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Hello! 

Hope you had a wonderful week and enjoy your last weekend in August! We have some great events coming this fall. Read below to see what's happening at the Chamber and throughout the Livonia business community.

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

Meet Red Wings' Mike Babcock
with Novi Chamber of Commerce 

SOLD OUT!
Thursday, September 8

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

VisTaTech Center at Schoolcraft College

Presented by Davenport University, Hines Park Ford, St. Mary Mercy Hospital & Varnum - Attorneys at Law 

 

Twisted Blind Networking Lunch 
Wednesday, September 28 

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Giulio's Cucina Italiana (31735 Plymouth Rd) 

$15 per Member; $20 per Non-member

Come enjoy lunch and two distinct opportunities
to network in 90 minutes. 

 Click Here for Registration Form 

 

Dodgeball: A Five O'Clock Connection

Thursday, October 6

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Livonia Family YMCA (14255 Stark Rd)

Teams of 5-8 People - $75 Members; $90 Non-Members

Non-Playing Individuals - $5 per Member; $10 per Non-Member

Come enjoy a good time, pizza, pop and a fun team building exercise to your business networking.

Click Here for Registration Form 

 

 

    

ST. MARY MERCY 5TH ANNUAL EMBRACE LIFE 5K RUN/WALK FOR CANCER

St. Mary Mercy Hospital invites you to be a part of their 5th annual 5K for Cancer on Sunday, September 11 at 9 a.m. The 5K run/walk is a celebration of life for cancer survivors, those who have cancer, and an opportunity to participate or honor or remember a loved one. Proceeds support Cancer Services at St. Mary Mercy. To register or find more information, visit www.stmarymercy.org/5kforcancer.

 

NEW HORIZONS DETROIT NAMED MEGA-MARKET OF THE YEAR

New Horizons Computer Learning Centers of Detroit announced on Aug. 25 that it has been named the North American Mega-Market of the Year for the second year in a row. This award was presented at the 2011 New Horizons International Conference at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tennessee. New Horizons of Detroit-part of the New Horizons Great Lakes network of centers in Michigan, Chicago and Cleveland-placed ahead of other mega-market centers such as New York City, Los Angeles, and Dallas. The award is based on a combination of revenue growth, profit, customer satisfaction score, and total revenue. Awards were also presented to top centers in other market-size classes. New Horizons of Detroit has been recognized at the New Horizons International Conference as a top center in North America for 12 of the past 19 years. For more information, visit www.newhorizons.com/detroit or call (734) 525-1501.

 

CELEBRATE A WEEKEND AT HYATT PLACE
The Hyatt Place Detroit/Livonia located at 19300 Haggerty Road is having some discounted weekend rates now through Dec. 30, 2011. Discounted weekend rates for any special occasion available from $79, includes breakfast. Enjoy the large indoor pool for some family fun.You will find a 42" flat-panel HDTV in every room, a Hyatt Grand Bed, free wi-fi and freshly prepared food available 24/7 in their guest kitchen.The hotel is located in a lovely entertainment park adjacent to several fine restaurants, a movie theater and close to mega shopping. This offer expires Dec. 30, 2011 and is based on availability. Contact the Hyatt at 734-953-9224 or visit hyattplacelivonia.com for more details. 

 

BOTSFORD COMMONS PIZZA AND BOWLING FOR A CAUSE

Botsford Commons presents bowling, pizza and supporting a good cause on Sunday, Aug. 28at their Bowling Fundraiser at Merri-Bowl Lanes in Livonia. The event runs from 3 - 6 p.m., with all proceeds benefiting the "Next Stop, Our Bus" campaign, a Botsford Foundation project to purchase a handicap-accessible bus for the Farmington Hills senior community. The cost for the even is $15 for adults and $10 for kids. It includes, two hours of bowling, shoes, pizza and pop OR $5 for pizza and pop. For more information, contact Colleen at 248-426-6943.   

 

LPS BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT AUG 31
Livonia Public Schools prepares for the beginning of the new year with a "Bounce Your Way Back to School" celebration held this year at Stevenson High School on Wednesday, August 31, 5-8 p.m. Activities include an incredible array of twelve inflatables, along with a variety of games for children. Radio Disney will be hosting an entertainment stage, featuring performances by Earth Angels, our own Churchill CAPA students, and the
DanceAcademy. Enter for a chance to win a fabulous family getaway to Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City, along with other prizes and giveaways! We will even have Back to School Specials for parents! Global Office Solutions will be on site selling school supplies at a discounted price, and all elementary school supplies lists will be on display. In addition, we are excited to introduce our new LPS food service program with a special event offer: Put $20 on your child's school meal account and receive a $5 credit! The cost for the event is $5.00 per school-aged child. Pizza, pop, cotton candy, and snow-cones will be available for an additional cost. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the LPS Foundation Competitive Edge College Savings Program for children.

 

MOM-TO-MOM SALE AND MEMORIAL FUNDRAISER RAFFLE
Little Tots Learning Center wants to invite you to participate in a special event. Livonia Little Tots will be hosting a mom-to-mom sale and memorial fundraiser raffle on
Saturday, August 27, 2011 to benefit a Livonia Little Tots family at their location on 36900 Mallory St. in Livonia. Admission is $1 for the general sale from 9 a.m. - 1 p .m. or $2 for the early bird sale that from 8:30 - 9 a.m.  Thank you for your support of this important event.If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact them at 734-591-6440. www.livonialittletots.com     

 

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YOUR CHAMBER STAFF
Dan West, President
Dawnne Toppa, Vice President
Debbie Ferensic, Office Manager
Laura Sweeney, Program Coordinator
Adam Kleven, Office Assistant   




WELCOME NEW
MEMBERS!

 

Accurate Collision
Category: Automobile- Repair Shop
Contact: Duwain Diacono
12375 Merriman Road
Livonia, MI 48150
734-513-9400
734-513-6719 (fax)
www.accuratecoll.net

Door to Door Organics
Category: Organic Grocery Delivery
Contact: Carlos Collier
30940 Industrial Road
Livonia, MI 48150
734-762-1552
michigan.doortodoororganics.com

Edward Jones - Darrel P. Quinn
Category: Financial Planning
Contact: Darrel P. Quinn
14800 Farmington Road
Suite 109
Livonia, MI 48154
734-522-0607
877-296-6643 (fax)

Movex, Inc.
Category: Fume Extraction
Contact: Larry Piper
14418 Park St.
Livonia, MI 48154
734-744-7845
610-440-0480 (fax)

Rightway Automotive Credit
Category: Used Car Sales & Financing
Contact: Jamie Struna
30500 Plymouth Road
Livonia, MI 48150
734-525-0900
734-793-0109 (fax)
www.rightwaytogo.com

Welcome Wagon
Category: Advertising/Marketing
Contact: Dorie Timberlake
2413 Westgate Ct.
Canton, MI 48188
734-495-1245
www.welcomewagon.com

THANK YOU FOR RENEWING!

 

Dal Mar & Associates

 

Enzo's Catering  

 

Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center Livonia 

 

Laurel Manor Banquet/Conference Center

 

Livonia Jaycees

 

Marriott TownePlace Suites Livonia

 

 Mette's Printery, Inc.

 

Pascha Books & Gifts

 

Renewed Equipment

 

Shaw Construction & Management

 

TGI Friday's

UPCOMING GRAND OPENING!

 

Farmers Insurance District 15

Wednesday, Oct. 19

11 a.m.

39209 Six Mile Road

Suite 202

Livonia, MI 48152

734-464-4806