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May 22, After the Uppertunities Conference 5:00-7:00 P.M. at the
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Uppertunities: Professional Development, Business and Tourism Strategies Conference
Upper Peninsula regional businesses who would like to help their employees put out the welcome mat for visitors and customers who live in the area, are invited to take part in the Uppertunities professional development, business and tourism strategies conference Wednesday, May 22, at the Island Resort and Casino.
Vickie Micheau, executive director of the Delta Commerce Center, said the conference has been designed for both tourism and non-tourism businesses based on feedback from those who attended last year's conference. "We are now focusing on professional development, and not only for tourism-based industry. This one-day conference will help companies that are hoping to improve customer service and help employees become more positive and service-oriented," Micheau said.
The day opens with a registration and breakfast at 8 a.m. Followed by the opening session featuring Peggy Schumann, president of Positively! The Center for Success marketing company in Escanaba. Schumann has spent the last 24 years assisting business owners with their image through the creation of logos, slogans and advertising. She trains small and large groups on sales, marketing, customer service and attitude. She has started two successful sign and marketing companies. "Sign Here, Inc." in Rochester, Minn., and "SignUP, Inc." in Escanaba. She has also opened "Positively! The Center for Success" in Escanaba, a retail store with merchandise that is inspirational and motivational. She also presents seminars that focus on strategies to developing a positive attitude and contributing positively to society. Her specialties include public speaking, keynote presentations, seminars, and management and employee training for customer service representatives. "My goal is to affect my community positively and share the possibilities that life has to offer," Schumann said. Several breakout sessions will be offered throughout the day, focusing on best practices.
"These sessions have always received extremely high marks. This year's offerings will offer great information for all types of business people and their employees," Micheau said.
Session topics and presenters include:
· Customer service, Joe Constance, Constant Training
· Power of positive attitude, Peggy Schumann, Positively!
· Technology and cloud computing, David Hoover, Michigan Broadband Services (sponsored by the U.P. Travel and Recreation Association).
· Affordable Care Act, George Kinnane, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
· Effective Media, Jim Beran, WLUC TV 6 and a panel of various media representatives.
· Business Marketing, Joanna Wilbee Amis, HobNob Communications.
· Health Department regulations, Joe Ranthum, Public Health of Delta and Menominee Counties.
· 2012 to 2017 Michigan Tourism Strategic plan, Sarah Nicholls, Michigan State University.
The keynote speaker during lunch will be Dave Lorenz, who will speak on "Leverage the Success." Lorenz is manager of Public & Industry Relations for Travel Michigan/Michigan Economic Development Corp. Another highlight of the daylong event is the community showcase featuring successful business attractions and events from throughout the U.P. and best practice roundtables.
"This is an important aspect of the conference. Successful business people and leaders discuss tried and true success stories and real-life examples of how to set goals, overcome obstacles to create successful business plans," Micheau said.
The event will open with an optional golf outing on May 21 and close with Business After Hours 5 p.m. May 22 at the Convention Center, which is open to all attendees and Chamber members.
Conference cosponsors are the Commerce Center, Michigan Works! the Job Force Board, Delta County Economic Development Alliance, UPWard Initiative, UPTRA, Marquette Country Convention and Visitors Bureau, Bays de Noc Country Convention and Visitors Bureau, and MSU Extension.
Conference tickets are $59 and include continental breakfast and lunch. Those wishing to present at the showcase and trade show are charged $99, and that includes one ticket to all conference workshop sessions. Golf scramble is $49, including 18 holes of golf, cart, and food and beverages on the course. For more information about the conference or to register, contact 906-786-2192. Registration may also be done on line at www.deltami.org.
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NEW SESSION
The Digital Image:
The Nuts and Bolts of Marketing and Advertising
with Michael Hall and Jacqueline Beach, Owners/Artists at Black Iris Studio
 Marketing is sometimes a scary word for the small-business owner. We are all so busy running our businesses that sometimes we forget to take care of the nuts and bolts that will help us create marketing and advertising campaigns. Michael Hall and Jacqueline Beach, the husband and wife team who owns and runs Black Iris Studio in Escanaba, know first-hand how difficult it is to work in and promote a small-business.
Michael is a seasoned digital photographer and a Facebook marketing wizard who has a real knack for helping your page reach far beyond the local area. Jacqueline spent many years as a graphics designer,  and computer software instructor before becoming a full-time artist herself. Michael and Jacqueline will take you back to the basics and help you create and organize your digital image world so that you can utilize advertising and marketing opportunities when they come up.
