"Chamber Connection"
Weekly Newsletter of the Sterling Heights Regional and
Anchor Bay Chambers of Commerce
August 12, 2014
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Lisa Edwards
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Lisa Edwards Has a Career Change
After serving more than 11 years in the Chamber world, Lisa is changing both her employer and her career path as she transitions to the next chapter in her career.
Lisa has served as President of the Anchor Bay Chamber since July 2004, and has had the added role of serving as the Marketing Director of the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber since April of 2010.
She has been a "fixture" in our communities for so many years, both as an employee and a volunteer, and will be missed by our Chambers, but she promises to still keep up much of her community involvement in her new position with Chamber Member SERVPRO of Mt. Clemens/New Baltimore, located in Chesterfield Township, (586) 598-5050. She will begin her new position on Monday, August 18.
We wish you much continued success Lisa, and look forward to seeing your smiling face at future Chamber events, now as a volunteer!
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OOP's we forgot one!
The Shock Top Patio Bar was a busy spot at Sterlingfest as it was located adjacent to the Food Court ... staffed here with the Macomb Daily crew of Gina Joseph, Fran Velardo, Mary Ellen Zander, Rene' Plizga and Myra Kieffer.
The Macomb Daily is always on hand when we need them!
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
PROGRESSIVE DISEASE FAMILY SUPPORT FOUNDATION - (Non-Profit Assistance) Utica, Valena Gawracz, (586) 292-7069
SALSARITA'S FRESH CANTINA - (Mexican Restaurant) Macomb, Connie Louwers, (586) 416-2800, www.salsaritas.com
SERVICE MASTER BY SUPERIOR - (Restoration Disaster) Clinton Twp., Kevin Samov, (586) 522-4300, www.svmbysuperior.com
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CHAMBER BRIEFS
MACOMB COUNTY'S LARGEST BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE IS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20 Want to make a host of new business contacts? Want to do it in a beautiful venue with a lot of friendly faces, a great view of Lake St. Clair, with delicious appetizers, and both soft drinks and adult beverages to quench your thirst?
Join us for a great evening of networking, visiting with old friends and making new ones, as the Sterling Heights Regional, Detroit Regional and Anchor Bay Chambers of Commerce partner with the Detroit Metropolitan Visitors and Convention Bureau to bring you one fantastic evening of business-to-business marketing opportunities.
The event will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 20 at MacRay Harbor, 30675 North River Road, Harrison Twp. 48045. Be sure you bring plenty of business cards.
The Presenting Sponsor is DTE Energy, and the cost for Chamber & DMCVB members is only $10, "Not-Yet" members $25, and includes appetizers with a cash bar.
Pre-registration is required by Monday, Aug. 18. RSVP on the Chamber website at www.shrcci.com, or for more information, please call (586) 731-5400 ext. 11 or email: [email protected]. JOIN THE ANCHOR BAY AREA GRUB CRAWL Wednesday, August 27 from 5:30 -9 p.m. Participating restaurants include Fin's Eatery, Green Street Tavern, Hamlin Pub- Chesterfield, Rosie O'Grady's - Chesterfield, Twisted Rooster and Washington Street Wine House. Restaurants will be serving menu specialty items and offering many drink specials. Tickets are only $25 per person. CLICK HERE to register. For more information, call (586) 725-5148 or email [email protected]. ANOTHER CLINTON RIVER PADDLE LANDING
In May we helped with the launch and dedication of a new landing in downtown Utica, and there's another one scheduled for Sterling Heights on Thursday, August 21. CLICK HERE for more information.
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MEMBER NEWS
PHAN'S ACADEMY OF TAEKWON-DO are ITF Taekwon-Do martial art practitioners. They are accepting age 5 and up. Their students will learn self-defense, self-control and discipline. Besides martial art, they are offering YOGA, WOMEN SELF-DEFENSE, and CARDIO KICKBOXING. For more information, visit their website, email or call: www.phanstaekwondo.com, [email protected] or (586) 362-8552. Please call for class time on all classes.
