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 phone
info@alpenachamber.com
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m
UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS
Leadercast: Leading Healthy Teams
Date: Friday, May 10, 2019
Time: 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (check-in starts at 8:00 a.m.)
Location: ACC Granum Theatre, 665 Johnson St.
Details: Leadercast is the largest one-day leadership event in the world. Broadcast live each year from Atlanta, GA, Leadercast assembles globally respected leadership experts on one stage to share knowledge and insights from their leadership journeys. Speakers this year include: Gayle King ~ Marcus Samuelsson ~ Ginger Hardage ~ Juliet Funt ~ Patrick Lencioni ~ Craig Springer ~ Andy Stanley ~ Carla Harris ~ Dr. Caroline Leaf ~ hosted by Tripp Crosby. Leading Healthy Teams – What defines a team’s success? Is it based solely on achievement, or is there more to the story? The best leaders know a successful team is made when focus, care, attention and development is directed to its members. Healthy teams yield fulfilled employees, effective collaboration, high organizational engagement and greater long-term success. Interested in attending? Tickets are $70 for chamber members ($100 for prospective members). Contact us at info@alpenachamber.com or 989.354.4181.
Good Morning Alpena Breakfast – Grow Your Leadership
Date: Friday, May 17, 2019
Time: 7:00 a.m. breakfast, 7:30 a.m. program
Location: Alpena Senior Citizens Center, 501 River St.
Details: Cost is $10 per person. RSVP required to info@alpenachamber.com or 989.354.4181. Sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Award Worthy Customer Service Seminar
Date: Thursday, May 23, 2019
Time: 7:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Location: Alpena Community College CTR Room 106, 665 Johnson St.
Details: Mark your calendars to join us for this award worthy session. In today’s competitive marketplace, how do you differentiate yourself through customer service that is “Award Worthy?” If we are to be worthy of our customer’s on-going business, we need to build a culture of excellence that permeates every level of the organization. Just in time to kick off the busy season, this half day session will provide the tools and skills to take your Customer Service culture to a new level. Cost is $25 for Sponsor, Partner, Leader and Chairman Level Members; $35 for Business Level Members; and $50 for Potential Members. Advanced registration is required to info@alpenachamber.com or 989.354.4181. Sponsored by Northland Area Federal Credit Union.
Good Mid-Day Alpena Lunch – Young and Successful in Alpena, MI
Date: Thursday, June 6, 2019
Time: 11:30 a.m. lunch, 12:00 p.m. program
Location: Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library, 211 N. First Ave.
Details: Cost is $10 per person. RSVP required to info@alpenachamber.com or 989.354.4181. Sponsored by Lappan Agency & Auto Owners Insurance.
Good Morning Alpena Breakfast – Local Source: Harvesting Alpena
Date: Friday, July 19, 2019
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. RSVP required to info@alpenachamber.com or 989.354.4181. Sponsored by GreenStone – Farm Credit Services.
Good Morning Alpena Breakfast – United Way Kick-off
Date: Friday, September 6, 2019
Time: 7:00 a.m. breakfast, 7:30 a.m. program
Location: APlex, 701 Woodward Ave.
Details: Cost is $10 per person. RSVP required to info@alpenachamber.com or 989.354.4181. Sponsored by United Way for Northeast Michigan.
9th Annual Alpenopoly Grub Crawl
Date: Thursday, September 12, 2019
Time: 5:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Location: various locations throughout Alpena
Details: Save the date, more details to come.
Good Mid-Day Alpena Lunch – Connecting Education and Business
Date: Thursday, October 3, 2019
Time: 11:30 a.m. lunch, 12:00 p.m. program
Location: Art in the Loft, 109 N. Second Ave.
Details: Cost is $10 per person. RSVP required to info@alpenachamber.com or 989.354.4181. Sponsored by Lappan Agency & Auto Owners Insurance.
Shredder Day
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Time: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: Michigan Confidential Document Destruction, 4344 M-32 West
Details: Chamber members may bring up to five boxes of documents (paper case size or smaller) and one hard drive for shredding for free. Additional boxes will be $5 each, and additional hard drives are $10 each. No advance registration required, just show up.
Leadercast Women – Take Courage
Date: Friday, October 18, 2019
Time: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, 500 W. Fletcher St.
Details: Attendees will be emboldened to take courage in their daily lives, whether it be in the workplace or at home. At this one-day leadership event, nine leading women will share their inspirational stories of courage while also teaching us steps to enable change in our lives. Speakers include Deshauna Barber, Francesca Gino, Glennon Doyle, Kate Delaney, Kendra Scott, Laura Ling, Luvvie Ajayi, Priya Parker, and Susan Packard. More information will be available soon.
Good Morning Alpena Breakfast – State of the Community and Economic Forecast
Date: Friday, November 1, 2019
Time: 7:00 a.m. breakfast, 7:30 a.m. program
Location: Fletcher Street Depot, 124 W. Fletcher Street
Details: Cost is $10 per person. RSVP required to info@alpenachamber.com or 989.354.4181. Sponsored by Northland Area Federal Credit Union.
Reflections of Italy Trip
Dates: November 6-15, 2019
Details: Contact us if you’d like more information, 989.354.4181 or info@alpenachamber.com.
Bolenz Jewelry Holiday Parade
Date: Friday, November 29, 2019
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Chisholm Street to Second Avenue, Alpena
Details: More information will be available at a later date.
Ribbon Cuttings
If you would like to schedule a ribbon cutting please contact us at 989.354.4181.