- Michael will demonstrate and discuss photography options and tricks so you always have up-to-date product photos.
- Jacqueline will demystify the image acronym, discussing just what the heck are a JPG and a PDF as well as how to create a digital filing system so you can always find your images.
- They will discuss how different digital files are utilized in different media (i.e. facebook page vs. printed business cards). Then you can use similar images in different ways and create a look or a "brand" for your business.
- Michael will also give you a taste of how to really utilize a business Facebook page and make the most of free online advertising.
This course is a special shorter version of two longer courses that Michael and Jacqueline offer at the Bonifas Fine Arts Center. These courses were originally developed to help artists promote their work, but it was quickly evident that the same ideals could be applied to any small business. If you liked the break-out session contact the Bonifas Fine Art Center check and see when they will be doing full-versions of both courses.
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Who Will You See in the Showcase?
Wells Fargo Bank
Michigan Broadband Services
ManorCare Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center
Marquette General In Patient
Rehabilitation Unit
UP Bras That Fit Inc
U.P. Michigan Rentals
Marquette Downtown
Development Authority
Alger County Chamber of Commerce
UP Publishers and Authors Association
Marquette County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Solutions Telecommunications
Superior Chiropractic & Rehabilitation
UW-Marinette
Kubick Aviation
VMF IFR-GL
Spine Pain Diagnostics
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June 6, 2013
20th Golf Classic
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The Chamber Board and staff invite you and your golfing friendsto the Delta Chamber's 20th Annual Chamber Golf Classic. The Gladstone Golf Course is hosting the event which will be held on June 6, 2013. Whether you decide to take part in the outing by golfing, sponsorship or both, one thing is certain, it will be a "Chamber of Commerce Day" in Delta County!
The cost for this great event is $75 per golfer which includes greens fees, hospitality on the course, lunch, dinner, awards ceremony, hole in one prizes, fabulous event prizes and a great day of networking!
All the fun begins with a shotgun start at 11:00. For more information about sponsorship packages, or to register a team, contact the Chamber today!
Be a Sponsor
Please consider helping the event and at the same time helping your business by participating in one of the sponsorship opportunities. Your business will be advertised and promoted before, during and after the golf outing. Contact the Chamber for additional information on the following sponsorship opportunities:
Presenting Sponsor $ 1000
Guest Gift $ 500
Hospitality $ 250
Hole Sponsorship $ 150 (Cash or Prizes)
Have One On Us $ 150
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Delta County Technology Planning Team Unveils Action Plan
 The Delta County Technology Action Plan was unveiled Friday at the Delta County Chamber of Commerce as part of the county's participation in Connect Michigan's Connected Community Engagement Program. Delta County enrolled in the program to boost the local economy and quality of life for residents though increased access, adoption, and use of broadband.
"We are proud of the collaboration Delta County has exhibited in putting together our community assessment," said Vicki Schwab, director of the Delta County Economic Development Alliance. "Broadband access is critical to our economy and we now have a plan and suggested approach to increase adoption and use across all of Delta County."
Twenty-five Michigan communities are currently involved in some stage of the Connected program, and now Delta County has an action plan to make way for greater technology use across the community and pave the way for a brighter economic future.
Developing the plan involved participating in an extensive assessment of the county's overall broadband and technology infrastructure. The Technology Action Plan sets general community-wide broadband connectivity goals to work toward that will support economic development and residential quality of life.
"In today's technologically advanced environment, connectivity is increasingly a key ingredient in matching talent to employers' needs," said Holly Peoples, director of business services, Michigan Works! The Job Force Board. "Access to broadband is essential in many cases to identifying talent and making successful labor exchanges."
The Connected Community Engagement Program supports the development of an in-depth strategy for building a "connected" community by reviewing the technology landscape, developing regional partnerships, establishing local teams, and conducting a thorough community assessment of the broadband infrastructure.
