effort on preventative measures.

“Mental and behavioral health needs are not isolated to our community,” said Kevin Store, Executive Director

of the Portage Health Foundation. “There exists real gaps in services locally and throughout the Upper

Peninsula. We hope this request for proposals will be met with innovative and collaborative proposals that will

address the needs of our citizens.”

The CCMHS report also indicates that to meet the mental health needs of the region, collaboration and

cooperation among community partners is required. To assist in meeting these needs and in creating

community partnerships, the PHFoundation is now accepting grant requests of all scope and size, or

applications that need partial funding, as part of this Request for Proposal (RFP) notification. Grants addressing

the following will be considered under this RFP:

Community health and preventative health initiatives that address areas of critical health risks, which include, but

are not limited to, behavioral and mental health and substance abuse and addiction.

Interested parties may download an application from the foundation’s website (www.phfgive.org); request a

grant application packet by contacting 906.523.5920; or by stopping by the PHFoundation offices located at:

PHFoundation

400 Quincy Street

Hancock, Michigan 49930

Grant requests will be accepted until Friday, September 4, 2015, and must be received at the PHFoundation

Offices no later than 3:30 p.m. EST. Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.

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Welcome Back, Community

Partners!

Keweenaw Gem & GiftKeweenaw Title AgencyMattila Rock and Dock, LLCMinnetonka Resort – Astor House MuseumNorthern Heating & Plumbing, Inc.Northern Light CottagesNorthwoods Sporting GoodsPeterson’s Fish MarketPilgrim River SteakhouseQuincy Mine Hoist AssociationRamada WaterfrontRiver Valley BankRobert Nelson, Edward Jones – HoughtonRukkila, Negro and Associated, PC, CPAScott Dianda – AssociateSheridan on the Lake Bed & BreakfastSuomi RestaurantSuperior Screed ServiceSurplus Outlet

Taco BellTorch Lake Sewage AuthorityTravel Leaders / Superior TravelUpper Great Lakes Family Health CenterVAST, Inc.Vic Pietila Insurance AgencyWorld of Wood

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“WELCOME” CardThe Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau (KCVB) and the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce have partnered on a "Welcome" Card to feature the Keweenaw. The KCVB for tourism and the Chamber for business, both share area information with visitors and residents.

The Chamber wishes to address customer service and hospitality in our communities and encourages visitors to take a very simple customer service survey. We have all heard the stories of someone being told, by even some long-time residents, “there is nothing to do”. Make it easy for your employees to do a great job featuring the Copper Country, by utilizing the new “Welcome” card from the KCVB & Chamber!

INBUSINESS!

The 2015 Edition of the InBusiness Magazine has been mailed! If you have not received a copy, or would like more, please stop by or give us a call. Please take a few moments to check out your listing. If you see any corrections that need to be made, give us a call at the office and we will get the information changed in our system.


The Chamber has a Cyber Security presentation from Michigan Tech Employees Federal Credit Union, on what every business needs to know, scheduled for August 20 from 12:30-1:30 pm at the Portage Lake District Library. Do you know what business resources are available to you at your local Portage Lake District Library? We’ll be getting together there soon, to let you know what’s available in a Seminar on “Library resources for business” on September 15th from 12:30-1:30 pm. Is there something else you would like to see? Please contact the Chamber office.

Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference: This is a wonderful opportunity to collaborate with many organizations, communities, businesses and those interested in an entrepreneurial communities success and growth. The 26 Breakout Sessions tracks are on:

• Growing Entrepreneurs: Tools & Resources for Communities & Entrepreneurs, • Building Tomorrow’s Entrepreneurs – Youth as Entrepreneurs• Michigan, Our Green and Blue Economy• Arts, Ag and Culture

The conference will have approximately 150-200 people in attendance. The Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference will engage, learn and share tools for local community & economic development through support for entrepreneurship. The MSU-Extension has opportunities for sponsorship to help support the CEC conference as well. We have more information on our website at www.keweenaw.org please forward to other communities that should have a team in attendance. REGISTER for the Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities Conference being held on Wednesday, October 7 and Thursday, October 8, 2015 Houghton/Hancock! Visit the following link for more information:http://msue.anr.msu.edu/uploads/234/56394/2015-CEC_info_brochure-Houghton-Hancock-07.22.pdf.

