Issue #47 June 2016
Wednesday June 22nd 10 am Shotgun Start Portage Lake Golf Course Chamber’s 18th Annual Golf Scramble
Our Superior Partners. Thank You!
The Keweenaw’s Premier Golf Outing. SIGN-UP TODAY! Registration and sponsorship information can be found on pages 18-20. Have questions? Give us a call at 906.482.5240 Email us at info@keweenaw.org Register online at http://www.keweenaw.org/golfoutings Thank you to all of our generous sponsors! We appreciate your continued support of the Keweenaw Chamber and Events!
Inside This Issue Letter from the Executive Director 2 Renewing Members 3 New Members 3- 4 Chamber 101 6 Member Benefits 7 Events 16 Golf Registration Forms 20
A Note from the Executive Director, Cheryl Fahrner Cheryl.Fahrner@Keweenaw.org LEADERSHIP KEWEENAW PROGRAM: To date we have 12 participants in the new Leadership Keweenaw program. There is still room for eight more participants in this year’s FIRST class, for the 2016-2017 year. We are sure the employers, who are investing in developing their future leadership, will have invested wisely in their future leader and company’s success! It’s not too late for someone interested in participating in this year’s class, get your application in TODAY! This annual Leadership Keweenaw program will help area companies develop their future leaders and the community’s future leaders, so everyone benefits. You can help bring down cost to participants by being a scholarship sponsor/contributor or sponsor for the Leadership Keweenaw program. The Portage Lake Enrichment Foundation is a 501(c) 3 and a subsidiary of the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce. *Please see the information on the Leadership Program included in this newsletter and pledge your support today! Online applications must be completed, printed and mailed/dropped off for the Leadership Keweenaw program, visit www.keweenaw.org . The steering committee has been hard at work creating a program to bring the right mix of leadership skills training, community and business speakers for developing future leaders. I would like to say a sincere thank you to all of them! CHAMBER WEBSITE: Our website offers members exposure to those visiting the Keweenaw and those living in and outside the area. In May, we had 108,843 hits to our Chamber website of which 20,918 were member page hits, an average of 68,000 page visits to our events calendar, Job Postings views were 1,210, and over 1,330 hits to the Hot Deals page (coupons). Since our website went live December 1, 2015 we have had 1,346 visitors request additional information from Chamber members; 323 requested additional information be emailed to them and the remainder requested information via a return call or by mail. Wouldn’t you like to have some of these referrals and exposure? Be sure to visit the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce website at www.Keweenaw.org and make sure you have the most current and up-to-date information available. What’s exciting about the new website, is our members are able to access and update their own information once you get set-up. You can post your own Job Postings and Hot Deals/Coupons too. Chamber of Commerce members have an exclusive members’ only section available to them called the Members Information Center (MIC). Please attend a Chamber 101 session to learn hands on about all of the Chamber benefits available to you. Wishing you all GREAT Business Success in 2016!
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REMINDER… As always, we are continuing to strengthen the core programs of the Chamber of Commerce and have some great 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.
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WELCOME
RENEWED!
Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce is pleased to recognize the dedication of our renewed members! Community Partners!
Board of Directors Brian Donnelly, President Branch Manager River Valley Bank, Houghton bdonnelly@rivervalleybank.com
Greg Seppanen, Immediate Past President
Culver’s Darrell Guitar - Associate Miscowaubik Club Weyerhaeuser
Thank you for your continued support!
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Peters Building Contractors, Inc. Peters Building Contractors, Inc. provides new home construction and renovation services in the Keweenaw Peninsula.
