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:
Ambassador of the Month
mary k. fossitt-mcginn
This month we are recognizing Mary K. Fossitt-McGinn from UP Michigan Works!. Mary K. has been an Ambassador for over 20 years and has been an active leader in our community as well. We truly enjoy the support and and graciousness that Mary K. brings to our Ambassador team! Learn more about Mary K. here:
Hello, my name is Mary K Fossitt-McGinn and I have been a Chamber of Commerce ambassador for over 20 years. I enjoy working with Tony, and the other ambassadors, to welcome new members to our community and networking with our present businesses and organizations.
Presently I am the Assistant Talent Specialist Manager at Michigan Works, a challenging and rewarding twilight career! I love helping people get into the work force and supporting them in their efforts to gain employment and, hopefully, satisfying careers.
You may recognize me from catering or restaurant management, Jerry, my husband, and I were owner operators of Superior Goodness Catering and prior to that, I was a manager at Applebees for 14 years and Abners/Maryea's for 13 years. Together we have 3 sons, a beautiful daughter in law and a precious grandson Emmett Luka McDonald.
My hobbies include, but are not limited to, flower gardening, cooking and baking,and pontooning on the beautiful St Mary's river.
I truly enjoy living in Sault Ste Marie and will continue to stay active in the community!
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Mary K's Business Contact Information:
UP Michigan Works!
1118 E. Easterday Ave
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Phone: 906-635-1752 ext. 1922
Email: mmcginn@upmichiganworks.org
member of the month
Oaklawn graciously provided each of our Annual Awards Banquet guests with these custom made coasters!
oaklawn laser works
15264 M-129
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Phone: 906-440-5880
Email: oaklawnlaserworks@gmail.com
Website: oaklawnlaser.com
We are a locally owned and operated laser engraving business. We engrave on stainless steel, glass, leather, wood, acrylic and many other materials. We can custom design plaques and trophies, wedding décor, travel mugs, memorials for pets and people, as well as home décor and that perfect customized gift ranging from small tokens to larger items such as doors and windows.
We also design and print custom apparel with specialty laser toner for vibrant colors that last. Our designs are NOT screen printed or vinyl but digital heat transferred which makes for longer lasting and better looking designs. We can print our designs on all colors and almost all types of material from clothing to wood and glass, etc.
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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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