Chamber of Commerce News

BREAKING NEWS: Earned Sick Time, minimum wage bills on their way to Governor, signature expected Advocacy News – Feb. 20, 2025  What’s new: Squeaking in under the Feb. 21 deadline, the Michigan Legislature today sent changes to the Earned Sick Time…

L’ANSE, February 10, 2025 The Baraga County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its support and participation in the newly formed L’Anse Area Community Development Corporation. Recognizing the importance of housing, and the challenges facing new housing development in…

 The Baraga County Chamber of Commerce is offering $750 one-time scholarship opportunities for Baraga County high school graduates seeking to further their education and training beyond their high school diplomas. Those graduating from Baraga High School, L’Anse High School, and…

Baraga County, MI – The Baraga County Economic Development Corporation (BCEDC) has announced Superior National Bank as the 2024 recipient of the inaugural Project of the Year Award. This honor recognizes Superior National Bank’s significant investment in the community by…

Check Out the Funding Opportunities for 2025 The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s (MDARD) Grant Team works to provide Michigan businesses and organizations with funding to support their growth and prosperity within the state. We offer many different…

The Baraga County Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate the recipient's of this year Dynamo Grant selection, Cody Smith, Keweenaw Custom Rods Jenna Ballor, The Tot Spot Meghan O’Connell, Delicata Each of these new business received a grant to…

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The Central Upper Peninsula Small Business Support Hub’s (The Hub’s) first Direct Grant Application window is now open! Who can apply for The Hub’s Direct Grants? Small businesses in Alger, Baraga, Delta, Dickinson, Marquette, Menominee, & Schoolcraft Counties that have…

Going PRO Talent Fund The Going PRO Talent Fund awards employers with funding to assist in training, developing, and retaining current and newly hired employees. Eligible Training Training programs funded by the Talent Fund must be short-term and fill a…

The Michigan Supreme Court reinstated both the Earned Sick Time Leave Act (ESTA) and the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act (IWOWA). The Mothering Justice v. Attorney General decision will have significant and ongoing implications for all Michigan employers starting February…