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Growing Together
The Baraga County Chamber of Commerce promotes the general welfare and prosperity of the business community and all of the citizens who have made Baraga County, Michigan their home. We’re committed to promoting the vital interests of our stakeholders, with a special emphasis on the economic, commercial, civic, cultural, industrial and educational areas that matter most.
In 2022, our brand evolved to become Keweenaw Bay and Beyond as a means to better reflect the experience we deliver every day. Keweenaw Bay not only serves as a geographic reference point within our state, but also a state of mind. One that reminds us of the important role the Great Outdoors plays in everyday life here. Counties are defined by invisible borders, but Keweenaw Bay and Beyond is defined by the unlimited opportunities that await those who venture here. It’s a place where bright sunrises set the stage for even brighter futures. Where success is measured by one’s growth, personal happiness and prosperity. So come to Keweenaw Bay and Beyond and get ready to experience the extraordinary.
Our Mission
Grow, enhance, and support a vibrant business climate through
leadership, professional development and community involvement.
“We are proud to be part of this community because we are all in this together. We are a family owned store and attempt to make everyone who enters feel like family. Customers come here from all over to shop and access the latest hunting and fishing information and we do our best to provide them with what they need. In the seven years we have owned Indian Country Sports all of our expectations have been exceeded. We truly feel blessed. Opportunities abound here in Baraga County.”
— Tammy Engelhardt
Indian Country Sports
L’Anse
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Annual Banquet & Board of Directors Meeting
A wonderful evening was had by all when the Baraga County Chamber of Commerce hosted their Annual Meeting and Member Appreciation Banquet on February 9, 2023 at the American Legion Post 144 in L’Anse, MI. The event was open to members and their employees. The evening featured dinner, musical entertainment, door prizes, election of board…
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> Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Corporation, Government
Chamber Offers College Scholarship
The Chamber of Commerce is offering 3 - $500.00 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 attending a trade school or an accredited College or University. Preference given to business degree…
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> Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Corporation, Government
Baraga County Rolls Out Property Fraud Alert
Wendy J. Goodreau, Baraga County Clerk/Register of Deeds, wants to inform residents of a new online subscription service that allows the public to have their name/property monitored within the Register of Deed’s office for possible fraudulent activity. Subscribers will be notified when the name they have submitted is used in any recording activities within the…
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Chamber Information
Join the chamber
As a business we know you work hard, and networking is vital to your income. The Baraga County Chamber of Commerce would like to offer you a way to increase contacts and grow your business. Becoming a member not only give you discounts on insurance, radio advertising and marketing solutions, it also gives you free and discounted business training, referrals, and networking opportunities.
If you or your business or organization have an interest in promoting the welfare of Baraga County, please consider becoming a member of the Chamber of Commerce, call 906-353-8808 or download the membership form below.
2022-2023 BCCC Membership Benefits
Workers’ Compensation Discount Through AccidentFund
Baraga County Chamber Member and Eagle Radio Advertising Match Offer
Membership Benefits
Membership with the Baraga County Chamber of Commerce allows local business owners, government officials and citizens to share in open discourse about how to better our community as a whole.
During the holiday season we announced our new fiscal year for Membership runs from July 1st to June 30th. We also enhanced the benefits of being a member to include
- Different membership packages
- Marketing service options
- Access to our meeting space
- Monthly newsletters
- Discounts on insurance
- … and much more
The most rewarding benefit of all is providing our community with the support it needs to become a vibrant Climate for businesses with a sustainable economy, as well being as a place where people want to live and play.
Check out the 2022-2023 BCCC Membership Benefits for a complete list of benefits and pricing.
Eagle Radio offers an advertising match for Chamber members. Baraga County Chamber Member Match Offer
Workers’ Compensation through Accident Fund assistance is available to Chamber members.
Join today! 2022-2023 membership form
Events & Opportunities
2023 Chamber Sponsored Events Schedule with descriptions
The Chamber of Commerce offers a wide range of community events, professional development and leadership opportunities in Baraga County.
For questions on our sponsored events – see attached flyer, check us out on Facebook or Twitter or contact our office.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The support from our sponsors enables the Chamber to continue our mission which is to grow, enhance, and support a vibrant business climate through leadership, professional development, and community involvement. Please review the following brochure and join our efforts with your sponsorship commitment.
We appreciate your consideration and extend our gratitude to all those who have
sponsored past Chamber events.
Donation Policy
All donation requests made to the Chamber of Commerce will be presented in writing at least one week in advance of a Board meeting. A form will be provided for the request which will require a description of the event’s benefits to the community. Recognition of the Chamber’s contributions will be asked of all organizations who receive a donation.
Requests will be sent first to the Budget Committee to provide an analysis of spending history. An ad-hoc donation committee will review requests after receiving the Budget Committee report, and then provide a recommendation to the Board.
Timeline: Donation policy will be sent out to all previous recipients of money in January with a submission deadline of February 10th. Recommendations will be made to the Board, after committee reviews for action at the March meeting. Submissions may be made up until October 15th, if there is money remaining in the budget line item. After the November Board meeting, any balance remaining in the donation budget line item will be shifted to Board Challenge.
In order to receive the financial support of the Chamber of Commerce, the donation request must be for an event or signage related to an event or activity that brings people to the community. Assistance may also be requested for events that foster business growth or support existing businesses.
All requests must fit within the established budget for the year.
The Chamber will only provide donations, after meeting the above guidelines to members of the Chamber of Commerce or their affiliates.
Book Our Meeting Space
Part of your chamber membership includes use of the Meeting Room. To book the space, email
our Office Manager at baragachamberoperations@gmail.com or call the Chamber office at
(906) 353-8808 to have your meeting space reserved.
Chamber Committees
Executive Committee – acts on behalf of Chamber Board – meets 4th Tues of the month @ 4:40pm
Budget/Audit Committee – maintains fiscal responsibility for organization – meets September & October
Operations & Communications Committee – creates, collects, disseminates and archives information important to the organization and its members. Deals with operational functions from a strategic level – meets 1st Wednesday of the month at 10:15am
Events Committee – coordinates & facilitates the organizations fundraising events – meets 4th Tuesday of month @ 11:30am
Membership Committee – pertains to membership recruitment & investment increases – meets April/May & Aug/Sept
Next Gen Committee – plans, coordinates & facilitates Baraga Co events with an emphasis on interests of the upcoming generation – meets as needed
Housing Taskforce Committee – partnering with the EDC, searches for solutions to the housing issues in the county – mees as neeeded
Leadership
Board
Staff
2023 Board Meetings
Chamber has regular Board meetings on the first Wednesday of every month at 8:30 am in the Chamber Conference Room. Meetings are open to all.
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January 4, 2023
February 1, 2023
March 1, 2023
April 5, 2023
May 3, 2023
June 7, 2023
August 2, 2023
September 6, 2023
October 4, 2023
November 1, 2023
Archived Board Meetings
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