Health officials have identified 104 infections, including 13 that required hospitalization, all connected to the Billerud Paper Mill in Escanaba. The origins remain a mystery.
More than six weeks after the first cases of a rare fungal infection were identified, officials say they are still trying to figure out where the spores came from. This comes as the company is considering a $1.2 billion expansion.
May 10, 2021
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The Delta Force Class of 2019 is shown at the annual Delta County Chamber of Commerce dinner in this file photo. After being put on hold during the height of the pandemic, the local leadership program is active once again.
ESCANABA After a year’s pause, Delta Force is back in session. Students met both on zoom and in person at the Delta County Commerce Center on April 22 for their first class since the COVID-19 pandemic started.
The theme of the class was “Economic Development Day,” and students were introduced to 10 different community leaders that shared their knowledge and expertise on the local economy, business development, talent attraction, and leadership. An entrepreneurial panel of local business owners also met to share their experience managing their business during a year of tremendous adversity.
Vickie Micheau
ESCANABA It’s just seven weeks into 2021 and here we are again with a reminder that it is a very special year for the Delta County Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the Chamber Centennial. We are so thankful to our members who have allowed us to serve the community and support the growth of business and industry in Delta County for the last century.
Looking back at news archives over the last 100 years, it is obvious that the Chamber was actively involved in the strengthening of local business and community development. As an example, it was reported that the Chamber, in its first decade, was instrumental in leading the charge for the formation of Escanaba’s city manager form of government and launching the legislative movement that financially supported school districts. In the not-too-distant past, the Chamber continued its mission of community development by forming several community and economic development organizations.