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Community Event:
Da' U.P. Ride for the Red
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NORTH WOODS HOSTS SEMINAR ABOUT VETERANS BENEFITS Seminar will be held on Wednesday, May 22 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.  | |
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North Woods, a senior living community by Assisted Living Concepts, Inc., will host a Veteran's Benefits Seminar on Wednesday, May 22 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., to provide information on the financial benefits of applying for Veterans benefits. Pat Holcomb, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Service Officer, along with Attorneys Susan Wideman Schaible and Amanda Filizetti from the Wideman Law Center, will be the presenters. They will explain what Veterans benefits are available, who qualifies and how to apply. They will provide answers to your most important benefit questions. The Upper Peninsula Honor Flight will also have a special presentation about the Honor Flight program and how the community comes together to give our veterans the trip of a lifetime. North Woods is located at 501 S. Lincoln Rd., Escanaba, and promotes independence and individuality, while providing seniors with extra assistance in their daily routine. Residents enjoy the freedom and advantages of living independently in an environment surrounded by friends and a caring staff. Seating is limited. For more information about the seminar or to RSVP by Tuesday, May 21, call Residence Director Elizabeth Manninen at 906-789-2268 or send an email to emanninen@alcco.com . Refreshments will be served. Tours of North Woods will also be provided. |
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The Heritage Half Crew: Dress to Impress
 Some of the Delta County Heritage Half Marathon Crew will be attending the Cellcom event in Green bay looking their best. The group will be wearing very colorful shirts to let other regional runners know the Heritage Half will be happening July 6th of this year. This will help advertise the run and the Esky 150 celebration. "What a better way to spread the word then doing it at one of the largest running events within our Region," explained Gina Zanon, Director of the run. "We really think our Heritage Half is a great route, and we are just letting these runners know it's happening." The Saucony tech shirts are available at Water's Edge Chiropractic for $20. The shirt will offset some of the cost for race amenities. This is not the same shirt as the participant shirt for the run, but it is great quality. "We want people to have the opportunity to feel the shirt, and see that quality we are thinking for this event. One of the factors for runners that goes into account when signing for a run is the texture and quality of the shirt. " said Zanon. The Heritage Half will take place July 6th, 2013, and it is an official event of the Esky 150 celebration. The run will showcase the beautiful Highway 41 Shoreline. The route starts at Van Cleve Park in Gladstone at 7:30 a.m. passing by miles of shoreline view, downtown Escanaba, and ending at Ludington Park. Ludington Park will host a variety of Esky 150 Celebrations, which the runners will be able to enjoy after their run. Registration is $60.
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Symetra Tour
Date: June 24th-30th
Where: Island Resort and Casino
 The Delta County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting volunteer applications for the upcoming LPGA Futures Symetra Tour taking place June 24 - 30, 2013, at the Island Resort & Casino's premier golf club.
The Island Resort Championship at Sweetgrass showcases the world's best young women professional golfers as they launch their future careers in the LPGA. Approximately 350 volunteers, golfers and non-golfers alike, are needed to fill a variety of positions, including Caddies. Volunteers will receive an LPGA Tour uniform shirt, the opportunity to play the award-winning Sweetgrass course, and four complimentary passes to share with friends to watch tournament action when your shift ends.
 If you love golf, helping your community, or just enjoy having an active role in a truly unique event, then act now to confirm your application as positions are sure to fill quickly. Together we can make this event a remarkable experience for everyone involved, shine proudly as ambassadors of our area, and do our best in helping build the careers of the next LPGA greats. Volunteer applications are available online at www.deltami.org via the Delta County Chamber of Commerce's web page. For more information on how you can become part of this fantastic tournament, contact of the Delta County Chamber of Commerce at 906-786-2192 or find us on Facebook @ Sweetgrass LPGA Volunteer Page. Click Here To Sign Up |
Enjoy Your Summer, Expand Your Mind
 Bay College West's spring and summer class schedules offer opportunities for the local community. If job hunting is in your future, Beginning Keyboarding and Interpersonal Communications will start polishing your office skills. Bay's Wellness class will help you if you are striving to improve your health, and if it's your mind you want to exercise, you might be interested in our History of Western Civilization.
Spring semester begins May 13, 2013 and summer semester begins June 24, 2013. Registration is open now for both semesters. Do not hesitate to apply for admissions and get started today! For more information, please call 906.302.3000 to speak to an Enrollment Facilitator.
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About Delta County Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce represents and promotes our Delta County's economy, education system, tourism initiatives and governmental concerns. Our organization is a catalyst through which business and professional people work together for the common good of the community.
Not a member? Follow this link and sign up!
Invitation to membership
Delta County Chamber of Commerce
230 Ludington Street
Escanaba, Michigan49829
906 786 2192
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