April 26, 2013
U.P. Construction Skills Challenge
Area Students Explore Construction Career Pathways
Your support is needed!
The eighth annual U.P. Construction Skills Challenge will be held on April 26th at the Jacobetti Center on the Campus of Northern Michigan University. Twelve teams from across the Upper Peninsula will construct pre-designed Sauna Buildings, in conjunction with this years' Finn Fest in Hancock. A team traveling trophy is awarded to the best team to be held until the next Skills Challenge. Individual medals will be awarded to the top teams, also. The goal of the event is to expose high school students interested in the construction industry to real-world planning, building, teamwork and safety experience. The first place team will be presented the competitions ornate traveling trophy that will be displayed at their school for the year.
Teams are charged a registration fee in support of the competition, but more is needed. We are asking for your support in bringing this hands-on team building experience to our students. Prize "give away" donations, as well as, monetary donations would be greatly appreciated. If you decide to contribute, your organization's name will be displayed on a donor board during the competition, as well as a continuing slide show listing of the donors. Donation letters will also be available if needed for tax purposes.
We hope that your organization will help contribute to this worthwhile program. Please direct any questions or donations you may have to Tony Retaskie at 906-250-0201.
Events, like the U.P. Construction Skills Challenge, were created to combat worker pipeline shortages and to get youth interested in the construction trades. A critical component is to ensure the worker pipeline has the skills and knowledge to be competitive in today's economy. The U.P. Construction Skills Challenge is a way for up and coming generations to receive "hands-on" experience under the pressures of a real job site; moreover, students will need to overcome a "curveball" in the design at some point during the event.
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April 27, 2013
Annual Chamber Dinner
Alger County:
Our History, Our Future
Mark your calendar for this year's annual Chamber of Commerce dinner to be held on Saturday, April 27th. The theme for this year will be Alger County: Our History, Our Future. The event will be at Sydney's Restaurant and begin with a 5:30 social hour and meeting and dinner to follow at 6:30. There will be the annual "Business of the Year" award, raffles, 50/50 and prizes.
Tickets are $30 and are available from the Fuzzy Boyak Welcome Center or by calling (906) 387-2138. We hope you can enjoy this great food and networking opportunity!
Click HERE for more information.
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May 2, 2013
Michigan Celebrates Small Business
Michigan Celebrates Small Business (MCSB) brings together the resources of collaborative partners and supporters to raise the profile of small businesses in Michigan, build a network of entrepreneurial companies, and tell the stories of successful, growing Michigan entrepreneurs.
On May 2, small business owners, partners and supporters join from across the state to show support for the award winners and Michigan's growing companies.
Last year over 1,000 attended the awards dinner and experienced the energy that surrounds Michigan's businesses. MCSB invites you to be part of the Ninth Annual Michigan Celebrates excitement!
Where
The Lansing Center
333 E. Michigan Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933
What
An evening to celebrate with Michigan's successful companies.
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May 22, 2013
Tourism and Professional Development Conference
What is this event?
The conference is an opportunity for businesses to:
- Sharpen professional and customer service skills by attending a variety of workshops.
- Showcase products and services at the community showcase and tradeshow.
- Network with potential customers and industry professionals by participating in the golf scramble and Business After Hours.
- Connect to community resources to discover new trends and development opportunities.
- Get useful information from keynote speakers and workshops.
- Understand more about ways to take advantage of the positive economic impact of tourism.
Click HERE to see coverage of last year's conference.
May 21, 2013
Golf scramble, sponsored by the Bays de Noc and Marquette County CVBs
May 22, 2013
Workshops, best practices roundtable discussion, keynotes, business and community showcase and Business After Hours, at the Island Resort and Casino.
For more information contact (906)786-2192
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