ESCANABA — The Delta County Area Chamber of Commerce provides an avenue for our business people to play a leadership role in building a healthy, vibrant community. We are a partner to every community, every business and every citizen.

When a business joins the Delta County Area Chamber of Commerce, they become part of a county-wide network of businesses who have come together to promote quality of life in our area through a healthy business climate. During the first quarter of our fiscal year, the following businesses were presented and approved for membership by the Delta Chamber Board of Directors.

– The Four Seasons Island Resort, N16800 Shoreline Drive, Pembine, WI 54156, (715) 324-5800; Mark and Carol Bodnar. Full-service hotel, resort and hospitality business. Caters to corporate travelers, transient guests and are a venue to host and cater special events: weddings, anniversaries, celebrations of all kinds.

– Magnuson Grand Pioneer Inn & Suites, 2635 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI 49829, (906) 786-0602; Jim Stankowicz, hotels and restaurants.

– Pacino’s, 2635 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI 49829-, (906) 786-0602; Robin Holmes, restaurant and lounge.

– Pine Mountain Ski and Golf Resort, N3332 Pine Mountain Road, Iron Mountain, MI 49801, (906) 774-2747; Mark and Carol Bodnar, full service hotel, golf and ski resort and hospitality business; caters to corporate travelers, transient guests and are a venue to host special events, outings and celebrations.

– Sassy Butterfly Boutique, 9089 Blueberry 23.5 Lane, Gladstone, MI 49837, (906) 399-7746; Nickie Lauerman. Sassy Butterfly Boutique is a family-owned boutique.

– Zack Ylenin Construction LLC, 804N Co Rd 437, Cooks, MI 49817, (906) 286-2542; Zack Ylinen, interior and exterior residential and commercial construction services.

– Edward Jones Investments–Jacquelyn Trask-Rahn, 1200 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI 49829, (906) 233-7578; , Jacquelyn Trask-Rahn, financial and investment services.

– Edward Jones Investments–Joe Powers, 801 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI 49829, (906) 789-2081. Financial and investment services.

– Integrity Custom Builders LLC, 1531 North Lincoln Road, Escanaba, MI 49829, (906) 553-7500; Rick LaMarch, custom built modular homes with over 30 years experience.

– Perry Good Cleaners LLC, 10640 US Hwy 41 #1, Rapid River, MI 49878, (906) 241-7999; Sarah Perry, cleaning company.

– Woolston’s Property Services, 7327 Osier 40th Road, Rapid River, MI 49878, (906) 233-8163; Paul and Beth Woolston, window and carpet cleaning

– Xccelerate 24/7, 805 Delta Avenue, Gladstone, MI 49837, (906) 399-4662; Robertson Noreus, a full functioning 24/7 365 fitness center. Xccelerate offers a full-scale weight room, cardio room/turf room, private stretch room, two 15-minute max tanning rooms, tw unisex shower rooms, coffee bar and a private change room with lockers.

So why do businesses choose to join the Delta County Chamber of Commerce? The reasons can be quite varied. For some it is for advertising and promotion, member referrals or discounts and dividends on Accident Fund Workman’s Comp insurance. For others they are interested in the networking opportunities offered through monthly Business After Hours or our many annual signature events. A constant undertone to the different reasons for joining, is an overwhelming desire to support and give back to our waterfront community. It truly is a pleasure to work daily to serve over 600 community minded businesses and organizations and the Chamber takes pride in its rapidly growing list of members. For a complete membership listing or for information on how to become a member, visit deltami.org.

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Sheila Krueger is associate director of the Delta County Chamber of Commerce