Chamber of Commerce News
Chamber Announces Scholarship Winners
April 30, 2024
The Baraga Co. Chamber of Commerce Mix & Mingle was held on Friday, April 19. There were about 40-50 people in attendance and raised apx. $1700.00 for the scholarship fund. Due to the generosity of this and previous Mix &…Read more
Chamber welcomes new Board Members
March 6, 2024
The Baraga County Chamber of Commerce would like to welcome our newest board members: Ava Borgen Daniel Mares Dr. Jamie Smith Cielle Waters-Umfleet The Chamber looks forward to working with them and utilizing their valuable skills and abilities for a…Read more
Chamber offers scholarships to area High School Seniors
March 5, 2024
The Chamber of Commerce is offering 3 - $750.00 scholarships!!! One to a graduate from the L'Anse High School, one from the Baraga High School and one from an alternate form of school (Baraga Co residency required). Applicants must be…Read more
Congratulations to our Business of the Year – Woodland Firearms & Supply
February 20, 2024
Congratulations to the 2024 Baraga County Chamber of Commerce, Business of the Year!!!! Woodland Firearms and Supply started doing business out of a garage, as they grew, they moved to their M-38 location which was a huge success. They specialize…Read more
Virtual Internship Fair
February 13, 2024
REGISTER TODAY!! InvestUP is excited to host our first virtual Internship Fair and Interview event Takes place on Tuesday, February 27th from noon to 4:00pm EST Offers an opportunity to meet interested higher education students For summer 2024 student intern placements The…Read more
Payment Card Settlement Revenue Recovery
January 12, 2024
A proposed $5.54–$6.24 billion settlement to provide payments to merchants who accepted Visa and MasterCard at any time from January 1, 2004. Fiserv has partnered with MCAG, a class action settlement revenue recovery expert. They’re currently contracted with more than 225,000…Read more
Changes Ahead for Renewable Energy Permitting: the knowns and unknowns
January 12, 2024
Public Act 233 of 2023, signed by Governor Whitmer on November 28, 2023, makes significant changes to the permitting process for large-scale renewable energy facilities. The new law grants permitting authority to the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC), unless local…Read more
SPARK Childcare Class
November 8, 2023
If it’s been your dream to own and operate a home-based childcare business, the Baraga County Chamber of Commerce (BCCC) will be offering a scholarship to one participant from the Baraga County area. The next class to the Spark Childcare…Read more
WUPPDR Rural Readiness Grant
October 23, 2023
October 6, 2023 WUPPDR Awarded Rural Readiness Grant for L’Anse Housing Initiative HANCOCK – The Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region (WUPPDR) has been awarded a Rural Readiness Grant from the Office of Rural Development, Michigan Department of Agriculture…Read more