Vice President, Trust & Financial Services Superior National Bank and Trust gseppanen@snb-t.com
Jan Cole, Vice-President Managing Partner Edochi, LLC jancole1663@yahoo.com
Matt Thyer, Treasurer Owner Up and Running Technology Solutions matt.thyer@uartechsolutions.com
Karin Van Dyke, Secretary Vice President for University Relations Finlandia University karin.vandyke@finlandia.edu
Steven Peters 15526 US HWY 41 | Copper Harbor, MI 49918 906.934.3561 | steve@keweenawbuilder.com Keweenawbuilder.com
Houghton Rotary Our members prefer to work as a club on important projects that take thought and effort, rather than discharge our obligations with a check. Our main annual fund raiser is the Seafood Fest which will take place June 16-19, 2016 visit our website houghtonrotary.org for details. Houghton Rotary meets on Thursdays at 12:00 PM. Meetings are held on the 7th Floor of Magnuson Hotel Franklin Square Inn, 820 Shelden Ave., Houghton, MI 49931. Houghton Rotary PO Box 102 Houghton, MI 49931 906.482.6601 debbie@up.net Houghtonrotary.org
Darrell Guitar Agent Century 21 / North Country Agency darrell.guitar@century21.com
Beth Hoy Assistant Director, Business & Program Development Great Lakes Research Center Michigan Technological University elizabeth@mtu.edu
Calvin Larson Marketing Specialists UP Health System – Portage clarson@portagehealth.org
Carrie Richards Dual Career Program Coordinator Michigan Technological University carrie@mtu.edu
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WELCOME
MEMBERS
Keweenaw Chevrolet Keweenaw Chevrolet. Our Chevy dealership strives to provide the ultimate customer service experience. If you are looking for a Chevrolet car dealership in Upper Michigan, visit our store in Houghton and test drive your next new Chevy vehicle today! Brandon Schlief, General Manager 1705 Memorial Drive | Houghton, MI 49931 906.481.2277 | Brandon@keweenawcars.com Keweenawcars.com
Upper Peninsula Audiology At Upper Peninsula Audiology we understand that hearing is more than one of our senses. Hearing, listening and communicating allows us to be a part of the world. With forty years of combined experience, our goal is to help you hear the world around you. What makes us different? Our audiologists hold a doctoral or master’s degree in Audiology and are certified by the State of Michigan as well as ASHA (American Speech and Hearing Association) and/or AAA (American Academy of Audiology). We encourage walk-in appointments for cleaning and checking of your hearing aids and we NEVER charge for a simple cleaning. Our office is open Monday through Friday from 9-5 and Saturdays by appointment. Melissa Collard, Augiologist & Owner 901 W. Sharon Ave., Unit 9| Houghton, MI 49931 906.523.7120 | info@upaudiology.com Upperpeninsulaaudiology.com
M&M Powersports Whether you are looking to buy a new snowmobile or enjoy a day on the water with one of our jet-ski rentals, M&M is your source for all things powersports in the Houghton/Hancock area. M&M PowerSports boasts a large inventory of new and used machines and has a service team that prides itself on great customer service and keeping all of your toys running at peak performance. Don’t have a machine of your own? We also offer rentals of ATVs, UTVs, Snowmobiles, Pontoons, and Jet-Skis so that you can get out there and enjoy the Keweenaw the right way. Browse our website or come in today to learn more about what we have to offer! Michael Messner, General Manager 90 Navy Street | Hancock, MI 49930 906.482.9990 | chad@mmpowersports.com mmpowersports.com
Joining is easy… visit http://www.keweenaw.org/member/newmemberapp/, fill out the form and submit payment. If you have any questions, please call the Chamber office at 906.482.5240.
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Your Brochures Are Requested! The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce takes seriously the promotion of all our communities businesses, churches and civic organizations. Informing others of the finest things we have in our area, as well as, the goods and services available is an important part of each of our days and planned activities. We are honored to be able to provide brochure space for each of our members and feel it is important to keep YOUR brochures, placed in the display racks in the Chamber lobby, and are important to many hundreds of visitors looking for attractions, services and products.
Another value to members of the Chamber’s website is the Hot Deals Page www.keweenaw.org/hotdeals/
Anyone can submit hot deals they are free for Chamber Members and a small fee for non members. Call the Chamber for a pricing list. 906.482.5240
Job Postings Page www.keweenaw.org/jobs
All Chamber Members can submit for free a job opening through the Member Information Center which is found here: http://www.keweenaw.org/ login/ Keweenaw .org
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Five Tax Tips on Estimated Tax Payments
You usually will have taxes withheld from your pay if you are an employee. However, if you don’t have taxes withheld, or you don’t have enough tax withheld, you may need to make estimated tax payments. If you are self-employed you normally have to pay your taxes this way. Here are five tips about making estimated tax payments: 1. When the tax applies. You should pay estimated taxes in 2015 if you expect to owe at least $1,000 in tax for 2016 after subtracting your withholding and refundable credits. Special rules apply to farmers and fishermen. 2. How to figure the tax. Estimate the amount of income you expect to receive for the year. Also make sure that you take into account any tax deductions and credits that you will be eligible to claim. Use Form 1040-ES, Estimated Tax for Individuals, to figure and pay your estimated tax. 3. When to make payments. You normally make estimated tax payments four times a year. The dates that apply to most people for 2016 are April 18, June 15 and Sept. 15. There is one last payment on Jan. 17, 2017. 4. When to change tax payments or withholding. Major life changes like the birth of a child can affect your taxes. When these changes happen, you may need to revise your estimated tax payments during the year. If you are an employee, you may need to change the amount of tax withheld from your pay. If this is the case, give your employer a new Form W–4, Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate. You can use the IRS Withholding Calculator tool to help you fill out the form. 5. How to pay estimated tax. You can pay online, by phone or from your mobile device. Direct Pay is a secure online service to pay your tax bill or your estimated tax directly from your checking or savings account at no cost to you. Visit IRS.gov/payments for easy and secure ways to pay your tax. Paying by mail is another option. If you pay by mail, use the payment vouchers that come with Form 1040-ES. Each and every taxpayer has a set of fundamental rights they should be aware of when dealing with the IRS. These are your Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Explore your rights and our obligations to protect them on IRS.gov. Additional IRS Resources: • Publication 505, Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax • Estimated Tax – frequently asked Q & As • Tax Topic 306 – Penalty for Underpayment of Estimated Tax
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Interested In Getting Involved? The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce works to attract, support and develop area businesses like yours. 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: http://keweenaw.org/events/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 info@keweenaw.org. Please include information on who took the photo and where it was taken so we can give proper credit. Thanks!
