Menominee County

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Menominee County, MI
Menominee, MI
Spalding Township, MI

Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Office

Marinette-Menominee Area Chamber of Commerce
Gary A. Nadolny, Excutive Director
601 Marinette Avenue
Marinette, WI 54143
Phone: (715) 735-6681
Toll Free: (715) 735-6628
Email: gnadolny@new.rr.com
Internet: mandmchamber.com

Economic Development

First Step
First Step consultants hold free one-on-one sessions in most counties around the U.P., usually at the local Chamber of Commerce, and offer workshops on starting your own business.
Email: 1ststep@chartermi.net
Phone: (800) 562-9828

Menominee County Economic Development Partnership
1005 10th Avenue
Menominee, MI 49858
Phone: (906) 863-2679
Fax: (906) 863-3288

Menominee Business Development Corporation Dan Mathein, President
2511 10th Street
Menominee, MI 49858
Phone: (906) 863-2656
Fax: (906) 863-3266
Email: danmbdc@new.rr.com
Internet: menomineecounty.com

Michigan Works! Service Center
Menominee County
2604 Tenth St.
Menominee, MI 49858
Phone: (906) 863-9957
Fax: (906) 863-9986
Internet: www.michiganworks.org/page.cfm/62/

Northern Initiatives
P.O. Box 7009
Marquette, MI 49855
Phone: (906) 228-5571
Fax: (906) 228-5572
Internet: www.northerninitiatives.com

Population

2006 Population: 24,996
Population Density: 24.3
2000 Population: 25,326
*Largest City: Menominee

Births and Deaths

Very little births could indicate there are no hospitals in this area and visa-versa.

Births: 210
Deaths: 247

Housing

Owner Occupied Housing Units: 8,369
Median Home Value: $65,600

Income Per Capita

$34,451

Workforce Employment Rates

2006 Average Unemployment Rate: 5.9
2006 Average Work Force: 13,841
*Largest City: Menominee

Crime in 2005

Murder: 0
Rape: 7
Robbery: 1
Aggravated Assault: 11
Burglary: 25
Larceny: 29
Motor Vehicle Theft: 2
Arson: 0
Index Total: 75

Licensed Drivers

includes Moped and Minor Restricted Licenses

Licensed Drivers: 18,758
Total Operator: 17,071
Total Chauffer: 1,687

Distance to Major Cities

Miles to...
260 miles to Chicago
480 miles to Detroit
430 miles to Lansing
160 miles to Milwaukee
330 miles to Minneapolis

Number of Voters

Total: 17,768

Climate

January Average Max Temp (F): 24 degrees
January Average Min Temp (F): 4 degrees
Days Below 0 Degrees: 32
Average Snowfall in Inches: 65

July Average Max Temp (F): 81 degrees
July Average Min Temp (F): 54 degrees
Days Above 90 Degrees: 6
Average Rain in Inches: 33

Growing Season: 111

Statistics courtesy of Upper Peninsula Business Register & Market Facts Guide 2007