Over 50 Years of Service!

As we enter 2008, our fifty+ year, history brings back memories of concern for the business community. The Mackinac Bridge was to open in 1957. The car ferry would be obsolete in two years. The question was “Will this magnificent structure draw travelers across the bridge leaving Mackinaw City just a shell of a town?” On October 12 of that year, sixty determined people met at the Hotel Nokomis. They stood united in purpose to secure the future of Mackinaw City. Since then, the Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce has been the voice of the business community, providing leadership, information and support for our members. We form effective partnerships with other local organizations, strive to improve the local business climate, and reinforce pride and involvement in our community year-round.

Photo by Ken Teysen