The Regional Chamber Alliance with other Western U.P. Chambers of Commerce are meeting for further collaboration in all six counties (Houghton/Keweenaw, Baraga, Ontonagon, Gogebic and Iron). We are working together to further advance the business community as a region. We are forming a steering committee from the six county Chambers to begin working collaboratively. Each Chamber is to identify one or two blight concerns on the highway in their area that affect us all. Something they could use more expertise from a larger group to address, that is too large to address on their own. Among other ideas like a regional business expo.

The Baraga Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the upcoming Thirsty Thursday at the Baraga Lakeside Inn on Thursday, August 20th. They are in the process of setting the agenda, one topic will be Cooperatives. Anyone may attend a Thirsty Thursday, if you are interested please RSVP and see the information on the Thirsty Thursday event in this newsletter.

The following information has been provided by Emily M. Lippold Cheney, Program Director at the Northcountry Cooperative Foundation, Minneapolis, MN.

BIOGRAPHY:Emily M Lippold Cheney, Program DirectorAs a Cooperative Organizer, Emily M Lippold Cheney has developed and managed cooperatives and cooperative support organizations for the past decade. Emily began her cooperative career as a teenager, when she founded a system of low-income community housing cooperatives. Today, Emily works nationally through the USA Cooperative Youth Council advocating for the increased participation of young people in the cooperative movement, and supports potential cooperative entrepreneurs and others in the Upper Midwest through cooperative development education and consultation through her work with the Northcountry Cooperative Foundation. She serves on the Board of CooperationWorks! - a national cooperative of cooperative developers and Aynah - a cooperative education non-profit dedicated to bringing cooperative education to college campuses in the US.

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Executive Director Continued from page 2

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years after Edison’s incandescent bulb put electricity at the fingertips

of people. That year, Peninsula Electric Light and Power Company

was organized in the Keweenaw Peninsula. Because Peninsula

Electric Light and Power was our original predecessor, you might say

UPPCO grew up with the electric utility industry. From the Edison

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800-337-8445

Learn more about us and how to

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A Call For Keweenaw Chamber

AMBASSADORS

POSITION DESCRIPTION:An Ambassador will be a reputable professional, actively engaged in business in the great Keweenaw area, who is willing to promote and protect the best interest of the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce and its members. An Ambassador will also serve as a liaison for prospective, new, and existing Chamber members; sharing opportunities to promote and support their business initiatives and goals. The Keweenaw Chamber Ambassador Committee offers many ways to participate that work with your schedule.

RESPONSIBILITIES:Recruit and Welcome new business and professionalsParticipate and greet attendees in the Annual Golf Outings, Ribbon Cuttings, Business After Hours, Open Houses, and other eventsDelivery of Renewal Thank you LettersEducate benefits of Chamber of Commerce membershipAttend monthly Ambassador Committee meetingsUnderstand the Chamber membership materialsParticipate in subcommittees:

� Prospect:• Identify new businesses• Deliver Potential Member Packets

� New Member Maintenance:• Develop and maintain relationships as assigned• Deliver New Member Packets and follow-up

� Retention: • Maintain relationships with existing members• Follow-up annually with renewed members

QUALIFICATIONS:Flexible work schedule, In-depth knowledge of the Chamber of Commerce, Willingness to take leadership role, Strong communication skills, Outgoing personality and positive attitude, Ability to work independently

TIME COMMITMENT:A one year minimum time commitment during & for which Personal Commitment form is completed:Attend the majority of the monthly Committee meetingsComplete one orientation training sessionMember and potential member calls are done at the convenience of the AmbassadorRegularly attend Ribbon Cuttings, Business After Hours, and Open Houses

