Upcoming Chamber Events ... Please Join Us!
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Thursday, August 1
Healthcare Network Group
8:30 - 10:00 am
The Neighborhoods of White Lake
10770 Elizabeth Lake Road
White Lake 48386
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If your business is associated with the healthcare industry please join us as this group will share information & education, pass referrals and help promote the overall well-being of healthcare related businesses within our Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Friday, August 2
1st Friday Coffee Connect
8:30 - 9:30 am
The Red Poppy
1865 Harvey Lake Road
Highland 48356
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Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce members as well as members from the Highland-White Lake Business Association will gather at this local Bed & Breakfast / Retreat Center for our fast, fun, free morning mixer. Find out more about our host location, enjoy a light breakfast and bring plenty of business cards for networking. Hope to see you there ...
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Wednesday, August 7
Ground Breaking Celebration / Informational Lunch
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Uptown Grille
3100 E. West Maple Road
Commerce Township 48390
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Resort Lifestyle Communities (RLC) extends an invitation for lunch and an opportunity to learn more about their unique, all-inclusive, independent senior living retirement community as they celebrate the groundbreaking of this new facility coming soon to Commerce Township. Join us at Uptown Grille for this celebration. Reservations to
Bang Lake at 531.207.5465 are required.
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Tuesday, July 13
Young Professionals Group "My Story" Breakfast
Featuring Matthew Sharrak from MMS / AT&T
9 - 10 am
Hampton Inn & Suites by HILTON
49025 Alpha Drive
Wixom 48393
FREE for current LACC Members / $10 for non-members
Mingle with our YPG folks and enjoy a light breakfast while listening to a success story based on growth, innovation and smart management! Featuring Matthew Sharrak from Midwest Mobility Solutions / AT&T.
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Thursday, July 15
3rd Thursday Coffee Connect
8:00 - 9:00 am *
(half-hour earlier than normal)
DFCU Financial Credit Union
2765 Commerce Crossings Road
Commerce 48390
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Join us for this fast, fun, FREE morning mixer. Meet Branch Manager Donaa Ellis and her team as you enjoy terrific networking and light breakfast. Don't forget your business cards for the door-prize drawing. It's a great way to start your Thursday ... hope to see you there!
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Tuesday, August 20
Multi-Chamber Networking
4 - 7 pm
M1 Concourse
1 Concourse Drive, Unit 133
Pontiac 48341
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$20 / person includes thrill rides, appetizers, beer & wine, and networking
Space is limited - Reservation Required by 8/15
Join members from the Lakes, Clarkston and Waterford Area Chambers of Commerce for a thrilling evening of networking at the M1 Concourse. Thrill rides, appetizers, beer & wine and networking are on the menu. Reservations required as space is limited.
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Thursday, August 22
Spotlight Lunch
11:30 am
Culver's of Wixom
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.
You may remember, we had lunch scheduled here a couple months ago but the power was out! So, of course we had to re-schedule to visit with owner Charles Paisley, enjoy lunch and maybe a frozen custard too. Don't miss the fun!
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Tuesday, August 27
Education Workshop "Stuff You Don't Learn in School"
Presented by Joe Dallo of Dallo Financial
10:00 - 11:30 am
Chamber office
305 N. Pontiac Trail, Ste. A
Walled Lake 48390
FREE to current LACC members / $10 Non-Members
Light Refreshments Provided / Space is limited - Reservation Required
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In this workshop you will learn to be more efficient with your income and to maximize your potential. By learning about credit, allocating your resources more effectively, minimizing your taxes and having a plan for retirement and your estate, you may be able to achieve your goals quicker.
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Wednesday, August 28
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. Members from this committee help welcome and mentor our newest members by reaching out and answering questions and helping them to learn the value of their membership. Ambassadors also join us at networking events, ribbon cuttings and educational events to help make introductions as well as greet and facilitate at these events. Stop by and see if this might be a good group for you and your business to get involved with ...
