ESCANABA — The Delta County Area Chamber of Commerce provides an avenue for our businesspeople to play a leadership role in building a healthy, vibrant community. We are partners 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 that have come together to promote quality of life in our area through a healthy business climate. During the May meeting of the Delta Chamber Board of Directors, 10 businesses were presented for membership. For now, we will highlight five of our newest members.

Gladstone Plumbing & Heating offers dependable and experienced plumbing and heating services for residential and light commercial service work as well as for new construction. They offer after-hour and excellent customer service! Call 906-428-3346 or visit gladstoneph.com to book your next service.

Integrity Custom Homes, LLC is an authorized Stratford Homes builder specializing in custom-built modular homes. New owners Troy & Amy Bruntjens look forward to taking the stress out of building your new home. Stop by 1531 North Lincoln Road, Escanaba or call 906-553-7500 to find out how they can help you on your journey to build your dream home.

Spectrum Business is your LOCAL point of contact with Spectrum Business, a local provider for Mobile, Internet, TV, and Phone service for businesses. Senior Account Executive TJ Myrick is committed to offering great customer service and keeping businesses connected 100% of the time. Call 906-399-0095 to see how Spectrum Business can better your business.

The Church Brewery opened in 2025 in a beautifully repurposed former Lutheran Church on I road in Bark River. Now a welcoming and family-friendly microbrewery, The Church Brewery offers a relaxed atmosphere where locals and visitors alike can gather and enjoy a rotating selection of house-made brews. For a playful twist, guests are invited to sample a “communion flight,” choosing four drafts to find their favorite. Whether you’re a craft beer enthusiast or just looking for a unique spot to unwind, The Church Brewery delivers character, charm, and a great pint. Follow them on Facebook or stop on out to see their many offerings.

Top 40 Charters offers charter fishing, sightseeing, sunset cruises, and passenger service to Washington Island on the most comfortable charter boat in the area. Top 40 offers family-friendly fishing trips for walleye, trout, and salmon. For those looking to spend a quiet evening on the water, they also offer sunset and dinner cruises. When the weather turns cooler, they also offer open-water waterfowl hunting experiences. Their trips depart daily from the beautiful Escanaba marina (weather permitting, of course). Call Steve Sager at 906-914-4951 or visit top40charters.com to book your excursion.

By joining the Chamber, these businesses now gain access to a wide range of valuable member benefits. These include free inclusion in the Chamber’s Tourism Guide and Business Directory, weekly email blast, member-only referrals, professional development training opportunities, and invitations to the monthly Business After Hours and other networking events.

Additionally, new members can take advantage of special advertising and promotional opportunities through The Daily Press, UP Business Today and Radio Results Networks; offers designed to offset the cost of membership.

The Chamber takes pride in its membership whose specialties range from local retail, commercial and industrial businesses, as well as professionals and other citizens in Delta County and surrounding areas interested in the concepts of business development, community improvement, and cultural and environmental enhancement. As we have for more than 100 years, we remain committed to doing all we can to support our Waterfront Community for years to come. 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