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Chamber News March 2, 2010


MI worksMichigan Works! is considering whether to host the annual spring job fair this year.  Ideally, there is a mix of permanent and seasonal jobs available for adults and youth, and the job fair offers a convenient opportunity for employers to take applications and even interview job seekers. 
 
We need employer feedback quickly:
  1.  Will you participate in a job fair this spring in Sault Ste. Marie?
  2. How many job opening will you attempt to fill?
  3. Do you prefer a Saturday 1:00 to 3:00 timeslot or a weekday from 4:00 to 6:30?
 Please respond to Judy Hendrickson at 635-1752 or email her at judy@eupworks.org before March 10.
Upcoming Events
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Every Monday
Bingo for St. Mary's School at
St. Joseph's Church
7pm

March 5
Free Tax Prep
Bayliss Library
9-5

March 5
Kewadin Casino presents
"Little River Band"
7pm

March 9
Fillm@Bayliss
"Welcome"
6:30

March 11
Superior Poetry Cafe at
Bayliss Library
7pm

March 12
Kewadin Casino presents
"Irish Comedy Tour"
7pm

March 12-14
Great Lakes Antique Snowmobile Race
I-500 Track

March 18
Business After 5
Soo Locks Lodge & Suites &
Community Health Access Coalition
5pm

March 20
Family Movie at Bayliss Library
1pm

March 20
12th Annual Wedding Expo
11am

March 25 - 28
LSSU Arts Center presents
"Romeo & Juliet"

March 30
Severe weather spotter program
Bayliss Library
6:30pm

For more details on the events listed above visit our calendar at www.saultstemarie.org
121st Annual Chamber Meeting and
Awards Banquet

The capacity crowd at the Sault Area Chamber of Commerce 121st annual banquet and awards dinner enjoyed a great evening of fun and entertainment.   Guest speaker, NASA Astronaut Charles Hobaugh thrilled the audience with a presentation detailing his experiences as Commander on the Space Shuttle Atlantis' November, 2009 mission.
 
Congratulations to our award winners - thank you for all you do for our community!

F.M. Mansfield Award - Frank's Place Restaurant
Historic Business Award - Neville's Superette
Student Citizen Award - Kayce Sprecker

Thank you to those businesses who helped to sponsor the evening.  We had a fabulous time!

Platinum Sponsors
Old Mission Bank
Edison Sault Electric
War Memorial Hospital
Soo Co-op Credit Union
UP North Title & Escrow with the Elks Lodge

Gold Sponsor
Northwoods Land Surveying

Silver Sponsors
Cloverland Electric
UP Engineers & Architects
White-Thomas Law Firm
Kupka, Pinkus, Dolin & Eads
Spring Show logo May 14 & 15th

The Norris Center will once again be teaming with excitement at this year's annual Chamber of Commerce Spring Show.    The Spring Show which is scheduled for May 14 & 15th brings area businesses together to showcase their products and services to the community.

This year will be the second year that the Soo Co-op Credit Union will host their annual used car sale at the Norris Center on May 15th.   This will help to bring additional visitors to the Norris Center.   We are delighted to have all local automobile dealers represented at the show.

Registrations for the show are available here.  We are offering an early bird discount of 15% to anyone who registers prior to April 1st!  Early registration will help us to actively promote YOUR business as part of the show, so for the best bang for your dollar, please register early.

Wedding Dress12th Annual Wedding Expo

March 20, 2010

Kewadin Casino
Dreammakers Theatre

Join us as we celebrate the wedding season.  Vendors from around the EUP and Soo, Ontario will showcase their products, both for Wedding related activities and for items couples will need as they begin their lives together!

Interested in being a vendor?  Click here for Wedding Expo registration materials.

Visit http://www.saultstemarie.org for more information!
Business After 5March 18, 2010
5pm - 7 pm



Co-hosted by
Soo Locks Lodge & Suites and
Community Health Access Coalition (CHAC)

at
3295 I-75 Business Spur, Sault Ste Marie, MI
behind Smith & Company Real Estate.

Come out and see this beautiful facility and support a great cause; while enjoying wonderful food, camaraderie with local business people, and prizes!