Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce

06/17/2026

Celebrate the longest days of the year at the Juhannus Summer Solstice Celebration 🔥 From live music, bonfires, flower crowns, a parade, flag raising, saunas, lectures, and cultural traditions to markets, workshops, and family fun, there’s something for everyone!

Ready for a little friendly competition? Join the excitement with the Sauna Games and a Wife Carrying Contest, who’s stepping up to the challenge? 🔥

June 17-21 | Explore the schedule ⤵️
🔗 https://www.visitkeweenaw.com/juhannus-summer-solstice-celebration/festival-schedule/

06/16/2026

W E L C O M E
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is a nonprofit mutual Insurance company that has been serving the health care needs of Michigan residents since 1939. It’s the largest health insurer in Michigan, serving 4.5 million people here and 1.6 million more in other states.

Blue Cross and BCN are committed to:
• Being their members trusted partner by providing affordable, innovative products that improve their care and health
• Helping everyone make the right health care choices, offering valuable coverage and helping people get quality health care
• Increasing access to affordable health care, enhancing the quality of the care patients receive and improving the health of all of Michigan’s citizens and communities

Blue Cross® Blue Shield® of Michigan and Blue Care Network are independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

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06/12/2026

Beviamo Wine & Cocktail Lounge celebrated its grand opening Thursday evening on Shelden Avenue, welcoming guests with an upscale atmosphere featuring wine dispensers, handcrafted cocktails, homemade meatballs and flatbread pizzas.

While the lounge has been operating in a soft-opening phase since August, owners Jill and Mark Passanisi spent much of the past year fine-tuning operations ahead of the official launch.

Now officially open, the Passanisis hope Beviamo will become a gathering place for both residents and visitors and eventually a staple of the local community.

“Beviamo means ‘Let’s drink’ in Italian,” Jill said. “We’ve created an amazing atmosphere. It’s more than just a bar or a wine lounge it’s an experience.”

Beviamo Wine & Cocktail Lounge is located at 414 Shelden Avenue, next door to Keweenaw Brewing Company. The business is open Monday through Saturday beginning at 4 p.m., closing at 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The lounge is closed on Sundays.

For those who know owners Jill and Mark Passanisi, the opening represents far more than the launch of a new business. It is the realization of a dream years in the making and the result of countless hours of hard work, dedication, sacrifice and perseverance.

The journey was not always easy, but their passion and determination never wavered. What they have created is a testament to their vision, commitment and belief in bringing something unique to the community. As Beviamo begins this new chapter, there is no doubt it will become a place where friends gather, memories are made and visitors feel welcome.

Congratulations to Jill and Mark on this remarkable accomplishment. Wishing you continued success as Beviamo grows into a beloved fixture in the community for years to come ❤️

06/11/2026

Join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of Beviamo Wine & Cocktail Lounge, Downtown Houghton’s newest wine lounge, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony TODAY, June 11 at 4:00 PM 🎈

Enjoy complimentary appetizers, drink specials, exciting giveaways, and a delicious selection of wines, handcrafted cocktails, flatbreads, and other small bites such marinated olives and bruschetta.

06/08/2026

Join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of Beviamo, Downtown Houghton’s newest wine lounge, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony this Thursday, June 11 at 4:00 PM 🎈

Enjoy complimentary appetizers, drink specials, exciting giveaways, and a delicious selection of wines, handcrafted cocktails, flatbreads, and other small bites such marinated olives and bruschetta.

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06/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Lunch & Learn on fraud prevention! We had a fantastic turnout and an engaging afternoon filled with valuable insights, great conversation, and plenty of fun.

A special thank you to presenter Kayleigh White Breakwater Federal Credit Union for sharing expertise on fraud prevention, emerging scams, cyber threats, phishing attacks, and other risks facing businesses today. Their real-world knowledge and practical advice provided attendees with important tools to help protect their organizations, employees, and finances. One of my biggest takeaways from today's Keweenaw Chamber Lunch & Learn was learning about QR code scams.

Did you know that something many of us use every day can be exploited by scammers? Fraudsters can create fake QR codes and place them over legitimate ones, directing users to fraudulent websites designed to steal personal information, login credentials, or payment details. It's a simple tactic that can have serious consequences.

Another helpful tip I learned: check for the padlock icon in the upper left corner of your browser and take a moment to verify the website address before entering any information. While the padlock indicates the connection is secure, it's still important to make sure you're on the correct website and not a fraudulent look-alike page.

The Business Fraud Jeopardy game was a fun and interactive way to test our knowledge, and we hope everyone walked away with new information they can put to use right away.

Thank you as well to Keweenaw Co+op Market & Deli for providing a delicious catered lunch.

That's a wrap on this season's Lunch & Learn series; we look forward to returning in September 2026. If you have a topic you'd like to share or are interested in presenting to our membership, please contact us. We'd be happy to discuss future presentation opportunities.

06/02/2026

SAVE THE DATE!
Flagpole Dedication Ceremony
Old Glory at Old Reliable: No. 2 Shafthouse
Bridgefest | June 13th, 2026 at 4 p.m.

The 50-foot flagpole atop Quincy Mine's No. 2 shafthouse was removed in the fall of 2024 due to structural concerns. As part of its intensive preservation efforts, the Quincy Mine Hoist Association is installing a new flagpole to restore the structure to its original appearance. Celebrate our nation's 250th year by watching Old Glory rise above Quincy Hill for the first time in decades. The flagpole dedication ceremony will begin at 4 pm on Saturday the 13th, the program will conclude with the national anthem and flag raising. Be a part of history and join us for this commemorative event, FREE of charge with light freshments provided.

Friday EVENT: Fly a Kite at Quincy!
Bridgefest | June 12th, 2026 - 11am to 3 pm

Take in the breathtaking sights of a National Historic Landscape while having good old-fashioned fun! Bring the kids by to color and build their own kite and fly it among the Quincy Mine's historic structures. FREE of charge, donations encouraged. Begin at Quincy Mine's No. 2 Shafthouse.

Less than two weeks until the famed No. 2 Shaft-Rockhouse is restored to its original glory!

Since the fall of 2024, the structure has been without its 50-foot tall flagpole. But we are installing a new one to make sure Old Glory can fly above Quincy Hill once again...and you are invited to help us celebrate!

Join us during Bridgefest, Saturday, June 13th at 4pm to dedicate the new flagpole and raise the American flag over the shafthouse for the first time in decades. It's the best way to be part of Keweenaw history during this semiquincentennial year! Free-of-Charge with light refreshments provided.