ORANGE LEAF FROZEN YOGURT TO HOST CUSTOMER APPRECIATION CELEBRATION. Local owners and residents Bruce Marone and Robert Michalik opened the doors to their Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt shop in Sterling Heights in March of this year. To celebrate the success of their new store, they're planning a Customer Appreciation for Tuesday, Aug. 12 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. where customers in attendance will be able to Buy One, Get One Free Frozen Yogurt all day long!
Marone said he is excited to be able to give back to his customers in this way and become even more involved in the community. "I am excited for the school year to start up and have the opportunity to partner with the local schools for fundraiser nights and events," said Malone. "We are all about being involved in the local community at Orange Leaf and we're looking forward to giving back and supporting in any way we can." They're located at 13379 15 Mile, Sterling Heights, and they invite everyone to join in this great celebration. Contact them at (586) 883-7500.
DAN LI CRUISE PLANNERS is part of the nation's largest home-based travel agent franchise network in the travel industry. The company has achieved top producer status with every major cruise line and many major travel partners. The company has been named No.1 Cruise Tour / Travel Agency by Entrepreneur for 11 consecutive years and was recently featured as one of the Top 30 Franchise Innovators in Technology by Entrepreneur.
DanLi Cruise Planners' owners are experienced travel professionals who independently book amazing vacation and travel experiences for their clients. For information, please visit www.danlicruiseplanners.com or call Lisa @ (586) 822-5705.
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ADvantage
Fall is just around the corner and it's a good time to promote your products or services in the Chamber's "ADvantage." Emailed monthly to nearly 3,000 Chamber members and friends, it's "Green," and a great, cost-effective way to promote a fundraiser, special offer or "save-the-date" event. A great value! For additional information or to reserve your spot, contact Linda Colton at (586) 731-5400 ext. 20 or [email protected]Deadline is Wed. Aug. 27 for our September ADvantage.
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Register Now!
TONIGHT! - August 12
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Member Anniversaries
25 Years
Bethesda Christian Church
19 Years
Eye Care Associates of Utica
18 Years
SMART
14 Years
New Horizons Rehabilitation Services
9 Years
Bright Side Dental, Sterling Heights
8 Years
Integrated Home Help
Integrated Living, Inc.
7 Years
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan
4 Years
Bieber & Czechowski, PC
Warren Fabricating
3 Years
Gentle Dental, Shelby Township
Tender Care Pediatrics
2 Years
Dillon Energy Services / Mick Trombley
Official Towing
1 Year
Oneclick Cleaners
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Connect with us
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Time to Consider Serving on Chamber's Board of Directors
While 2015 may seem like a long time away, it's not as far away as we'd like to think, especially when it comes to our annual elections for Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce & Industry Board of Directors positions.
In January 2008 we established Election Guidelines that state we are to publish notification of the upcoming election in July and August, and invite qualified members to run for a seat on our Board of Directors.
Our Bylaws state:
Section 2: BOARD MEMBER CRITERIA
Members of the Board of Directors must be representatives of a member business in good standing for a minimum of two (2) years. In addition, an individual must be a member of the Chamber in good standing for a minimum of eighteen (18) months in order to qualify for election or appointment to the Board. A member of the Board of the Chamber of Commerce may not serve on a board or any committee of another Macomb County-based chamber of commerce. A person who is elected to the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce who is serving on a board or committee of another Macomb County-based chamber of commerce must resign his/her position on the board or committee of the other Macomb County-based chamber of commerce prior to taking his/her oath of office as a Board member of the Chamber of Commerce. Should a member business no longer be in good standing with the Chamber or the elected Board member no longer be affiliated with the member business with which he/she was affiliated when elected, then that Board member no longer qualifies as a Board member, and his/her seat on the Board immediately becomes vacant.
The Chamber shall publicize to the membership on or before August 15, the annual election, any vacancies on the Board of Directors, and the deadline for submitting nominations for Board membership.
All applications shall be received by the Board by Sept. 15, to be eligible for review by the Nominating Committee which is the Executive Board. The Board Executive Committee will meet prior to the September meeting to verify applicant's qualifications, and the Board meets on September 30 to approve the ballot and qualified applicants. If required, Ballots will be mailed on or before October 31, and to be counted, must be received at the Chamber offices by November 15. The ballot results will be reported to the Board at the November meeting, and newly-elected and re-elected Board members will be installed at the December meeting.
