OUR MISSION
By serving its members the Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce actively champions economic development and the advancement of the community’s quality of life.
Contact Us
235 West Chisholm Street
Alpena, MI 49707
989.354.4181
info@alpenachamber.com
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m
UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS
Speed Networking Event
Date: Thursday, January 9, 2020
Time: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Location: Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library, 211 N. First Ave.
Details: Speed Networking is a fun and structured networking event that allows you to pitch your organization’s products and services face to face to other attendees. This is the perfect event for those who don’t like the traditional networking style of entering a room full of strangers and being left on your own to mingle. Only twenty spots available and we expect the spaces to fill fast. No more than two people from the same industry will be allowed to attend. All attendees are expected to commit to the full duration of the event. Time will be available afterwards to deepen any connections made during the speed networking process. Free for Chamber Members and available ONLY to Chamber Members. Advanced registration to the Chamber is REQUIRED. Once registered, you will receive additional details about the event. Contact the Chamber at info@alpenachamber.com or 989.354.4181. Sponsored by Northland Area Federal Credit Union.
Good Mid-Day Alpena Lunch – Solutions to Common Struggles of Business Professionals
Date: Thursday, January 16, 2020
Time: 11:30 a.m. lunch, 12:00 p.m. program
Location: Alpena High School Auditorium, 3303 S. Third Ave. (park in back-oval area and enter through the doors next to the Career & Technical Education signage outside)
Details: Cost is $10 per person and registration is required in advance to info@alpenachamber.com or 989.354.4181. Sponsored by Alpena Public Schools Career & Technical Education.
Annual Chamber Dinner – “Alpena: Rockin’ and Rollin’ into the Future”
Date: Thursday, February 6, 2020
Time: 5:00 p.m. social hour with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, 6:30 p.m. dinner and program
Location: Alpena Events Complex, 701 Woodward Ave.
Details: Plans are underway for our most popular event of the year. We are currently accepting sponsorships and table reservations. Nominations are also currently being accepted for the following awards (click for form):
Good Morning Alpena Breakfast – Change is a Good Thing!
Date: Friday, March 13, 2020
Time: 7:00 a.m. breakfast, 7:30 a.m. program
Location: Alpena Community College Student Commons Area
Details: Cost is $10 per person and registration is required in advance to info@alpenachamber.com or 989.354.4181. Sponsored by Northland Area Federal Credit Union.
Good Mid-Day Alpena Lunch – Corporate Social Responsibility and Your Business
Date: Thursday, April 9, 2020
Time: 11:30 a.m. lunch, 12:00 p.m. program
Location: Ramada Alpena, 1000 US 23 North
Details: Cost is $10 per person and registration is required in advance to info@alpenachamber.com or 989.354.4181. Sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Economic Development Annual Meeting
Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Details: Private event for members at an economic development tier. If you are interested in moving up contact us at 989.354.4181.
Leadercast: Positive Disruption
Date: Thursday, May 7, 2020
Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, 500 W. Fletcher St.
Details: More information will be available soon.
Good Morning Alpena Breakfast – Creating Effective Teams
Date: Friday, May 15, 2020
Time: 7:00 a.m. breakfast, 7:30 a.m. program
Location: Art in the Loft, 109 N. Second Ave.
Details: Cost is $10 per person and registration is required in advance to info@alpenachamber.com or 989.354.4181. Sponsored by MidMichigan Health.
Good Mid-Day Alpena Lunch – Generations in the Workplace, More Alike Than Different?
Date: Thursday, June 4, 2020
Time: 11:30 a.m. lunch, 12:00 p.m. program
Location: Pompeyos Mexican Grill, 1120 State Ave.
Details: Cost is $10 per person and registration is required in advance to info@alpenachamber.com or 989.354.4181. Sponsored by Builders First Source.
Speed Networking Event
Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Time: 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Location: Alpena High School, 3303 S. Third Ave.
Details: Speed Networking is a fun and structured networking event that allows you to pitch your organization’s products and services face to face to other attendees. This is the perfect event for those who don’t like the traditional networking style of entering a room full of strangers and being left on your own to mingle. Only twenty spots available and we expect the spaces to fill fast. No more than two people from the same industry will be allowed to attend. All attendees are expected to commit to the full duration of the event. Time will be available afterwards to deepen any connections made during the speed networking process. Free for Chamber Members and available ONLY to Chamber Members. Advanced registration to the Chamber is REQUIRED. Once registered, you will receive additional details about the event. Contact the Chamber at info@alpenachamber.com or 989.354.4181. Sponsored by Northland Area Federal Credit Union.
Ribbon Cuttings
Ferrellgas (grand re-opening)
Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: 3223 US 23 South, Alpena
Harborside Tint Co. (new location)
Date: Friday, January 3, 2020
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: 4131 US 23 North, Alpena
United Way of Northeast Michigan (new location)
Date: Friday, January 10, 2020
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: 108 Water Street, Alpena
If you would like to schedule a ribbon cutting please contact us at 989.354.4181.