Chamber of Commerce News
Going PRO Applications Opening April 6th
March 25, 2026
Applications for FY26 Cycle 2 Going PRO Talent Fund – Independent Awards will open on Monday, April 6 and close Friday, April 24 at 5:00 PM (EDT). About the Going PRO Talent Fund The Going PRO Talent Fund provides awards to employers…Read more
Welcome new member – Silver River Bakery
March 25, 2026
Silver River Bakery is a welcoming, community‑oriented bakery recognized for its freshly prepared pasties and its thoughtfully crafted breakfast and lunch offerings. From the inviting aroma of cinnamon rolls in the morning to the satisfying lunch plates served midday, the…Read more
Baraga County Chamber of Commerce welcomes Circle K with a ribbon cutting ceremony
March 3, 2026
Circle K’s success in the convenience retailing industry spans more than 60 years. Their roots trace back to 1951 when Fred Hervey purchased three Kay’s Food Stores in El Paso, Texas. Circle K has now become one of the most…Read more
Welcome new member – MTU Ford Center, College of Forest Resources & Environmental Science
March 3, 2026
This facility is a year-round research facility, which also offers technical training and business workshops. It has space for meetings, retreats, and reunions for family, friends, and colleagues. Ford Center and Forest is an outdoor and environmental education center with…Read more
Congratulations to our Business of the Year – The Finn’s
February 24, 2026
Baraga County Chamber of Commerce and Michigan Works! Announce 2026 Business of the Year: The Finn’s Bar and Grill The Baraga County Chamber of Commerce and Michigan Works! are pleased to announce that The Finn’s Bar and Grill has been…Read more
Rural Readiness Grant award – LACDC and WUPPDR
February 17, 2026
The former Winkler Nursing Home in L’Anse is poised for an exciting transformation! With a recent state Rural Readiness Grant award, the L’Anse Area Community Development Corporation and Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region are advancing planning efforts to…Read more
Scholarship Applications now available
February 16, 2026
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…Read more
Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Nomination
January 7, 2026
The Baraga County Chamber of Commerce will recognize a Chamber member business who demonstrates a continued passion for excellence, while promoting the advancement of responsible business leadership and harmony within our community. Consider nominating a Chamber member business for this…Read more
Sparks Fly for NMB Industrial – Chamber Awards 2025 Dynamo Grant
October 27, 2025
The Baraga County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce NMB Industrial LLC as the recipient of the 2025 Dynamo Grant—an award designed to ignite promising new businesses in Baraga County. Located in Michigamme, NMB Industrial will operate as a…Read more
Going Pro Application Cycle NOW OPEN
October 20, 2025
If you have questions please reach out to U.P. MiWorks! here.Read more
