Thursday, April 4

Healthcare Network Group Meeting

10 am

Chamber office

305 N. Pontiac Trail, Ste. A

Walled Lake 48390

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We know referral groups work and we know many of our members are connected to the healthcare industry. So, we want to find out who might be interested in joining a Healthcare Network Group that would share information and education, pass referrals and help promote the overall well-being of healthcare related businesses within our Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.

If your business is associated with the healthcare industry (physician practices, dental offices, pharmacies, social services, senior housing, senior care services, hospitals, physical therapy, alternative therapy, etc.,) please join us as we explore how we might better work together with our new LACC Healthcare Network Group.

Please RSVP your attendance to [email protected] so that we can plan accordingly.

Friday, April 5

1st Friday Coffee Connect

8:30 - 9:30 am

Commerce Family Pharmacy

2549 Union Lake Road

Commerce 48382

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It's a great opportunity to find out more about our host business while networking with fellow chamber members. Enjoy a light breakfast and door prize drawing as well. It's fast, fun and FREE and we hope to see you there ...

Tuesday, April 9

Member Orientation Breakfast

9:00 - 10:30 am

Brookdale of Novi

45182 West Park Drive

Novi 48377

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Download Registration Form HERE

Register Online HERE

New (and not-so-new) members are invited to attend as we review the benefits of membership with the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. Networking, complimentary breakfast and the opportunity to make sure you are getting the most out of your investment.

SPONSORED BY:

Tuesday, April 9

YPG After-Hours Networking

5 - 7 pm

Drafting Table

49438 Pontiac Trail

Wixom 48393

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Download Registration Form HERE

Register Online HERE

Our Young Professionals are meeting for pizza, networking and craft beer ... who's in???

Pizza & Networking are on us ~ Cash Bar

RSVP your attendance so we can plan accordingly...

Thanks to our 2019 YPG Sponsor

Thursday, April 11

Ground Breaking Celebration

10 - 11 am

Michigan Schools & Government Credit Union

3230 N. Pontiac Trail

Commerce, 48390

(this is the NE corner of Pontiac Trail & Walnut Lake Rd.

Parking is available off Walnut Lake in the back parking lot of MLC Motor Cars)

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Chamber members and community leaders are invited to join us as we celebrate the Groundbreaking of the soon to open Michigan Schools & Government Credit Union in Commerce. Light refreshments will be served.

Thursday, April 11

Spotlight Lunch

11:30 am

Culver's

49169 Alpha Drive

Wixom 48393

 

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LACC members meet monthly at various chamber member eateries for this informal networking lunch. FREE soft drink provided with your meal purchase. No reservation required. Save room for that frozen custard treat and bring plenty of business cards for the door prize drawing!

Tuesday, April 16

Education Event

The ABCs of CBD - Everything you want to know about Cannabinoids" presented by Lynn Lipman and special guest, Dr. Ryan Christianson, D.O..

(Family Practice and Emergency Medicine)

10-11:30 am

Chamber office

305 N. Pontiac Trail, Ste. A

Walled Lake 48390

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Download Registration Flyer HERE

Register Online HERE

Join us for this FREE education event where you'll learn more about the benefits of cannabinoids. Space is limited ~ Reservations Required.

Wednesday, April 17

Ambassador Meeting

10 am

Chamber office

305 N. Pontiac Trail, Ste. A       

Walled Lake 48390

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The Ambassadors are making things happen. Stop by and see if this might be a good group for you and your business to get involved with ...

Thursday, April 18

3rd Thursday Coffee Connect

8:30 - 9:30 am

Comerica

2730 E. West Maple Road     

Commerce Twp. 48390

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Join us for this fast, fun, FREE morning mixer. Find out about our host and meet your next customer before you even get to the office - light breakfast & door prize drawing included. It's a great way to start your Thursday ...

Tuesday, April 23

Ribbon Cutting Celebration

5 - 6 pm

Tim Peacock State Farm

123 E. Walled Lake Drive

Walled Lake 48390

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Please join us in welcoming one of our newest chamber member businesses. Not too far from the chamber office and right across from the lake, we hope to see you there as we celebrate with a Ribbon Cutting and Light Refreshments ...