If you are interested in being an Ambassador, please contact Trina at the Chamber office!Phone: 906.482.5240Email: [email protected]

Brian Donnelly, River Valley Bank -Chair

Amanda McConnon, Michigan Technological University / Keweenaw Young Professionals – Co-chair

Kevin Store, Portage Health Foundation

Carrie Richards, Associate / Michigan Technological University

Jack Eberhard, Book Concern Printers

George Eakin, D & L Janitorial

Scott Dianda, Associate / 110th Representative

Laurie Panian, Superior National Bank

Bruce Rukkila

Tina Nelson, Wells Fargo

Get to know your Ambassador by visiting http://www.keweenaw.org/wp-content/themes/directorypress/thumbs/Ambs-for-web.jpg

THANK YOU TO ALL OF

OUR CURRENT

AMBASSADORS!

In need of more Ambassadors – if you

are interested give us a call!

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Encouraging Local Economic Innovation and Development through CooperativesThe cooperative ownership model is a tool to build and keep assets and wealth in a community. The Upper Midwestern region has a strong history of cooperatives, and cooperative development is experiencing a renaissance across the US. This presentation includes an overview of the cooperative model and economy, and will cover the proven successes and current offerings of the Youth TCI program:

• Entrepreneurship: information and foundational skills to start new cooperative businesses.• Intrapreneurship: best practices for cooperative employees and members to push their

businesses to innovate• Conversion: support work with business owners nearing retirement or looking to sell regarding

converting their businesses to worker-owned cooperatives

READINGS:Rural Cooperatives Magazine Article on the 2014 Youth TCI Program (p.27), USDA:

http://www.rd.usda.gov/files/RD_RuralCoopMagSeptOct14.pdfCase Studies of Successful Cooperative Conversions, DAWI & UWCC:

http://institute.usworker.coop/sites/default/files/resources/Sucessful-Cooperative-Ownership-Transitions.pdf

An Overview of US Cooperative History in Broad Strokes, UWCC:http://uwcc.wisc.edu/whatisacoop/History/CooperativesInTheUS.pdf

Golf and Mini-Golf Options for Wednesday, September 23rd:

We wrapped up the Summer Golf Outing and now onto the Fall Golf Outing and Mini Golf option for this year! The fall golf outing will be held at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge on Wednesday, September 23rd. We will be adding mini golf for our non-traditional golfers! (Insert golf sign-up sheet and mini-golf sign-up sheet – need to create)

REMINDER PLEASE ATTEND: We are looking forward to a great turnout at the upcoming Business After Hours being hosted by the Eagle Harbor Inn, Wednesday, August 5th from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Please bring your co-workers, spouse or significant other along with you for an enjoyable evening with everyone! Appetizers provided, Cash Bar - please RSVP, so we can let our hosts know how many to expect…thank you!

As always, we are continuing to strengthening the core programs of the Chamber of Commerce and have some great new committees in place. I would like to encourage all of our Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce members to reach out to other businesses to join and support the areas business community. We welcome Chamber members to be actively engaged in recently identified volunteer opportunities. We would love to engage some retired business people in the community as well. The more involvement and engagement, the more exciting opportunities “Your Chamber” can provide. Please contact the Chamber office at 482-5240 to volunteer your time and further support “Your Chamber” –great things happen, when we all come together!

Wishing you all GREAT Business Success!

Cheryl

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Fall Golf Scramble Update:

TEAMS: There are 12 team spots available!

EAGLE SPONSORS: Sign up today!

PAR SPONSORS: Aspirus Keweenaw (2), City of Houghton (2), Michigan Tech (2), UP Health |

Portage (2), UPPCo (2), Wal-Mart (2), Pat’s / Festival Foods, River Valley Bank, Superior

National Bank, Portage Health Foundation, Finlandia University, Tolksdorf Realty and

Forestry

CONTEST HOLES: TBA

RAFFLE SPONSOR: Donate today! Gift basket, gift cards, or merchandise.

