Chamber’s Major Partners
The following local companies have been instrumental partners in promoting the Chamber’s mission to support, attract, and develop businesses within the Keweenaw!
Superior Partners
City of Houghton - Houghton is one of the best 100 places to live, according to "The 100 Best Small Towns In America," by Norman Crampton. Situated on the hills bordering the beautiful Portage Waterway, Houghton offers a bounty of recreational opportunities all year long. Our renowned waterfront provides adventure and relaxation for a multitude of interests and is supplemented by various neighborhood parks and trails.
Michigan Technological University - Michigan Tech has gained worldwide recognition for innovative education and scholarship. As a leading public research university, Michigan Tech faculty explore the boundaries of knowledge, develop new technologies, and prepare students to create the future for a prosperous and sustainable world. Michigan Tech offers more than 120 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in engineering; forest resources; computing; technology; business; economics; natural, physical, and environmental sciences; arts; humanities; and social sciences—all with a reputation for extraordinary hands-on learning. Michigan Tech’s 7,000 students—and everyone—can enjoy a 600-acre forest and trail system on campus and nearby ski hill and golf course. The Student Development Complex allows for myriad exercise opportunities and presents NCAA Division I and II sporting events. The Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts schedules world-class entertainment for all.
UP Health System - Portage - UP Health Systems - Portage is a multi-specialty medical center and have been serving the Western Upper Peninsula of Michigan since 1896. We are an accredited Chest Pain Center and Level III Trauma Center. At UP Health System – Portage, our mission is Making Communities Healthier®. A few of our services offered close to home are cardiology, oncology, general and orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, express care walk-in clinics, imaging and more.
Our vision – we want to create places where people choose to come for healthcare, physicians want to practice, and employees want to work.
Upper Peninsula Power Company - At UPPCO, our actions are guided by a vision for our company, a mission centered on our customers, values we share with our local communities, and clear expectations for the way we work and treat one another.
Walmart - From our humble beginnings as a small discount retailer in Rogers, Ark., Walmart has opened thousands of stores in the U.S. and expanded internationally. Through innovation, we’re creating a seamless experience to let customers shop anytime and anywhere online, through mobile devices and in stores. We are creating opportunities and bringing value to customers and communities around the globe. Walmart operates nearly 11,000 retail units under 71 banners in 27 countries and e-commerce websites in 10 countries. We employ 2.2 million associates around the world — 1.3 million in the U.S. alone.
Leadership Partners
The City of Hancock, founded in the 1850's by early copper explorers, is a progressive and welcoming City of 4,600 residents on the North shore of Portage Lake, and is the northernmost City in Michigan. Hancock has beautiful summers and because of its proximity to majestic Lake Superior, it has wonderfully snowy winters. Today, a diverse economy and employment is supported by two Universities, Finlandia University and Michigan Tech University, along with the Michigan Tech SmartZone, and Portage Health. Hancock is recognized as the regional center for healthcare, with over 1400 jobs in the City connected to healthcare.
IncredibleBank - It's not about our history, it's about us making your history. But, if you insist. Your IncredbileBank actually started in 1967 as River Valley Bank with a single location in Rothschild, Wisconsin. Over the years we grew to 15 locations in Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. We were, and still are a community bank in those areas with a focus on providing businesses and residents with top-notch banking products and services, but now under the name IncredibleBank.
Aspirus Keweenaw is a leader in health care excellence in the Upper Peninsula. Today, the Aspirus Keweenaw system spans seven locations – Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital in Laurium, three clinic locations in Laurium, Houghton and Lake Linden, two outpatient therapy clinics, and FastCare at Shopko in Houghton. With access in and around the Keweenaw, Aspirus is focused on helping the community live happier, healthier lives. Key areas of specialty health care include: Women’s Health, Oncology, Orthopedics, Cardiology, Pediatrics, Outpatient Therapy, General Surgery, Emergency Care and Diabetes. Aspirus Keweenaw’s medical staff is supported by on-site, state-of-the-art technology to help identify, diagnose and treat a variety of health conditions. Aspirus Keweenaw is an active community partner, sponsoring several events throughout the year. Among the organization’s most recognized events include the Copperman Triathlon in Copper Harbor and the Great Deer Chase mountain bike race in Calumet.
Superior National Bank - Superior National Bank brings the people and businesses of the communities we serve convenient full-service banking and superior customer experiences. With a focus on people and customers first, we prioritize innovative thinking, teamwork and the highest levels of integrity. We bring our customers a wide range of banking services that will grow their personal and business futures including residential mortgages, consumer and business lending, checking and savings accounts, and wealth management. The bank also offers online and mobile banking services which enables customers to manage their accounts at any time of the day or night. Founded in 1890 and headquartered in Hancock, Michigan, Superior National Bank has locations in the Upper Peninsula and Southeast Michigan.
Midwest Loan Services - They're expertise lies in managing your loan with the same dedication and personalized care as your originating lender. They respect the history and terms of your loan, and they are dedicated to upholding the conditions and expectations set forth from the start.
