04/09/2008
Novell Open Enterprise Server Spring Session
Bay College in Escanaba and Iron Mountain will be offering this course Spring Session CT 280-01-9 Novel Networks: 3 credits/4 contact hrs. Request No 000111. Class runs May 12 - June 26

For more information contact: 906-774-8547 Bay West College

04/18/2008
"Technology Trends in Michigan
Featuring Matt Roush,editor of the Great Lakes IT Report. Join us as GLITR editor Matt Roush stops in Marquette as part of his Spring Tech Tour and talks about technology across the state of Michigan. Stay After for a discussion regarding the possibility of starting a ConnecTech Chapter in Marquette Saturday April 26, 10am-noon Free to the public Refreshments provided Holiday Inn 1951 US 41 West Marquette MI 49855

For more information contact: Register online at www.connectech.org

04/25/2008
Guindon Moving & Storage Joins Stevens Worldwide Van Lines
Guindon Moving & Storage joins the ranks of over 125 nationwide and service-oriented agents within Stevens Worldwide Van Lines' expanding agency network. Morrison M Stevens Sr. Chairman and CEO of Stevens said, "We are pleased to welcome Roger and Scott Jensen aboard as part of the Stevens Commercial agency Family Guindon Moving and Storage is a family owned and operated Stevens Van Lines agency with office in both Escanaba and Negaunee MI. The company started over 75 years ago as a very samll, customer oriented company. Since then they have continued this traditon of marking customer servie their number one priorty, enabling Guindon Moving to become one of the largest moving companies in Northern Michigan and Northern WIsconsin. With a fleet of over 15 specialized moving trucks, Guindon Moving has the ability to service their customers under a wide variety of conditions. Guindon moving and Storage has won several prestigious quality awards over the years while affiliated with their previous carrier, North American Van Lines

For more information contact: 906-786-6560 www.michiganmover.com

04/25/2008
Sonnenburg Achieves Certification as Fellow of AAOA
Dr. Robert Sonnenburg of Northern Lights Clinic has achieved his Fellowship with the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA). Fellows of the AAOA are Board Certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. "Allergy is an important part of our practice at Northern Lights Clinic," Dr. Sonnenburg explained. "It is key to getting to the root of the cause of many diseases related to ear, nose and throat medicine. Moving forward with completing a Fellowship in Allergy demonstrates a commitment to providing the highest quality care to my patients and is fundamental to my focus as an otolaryngic physician." "I encounter allergic conditions on a regular basis," he continued. "In addition, immunologic conditions affecting the ears, salivary glands, thyroid, and lymphatic system are included in this scope of study." Dr. Lorrence Hnatuk, president of Northern Lights Clinic, added, "The Fellow certification awarded to Dr. Sonnenburg speaks to the quality of service that is provided at Northern Lights Clinic. We congratulate Dr. Sonnenburg on his prestigious achievement." In order to complete his Fellowship through the AAOA, Dr. Sonnenburg successfully completed specific advanced educational requirements in Allergy, documented his management and active treatment of patients with immunotherapy within the practice guidelines of the AAOA, and successfully completed the AAOA Fellow Examination. The AAOA Fellow Examination is a rigorous test broken down into oral and written examinations. Northern Lights Allergy team offers both skin and blood allergy testing, comprehensive patient education, and a full range of treatment options including traditional shot therapy and sublingual immunotherapy or "Allergy Drops". For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Dr. Robert Sonnenburg at 715-735-3187 or visit the website at www.nlclinic.com. Northern Lights Clinic offices are located in Marinette, Oconto Falls, and Niagara.

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04/29/2008
Finance Fundamentals Workshop offered at Bay College’s West Campus
The M-TEC at Bay College is offering the workshop Finance Fundamentals for the Non-Financial Manager at its Iron Mountain campus. The workshop is designed for small business owners, office managers, decision makers, bookkeepers, existing and aspiring entrepreneurs, and non-profit administrators who would like to gain a better understanding of their organization’s finances. Participants will explore key financial concepts in a real world environment with topics such as: how to make sense out of financial statements, how to use financial ratios to help fine tune your business, methods to help the decision process when faced with choosing between alternatives, understanding what a business is worth, and how to establish a functional budget. The eight hour workshop will be held on May 8 and 15 from 9 am – 1:00 pm, local time. Ron Miaso, of Delta Business Solutions and who has held positions in corporate finance at a major Fortune 500 Corporation, is the instructor. Cost of the workshop is $125. For additional workshop information, log on to http://www.baycollege.edu/?courses. To register, call the M-TEC at 906.789.6902/800.221.2001, ext. 1227.