BIRDIE SPONSOR: ONLY 1 opportunity available - call us for details!

MINI - Golf Update:

PAR SPONSORS: Sponsor today – call us for details

Thank you to all of generous sponsors!

We appreciate your continued support of the Keweenaw Chamber and Events!

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Contests, Cash, & Prizes

Food & Refreshments

Register Today

Sponsorships

Lunch will be served at the

Keweenaw Mountain Lodge.

If you would like to come for just lunch $25

please RSVP to Trina at 482.5240 or

[email protected].

Chamber Member Foursome - $290unless an Eagle Sponsor

Non-Chamber Member Foursome -

$350

Mulligans - $10 per team (2 per player)

unless an Eagle Sponsor

Sign up as a pair - $150, sign up as an

individual - $80. This is team pricing only;

mulligans, skins are additional.

Call 906.482.5240 or email

[email protected] to register.

Par Sponsor- $100• Special recognition at the event

• Signage at 1 hole

• Listed on all materials given to players

• Listed in Chamber newsletter and Facebook

Par+ Sponsor- $150All of the above PLUS…

• Signage at 1 hole at Into the Woods Mini

Golf Course

Birdie Sponsor- $350 (only 1)• Beverage sponsor for the day’s event

• Includes a 2-some for golf

• Special recognition and introduction at the

event

• Your business name and logo on 72 drink

tickets



Eagle Sponsor- $650• Registration for 1 foursome at event

• 2 carts

• Special recognition and introduction at the

event

• Opportunity to talk about your business.

• Sponsor signage at the entrance/exit of the

golf course

• Hole sponsorship

• Swag Bag Staples Sponsor (only available

with Eagle Sponsorship)



• Your product with logo put into all swag

bags (you provide 72 pieces)

Contest Holes, Money Raffle, and

Raffle Prizes.


Please email forms to

[email protected] or mail with check

or credit card information to: KCC. P.O.

Box 336, Houghton, MI 49931

4th Annual Fall Golf Scramble Registration Form

Pre-Registration Required

9 am Check-In • 10 am Shotgun Start

Team Registration Sponsorship Opportunities

Includes Greens Fees, carts and Lunch

□ Chamber Member Foursome - $290(unless an Eagle Sponsor)

□ *Chamber Member Twosome - $150(we will pair you with another twosome)

□ *Chamber Member Individual - $80(we will pair you with additional players)

□ Non-Chamber Member Foursome - $350

□Mulligans - $10 per team (2 per player)

Please Select you Choice(s)

□ Eagle Sponsor - $650

□ Birdie Sponsor - $350

□ Par+ Sponsor - $150

□ Par Sponsor - $100

*This is player pricing only. Mulligans

are additional.

Golfers Names

1.

2.

3.

4.

Company / Organization and Payment Information

Company / Organization Name: __________________________________________________________

Contact: ______________________________________ Phone: ______________________________

Address: ______________________________________ City: ________________________________

Email: _______________________________________________________________________________

Amount Enclosed: _______________ □ Check □ Visa □Mastercard □ Discover

Credit Card Number:________________________________________ Expiration Date: ___________

3 Digit CVS Code: ________________

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Contests, Cash, & Prizes

Food & Refreshments

Register Today – Mini Golf

Sponsorships – Mini Golf

Lunch will be served at the

Keweenaw Mountain Lodge.

If you would like to come for just dinner or just

brunch $25 please RSVP to Trina at 482.5240

or [email protected].

Chamber Member - $50 per person(Includes lunch and golf)

Non-Chamber Member - $70 per

person(Includes lunch and golf)

Call 906.482.5240 or email

[email protected] to register.