Great Lakes Sounds & Vibration -GLSV are the sound and vibration experts with years of field experience and a team of outstanding engineers. We lead with a strong focus of manufacturing for the DoD from single parts to ground up, full product development. We have an advanced skill set in metal fabrication and manufacturing, and our 47,000 square foot facility provides the capacity to produce prototype quantities through high volume production quantities.GLSV operates 100% in house from idea to manufacturing and provide high quality customer specific solutions. The majority of our diverse team of engineers have traveled across the U.S. and landed at Michigan Technological University. We became home to those who couldn’t imagine leaving.
Developing Partners
A1 Contracting A-1 General Contracting and Interior Finishes started in 2009. For over ten years, our company has been set apart from the competition because we offer a variety of quality construction services for any size project, residential and commercial, new construction or remodel. Our specialty is drywall: hanging, finishing, texturing, and painting. We have grown into a well rounded team of hard working professionals that can offer a wider range of services to meet the needs of our customers. We are A-1, the premier construction company of the Upper Peninsula. What sets A-1 apart from the other guys is quality, quality, quality. From the materials we select, to the finished building projects we produce, A-1 offers services that can’t be matched because we will take the extra time, we will do the extra work, and we will get you the best result. From start to finish, we maintain honesty and integrity with all of our customers. Projects are always completed in a timely manner. Our employees work in safe, friendly, and open environments. This isn’t bragging, this is just how we do business.
Upper Peninsula State Bank is dedicated to delivering the best in the financial services industry for the financial well-being of its customers, shareholders, employees, and community. They offer mortgage, construction, and commercial loans in addition to a wide array of deposit services for both personal and business, in addition to an array of trust and investment services
Koppers - Koppers is an integrated global producer of carbon compounds, chemicals, and treated wood products for the aluminum, railroad, specialty chemical, utility, rubber, steel, residential lumber, and agriculture industries. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Koppers serves its customers through a comprehensive global manufacturing and distribution network, with facilities located in North America, South America, Australasia, China, and Europe.
Bay Electric, a Full-service electrical contractor for Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Their team works tirelessly to power your idea, your business, and your home into your vision.
Breakwater Federal Credit Union - Recently known as, MTEFCU was chartered in 1952 and has been providing our members with quality financial services for over 60 yrs. Membership in our credit union is not limited to Michigan Tech Employees. Anyone who lives, attends school, worships, works, or does business in Houghton County or Baraga Township may be eligible to join. Credit unions are unique institutions that provide various financial services including share savings, loans, and share draft checking. What makes us different? We are owned and governed by our members – people like you!
The Copper Range Depot offers a unique dining experience along the Houghton waterfront, highlighting the history of the Copper Range Railroad and the deep mining history of the Keweenaw Peninsula. Enjoy homestyle cooking with a Southern flair. They offer a full breakfast menu, mimosas, bloody marys, quality steaks, and wonderful original recipe dishes.
MTEC Smartzone - MTEC SmartZone is the Western U.P.’s hub for entrepreneurship, based in Houghton-Hancock, Michigan. We partner with local founders to help them develop their ideas into market-ready businesses through education, mentorship, resources, and strategic connections. Our commercialization process and statewide network allow entrepreneurs to access the knowledge, funding, and people necessary to grow. We serve high-tech and small business entrepreneurs
from all industries in pursuit of our mission to help build a prosperous regional economy. At MTEC SmartZone we turn wild ideas into wildly successful businesses.
Pat's Foods - Ben and Joe Campioni who are fourth-generation grocers in the Campioni Family, own and operate 6 grocery stores in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan-“The U.P”. Out of the six locations, they also have expanded into offering hardware at two of their locations-Festival Foods in Houghton, MI and U-Save River Center in downtown Ontonagon, MI. They pride themselves in great customer service and maintaining their hometown proud quality that represents itself as you walk into any of their locations.
Superior Land Improvements - Founded by Harley Keranen in 2020 and continuously growing since the start, we strive to be your trusted partner in transforming your outdoor spaces. We proudly serve the Copper Country including Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga, and Ontonagon counties. From landscaping to snow removal, excavation to septic system installation, driveway construction to junk removal, land clearing, site preparation, and foundation excavation, we offer a comprehensive suite of services to meet all your outdoor needs, including preparing land for new building construction. At Superior Land Improvements, reliability is our hallmark. We are fully licensed, insured, and committed to delivering exceptional results with every project. Our dedication to the community goes beyond our services; we genuinely care about the well-being of our neighbors and actively contribute to local initiatives. Join us as we continue to beautify and enhance the Copper Country landscape while building lasting relationships within our community. Superior Land Improvements: Where quality meets commitment. Our success is a testament to our commitment to providing exceptional service and delivering results for our clients.
Roys - Nestled along the Portage Shipping Canal in Houghton, Roy’s Pasties and Bakery serves oven-fresh pasties, baked goods, and delicious lunch items that are made from scratch every morning. To ensure each customer’s experience is full of delight, we strive to serve high-quality products, provide gracious service, and create a warm atmosphere every day.