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The Chamber Referrals You Might Not Know About

When someone asks me what the Chamber of Commerce does, one of my favorite answers is, "We make connections that help build relationships." Sometimes those connections are easy to see ~ a Business After Hours event, a ribbon cutting, or other networking opportunities. But many of the Chamber's most valuable services happen quietly behind the scenes, often without anyone realizing they're taking place. In fact, some members may have received referrals from the Chamber without ever knowing it. Every day, our team fields questions from visitors, new residents, business travelers, ...

Trump’s tariff threat could impact Canadian economy but may be negotiation tactic, experts say

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The U.S. threat of 50% tariffs on Canadian goods will have a ripple effect on the country's economy but also could be a negotiation tactic by the U.S. administration, experts say. The new tariffs, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, are scheduled to come into effect Aug. 19. They cover a wide range of goods, including honey, liquor, cement, dairy products, some wood products, hockey sticks, essential oils, perfumes, candles, dog leashes and wigs. They exclude energy products, potash, fish and critical minerals, but would include ...

U.P. Tractor open house Friday

ROCK -- U.P. Tractor, under new ownership since February, is celebrating with an open house this Friday. Jeffrey and Audrey Litwiller purchased the business in Rock from father and son Alan and Dale Bartlett. The forerunner to the now-established U.P. Tractor was B&L Repair, started by business partners Alan Bruce Bartlett and Darryl Leppanen in 1995 out of Alan's garage. Three years later, Leppanen sold his portion to Bartlett. Bartlett purchased a building in Rock at 14502 M-35 and named the business U.P. Tractor, Inc. in 1998 with his wife Betty and son Dale. Since then, a few ...

Affordable family fun is goal at Larry’s Corn Maze

ROCK — After 25 years of business, a local farm and corn maze is preparing to enter the 2026 season under new ownership. Larry’s Corn Maze — with Larry being the name of the anthropomorphic, sunglass-wearing corn cob mascot — is the new title of what had previously been Hayes Corn ...

Anytime Fitness member celebrates her accomplishments

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, ...

Making old U.P. buildings look fresh

MANISTIQUE — A professional building painter of 35 years recently relocated to the Upper Peninsula from the Seattle area. Alliance Painting LLC focuses on professional technique and attention to detail, which comes in handy for historical restoration. In the early 1990s, Christopher ...