Par Sponsor- $100• Special recognition at the event

• Signage at 1 hole



Par+ Sponsor- $150All of the above PLUS…

• Signage at 1 hole at Into the Woods Mini

Golf Course

Money raffle and Prize raffles at the

Keweenaw Mountain Lodge. Approx.

3:30 pm

MINI Golf Time frames…

Noon – Registration and Lunch (at

the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge.)

After lunch make your way to, Into

the Woods Mini Golf Course. Enjoy!

If you have extra time, head

downtown Copper Harbor for

shopping or touring.

3:30 pm – Be back at the lodge for

networking and prizes!


Please email forms to

[email protected] or mail with check

or credit card information to: KCC. P.O.

Box 336, Houghton, MI 49931

MINI GOLF Registration Form

Pre-Registration Required

12 pm Check-In at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge (see additional information below)

Registration per person Sponsorship Opportunities

□ Chamber Member - $50 per person(Includes lunch and golf)

□ Non-Chamber Member $70 per person(Includes lunch and golf)

Please Select your Choice(s)

□ Par Sponsor - $100

□ Par+ Sponsor - $150

MINI Golf Time frames…

Registration and Payment Information

Company / Organization Name: __________________________________________________________

Contact: ______________________________________ Phone: ______________________________

Address: ______________________________________ City: ________________________________

Email: _______________________________________________________________________________

Amount Enclosed: _______________ □ Check □ Visa □Mastercard □ Discover

Credit Card Number:________________________________________ Expiration Date: ___________

3 Digit CVS Code: ________________

Noon – Registration and Lunch at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge

After lunch make your way to, Into the Woods Mini Golf Course. Enjoy!

If you have extra time, head downtown Copper Harbor for shopping or touring.

3:30 pm – Be back at the lodge for networking and prizes!

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Item Information: Raffle ___________________ Money _______________

Item _______________________________________________________________________

Description _________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

Value _____________________________________

Business drop off ______________ by __________

Chamber pick up ______________ on __________

Event: Spring Golf _________ Fall Golf _________ Door Prize ____________

(any event)

Contact Information: Member ________ Non-Member __________

(Please Print)

Contact (First and Last Name) ___________________________________________________

Business Name ______________________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip _______________________________________________________________

Phone/email ________________________________________________________________

Solicited by _________________________________________________________________

Please Return this form to:

Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce

PO Box 336 * 902 College Avenue

Houghton, MI 49931

Forms may also be faxed or emailed to:

906.482.5241

[email protected]

We thank you for your generosity in making a donation to a Chamber event!

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This tax tip is updated to clarify that self-insured employers that are not applicable large employers, those with fewer than 50 full-time or full-time equivalent employees in the preceding calendar year, should file Form 1095-B. Self-insured employers that are applicable large employers should report health coverage information on Form 1095-C. This tip does not apply to information reporting on health care coverage of individuals who are not employees or entitled to coverage because of a relationship to an employee.

All providers of health coverage, including employers that provide self-insured coverage, must file annual returnswith the IRS reporting information about the coverage and about each covered individual. Insurance Companies must report on coverage under employer plans that are insured.

Employers should report this information on Forms 1094-B and 1095-B or on Forms 1094-C and 1095-C, depending on whether the employer is an applicable large employer for purposes of the employer shared responsibility provisions. An applicable large employer is generally defined as an employer that employed an average of at least 50 full-time employees – including full-time equivalent employees – in the preceding calendar year. `

As coverage providers, employers providing self-insured coverage that are not applicable large employers must:• Report the coverage on a Form 1095-B, Health Coverage, filed with the IRS, accompanied by a Form 1094-B

transmittal. While filers of more than 250 Forms 1095-B must e-file, the IRS allows and encourages entities with fewer than 250 forms to e-file.

• Furnish a copy of the 1095-B to a “responsible individual,” the person who should be the statement recipient. For employer coverage the statement recipient generally is the employee. Providers, including self-insured employers, may electronically furnish the Form 1095-B if the recipient consents.

