Activities

Accomplishments to Date

The BBSC has come together since its first year of operations to accomplish the following initiatives:

  • Formally launch the BBSC and develop goals and yearly activity plans from community input

  • Launched the Discover Big Bay tourism brand and microsite DiscoverBigBay.com on Travel Marquette’s website 

  • Developed a new Big Bay brochure 

  • Created a “Welcome to Big Bay” sign

  • Designed and installed critical way-finding signage within Powell Township

  • Partnered with Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics to promote responsible recreation in Big Bay

  • Hosted several events within the community:

    • Dash for Trash

    • Fall Fest

    • Season of Sharing

    • Quarterly Community Gatherings

Future Activities

The BBSC has created an Activity Plan for 2024 - 2025 to be updated each year depending on priorities. The following activities are examples of what is planned for 2024:

  • Develop a 3-5 year strategic plan

  • Invite new participants to join full Council meetings, committees, and/or volunteers to help with projects and events  - particularly, continue quarterly meetings open to the public

  • Beautification projects

  • Update merchandise & sell online