Denise Hansen Marketing & Retail Consultant with the Michigan SBTDC will be at the Roscommon Township Hall on May 31st from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm giving a marketing and retail presentation. Denise assists emerging and growing businesses by offering a range of services, like writing business plans and developing sles strategies at no cost. After her PowerPoint Presentation she will answer questions and make appointments to meet with our local businesses. This event is sponsored by the Roscommon County Economic Development Corporation and the Houghton Lake Chamber of Commerce.

For more information cotact Rosalie Myers (989)275-5268 or the Houghton Lake Chamber of Commerce at (989) 366-5644.

The Houghton Lake Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a snow sculpting/ice
carving contest for Tip-Up-Town again this year. The contest is open to all
Houghton Lake area businesses and residences. There will be a 1st, 2nd, and
3rd place plaque given out for the residential category and 1st, 2nd, & 3rd
place plaque for the business category. In addition to the 1st place plaque
in the residential category, a prize package valued at over $200.00 will be
awarded. The prize package has been donated by area businesses,
organizations and individuals and the complete list of prizes and sponsors
can be seen at the Houghton Lake Chamber office. In addition to receiving
the 1st place plaque in the business category, a “free” coffee break will be
served by the chambers director Linda Tuck and the Tip-Up-Town Queen and
court and each participating employee from the winning business will receive
a daily pass to Body & Soul Health Club. The judging will take place both
weekends of Tip-Up-Town. Two groups of judges for this event include
individuals of all ages from the Houghton Lake area and each judge will vote
only one weekend using a point system. The overall winners in each category
will be announce at Tip-Up-Town on January 29th. Each business/residence may
only enter 1 weekend of Tip-Up-Town and must be registered by 5:00pm on the
Friday of the weekend you wish to be judged. For questions or to register
please call (989)302-7622 or e-mail your name and address to
lindynhopenlogan@yahoo.com.

Following the Tip Up Town Parade on January 21, 2012 there will be a coloring contest in the Family Fun Tent. All of the entrants will receive candy. The contestant age groups are 3-4 years old, 5-6 years old, 7-8 years old, and 9-10 years old. A 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prize will be awarded in each age group. The winners will be announced at 4:00 pm and contestants must be present to win.

Welcome to the new Houghton Lake Chamber of Commerce website. We hope that you find your visit to our website enjoyable and that you find what you are looking for. If you need any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact us.