MAY 3rd – 9th, 2026
SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
Welcome to Downtown Iron Mountain’s 2nd Annual Small Business Week Celebration!
We’re excited to kick off our 2nd Annual Small Business Week Celebration in Downtown Iron Mountain. Our event joins the nationwide celebration led by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) during National Small Business Week. This week is all about recognizing the hardworking entrepreneurs, family-owned shops, service providers, other business owners and employees who are the heart and soul of our downtown community. See the DDA Business Directory with information on over 200 downtown Iron Mountain businesses.
Whether you’re a longtime resident or visiting for the first time, there’s never been a better time to discover what makes Downtown Iron Mountain thrive.
Let’s celebrate small business—together!
511 S. Stephenson Ave
“Being part of downtown Iron Mountain means being part of something bigger than a business—it’s about community, connection, and trust. As the co-owners of Erickson Jewelers, Sherri and Randy Erickson take pride in creating a welcoming space where relationships are built and milestones are celebrated. Small Business Week is a reminder of how meaningful it is to serve and grow alongside the people who make this town so special.”
– Sherri Erickson, Owner
427 S. Stephenson Ave
“Hi! I’m Samm with two m’s, and along with my hubby and fur babes, I own this lil shop called Mully & Mo’s. My husband, the man God planned for me, my epic Jane Austen-esque love, is a born and bred Chicagoan, and I’m a tried and true Yooper; I put ketchup on my hot dogs, and he does not. We met when I was teaching on the South Side of Chicago, but when we got married, we moved back home. Teaching jobs were scarce, and one day, my Mom said to me, “Why don’t you open up a shop?” and it’s been the adventure of a lifetime. I never imagined that almost 8 years later (where has the time gone?!) we would’ve expanded the shop multiple times, reshaped our entire business model, and grown as much as we have. We are proud to be a part of the Downtown community, and can’t wait to see where life takes us – for now, pop in for all your gifting, home decor, gourmet food, adorable baby clothes, and one-of-a-kind needs! We’ll be here for you when you do! “
– Sammantha Swanson DeJesus, Owner
427 S. Stephenson Ave
“As the owner of Mully & Mo’s, I constantly thought up dreams of how I wanted to expand and grow…when Mr. Khoury (the owner of The Wishing Well – our corner shop predecessor) announced his retirement, I knew I had to take a leap of faith, and Shoppe Somewhere was born. After nearly 10 months of renovations, inventory sourcing, and quiet growth, we opened our doors in October of 2024, as a collective space that features a vintage soda shop vibe with old school candy, gourmet popcorns/food, kitschy souvenirs, trinkets, retro toys, art supplies, books, classic games and Michigan products, glass bottle soda pop, classes and events throughout the year and so much more. Stop by to experience Somewhere Creative…Somewhere Nostalgic…Somewhere Loved.”
– Sammantha Swanson DeJesus, Owner
224 E. Hughitt St
“Bored Bard Games is proud to be a gathering place in the Iron Mountain community, where people of all ages can connect, learn new games, and build friendships. We work to create a safe, welcoming space that brings families, students, and hobbyists together through shared experiences. Supporting our community isn’t just part of what we do—it’s the reason we opened our doors in the first place.”
– Erik Wilson, Owner
415 S. Stephenson Ave
“We are excited to be able to bring the only true knife store to the area and we hope to be here for a long time we love being back to my hometown “
– Kevin Quick, Owner
231 East A St
“Licensed Medical Spa focused on helping you feel like your best self….more confident and happy in your skin! We now offer Laser hair removal and full aesthetics, including Botox, medical facials, microneedling, and more. We will be moving to an amazing new space later this year…stay tuned!!!”
– Jenifer Mott, Owner/RN
220 Iron Mountain St
“The Terrace has definitely become a downtown highlight for all of us. It is a great place to meet up and just chill. The venue itself promotes a relaxing pleasant atmosphere and then in the evening becomes a live music venue that continue to bring fun into the night. We specialize in craft cocktails but offer a full bar and local tap beer, so something for everyone.”
213 E Hughitt St
Michael is an Iron Mountain Native, and wanted to bring something new to his hometown. He has hand selected apparel, outdoor goods, accessories, footwear and custom leather goods to meet the needs of both men and women, providing a space filled with highly curated goods for the community. “Doing what you like is freedom, Liking what you do is happiness.”
– Michael Pearson, Owner
313 S. Stephenson Ave
“We love this community, and have been a part of it for over 31 years! Flowers and gifts are our specialty. We love our customers and look forward to seeing you in the shop! We often say how this business has brought in some lifelong friends and fabulous people we wouldn’t have otherwise known, and we are so grateful.”
– Linnea and Kristine, Owners
127 S. Stephenson Ave, Suite 105
“Upper Peninsula Audiology expanded to the Iron Mountain community in Fall of 2018. Since then, we have had several wonderful opportunities to immerse ourselves within the community, especially during the Out-To-Lunch season! We are grateful to be the season sponsor again for the third year in a row and look forward to seeing you all soon! Besides our community involvement, we are passionate about the hearing healthcare we have provided and will continue to provide for individuals in the surrounding areas. So, let us at Upper Peninsula Audiology help you hear what you’ve been missing!”