If an employer providing self-insured coverage is an applicable large employer, it generally reports information regarding coverage of an individual on Form 1095-C instead of Form 1095-B. Form 1095-C combines reporting for two provisions of the Affordable Care Act for these employers. However, when reporting coverage of an individual who was not a full-time employee for any month of the year, an applicable large employer may choose to use Form 1095-B.

The information reporting requirements are first effective for coverage provided in 2015. Thus, health coverage providers will file information returns with the IRS in 2016, and will furnish statements to individuals in 2016, to report coverage information in calendar year 2015.

The information that a provider must report to the IRS includes the following:• The name, address, and employer identification number of the provider.• The statement recipient’s name, address, and taxpayer identification number, or date of birth if a TIN is not

available. If the statement recipient is not enrolled in the coverage, providers may, but are not required to, report the TIN.

• The name and TIN, or date of birth if a TIN is not available, of each individual covered under the policy or program and the months for which the individual was enrolled in coverage and entitled to receive benefits.

For more information, see Questions and Answers on Information Reporting by Health Coverage Providers on IRS.gov/aca. Employers who provide self-insured coverage should review Publication 5215, Responsibilities for Health Coverage Providers. Applicable large employers should review Publication 5196, Reporting Requirements for Applicable Large Employers.

Employers Providing Self-Insured Health

Coverage Must Report on Information Returns

Tickets on sale NOW for The Really Big Show, August 1

Last year, ‘The Really Big Show’ sold out! But Program Director Todd Brassard is hopeful that earlier ticket sales this year will increase the chances for die-hard fans to purchase seats in advance.

The show is Saturday, August 1 at Michigan Technological University’s state-of-the-art Rozsa Center, opening at 5:30pm for VIP ticket holders and 7pm for general admission.

Last year more than 1,100 people packed the Rosza Center to listen to young musicians rock the house. Heading into the program’s sixth year, the show is expected to sell out again.

With auditions almost over and only a few spots left, PJ encourages talented musicians to send their audition videos now. Specific performances and campers won’t be announced until July. However, the same amazing team of world-renowned instructors will again guide the young musicians through this well-rounded, life-changing experience, and help them develop their music talents. The show is guaranteed to blow fans’ minds away again this year!

To learn more about PJ Olsson’s Rock Camp, auditions, and show details, visit the camp website at pjsrockcamp.com. Follow the 2015 Rock Camp season on Facebook.

To purchase tickets to The Really Big Show, visit the Rozsa website or call the box office at 906.487.2073.Tickets are on sale now! Adult General Admission $15, Youth General Admission $7, VIP (includes general admission ticket, access to the VIP lounge and backstage before the show) $50.

About PJ Olsson’s Rock CampPJ Olsson’s Rock Camp is an intensive two-week musical program for area youth, ages 11 to 20. Campers are rapidly developed from independent musicians into tight-knit bands through the exciting real-world process of self-exploration, talent development, musical collaboration, relentless rehearsal, and live performance. “In an age of video games, smart phones, and social media, kids are more likely to text than talk and Facebook than face-to-face,” says Creative Director, PJ Olsson. “Rock Camp provides a unique opportunity for kids to get together creatively in a positive, safe, and cultivating environment.”


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• September 16th –

Superior National

Bank, Hancock

• October 14th -

Down Wind Sports,

Houghton

• November TBA –

Century 21 North

Country Agency

• December TBA –

Continental Fire CO

• January , 2016 –

Miners State Bank,

Ripley

Mark your calendar for these upcoming Business After Hours

Thank you River Valley Bank for hosting the July Business

After Hours!


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Interested In Getting Involved?

Participating in community events is a great way to network and create visibility for your company in the community.

For more information about upcoming events, check out our calendar:www.keweenaw.org/business-calendar

Let us know if you have an upcoming event you want included on our calendar or in our next newsletter.