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Our Newest Chamber Members
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Alaina Keller Insurance Agency
Farm Bureau
Alaina Keller - 317.650.9721
28345 N. Beck Road, Ste. 300B, Wixom
A Pass Marketing
Ashley Spence - 248.214.1990
West Bloomfield
Christal Clear Consulting
Christine Allyson - 248.505.0506
23023 Orchard Lake Road, Bldg. F
Farmington Hills
Kitchen Tune-Up Novi MI
Michele Sweeney - 248.309.0837
White Lake
Prime 7 Bar & Restaurant
Jill Eakin - 248.242.4771
8635 Cooley Lake Road, Commerce Twp.
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Rodan + Fields Skincare
Marcia Aravas - 248.931.9720
White Lake
Rodan + Fields Skincare
Barbara Stachurski - 248.624.5163
Commerce Township
SpringHill Suites Detroit / Wixom
Angela McBride - 248.344.9319
49097 Alpha Drive, Wixom
X-Golf Novi
Chris Barlow - 248.513.4761
44325 W. 12 Mile Road, Ste. H179, Novi
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AAA - Hulverson Insurance Agency
Scott Hulverson - 248.349.2110
Member Since 2009
Acromag
Kurt Lipsky - 248.624.1541
Member Since 1976
American Plastic Toys
David Littleton - 248.624.4881
Member Since 1967
ANCA Inc.
Russell Riddiford - 248.926.4466
Member Since 2005
APR Maintenance
Judy Rae - 248.438.1665
Member Since 2005
Associates in Hypnosis
Walter Rosenblum - 248.855.1881
Member Since 2005
At Home
Rachel Carrillo -
248.472.9177
Member Since 2017
Brentwood Golf Club & Banquet Center
Barry Pearce - 248.684.2662
Member Since 1995
Campbell's Collision
Larry Campbell - 248.363.8004
Member Since 1980
Casey's of Walled Lake
Casey Ambrose - 248.669.5200
Member Since 2008
CJ's Brewing Company
Anthony Asker - 248.366.7979
Member Since 2004
Creative Eldercare Consultants LLC
Julie Haskins-White - 248.842.4980
Member Since 2018
DFCU Financial Credit Union
Donaa Ellis - 313.336.2700
Member Since 2006
Dr. Andrew Berry - Associate Member
Andrew H. Berry, D.O. - 248.363.4265
Member Since 1976
Edible Arrangements
Ginger Page
- 248.960.5200
Member Since 2007
Edward Rose & Sons
Jessica Krug - 248.686.5300
Member Since 2017
Fiberclass Insulation, Inc.
Tina Klinebriel - 248.669.0660
Member Since 2017
Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit / Oakland County Michigan Works
Mona Diegel - 248.926.1820
Member Since 2015
Hampton Inn & Suites - Wixom
Chelsea Sparks - 248.348.0170
Member Since 2017
ITC Holdings Corp.
Adelaide Pascaris - 248.946.3000
Member Since 2004
Just Right Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Roger Findley - 248.889.0789
Member Since 2010
Kickstand Brewing Company
Brendan Rogers - 248.301.5941
Member Since 2016
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Kim's Cleaning LLC
Kim Szegi - 248.887.4384
Member Since 2009
Lakes Area Tax & Accounting Services
Phil Hough - 248.363.4138
Member Since 2004
Lake Michigan Insurance Agency
Jon Retherford - 248.592.5508
Member Since 1963
Meijer - Walled Lake
Brendan Birchmeier - 248.960.7000
Member Since 1992
My Place Hotel
Jeff Cobb - 248.344.7991
Member Since 2018
Oakland Family Services
Kristin Benton - 248.858.7766
Member Since 2018
Oakland Schools Technical Campus - SW
Martin Kaye - 248.668.5600
Member Since 1991
PNC Bank - Wixom
Charles Scott - 248.926.3000
Member Since 2017
Planet Fitness - Novi
Ellen Klebba - 248.668.1100
Member Since 2011
Professional Movers.com
Andrew Androff - 248.926.9999
Member Since 1998
Revex, Inc.
