Business Expo     Chamber Membership Directory Update
Upcoming Events

April
LSSU presents "Superior Edventures"  An adventures in education series.  Visit
www.lssu.edu/edventures for more details.

April 8th
Chippewa County Historical Society brings in special collections librarian,
 John Fierst.
7pm.

April 9th
Bayliss Public Library presents  Author Doc Fletcher
7pm

April 11th & 18th
Chippewa County Senior Citizens Club presents the "New to you" sale.
10am-4pm

April 14th
Film@Bayliss Library presents "Lake Tahoe"
6:30pm

April 14th
Sault Naturalists present "Wolves in My Backyard"
7:30-9pm

April 15th
Job Fair 2009 at Lake Superior State University sponsored by LSSU, Michigan Works! and Sault Area Schools.
4pm-6pm

April 16th
8th Annual Environmental Summit at LSSU.  This year's theme:  Habitat Protection and Restoration in the St. Mary's River
5pm-8:30pm

April 18th
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Texas hold'em tournament
12noon

April 23rd
Superior Poetry Cafe at Bayliss Library presents M.L. Liebler and The High Strung Band Open Mik
7pm

April 23rd
St. Mary's School Jackpot Raffle
5-7pm

April 25th
2nd Annual Mom-2-Mom
Resale Event at the
Sault High cafeteria
10am-2pm

April 28th
Bayliss Library presents
Classic Film Series featuring "It happened one Night" 
2-4pm

April 30th
The Chippewa Theatre Guild presents "Harvey"
7:30pm

May 15 & 16th
Sault Area Chamber of Commerce - Business Expo
LSSU Norris Center

June 5th
Chamber Challenge at
Wild Bluff
9:30am

June 26th
Engineers Day at the
Soo Locks

June 27th
22nd Annual International Bridge Walk starts at the LSSU Norris Center.
9am

For more details on the events listed above visit our calendar at www.saultstemarie.org
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2009 Chamber Membership Directory goes to print!

As I write this note, the 2009 Chamber Membership Directory is going through the final stages of the print process and will be ready for delivery this weekend.   

Copies will be distributed in the April 12th issue of the Tri-County Buyers Guide and also the Friday, April 17th issue of The Soo Evening News.   Don't forget to pick up your copy and to tell your colleagues!   Additional copies will be available for pick up and distribution at the Chamber of Commerce.

The Chamber Board of Directors is grateful to all our chamber members for your continued support of our efforts.  We are proud to have the opportunity to let people throughout the tri-county area know who you are.    

A special thank you to all of you who supported this endeavor through your advertising.  Because so many of you believed in this opportunity, the directory exceeds 50 pages. THANK YOU!

Remember, shop local and shop Chamber Members first!
 
Sincerely,

Leisa Mansfield
2009 BUSINESS EXPO (formally Spring Show)
Business Expo

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

NEW DATE:   MAY 15 & 16
NEW NAME:  SAULT AREA CHAMBER BUSINESS EXPO

A great way to get your business in front of more than 1,500 in just 12 hours!    Attract new customers by distributing product samples, making direct contact with customers and introducing new products.

No charge for public admission and booth rates have not increased.  Chamber members pay $250 for a 10x10 and $400 for a 20x20 space.  New this year - outdoor space under a screened tent - $150.00.

Additional sponsor opportunities include:

Platinum Sponsor -  $750.00
YOU RECEIVE:
20x20  OR 10x10 Booth
Company banner in Lobby
Company name and logo in all advertising 
Company name listed in Business Expo Program
Company name & logo listed prominently on Expo bag
1-page flyer in Chamber newsletter (must supply)
 
Gold  Sponsor - $500.00
YOU RECEIVE:
10 x 10 Booth
Company banner displayed in arena entrance
Company name on advertising and flyers
Company name listed in Business Expo Program
Company name and logo on Expo bag
 
Silver Sponsor - $350.00
YOU RECEIVE:
10 x 10 Booth
Company banner display in gymnasium
Company name on Expo bag
 
Bronze Sponsor - $100.00
YOU RECEIVE:
Company name on Expo bag
Booth NOT included

Contact Leisa at director@saultstemarie.org for more information.

Event Info
Lake Superior State University - Norris Center
5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Friday
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday
Business Expo

Get your clubs ready...its time to think golf.  The 2009 Chamber Challenge is set for June 5, 2009 at Wild Bluff.  Shot gun start at 9:30 a.m.

Costs have remained the same at $85 per person which includes 18 holes and a cart.  Additional sponsor opportunities are also available:

Eagle Sponsor:  (only 2 available)                              $750.00
1 team entry (4 golfers)
Company banner displayed at golf course
Hole sponsor sign w/color logo on one of 36 holes
Company name and logo in promotional material 
Acknowledgement in tournament program
Acknowledgement at awards dinner
Acknowledgement in chamber newsletters
 
Birdie Sponsor:  (only 4 available)                              $375.00
Entry for 2 golfers
Company Banner displayed on golf course
Company name and logo in promotional material 
Acknowledgement in tournament program
Acknowledgement at awards dinner
Acknowledgement in chamber newsletters
 
Hole Sponsor:                                                            $120.00
Hole sponsor sign w/color logo on one of 36 holes.
Acknowledgement in tournament program
Acknowledgement at awards dinner
Acknowledgement in chamber newsletters
 
Prize Sponsor:                                                         Donation
Acknowledgement in tournament program

Contact Leisa at director@saultstemarie.org for more information.