– Dr. Kati Stilwell, Audiologist
127 S. Stephenson Ave, #109
“The newest service, luxury scalp spa sessions, is a huge hit! The downtown community has been very supportive of my small business as I learn and grow with it :). The scalp spa services provide a detoxifying treatment, transdermal scalp nutrition, and a stimulating scalp massage, all in one! This creates an optimal environment for healthy hair growth and a soothed scalp. Think of it as a relaxing version of a dental cleaning, but for your scalp! I am working on adjusting my availability to create sooner openings for the fast-growing demand in this service. Thank you to everyone in the community for all the support!”
– Ashley LeFleur, Owner
500 S. Stephenson Ave, Suite 401 Suite 401
“CWRK Collective is a community of small business owners, freelance professionals, and professionals who work from home or travel to our community for business or pleasure. We love being in Downtown Iron Mountain because it gives us the opportunity to recommend the best places to eat and shop in the district to our many out-of-town guests. “
– Elsa Pontbriand
215 E. Hughitt St
“I started The Good Earth as an AVEDA lifestyle salon in 2013, with one stylist and myself. Over 11 years, we grew to be six stylists, an esthetician, and a full-time receptionist, and relocated to a historic building downtown in 2022. Owning a salon was always the dream, and continues to be. Serving the community for almost 12 years has been nothing short of fulfilling and wonderful, and we hope to be the area’s People’s Choice “Best Salon” for years to come.”
– Kate Pearson, Owner
102 W Ludington St
“We are part of a dying breed; Hobby Shops are getting fewer and fewer. We have been around since 1990, offering Plastic Model Kits, Electric Trains, Metal Signs, Die-Cast Collectables, Model Rockets, Paints, Books, and Military Collectables. A great place to hang around and chat.”
– Mark Wiederrecht, Owner
426 S Stephenson Ave, Suite 2
We are extremely excited to open our third location here in Iron Mountain. While technically a run specialty shop, our primary focus is on personalized fittings and working with our customers in a one-on-one environment to find shoe solutions. Whether you are a walker, runner, or just someone who needs a good pair of shoes, we will work with you to make sure you get the right fit to keep your feet happy. We also carry plenty of apparel, including Lululemon, Nike, Brooks, New Balance, and some store brand gear!”
– Chad Hause, General Manager
215 E Ludington St
“The Local Daily Newspaper is owned by Ogden Publishing, and it is staffed by local residents. The company was founded by H.C. Ogden in 1890 and is currently run by the family of his grandson, G. Ogden Nutting. Current CEO Robert Nutting, son of G. Ogden Nutting, is the fourth generation of the Ogden-Nutting family to run the company, and is also a principal owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Between our Daily and Weekly Shopper papers, we strive to offer the community advertising for your promotional events, along with the news coverage you deserve. “
– Denise Lind, General Manager/Advertising Director
410 S Stephenson Ave
“BK Enterprises – The Engraving Store, has been in business since 1993 and has been located at the 410 S. Stephenson Ave. address since 1994. We all brought our kids to work until they were old enough to attend school, and our customers still ask about them and what they are doing now. Our business has grown along with the downtown and is a great place to be! “
– Brenda Mattson, Owner
321 S Stephenson Ave – Downtown Kitchen and Home Design Center
“At 41 Lumber, we’re proud to celebrate 100 years of serving the Upper Peninsula. Since 1925, we’ve grown from a single-location lumberyard into a trusted partner for builders, homeowners, and DIYers across the region. We offer more than just building materials, we help customers bring their visions to life, from full home builds to kitchen remodels and everything in between. As we look to the future, we’re investing in our communities, including a full remodel of our Quinnesec store to better serve our customers and highlight expanded product lines. We’re grateful to be part of such a vibrant small business community in Iron Mountain. Here’s to building together for the next 100 years.”
– Tania Swanson, Marketing Manager
220 E Hughitt St, Suite B
“We are excited to be a part of the vibrant Iron Mountain arts community located in the heart of downtown! It has been a joy to provide private music instruction on various instruments to both children and adults over the past 4 years. Thank you to the community for your continued support and patronage. We look forward to many more years of making music!”
– Thomas Niebrzydowski, Owner
Impacts of Small Businesses
Here are six very good reasons to shop local and support local businesses in downtown Iron Mountain and throughout the entire area. In addition to these, consider that our local small businesses offer variety, quality, uniqueness, and local flavor you just can’t find anywhere else! Check out the DDA Business Directory for a listing of over 200 downtown Iron Mountain businesses.
1 – A vast majority (over 80%) of Americans perceive small businesses positively, and recognize that small businesses make valuable contributions to their communities.
2 – About two-thirds of every dollar spent at locally-owned businesses stays in the community. Keeping dollars in the community is a key driver of economic growth in the Iron Mountain area, creating more local wealth and local jobs.
3– Small business support and retention is essential to downtown revitalization, so shopping local makes it happen.
4 – Small businesses employ about half of the private sector workforce in the United States and contribute more than half of all new job creation.
5 – Businesses with less than 500 employees comprise over 99% of all businesses in the United States and account for roughly 40% of gross domestic product (GDP).
6– All of these impacts on small businesses come from multiple sources of information and have been widely recognized for decades in the United States.
Local Small Business Resources