Claudia Vargas -
248.669.8100
Member Since 2010
Robin Aire Heating & Cooling
Matthew Winnie - 248.380.1857
Member Since 2008
Spencer Roofing / Spencer Knish Construction, Inc.
Laurie Spencer - 248.669.9730
Member Since 2014
Steven Z Hechtman DDS
Dr. Steven Hechtman - 248.669.5220
Member Since 2004
Suburban Party Rental
Mark Partogian
- 888.532.4042
Member Since 2010
The Positive Shift, LLC
Stacie Zotkovich - 248.821.5119
Member Since 2017
Tim Hortons - Walled Lake
Maureen Stewart - 248.668.0044
Member Since 2001
Village of Wolverine Lake
Michael Smith
- 248.624.1710
Member Since 1976
White Lake Township
Rik Kowall - 248.698.3300
Member Since 2000
Wixom Community Foundation
Rene' Saenz - 248.880.8594
Member Since 2017
Zigo & Associates
Daniel Zigo - 248.360.6400
Member Since 2016
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We've been busy!
Check out photos from our recent events ...
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EmpowerMind Workshop
Presented by Kimberly Kassner-Earley
Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Sunrise of West Bloomfield
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Much thanks to
Kimberly Kassner-Earley with
EmpowerMind for recently sharing a terrific workshop with our LACC members! It's amazing how everyone learns differently and how we all hear things and process things differently too.
Also a HUGE thank-you to
Sunrise of West Bloomfield for stepping in to host as the event was bigger than our chamber space could hold.
Watch your emails and the chamber calendar for more FREE educational events presented by the best experts we know ... our MEMBERS!
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YPG Trivia Night at Casey's of Walled Lake
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
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Casey's of Walled Lake hosted our Young Professionals Group Trivia Night and it was a ton 'o fun! Our thanks to longtime Chamber Member & restaurant owner Casey Ambrose for taking such good care of our Young Professional Group.
Guests enjoyed great networking, fabulous food and the exciting trivia competition. The Insurance Brothers (it's their official team name) Dan & Matt Diederich from TDA Insurance & Financial LLC, took home 1st Place with tight competition from some of our other teams.
Watch the calendar for more exciting YP activities and educational events ...
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My Place Hotel Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
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Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce joined the
City of Wixom to celebrate the Grand Opening of
My Place Hotels with a fabulous Ribbon Cutting event.
Eric Myers, VP of Sales & Development with My Place and Jeff Cobb the General Manager of the Wixom hotel greeted guests, showed off their spacious rooms, encouraged everyone to register for the Loyalty/Rewards Program and treated guests to some good eats via the on-site food truck.
We enjoyed finding out more about the My Place brand which is ideal for both long-term stays (with a kitchenette in every room) or family vacations - especially those with pets since they are pet-friendly. To celebrate the Grand Opening & the pet-friendly theme the hotel will be making a donation to the local Humane Society. And it was our pleasure to meet some of the local artists whose work is seen throughout the hotel hallways, and lobby as well as in each of the rooms. Congrats and continued success from the LACC!
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Multi-Chamber Educational Breakfast - Carpe Chaos
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Bakers of Milford
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Thanks to the
Huron Valley Chamber for hosting a Multi-Chamber Networking / Educational Breakfast featuring
Christine Cashen and her tips on how to get along, get it done and have more fun!
Guests enjoyed Christine's light-hearted and humorous take on how to deal with the "stuff" that life throws at you! My favorite takeaway is to always remember that everybody is dealing with their own "stuff" and you never know what that is so just BE KIND!
It's always great to do these multi-chamber events and have an opportunity to catch up or meet new friends from our neighboring chambers so thanks to all our participants as well. Lastly, a shout out to the event sponsor and a member of both the HVCC and the LACC -
Deb Gordinier and
Jay Gordinier with Ideas for You.