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Keweenaw Cash Gift Certificates! Chamber’s Shop Local Program! To order the perfect gift for dads, graduates, employees or customers. Simply call the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce and order KEWEENAW CASH Gift Certificates. ~ Easy and Convenient ~ Ready to give in a festive envelope ~ List of accepting businesses included with each gift certificate Father’s Day Sunday, June 19th
Order Today! 482-5240 Personalization available for an additional charge. We accept cash, check, Visa and Mastercard.
2016 InBusiness! The Annual InBusiness Magazine has been printed for this year. Every member should have received a copy! If you did not receive your copy, please let us know. Did you notice any businesses who were not listed? We would appreciate your help in recruiting them as a member, to help grow the Chamber network and strengthen “Your Chamber”. We have some great articles from the business community and a directory of Chamber members. We hope you continue to do business with your fellow members and support the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce. We continue to be the clearinghouse of business information and resources. We provide area information to locals and visitors concerning businesses and attractions. Last year, the InBusiness was distributed to Chamber members, which included our area lodging to put in rooms and lobbies, universities and area hospitals/clinics for their waiting rooms. If you have an expo, business seminar, workshop or other opportunity to utilize the InBusiness Magazine, please give the Chamber office a call. If you would like to have additional copies of the InBusiness Magazines at your business, please help by picking up your InBusiness magazines from the Chamber office. The InBusiness is always available online at www.Keweenaw.org on the homepage.
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Chamber Member Opportunities Is your business interested in hosting a Business After Hours, Morning Brew, being an Eggs & Issue sponsor or having a ribbon cutting? Contact Trina at the Chamber. Is there a business that you know of that should host a Ribbon Cutting or Business After Hours to celebrate a milestone? Send us their information and we would be happy to contact them! Chamber businesses have the opportunity to sign up for Business After Hours, Morning Brew, Eggs and Issue sponsors and Ribbon Cuttings to celebrate their grand opening, open house, or ground breaking. Along with Chamber Members, your staff members and support team, Chamber staff, Chamber Board of Directors and Chamber Ambassadors attend the event to help you celebrate! A photograph of your event will be seen by many through the Chamber newsletter, as well as the Chamber’s Facebook page and Twitter site.
We Want Your Input We need the following for our newsletters: • • • • •
Photos Business News New Hires Open Positions Updates about your Business
If you have photos or stories you would like to share, please send them to info@keweenaw.org. Please include who took the photo, where it was taken, and who wrote the story, so we can give proper credit. Thank you!
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SBA Learning Center The SBA Learning Center offers free online courses available to businesses and entrepreneurs. You can find a link to this resource through your Member Information Center (MIC) on the Chamber’s new website. The SBA offers courses such as; Introduction to Pricing, Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights, Strategic Planning, Savings Plans for Small Businesses to name just a few. Check often as courses change and there is bound to be something there that will help you and your business continue to succeed.
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Events in the Keweenaw: More information on all of the following events can be found here. http://keweenaw.org/events/calendar/
June 3 – Calumet Art District First Friday Walk June 6 – Monday Morning Coffee Satisfaction: Rolling Stones Experience
JUNE 7 – CHAMBER 101. NOON TO 1 PM (BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH). THE CHAMBER 101 PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR YOU TO LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR BENEFITS OF USING THE CHAMBER’S MEMBER INFORMATION CENTER (MIC). June 8– KEDA Meeting Keweenaw Climate Change Group June 10 – Canal Rock June 14 – Hancock Business & Professional Association Meeting June 16 – 18 –Houghton Rotary Seafood Fest Fundraiser June 16 - 19 – Bridgefest Celebration June 17 – Canal Rock June 18 – Main Street Calumet Farmers Market June 20 – Monday Morning Coffee June 21 – Disc Golfing at Calumet Lake – Step Into History JUNE 22 – KEWEENAW’S PREMIER GOLF OUTING. PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. SEE PAGE 1 FOR MORE INFORMATION! June 25 – 63rd Annual Copper Country Volunteer Firefighters Tournament June 27 – Copper Country Toastmasters
An average of 68,000 page visits to our events calendar in May!
