Congratulations!  Finding that special someone to share the rest of your live with is an amazing experience and you’ll soon discover that every milestone in building a life together is a moment to treasure.

Of course, the first milestone is that special once in a lifetime moment, your Wedding.  The Sault Area Chamber of Commerce is very pleased to be able to offer bridal couples and their families an opportunity to visit the 12th Annual Wedding Expo.

The Expo is a great opportunity for you to learn about the many local businesses who can help you get through your wedding planning check-list!  You’ll find a variety of vendors to help with everything from wedding gowns and tuxedos, reception halls, jewelry needs and special spa days for the wedding party!  Of course, the highlight of the day is the fashion show which will showcase this seasons bridal gown fashions.  


Wedding Expo 2010 will be on March 20, 2010.

• 2010 Expo Registration Form
• Exibitor Letter
• Exibitor Guidelines
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The capacity crowd at the Sault Area Chamber of Commerce 121^st annual banquet and awards dinner enjoyed a great evening of fun and entertainment. Guest speaker, NASA Astronaut Charles Hobaugh thrilled the audience with a presentation detailing his experiences as Commander on the Space Shuttle Atlantis’ November, 2009 mission.

The eventful evening continued with the recognition of local businesses through the Chamber’s annual business awards. The F.M. Mansfield Business Award 2009, named in honor of past Chamber director, F.M. “Bud” Mansfield, was presented to Frank’s Place Restaurant.

The F.M. Mansfield Award recognizes local businesses for their contributions to the community. Such contributions include their commitments of time, talent and resources, demonstrations of community support, civic participation and business innovation and job creation.

After 22 years of business, Frank’s Place has become famous for their homemade meals, especially their bread and soups! Frank and Marta LaLonde purchased the building in 1988 from Charlie Rossini working for many years to build their restaurant into the well known traditional family restaurant it has become.

Frank and Marta operate the restaurant with their daughter, Dawn Bumstead, and are proud to support various local organizations. Always keeping an eye open for ways to help the community, Marta enjoys assisting various non-profit organizations.

The Historic Business Award honors those businesses with a long-term commitment to Chippewa County. To be eligible for this award, businesses must have been in operation for more than 25 years. This year’s award winner, Neville’s Superette, is truly a local landmark.

Neville’s, currently owned and operated by Ed and Wendy Cook, has been in their current location since Jerry and Margaret Neville built the store in 1955. After Jerry passed away, Bob Cook (Ed’s father) managed the store for Margaret prior to his purchasing the store in 1975. Other than his time in the U.S. military, Bob spent his career at Neville’s passing the family legacy over to his son Ed in 1989.

Ed and Wendy Cook continue to operate the grocery store with the same sense of commitment to the community. Neville’s Superette is a long-time supporter of many local youth organizations, trying to fill needs wherever they can. Ed and Wendy are proud to continue the family tradition at Neville’s and receive great joy in serving the many generations of Sault families that continue to visit the store.

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Get your clubs ready - it is time for 16th Annual Chamber Challenge!   Once again we'll enjoy golf at the majestic Wild Bluff Golf Course and have a fabulous meal at Horizons Conference Center.  Sponsorship and registration information is posted below.  Don't miss out on this great opportunity for an early June golf outing on the Bluff!  Contact the Chamber for more information (632-3301).

As you know, not only is this event a great opportunity to spend a Friday on the golf course networking, it is also an investment in your local Chamber of Commerce.  Your support helps us to bring new programming to our members and also helps us to continue to host events such as the International Bridgewalk, 4th of July Parade, Candidate Forums, Legislative Updates and educational seminars.

Your registration fee of $85 per person includes:  

• 18 holes of golf with a motorized cart

• Lots of contests with great prizes

• Winners' trophies & door prizes

• A fun-filled Friday with great networking

• Dinner banquet following at Horizons

This 18-hole, two-person scramble will begin (rain or shine) with a shotgun star.  Bring a friend, colleague, client, or come by yourself!  We'll find you a golf partner for the day!

Chamber Challenge Sponsorship 2010

Click here to register on line or download a registration form here.

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