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The Neighborhoods of White Lake Ribbon Cutting
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
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The Neighborhoods of White Lake is owned and operated by St. Joseph Mercy Senior Communities, a comprehensive network of senior living & rehabilitation communities designed to serve seniors in southeast Michigan. Thanks for the care you provide to folks in our Lakes Area.
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3rd Thursday Coffee Connect
Huron Valley State Bank - Highland
Thursday, July 18, 2019
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Our thanks to Branch Manager Shelley Dickerson and her team for hosting. We were joined by HVSB's Sue Vanderwill (LACC's President) and Jack Shubitowski (LACC's Past-President) and several other bank employees including Kevin McIsaac and Melissa Herron as well.
Huron Valley State Bank does a great job of being an active Chamber member and we thank them for their continued support and commitment to the Chamber and the communities we both serve.
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Tuesday Morning LABAT Group at Westlake Health Campus
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
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Stopped by the Tuesday LABAT (Lakes Area Business Alliance Team) Group meeting recently to say "HI". These category-exclusive groups offer our members an opportunity to develop strong relationships, as well as, fostering the exchange of ideas, resources and qualified referrals that will generate new business.
Much thanks to
Westlake Health Campus the host of our bi-weekly Tuesday meetings. Also a big shout out to the Tuesday Leadership Team of Jacki Smith, Rick Squires and Jen Matschikowski - we appreciate your efforts and your enthusiasm!
The Tuesday Group is nearly full but if you might be interested in joining a Chamber-hosted Referral Group we'll be starting a Thursday Morning LABAT Group beginning in the fall. Give us a shout if you're interested in finding out more ...
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Spotlight Lunch at Teriyaki Madness
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
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Teriyaki Madness was our Spotlight Lunch host for the month of July. Thanks to owner Matt Jones and his staff for the fantastic food and terrific service. Located at
28880 South Wixom Road in Wixom, they offer fast, fresh, affordable meal options for dine in or carryout.
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Vylla Home Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
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Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce members including Rik Kowall, White Lake Supervisor, helped to celebrate the Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting of Vylla Home - Michigan.
Congratulations to Maureen Korthas and her team! This "home ownership made simple" approach offers help with finding a home, getting a loan and the closing all under one roof.
Besides the celebration, guests enjoyed terrific food, beverages and live music and a couple members took home a fantastic door prize basket. What a fun event - thanks for including us!
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Ambassador "We Thank You Wednesday"
Lynch & Sons Funeral Home
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
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Membership Manager Pam Coffey and our Ambassadors visited Lynch & Sons Funeral Home to deliver an anniversary plaque and thank them for their 45 years of membership with the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.
Founded by Edward J. Lynch, Jr. in 1974, they certainly have earned a reputation for honesty, integrity and compassion.
Together with his childhood sweetheart and wife for life, Rosemary O’Hara Lynch, they raised a family of six sons and three daughters with seven of their nine children choosing to follow them into careers in funeral service. Currently, Timothy J. Lynch, Jr. (pictured above holding the plaque) is the licensed manager of the Walled Lake location.
We thank you for your longtime membership and honoring the tradition of dignified service that began so many years ago.
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HVCA Gallery Presents
July 31- Sept 28
Reflections, by artist Courtney Hatcher
Meet the Artist Reception 7-9pm
Friday August 2
205 W. Livingston Rd., Highland
Courtney Hatcher is an artist best known for her abstract work in which she expresses heightened emotional states through painting and collage. She draws her inspiration from nature and from reflecting on human behavior. She was born and raised in Flint, Michigan. She continued her education at the University of Michigan-Flint where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts and a Bachelor's degree in Theatre Performance.
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305 N. Pontiac Trail, Ste. A
Walled Lake 48390
Phone: 248.624.2826
Fax: 248.624.2892
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