Wednesday, April 24

Administrative Professionals' Luncheon

12 -2 pm

Volare Ristorante

48992 Pontiac Trail

Wixom 48393

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Download Registration Form HERE

Register Online HERE

Don't forget the person in the office who makes it all happen!! Treat your Administrative Professional to a delicious lunch, fantastic fashion show and a takeaway gift. You make the reservation and we'll do the rest ... Space is limited ~ Reservations Required

Tuesday, April 30

West Oakland Regional Job Fair

8:30 am - 1:00 pm

Wixom Community Center

49015 Pontiac Trail

Wixom 48393

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Download Registration Form HERE

Register Online HERE

The Job Fair is a collaborative community event hosted by the City of Wixom, Oakland County Michigan Works and the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. Our primary goal is to help our local businesses find quality candidates and for our local job seekers to find good jobs near their homes. Limited Business Booth Space Still Available.

MONDAY, MAY 13

EDGEWOOD COUNTRY CLUB

REGISTRATION / BREAKFAST 9 - 10 AM

SHOTGUN START 10:30 AM

Includes:

Continental Breakfast

(Provided by Tim Hortons of Walled Lake)

18 Holes of Golf with Cart

Lunch and 1 Drink Ticket

Goody Bag, Games & Prizes

Buffet Dinner & Awards Banquet

PRESENTING SPONSORS:

BREAKFAST SPONSOR:

MULLIGAN SPONSOR:

HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSOR:

THANKS TO OUR GOLD SPONSORS:

Community Financial Credit Union

Insurance Advisors

Signarama Novi

Travel Plus / Travel Leaders

THANKS TO OUR SILVER SPONSOR:

LaFontaine Subaru of Commerce Township

It's the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock and we're ready to help celebrate at our 2019 Rockin' Under the Stars outdoor summer concert!

We're seeking sponsors for this family-friendly community concert. Find out how you can join in the fun and help support this event ...

Advertising Alternatives, LLC

Lou Goutman - 248.363.8994

Member Since 2005

Associate Member - Ginger Nickloy

248.770.2707

Member Since 2009

California Closets

Ray Markham - 248.624.1234

Member Since 2006

Corian Carpet & Furniture Cleaners

John Tosoian - 248.363.7112

Member Since 2006

Crossroads Presbyterian Church

Rev. Dr. John H. Pavelko - 248.624.3821

Member Since 1998

Discraft, Inc.

James Kenner - 248.624.2250

Member Since 2007

E.A. Promotions

Margaret Wright - 248.366.3124

Member Since 2018

Edgewood Country Club

Brian Bach - 248.363.7112

Member Since 2004

Foundation for Excellence -

Walled Lake Schools

Michelle Bianco - 248.956.2116

Member Since 2008

Four Seasons Apartment Homes

Stephanie Willekens - 248.462.0330

Member Since 2013

Kentucky Trailer Specialty Vehicles

Tom Harper - 800.521.9701

Member Since 2011

Kotz Heating Cooling & Plumbing

Star Mosella - 248.674.4999

Member Since 2017

Mega Printing

Mark Grimm - 248.624.6065

Member Since 2018

Planet Fitness - Waterford

Mike Shipman - 248.599.9795

Member Since 2018

Redford Lock Security Solutions

Robert Massard - 248.374.0600

Member Since 2018

TDA Insurance & Financial LLC

Sherry Diederich - 248.347.3630

Member Since 2018

Volare Ristorante  

Dino Grossi - 248.960.7771

Member Since 2017

Walled Lake Consolidated School District

Superintendent Kenneth Gutman - 248.956.2000

Member Since 1986

Wixom Station

Frank Shushtari - 248.360.7878

Member Since 2015

1st Friday Coffee Connect at Detroit Business Graphics

Friday, March 1, 2019

Members from our Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and the Huron Valley Chamber gathered for a 1st Friday Coffee at Detroit Business Graphics in Highland.

DBG owners Marvin and Amporn Loveless, rolled out the red carpet with a terrific breakfast, fun door prizes and a great space for members to enjoy this multi-chamber networking opportunity. Both chambers and many of the members in attendance have done business with DBG and we certainly had a room full of happy customers providing terrific testimonials. Congratulations on your thriving business and thanks for all your hard work to help other businesses succeed!