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Why did you join the Chamber? Are you taking advantage of your benefits? Contact Cheryl or Trina at the Chamber office if you have any questions about your membership or how to use your Chamber Member Benefits! Keweenaw .org
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Teams: There are 24 teams and a two-some signed up… only 11 team spots and 1 two-some spot remain!
Eagle Sponsors: Portage Lake Golf Course, Keweenaw Brewing Company, Tadych’s Econo Foods SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE… Call the Chamber today! Hole Sponsors: • • • • • • • • • • •
City of Houghton (2) Michigan Tech University (2) UP Health System - Portage (2) UPPCO (2) Wal-Mart (2) Pat’s / Festival Foods River Valley Bank Superior National Bank Aspirus Keweenaw Daily Mining Gazette Finlandia University
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Michigan Tech Employees Federal Credit Union Compudyne Portage Health Foundation Gardenview Assisted Living and Memory Care City of Hancock Koppers, Inc. CM Morris Group, Inc. Northwinds Adventure
Contest Holes: Copper Country Ford is sponsoring the Hole-In-One Car at hole #8, and Tervo Agency is sponsoring a chance to win $10,000 Hole-In-One prize on hole #15!, There are also other Hole-In-One prizes at holes #4. #8, #14 and #15!
Raffle Sponsor: 2 Golf Clubs donated by Chassell Carpentry and Woodwork, Inc., Tickets to see Blooze Brothers donated by Calumet Theatre, Culver’s donated 10 coupons for a free single scoop hot fudge sundae, 5 coupons for a free double scoop turtle sundae, and 5 coupons for a free value basket, there are 3 – 10 Play Punch Cards donated by the Portage Lake Golf Course, 6 tickets for free admission to a movie of your choice (including 3D from Rogers Cinema, Items from MTU University Images, Gartner’s Gallery, Nortwinds Adventures, and Pat’s/Festival Foods.
Donate today! Gift basket, gift cards, or merchandise. Beverage Sponsor: ONLY 2 opportunities. Call us for details!
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Contests, Cash, & Prizes
Sponsorships
Copper Country Ford is sponsoring the Hole-In-One Car at hole #8 !, Tervo Agency is sponsoring a chance to win $10,000 Hole-In-One prize on hole #15! There are also Hole-In-One prizes at holes #4, #8, #14 and #15!
Par Sponsor- $100
Food & Refreshments Lunch and drinks on the patio
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Birdie Sponsor- $350 (only 2) • • •
Register Today Chamber Member Team - $400 Includes golf, 2 carts, and lunch)
Non-Chamber Member Team - $600 Includes golf, 2 carts, and lunch
Sign up as a pair - $220 Includes golf, 1 cart, and lunch
Sign up as an individual - $110 Includes golf, and lunch ADDITIONAL:
Skins - $20 per team Mulligans - $10 per team (2 per player) Call 906.482.5240 or email info@keweenaw.org to register.
Special recognition at the event Signage at one hole Listed on all materials given to players Listed in Chamber newsletter and Facebook
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Beverage sponsor for the day’s event Special recognition and introduction at the event Your business name and logo on 144 drink tickets Listed on all materials given to players Listed in Chamber newsletter and Facebook
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Registration for 1 foursome at event Lunch 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 Sponsor (only available with Eagle Sponsorship) Listed on all materials given to players Listed in Chamber newsletter and Facebook Your product with logo put into all swag bags (you provide 144 pieces) Keweenaw .org
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Please email forms to info@keweenaw.org or mail with check or credit card information to: KCC. P.O. Box 336, Houghton, MI 49931
18th Annual Golf Outing Registration Form Pre-Registration Required (if paying at the door, an extra $20 charge will be applied) 9:00 am Check-In (Team Captain), 10:00 am Shotgun Start
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Includes Greens Fees, carts and Lunch
Please Select your Choice(s) □ Eagle Sponsor - $650 □ Birdie Sponsor - $350 □ Par Sponsor - $100
□ Chamber Member Foursome - $400 □ Non-Chamber Member Team - $600 □ Chamber Member Twosome - $220
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The Mission, Vision and Philosophy of the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce: The MISSION of the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce is to improve the community and economic vitality of the Keweenaw Peninsula. The VISION of the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce is to create a sustainable, diverse, and vibrant economy that fosters excellent quality of life. The PHILOSOPHY of the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce is such that we believe we can achieve our vision through effective leadership and collaboration with other organizations, business leaders, and community members while working with integrity towards the achievement of common goals through shared resources, skills, and ideas.
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