HARRIS – Members of the Delta Chamber of Commerce met last night to install new board members, graduate the newest class of Delta Force, the Chamber’s leadership development program, and recognize the achievements of area businesses.
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Walleye Restoration Project helps restock fish on Little Bay de Noc
GLADSTONE – About 5,000 walleye were planted Wednesday on Little Bay de Noc to support the fishery on the bay. This is the fourth year of the Walleye Restoration Project.
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Six generations operate funeral home for 150 years in Upper Peninsula
ESCANABA – Don Crawford’s Great Grandfather went to Hancock as a cabinet maker in 1863 at the start of the copper boom. He started working as an undertaker because he could make caskets. The family has continued to run the business for 150 years.
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Pisces Fish Machinery takes advantage of global interest in fish
ESCANABA – About 75 percent of the fish processing equipment manufactured at Pisces Fish Machinery in Escanaba is exported to other countries. Matt Wastell says recent shipments include Sicily, Argentina and Greece. Pisces was named Business of the year by the Delta Chamber of Commerce.
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Printer credited for customer service strives to keep up with technology
ESCANABA – The printing business has changed dramatically since Jeff Richards’ grandfather bought the job shop from the Daily Press and opened Richards Printing in Escanaba. The company was honored last week for its customer service in the community at the Delta Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner.
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New graduates from Delta Force leadership program
HARRIS – Twenty-one Delta Force graduates were added to the ranks of the leadership program’s alumni Thursday night during a program at the Delta Chamber annual dinner. The group received certificates during ceremonies at the Island Resort & Casino.
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Delta Chamber recognizes businesses, community leaders at annual dinner
HARRIS – Pisces Industries was named Business of the Year Thursday night at the Delta Chamber of Commerce annual dinner. The company manufactures fish processing equipment that is sold all over the world.
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