Winter Wonder Bowl at Wonderland Lanes

Sunday, March 3, 2019

Ribbon Cutting at Family Chiropractic & Wellness

Monday, March 4, 2019

Congratulations to Family Chiropractic and Wellness on their Gra nd Opening / Ribbon Cutting Celebration!

Dr. Jason Ellis was joined by family, friends, chamber members and local leaders to celebrate as he opened his new practice on Welch Road in Commerce Township.

On behalf of the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce staff and our Board of Directors we wish you all the best and continued success!

Joe Dallo - Dallo Financial Ribbon Cutting

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Thanks to everyone who joined us for the Dallo Financia l Ribbon Cutting. Joe recently joined the chamber, so he took a few moments to explain more about himself and his financial planning services.

Special thanks to Linda Hyaduck from State Senator Jim Runestad's office for joining us and presenting Joe with a special tribute.

Community Financial Credit Union

Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce members, City of Wixom Mayor Richard Ziegler and Oakland County Commissioner Phil Weipert were among the guests who attended the Ribbon Cutting Celebration of the brand-new Community Financial Credit Union branch in Wixom.

Community Financial has an impressive list of ways they give back to the community including the Summer of Sharing Program, student-run credit union programs and in 2019 they'll offer (20) $1500 scholarships. They truly do invest in the community.

Branch Manager, Alex Hansen, and Assistant Branch Manager, Julie Scarlin, welcome your visit. Congratulations - we look forward to working with you!

Education Event - Get Your Business Online with Google

Presented by George Sinanis of WebFox Marketing

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

It was a full house at the FREE Google Workshop held recently at the chamber office.

Thanks again to our presenter, George Sinanis, from Webfox Marketing LLC . George helped to redesign our chamber website and he is a wealth of knowledge to help you grow your business!!

Spotlight Lunch at Sidecar Slider Bar

Monday, March 18, 2019

Thanks to Terri Hayosh and the staff at Sidecar Slider Bar Commerce for hosting our March Spotlight Lunch. Some of the guests in attendance announced they are already regular customers while others stopped by for their first visit and NOW they'll be regulars too!

It's great to see so many of you attending the lunches to support a fellow chamber member while networking and socializing with chamber friends.

Congratulations to Brand New Member Jolie Abreu with Keller Williams on winning the terrific door prize!

March Madness Membership Mixer at Wings Etc.

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Chamber members gathered at Wings Etc. in Wixom recently for our March Madness Membership Mixer. As always, a great time with our chamber friends and an opportunity for folks to meet Wings Etc. owner Raman Singh. Reminder - their outdoor patio opens soon so stop back by for a visit!

This was a combined event with our Lakes Area Young Professionals Group - thanks for joining in the fun too.

Good luck with your NCAA brackets and here's to March Madness & Spring Fever!

Ribbon Cutting at The Exercise Coach

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Celebrating another fabulous Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Grand Opening, Chamber members helped to welcome owner Stacy Leick at The Exercise Coach Commerce Township .

Located at 4813 Carroll Lake Road, it's the home of the 20-minute workout. Stop by and check it out ...

3rd Thursday Coffee Connect at AT&T

Thursday, March 21, 2019

Justin and Ethan were terrific hosts of our recent

3rd Thursday Coffee Connect. Guests enjoyed coffee & donuts, networking and the opportunity to find out more about the fabulous AT&T product & service lineup.

Located at 28870 S. Wixom Road in Wixom, we hope you'll stop by and say the chamber sent you.

State of the Lakes Address at Edgewood Country Club

Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Thanks to our municipal leaders for joining us at our Annual State of the Lakes Luncheon. Participants included: Walled Lake Mayor Linda Ackley, City of Wixom Manager Steven Brown, White Lake Township Supervisor Rik Kowall, Village of Wolverine Lake Council President Brian Nedrow, Commerce Township Supervisor David Scott and Dan Hunter the Deputy Director of Economic Cevelopment & Community Affairs for Oakland County.

There is a real effort towards collaboration amongst these communities and it's our pleasure to host this event as they each speak with great pride regarding the work they do to make each community stronger, to make our region stronger and to strengthen the vitality of businesses throughout our Lakes Area.