For more information contact: 906-789-6902/800-221-2001 ext 1227

05/12/2008
Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship Program Slated for May 19th
Mr. James DeMarcado of the Office of Registered Apprenticeship will be on hand at the Comfort Inn, Manistique at 4:00 PM to provide information on how regional businesses can tap in to registered apprenticeships as a way to build a pipeline of skilled workers. Mr. DeMarcado will be sharing best practices and methods used to create programs to train workers while they are on the job. Information about apprenticeships provided will include how: n A system of career preparation for those careers which do not lend themselves to preparation by classroom study alone. n Preparation combines On-the-Job Learning, and formal education in theory and practice n Structured learning, advancement and progressive remuneration n Driven and funded by a sponsoring employer n Endorsed by and registered with the U.S. Dept of Labor n Apprenticeships Attract career minded applicants n Apprenticeships Develop an employee who embraces the company culture n Apprenticeships Reduce turnover n Incorporates training standards that are nationally recognized by industry n Fosters a workforce to keep company competitive, flexible and adaptive For more information contact Holly Peoples at 906-280-2441.

For more information contact: Holly Peoples at 906-280-2441

05/12/2008
OPEN HOUSE-American Eagle Airlines
Looking for a great career with a great company-Right Here? NMU has an Aviation Maintenance Program Get information on Aviation careers in the U.P. Tour the State of the Art American Eagle Facility. Learn more about NMU's Aviation Maintenance Program. Thursday May 29, 2008 Session 1; 4:30pm Session 2: 6:00pm American Eagle Airlines Maintenace Facility, 507 Fourth Street, Gwinn/Sawyer Contact: RSVP Julie 906-228-3075 or Laurie 906-789-9732 by Wednesday May 21,2008

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05/12/2008
Special Events Walk Downtown Iron Mountain Iron Mountain
A new event is coming to Downtown Iron Mountain. Thursday, May 22nd from 4-8PM. Grand prize at the Special Events Walk is a $500 BP Gas Card. Mystery prizes including downtown dollars, hanging flower baskets and other items will be given out throughout the event. Prize sponsors include: First National Bank & Trust Iron Mountain-Kingsford, CCI, Northern Michigan Bank, and River Valley State Bank. The idea of the walk is to see everything that Downtown Iron Mountain has to offer. People don’t have to leave town to create a memorable “special event.” Whether it’s a wedding, graduation, family reunion, holiday, or any other special occasion it’s all right here in downtown Iron Mountain Each business will have a “Special Event “ of some kind going on in the store. Tuesday, May 20th edition of the Daily News will have a map and a list of participating businesses. That map will also be the entry blank for the grand prize. 16 signatures wil be required to qualify for the grand prize. 200 FREE canvas bags sponsored by Dickinson County Healthcare System and Mouw & Celello, PC. will be available at 2 locations downtown. Bring these bags to each participating businesses to get a free gift Participating businesses include: Amazing Space, Appliance & Furniture Mart, BK Enterprises, Bond Decorating, Cuisine Art, Julia Rose Creations, Kingsley North, Linnea & Kristine’s, Michael’s Fine Jewelry, Millie Hill Market, Montage Day Spa, Moose Jackson, Nimble, Perennial Gardens, Pine Mountain Lodge, Salon 323, Savage Mane,Shirt Tails, The Garden Room Restaurant, Twisted Sisters Boutique, UES Computers, Wendy’s Blue Lagoon, Wishing Well Gifts. ”Special Events Happen…Downtown Iron Mountain!” May 22nd 4-8PM. SPECIAL EVENTS HAPPEN….DOWNTOWN IRON MOUNTAIN THURSDAY May 22, 4-8pm

For more information contact: Trisha Peterson 906-774-5731