Educational Attainment, Workforce Development, Career Readiness By focusing on educational attainment and workforce development, the Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce seeks to advance the success of our entire region by connecting the next generation of workforce with skills, knowledge, and opportunities that will lead them proactively into the future. Services We Offer Job Shadowing We will match students with job shadow opportunities so they can explore careers. The schedule is flexible and the details of the job shadow are worked out between the student and business contact. Presentations We can provide classroom presenters on any/all topics that help connect business and the classroom. Presentation topic suggestions: career readiness topics, specific industry or career presentations, local opportunities. Leadership Training We can structure a leadership training event that meets the needs of your business or class. Connecting Business to the Classroom Award One award will be presented annually to a teacher who goes above and beyond to connect material learned in the classroom to what is happening in businesses. Tours We can assist in setting up tours for students, teachers or faculty at area businesses. Contact us with questions on how to utilize any of these services. 235 West Chisholm Street Alpena, MI 49707 989.354.4181 info@alpenachamber.com Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Plan of Action The Board meets annually to set a strategic plan for the upcoming year, and often into the future years. They met in December, 2019 and planned for 2020 activities. The plan was later officially approved via an email vote. View the 2020 Strategic Plan. 235 West Chisholm Street Alpena, MI 49707 989.354.4181 info@alpenachamber.com Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Grub Crawl The Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador’s host this annual living, real-time, life-sized, monopoly-styled game! Alpenopoly (al-pen-’nä-p(ə-)lē) will combine the best of board game action within a Grub Crawl atmosphere. Here’s how the night works: Each participating business will provide at least one complimentary food item for Alpenopoly players. Each player will receive a game board and a map with all the participating locations clearly identified. As players work their way around the board, and land at your place, they will receive a sticker (volunteers provided by the Chamber). Bandanas serve as the tickets for this event so participants are easily identified. View photos from the 2021 event. See you in 2022! 235 West Chisholm Street Alpena, MI 49707 989.354.4181 info@alpenachamber.com Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.