We are looking for photos of people doing business in the Keweenaw, to use on our website and in our newsletters. If you have photos you’d like to share, send them to [email protected]. Please include information on who took the photo and where it was taken so we can give proper credit. Thanks!

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The MSU Product Center presents the EIGHTH

annual Making It In Michigan Conference and

Marketplace Trade Show. Tuesday, November

10th at the Lansing Center. Mark your calendar!

Events in the Keweenaw: More

information on all of the following events can be found here. http://www.keweenaw.org/business-calendar/

August 1 – Copperman Triathalon and Duatholon. The racing will begin at the boat ramp of Ft. Wilkins State Park.

August 1– Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home Golf Fundraiser. Held at Wyandotte Hills Golf Course in Twin Lakes.

August 1– PJ Olsson’s Rock Camp – The Really Big Show. After a short two weeks of intense sessions, young musicians will rock the RozsaCenter.

August 3 – Yale Storm and Hot Pstromiperform at the Calumet Theatre. The trio, led by

Yale Strom presents a mix of Klezmer, Balkan,

and Yiddish music.

August 4– Beer UP: Copper Country Breweries. Event to be held at the Carnegie Museum in Houghton.

August 5– Eagle Harbor Inn to host a Chamber

Business After Hours! Can’t wait to see you there.

August 5-8 – Keweenaw Science and Engineering Festival. Check out the event schedule on the KSEF website all most all of the events are free and open to the public.

August 8 – Quincy Smelter Tours. Tour the

Quincy Smelter in Hancock.

August 15 – Great Deer Chase in Calumet. The

Aspirus Great Deer Chase showcases the

Swedetown Recreation Area summer trail

system. Proceeds support the continued creation

and maintenance of mountain bike trails at

Swedetown as well as a bike park near the Village

of Calumet.

August 20 – The Chamber with Michigan Tech

Employees Federal Credit Union offer a seminar

on Cyber Security.

August 20 – Ranger III Waterway Cruise. Take a tour of the Portage Canal aboard the Ranger III.

August 29 – An Afternoon on the Town. Welcome in over 1000 MTU students to your business. Business are encouraged to have hand outs or give-a-ways for the students.

September 5-6 – Bell’s Beer Copper Harbor Trails Festival. Enduro Races, Down Hill Races and more. Also, watch as racers launch themselves into Lake Superior during the Dan Wissman Memorial Dock Jump Competition.

Wednesday’s and Saturday’s – Tori Market in Hancock.

Saturday’s – Farmer’s Market of Lake Linden

902 College Avenue, P.O. Box 336Houghton, MI 49931

Visibility Opportunities

Looking for a way to get your advertising message out to a fresh new crowd? The Chamber newsletter has a printed circulation of more the 200 local businesses. We can accept print-ready ads or build an ad for you…just ask for details. Email advertising is also available and reaches 1,600 email addresses!

Newsletter and email advertising gets proven results – let us help you grow your business today!

The deadline is the 20th of the month for the next month’s newsletter. For example, December 20 is the deadline for an ad in the January newsletter. Call us with questions!

Ad rates per issue:

Full page $100½ page $ 75¼ page $ 501/8 page $ 25Email campaign $ 25

The mission of the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce:

SUPPORT BUSINESS: The Chamber supports businesses by providing information and referring inquiries to our local and regional economic development partners such as the Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance, Michigan Small Business Development Center, MTEC SmartZone, Entrepreneur Support Center, or Jutila Business Incubator.

ATTRACT BUSINESS: The Chamber provides information and referrals to people who want to visit or relocate here. If someone inquires about tourism, we coordinate with the Keweenaw Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. When someone is relocating a business or family here, we connect them to the appropriate community resources that meet their needs.

DEVELOP BUSINESS : The Chamber will continue to grow networking and visibility opportunities for small businesses. We will provide opportunities for ribbon cuttings, Eggs and Issues, and After Hours networking events, promotion and advertising opportunities, golf outings, annual membership directory, business referrals, and a monthly newsletter.

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