A press release from the Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that it is looking for state or federal support to make up for lost revenue due to the slow start to the winter recreation season. The group has appealed to the state for any relief, including any state or federal contingency funds that may be avaalable. Based on the responses from business owners, the LGACC says revenue loss for January is around $3.8 million. Without the winter tourism season, which is about 85% of the area’s annual revenue, the financial loss includes loss of service related jobs, supplies and materials. And even though the area is finally seeing snow, the effects of the slow season start will be felt for months.