Chamber Ambassadors The Ambassadors are a highly energetic group of individuals who volunteer their time for the Chamber and the community. They meet on a monthly basis to discuss upcoming events. They are responsible for the Chamber ribbon cuttings (Ribbon Cutting Guidelines) for new businesses and businesses who make major changes, additions and/or improvements. They also play a key role in the major Chamber events (Annual Dinner, Grub Crawl and the Red, White & Blue Review), and they attend other events as well. Ambassador spaces are limited but we always accept applications. To fill out an application click here or to read the Ambassador guidelines, please click here. Current Roster Chris Coultes – The Magic Carpet Lounge Mari Crow – Century 21 Northland Carolyn Daoust – Alpena Community College JoAnn Dehring – Nicolet National Bank Kathy Himes – City of Alpena Loren Jackson – Wolverine State Credit Union Kerrie Kamyszek – Alpena Community College Pam Kirchoff – Edward Jones – Pamela Kirchoff Kim LaBrecque – Thunder Bay Accounting Annie Mead – Northland Area Federal Credit Union Natalie Nadeau – Pepsi-Cola Company Rose Nowak – Better Living Massage Center and Spa Arielle Nowicki – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mary Paquette – GreenStone – Farm Credit Services Jerry Plohocky – Home Depot Pam Richardson – Star Staffing Alpena Lorri Rondeau – Real Estate One LeAnn Schultz – Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union Liz Smigelski – Alpena County Audra Smith – Alpena Power Company Kris Spigelmyre – Larry’s Collision and Truck Stuff Sue Stender – WMCR Corporation Michelle Woodruff – Alpena Alcona Area Credit Union 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.

Annual Dinner Premier networking event attended by several hundred each year. Held in February to celebrate our business community. Annual Dinner is our largest event in terms of attendance and has been growing every year. At this event we recognize several businesses and individuals with a variety of awards. Click on the links below to view photos from the 2020 event. Awards and Presentations Food, Decorations and Sponsors The 700! Look for the return of our Annual Dinner in 2022 on February 10! 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.