Thank you to our year long sponsors!
Business After 5
Business After 5 is a monthly event held by the Chamber of Commerce at different Chamber businesses. This event is a great way to network with fellow community members and enjoy a fun night with food and drinks provided! Business After 5 events are free for members and non-members of the Sault Area Chamber of Commerce. If you are a Chamber member, ask about availability to host a Business After 5 at your establishment! Not a Chamber member, but want to host? Join the Chamber today! This is fantastic exposure for your business and just one of many membership benefits!
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Ambassador of the Month
delaney walden
This month we are recognizing one of our newest members of the Ambassador Club, Delaney! Delaney joined the Ambassador club in 2024 and has been very involved with our Chamber and its events ever since!
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Here's a little more about Delaney:
I’m very fortunate to have been selected among so many well-deserving ambassadors. I joined the Ambassador Program in 2024 to proudly represent Bay Mills Resort & Casino.I grew up in Brimley and went on to attend Central Michigan University, where I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Recreation and Event Management with a minor in Marketing and soon will be returning to get my Masters Degree. After graduation, I moved across the country to Texas. However, after spending several years away and returning to visit, I soon realized that my family, friends, and community are my greatest support and motivation which ultimately led me back home to Bay Mills. Since returning, I have had the opportunity to serve as the Social Media Specialist at Bay Mills Resort & Casino. I look back and smile at how life truly comes full circle. Bay Mills has provided me with strength, courage and both personal and professional growth, along with a deeper love for Bay Mills and Sault Ste. Marie area. I’m thankful for the chance to stand alongside a team of dedicated individuals who share a passion for history, culture, and development for future generations. It’s a true privilege to represent, support, and give back to our community that has shaped me through the Chamber Ambassador Program. When I’m not working at the Casino, I enjoy helping and executing weddings and special events, and spending time with friends and family or screaming “FORE” at Wild Bluff Golf Course.
​Delaney's Business Contact Information:
Bay Mills Resort and Casino
11386 W. Lakeshore Dr.
Brimley, MI 49715
Phone: 906-248-8259
Email: dawalden@4baymills.com
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413 Ashmun St.
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Phone: 906-284-8184
Website: lifesaverup.com
Lifesaver U.P. is a veteran-owned business located in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Our mission is to equip community members and healthcare professionals alike with the necessary skills to save a life. Our experienced founder, Paul Young, is a retired Navy veteran and firefighter/paramedic who has worked in the field for over 18 years. He graduated from LSSU with a BS in Fire Science and AS in Paramedic Technology.
Lisa Young, RN BSN and AHA Instructor, graduated from LSSU with her BSN in 2006. While attending Nursing School at LSSU, Lisa also worked at Tendercare as a CNA, as Medical Assistant for the local Cardiologist, and as ER Intern/Grad Nurse. Lisa obtained her RN license in 2007 and continued working in the ER (her passion!) until 2014. She brings a wealth of first-hand experience to Lifesaver U.P.
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Leadership Program
The Sault Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program is designed to bring a group of diverse individuals together to undergo a series of educational sessions where they will become knowledgeable on topics that impact and define our community. These individuals are recognized as potential leaders in the community and will be equipped with information, resources and relationships to help shape the future of the Sault Ste. Marie area. Applicants will be selected on the basis of community involvement, career background, work experience, motivation, attitude and leadership potential.
lifesaver u.p.
Program schedule
Wednesday, May 8 - Orientation
Wednesday, June 12 – Government
Wednesday, July 10 – Education
Wednesday, August 14 – Legal System
Wednesday, September 11– Business Planning
Wednesday, October 9 – Economic Development
Wednesday, November 13 – Media
Wednesday, December 11 – Healthcare
Wednesday, January 8 – Wrap Up/Development plan
The 2025-26 Leadership Program has been filled! stay tuned to apply for 2026-27
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
One of our many membership benefits is a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for your new business or new location! Chamber Board Members and Ambassadors will be there to support your business and provide great exposure. So, how do you schedule a ribbon cutting ceremony? Join the Chamber! Let us go to work setting up your new business for success in the community.
informational brochures
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