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

 

Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights Community Trip

Sign-up Deadline: Friday, April 7, 2023
Dates: October 8-14, 2023
Details: After a four year break we have decided to host another community trip. We previously have traveled to China, Ireland and Italy. The travel plans and tour guides for these trips have been amazing and we can’t wait to see what Iceland has in store. You can learn more about the trip here. Or if you just want to sign up, fill out this form and return it to the Chamber office. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions, 989.354.4181.

 

Good Mid-Day Alpena Lunch – A Vision of Shared Success

Date: Thursday, April 6, 2023
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Art in the Loft, 109 N. Second Ave., Alpena
Details: Cost is $10 per person and registration is required in advance to info@alpenachamber.com. This event is sponsored by Nicolet National Bank.

 

Leadercast – Human Intelligence

Date: Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, 500 W. Fletcher St.
Details: Watch this year’s speaker reveal with Joe Boyd, CEO of Leadercast. The world is changing faster than ever. We are all constantly bombarded on every side with noise and messaging, most of which we don’t even ask for. With all of this noise, we can lose sight of what matters most. And what matters most is people. As leaders, we must evolve and change with the culture, but we cannot sacrifice our humanity. Leadercast 2023: Human Intelligence will help leaders embrace that they are ultimately leading people, not simply a company or an organization. Cost is $80 per person for chamber members ($105 for potential members). Ticket includes live broadcast program, lunch, continental breakfast, snacks, refreshments, bag of goodies and prizes. Register by emailing info@alpenachamber.com. Sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Accident Fund Insurance Company, Alpena Power Company, Lappan Agency, and Wolverine State Credit Union. Interested in becoming a sponsor this event? In a world that’s gone digital, leaders need human intelligence. Speakers include:

  • Andy Stanley
  • Eddie Ndopu
  • Erika Keswin
  • Dr. Henry Cloud
  • Joe Boyd
  • Dr. Radhika Dirks
  • Stephanie Chung
  • Jeremie Kubicek

** New this year – we will have a leadership book exchange. Bring books to trade with others.

 

Good Morning Alpena Breakfast

Date: Friday, May 12, 2023
Time: 7:00 a.m.
Location: Alpena Farmer’s Market, 1302 S. State Ave., Alpena
Details: Cost is $10 per person and registration is required in advance to info@alpenachamber.com. This event is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.

 

Good Mid-Day Alpena Lunch

Date: Thursday, June 1, 2023
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Alpena Moose Lodge, 2630 Werth Rd., Alpena
Details: Cost is $10 per person and registration is required in advance to info@alpenachamber.com. Sponsored by Northeast Michigan Human Resource Association.

 

Good Morning Alpena Breakfast

Date: Friday, July 14, 2023
Time: 7:00 a.m.
Location: Thunder Bay Transportation Authority, 3859 US 23 North, Alpena
Details: Cost is $10 per person and registration is required in advance to info@alpenachamber.com.

 

Good Mid-Day Alpena Lunch

Date: Thursday, August 10, 2023
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, 500 W. Fletcher St., Alpena
Details: Cost is $10 per person and registration is required in advance to info@alpenachamber.com. Sponsored by GreenStone – Farm Credit Services.

 

Good Morning Alpena Breakfast – United Way Kick-Off

Date: Friday, September 8, 2023
Time: 7:00 a.m.
Location: Alpena Golf Club, 1135 Golf Course Rd., Alpena
Details: Cost is $10 per person and registration is required in advance to info@alpenachamber.com. Sponsored by United Way of Northeast Michigan.

 

12th Annual Grub Crawl

Date: Thursday, September 14, 2023
Time: 5:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Location: Alpena
Details: Mark your calendars. More information to come.

 

Good Mid-Day Alpena Lunch

Date: Thursday, October 5, 2023
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Alpena Public Safety Facility, 501 W. Chisholm St., Alpena
Details: Cost is $10 per person and registration is required in advance to info@alpenachamber.com. Sponsored by Accident Fund Insurance Company of America.

 

Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights Community Trip

Dates: October 8-14, 2023
Details: After a four year break we have decided to host another community trip. We previously have traveled to China, Ireland and Italy. The travel plans and tour guides for these trips have been amazing and we can’t wait to see what Iceland has in store. You can learn more about the trip here. Or if you just want to sign up, fill out the form in this document and return it to the Chamber office. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions, 989.354.4181.

 

Shredder Day

Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Time: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: Michigan Confidential Document Destruction, 4344 M-32 West, Alpena
Details: Free shredder day for chamber members. Details to come at a later date.

 

Good Morning Alpena Breakfast

Date: Friday, November 3, 2023
Time: 7:00 a.m.
Location: Alpena Community College Student Commons Area, 665 Johnson St., Alpena
Details: Cost is $10 per person and registration is required in advance to info@alpenachamber.com. Sponsored by United Way of Northeast Michigan.

 

Holiday Parade

Date: Friday, November 24, 2023
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Chisholm Street, Alpena
Details: The Christmas/Holiday design should be the dominating factor when decorating, from there let your imagination be your guide. Check back in October for registration information.

 


Ribbon Cuttings

If you would like to schedule a ribbon cutting please contact us at 989.354.4181.

Joining the Chamber of Commerce has been helpful to our non-profit in so many ways. The Social Media workshop that was hosted in conjunction with the Community Foundation has changed the way we market and use social media to benefit our clients and supporters. Chamber membership is well worth the investment–I am sure it has paid for itself each year we’ve been a part of the Chamber! I look forward to growing with the Chamber of Commerce as our non-profit continues to expand our services in the future. Chamber Membership is vital for growth and longevity within the community!

Emily Potter, Center Director
Options Pregnancy Center

The chamber offers a lot of value for the area business community and we are happy to support that.

Nick Montie, CEO
Wolverine State Credit Union

As a member of the Alpena Chamber of Commerce, Besser Museum greatly appreciates the focused efforts of Jackie Krawczak and her staff to develop programs and opportunities that benefit everyone in the community. The Alpena Chamber of Commerce works hard to keep its members informed and connected. They are passionate about promoting Alpena and seeing their members’ businesses grow and prosper.

Christine Witulski
Besser Museum for Northeast Michigan

The R. A. Townsend Company has been in business in Alpena since 1925. We’ve been long standing members of the Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce and we’re excited about current business growth in the area. We choose to participate with the Chamber at an economic development tier because it gives us the opportunity to financially support this growth. We have great confidence in the Chamber of Commerce and its economic development staff and look to the future with incredible optimism.

Jim Townsend
R.A. Townsend Company

I invest in the Alpena Chamber because it allows me to grow as a professional. The Chamber offers tools needed to expand my knowledge of local businesses, provides resources that I can use and allows me to network with like-minded individuals. I became a board member so that I could get involved and give back to a community that has given so much to me and my family.”

Cindy Limback
RE/MAX New Horizons