Our thanks to our fabulous Government Affairs Committee (Debra Barker, Chad Hartung, Linda Hyaduck, Cara Johnson, John Pavelko, Lauren Royston, Jack Shubitowski, Jerry Scrivo, Jim Szegi, and Carol Wagner) for all their assistance with this event. A special thank you to the Chamber President and Government Affairs Committee Chairperson Sue Vanderwill for helping to facilitate.

Of course, thanks to our Presenting Sponsors: DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital , Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union , Family Funeral Care and Consumers Energy and thanks to everyone who attended!

Ambassador "We Thank You Wednesday" visit to

Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Membership Manager, Pam Coffey, and several of our Chamber Ambassadors stopped by City of Walled Lake municipal offices for our We Thank You Wednesday visit. They dropped off a case of brand-new 2019 directories and thanked them for being a member of our Lakes Area Chamber of Commece since 1986.

They're busy at work planning for their Spring Easter Egg Hunt and also seeking vendors for their weekly Farmers Market.

For more information on either of these events, contact the Walled Lake City offices at 248.624.4847.

Beyond Self Storage is offering use of their conference room at

NO COST and without being a customer. They can be reached for reservations at 248.938.8974 or [email protected] .

Reservations are first come, first serve and are available

Mon-Fri: 9-6, Sat: 9-5, Sun: 11-4.

 

Beyond Self Storage

3220 E. Oakley Park Rd

Commerce, Mi 48390

Evening Art Therapy for Caregivers

Wednesday(s)

5 – 7 p.m.

Private Dining Rooms, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital

$5 per person

The Henry Ford C.A.R.E. Program now offers monthly Art Therapy for Caregivers where they can meet to create art, relieve stress and boost their mood. To register, visit HenryFord.com/art.

 

Upcoming Events…

Grocery Store Tour with a Henry Ford Registered Dietician

Monday, April 1

9 – 11 a.m.

Kroger, 25780 Middlebelt Rd. Farmington Hills, MI 48336

$15 per person, and proceeds are donated to Game on Cancer.

With over 40,000 foods in your average grocery store, grocery shopping can be overwhelming. Learn the ins and outs of healthy, budget-friendly grocery shopping from a Henry Ford registered dietician nutritionist during a hands-on tour of the grocery store. Together you will go aisle by aisle and learn how to properly read food labels, maximize nutrients in the foods you buy, shop for special diets, and save money. Registration is required. To register, visit henryfordlivewell.com/grocerystoretour

 

Did you know…

This year, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital celebrates 10 years since we opened our hospital and expanded our services in western Oakland County. Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital was designed to combine clinical excellence with innovative and integrative services to provide you with the very best in health and wellness, close to home. We are more than just a hospital, we are a community center for well-being. Visit HenryFord.com/WestBloomfield to learn more about all our services and programs.

Genisys Credit Union Awards Spirit of Main Street Grant to Highland DDA

Genisys Credit Union recently presented the Highland Downtown Development Authority a Spirit of Main Street Micro Business Grant. Genisys has partnered with the Oakland County Main Street Program to provide grants that will help support the newer, small businesses and in turn, create stronger downtown communities.

 

“It is so important to invest in our communities,” said Jackie Buchanan, Genisys Credit Union’s President, and CEO. “We are happy to be able to help local businesses and look forward to their continued success.”

 

The Highland DDA was established in 2004 and has funded several projects including lamp posts, sidewalks, building facade improvements, and community events. Their goal, as stated on their website, is “to encourage economic growth in a designated area resulting in increased value – hopefully affecting surrounding areas too.” The DDA plans to use the grant funds for a rental subsidy program to encourage new businesses and also support existing businesses that may need help.

 

“The Highland DDA appreciates Genisys' generosity and is very excited to offer the Rental Support Program to a new business or an existing struggling business,” says DDA Executive Director, Melissa Dashevich, “Their support has made it possible for the Highland DDA to offer this opportunity to two businesses.”

 

305 N. Pontiac Trail, Ste. A

Walled Lake 48390

Phone: 248.624.2826

Fax: 248.624.2892

[email protected]

www.lakesareachamber.com