Thank you to our year long sponsors!
Business After 5
Business After 5 is a monthly event held by the Chamber of Commerce at different Chamber businesses. This event is a great way to network with fellow community members and enjoy a fun night with food and drinks provided! Business After 5 events are free for members and non-members of the Sault Area Chamber of Commerce. If you are a Chamber member, ask about availability to host a Business After 5 at your establishment! Not a Chamber member, but want to host? Join the Chamber today! This is fantastic exposure for your business and just one of many membership benefits!
This month's event:
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Ambassador of the Month
kim shadnaw
This month we are recognizing Kim Shadnaw from Kim's Travel Korner. Kim has been an Ambassador for over 10 years and we are truly honored to have her! Learn more about Kim here:
I am truly honored to be chosen as Ambassador of the Month. I have been an Ambassador since 2015 and enjoy representing the Sault where I reside with my husband, 2 daughters, son-in-law and 2 grandchildren. I worked for Passageways Travel since 1988. When the Sault branch closed in 2009, I became an Independent Travel Consultant with the company from my home which I still do. I missed the social aspect of the day to day so in 2012 I was hired by Sault Area Public Schools as an Administrative Assistant where I am still employed. With my Italian heritage,
I was involved at the Christopher Columbus Hall as a young teenager where I am now a Lifetime Member, Secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary and Bar Manager. We need to keep these historical buildings and traditions alive in Sault Ste. Marie.
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Kim's Business Contact Information:
Kim's Travel Korner
876 Marquette Ave.
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Phone: 906-630-9992
Email: kshadnaw@charter.net
member of the month
the little gift shop
125 W. Portage Ave.
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Phone: 906-259-1390
Email: thelittlegiftshop125@hotmail.com
Website: thelittlegiftshop125.com
We are a small, rustic store that offers a variety of gifts and artisan goods. We take pride in offering an assortment of Michigan themed items as well as home décor and other gifts.
We also host art classes in the back of the store! We bring in artists to teach acrylic painting or other art forms and the owner teaches chalk painting transfer classes. We can host anywhere from 3 to 24 people for a class, and you are welcome to turn it into a “paint and sip” event if you choose to!
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Leadership Program
The Sault Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program is designed to bring a group of diverse individuals together to undergo a series of educational sessions where they will become knowledgeable on topics that impact and define our community. These individuals are recognized as potential leaders in the community and will be equipped with information, resources and relationships to help shape the future of the Sault Ste. Marie area. Applicants will be selected on the basis of community involvement, career background, work experience, motivation, attitude and leadership potential.
Program schedule
Wednesday, May 8 - Orientation
Wednesday, June 12 – Government
Wednesday, July 10 – Education
Wednesday, August 14 – Legal System
Wednesday, September 11– Business Planning
Wednesday, October 9 – Economic Development
Wednesday, November 13 – Media
Wednesday, December 11 – Healthcare
Wednesday, January 8 – Wrap Up/Development plan
The 2024-25 Leadership Program has been filled! stay tuned to apply for 2025-26
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
One of our many membership benefits is a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for your new business or new location! Chamber Board Members and Ambassadors will be there to support your business and provide great exposure. So, how do you schedule a ribbon cutting ceremony? Join the Chamber! Let us go to work setting up your new business for success in the community.
informational brochures
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