Our 23 member Board of Directors is responsible for the governance and policy making responsibilities of the Chamber, and also controls its property, is responsible for the finances and directs the affairs of the Chamber. Current Directors whose terms expire in 2014 are Clark Andrews, Dan Felstow, Brent Freeman, Terri Giampetroni, Barbara Rossmann, Jeff Vollmar and Mike Weiss. All of these current directors are eligible for re-election, and we also have two additional open seats at this time. We welcome qualified members with an interest in serving on our Board and ask you to contact President Wayne Oehmke at (586) 731-5400, ext. 22, or e-mail at [email protected] and he'll discuss the criteria with you and furnish the necessary application forms.
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Bell Amore Salon comes to Macomb Twp.
With owners Ashley Sonnenfeld, Naomi Trotti, and her father, Michael Bernock on the scissors, they were joined by staff, friends, family, and our Ambassadors for the festive Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting for this beautiful new salon. "The owners of Bell Amore Salon and Bridal Team have created a salon that not only caters to their clients, but also to their co-workers. The main goal is for everyone who walks through the door to feel calm and comfortable, both clients and employees. There is an established Bridal Team who have worked together for four years and served more than 100 bridal parties." They carry an organic hair care line called Eufora that is 75 - 85 percent USDA Pharmaceutical grade Aloe Vera based and is not only good for you, but also for the environment, and is 100 percent guaranteed. Continuing education is a top priority at Bell Amore; the team brings educators to the salon to advance their education, and they also travel to other states for advanced training. They're also a training salon and constantly working towards excellence behind the chair. As a team of professional hairstylists, their goal is to constantly work together to create a fun-loving and professional environment. They specialize in bridal and formal hair as well as pedicures, hair extensions, and cutting and coloring services. Call today to book your reservation with one of their top stylists at (586) 799-4093. They're conveniently located at 15377 Hall Road in Macomb Twp. in the center located at the northeast corner of Hall/Hayes). Email at [email protected], www.salonbellamore.com. |
Stella Sweets Bakery opens in New Baltimore
Bakery owners Zef and Jennifer Bojaj, bakery namesake and youngest daughter Stella handled the scissors, and they were joined by family, friends, New Baltimore Treasurer Jeanne Bade, County Commissioner Kathy Vosburg, Chamber Directors and Ambassadors, and Phil Kraft representing Congresswoman Candice Miller. Jennifer and Zef were inspired by their grandmother's recipes in opening their new bakery. They fell in love with the "little pink house" located across the street from the Walter and Mary Burke Park on the waterfront in downtown New Baltimore. Interesting note is the new bakery is located in the same building that was the former home of the Anchor Bay Chamber offices. The family-oriented business offers a wide variety of sugary selections to accommodate the most aggressive sweet tooth. They feature a daily variety of cupcakes, cakes and an assortment of delectable pastries. When visiting Stella Sweets be sure to check out the party room that is perfect for hosting your birthday parties and other events. Jennifer and Zef utilize locally produced ingredients to encourage the growth and appeal of southeastern Michigan. They're located at 36341 Front Street, (586) 648-7203, email [email protected], and on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/StellaSweetsBakery. |
Silent Scope Firearms opens in Shelby Twp.
With owners Bryan Kaurich and Lindon Gjolaj on the scissors, they were joined by family, Shelby Twp. Supervisor Rick Stathakis, and a host of our great Chamber Ambassadors to officially open their great new facility. This new business was built from the ground up based on the growing interest, enthusiasm, and passion of sportsmen and avid collectors alike.
"Our 1,500 sq. ft. showroom carries a variety of new and used firearms, ammo and accessories. Silent Scope Firearms prides itself on its unique vendor relationships, making it possible to obtain that "limited edition" piece that you've been searching for." The knowledgeable staff is available daily for gunsmithing, as well as offering weekly gun safety and training classes.
"If Service and Quality Matter ... we consider each and every satisfied customer to be an extension of our business. We stand behind all products carried and purchased in our store. If it doesn't meet our expectations, you won't see it on our shelves."
Three of our members also are located in the same center; Michigan By The Bottle Tasting Room, Painting Sensations, and Sherwood Brewing Company ... be sure to visit them all when you stop by.
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