January 2019 E-Newsletter
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Upcoming Chamber Events ... Please Join Us!
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Tuesday, January 8
YPG After-Hours Networking
5-7 pm
Kickstand Brewing Company
3050 Union Lake Road, Suite 4A
Commerce 48382
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Chamber Young Professionals are invited to gather at this after-hours networking event.
If you haven't joined the YPG yet now's your chance to meet them and find out more about this fun extension of the chamber.
No cost to attend. Appetizers Provided. Cash Bar. Reservations Required.
Thanks to AT&T our 2019 YPG Sponsor!
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Wednesday, January 9
Spotlight Lunch
11:30 am
Wixom Station
49115 Pontiac Trail
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. Another great networking opportunity - check it out! It's the perfect time to catch up after the holidays ...
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Thursday, January 17
3rd Thursday Coffee Connect
8:30 - 9:30 am
Westlake Health Campus
(meet at the Villas Clubhouse)
10735 Bogie Lake Road
Commerce 48382
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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.
We're meeting at the new independent living Villas Clubhouse. Stop by and check it out...
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Thursday, January 24
Multi-Chamber Education / Networking Breakfast
Advanced Communication & Sales Strategies
8 - 10 am
Lyon Oaks Golf Course
52251 W. Pontiac Trail
Wixom 48393
$20 / Person includes Continental Breakfast
Registration Required - For more information, Contact Lakes Area Chamber at 248.624.2826
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This Multi-Chamber Networking / Seminar event includes members from the LACC along with Hartland, Huron Valley, Kensington Valley and Novi Chambers of Commerce. Speaker Michael Jeffreys delivers a stream of ideas and relevant content to help focus on creating long-term clients and to communicate more precisely.
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Our 2019 Calendar of Events is still a work-in-progress, but we've got a good start and plenty of dates, times and locations figured out for you to begin filling in your calendar. So, download a copy of our 2019 Save the Date Calendar below so you don't miss a thing!
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Our Newest Chamber Members ...
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Fonzarelli's Pizza
Faez Toma - 248.988.3669
29872 Wixom Road, Wixom
NeuroLogic Chiropractic Center
Dr. James Muldoon - 248.892.7246
29680 Wixom Road, Wixom
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Puppy Pirates Dog Camp
Kathryn Chipman - 248.618.3898
8330 Highland Road, White Lake
The Yes Network
Michael Jeffreys - 248.383.2000
5413 Perry Drive, Ste. A, Waterford
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Applebee's Bar & Grill - Commerce
Hope Jones - 248.926.8060
Member Since 2015
Britt Perrotta Sommerfield Trust
Cara Gardner - 248.736.7799
Member Since 2016
Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel
Lee Jaffke - 248.360.1425
Member Since 2010
East Bay Village Condominium Assoc
Sabrina Allen - 248.888.4700
Member Since 2012
Genisys Credit Union - Commerce
Rachael Bates - 248.363.3539
Member Since 2009
Genisys Credit Union - Wixom
Robert Boss - 248.926.0648
Member Since 2014
Hartland Insurance Agency, Inc.
Barbara Walker - 810.632.5161
Member Since 2010
Marcucci Construction
Tom Marcucci - 248.486.5900
Member Since 2008
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Mark Epps Financial Advisory Services
Cara Gardner - 248.203.5955
Member Since 2010
Mike Kowall - Associate Member
Member Since 2014
Monat Global
Lynn Lipman - 248.765.8941
Member Since 2018
Multi-Lakes Conservation Association
David Fisher - 248.363.9109
Member Since 2008
Penny Lake Marketplace
Mark Shammami - 248.624.5445
Member Since 2017
R & R Ventures
Cheryll Retherford - 248.684.4334
Member Since 2006
St. Matthew Lutheran Church
Lorrie Wonfor - 248.624.7676
Member Since 2010
Zealand Spa Salon
Larenne Clark - 248.313.9228
Member Since 2017
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We've been busy!
Check out photos from our recent events ...
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Holiday Jingle Mingle Mixer
Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Beacon Hill Golf Course
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Lakes Area Chamber Members kicked off the holiday season with our Annual Holiday Jingle Mingle Mixer. Thanks to the 100+ members who joined us for food, fun and festivities.
A special thanks to
Ever After Photo Booth Co.
for being on site along with
Tola Lewis
who provides the terrific holiday music and our host
Beacon Hill Golf Club and Banquet Center
. And of course thanks to the continued support of the event sponsors listed below.
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Deborah Falzon Real Estate Group Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, December 6, 2018
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Thanks to
Deborah Falzon Real Estate Group for inviting Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce members to help celebrate the Grand Opening of her Milford office space at a recent ribbon cutting / open house event.
Congrats on the beautiful offices. Continued success to you from your friends at LACC.
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1st Friday Coffee Connect-Diversified Members Credit Union
Friday, December 7, 2018
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Diversified Members Credit Union hosted the last Coffee Connect of 2018. The branch, located at 25880 Novi Road in Novi, was beautifully decorated for the holidays. We gathered in the fabulous conference room upstairs where we learned more about the Credit Union from Branch Manager Kelly Horn, as well as, hearing from each of the members in attendance. Congrats to Kevin McIsaac on winning the Door Prize - 2 Red Wings tickets!!!
And a special thanks to our members who host and attend the coffees throughout the year! They really are a great way to get to know one another better!
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YPG Breakfast at Hospitality House
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
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Lakes Area Young Professionals Group gathered at
Hospitality House food pantry for an educational breakfast to learn more about this fabulous community organization that serves people in our surrounding communities. Executive Director, Donovan Neal, provided information about the organization and explained how you can donate or volunteer to help support their efforts. Thanks to our YPG Sponsor
AT&T
for providing breakfast.
In addition, the chamber made a donation to the food pantry for just over $700 as a result of proceeds from our recent holiday mixer. The YPG's will meet again in early January to Ring in the New Year at an after-hours mixer at
Kickstand Brewing Company
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Spotlight Lunch at Applebee's Bar & Grill Commerce
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
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Chamber members gathered at
Applebee's Grill & Bar in Commerce for the final Spotlight Lunch of 2018. Thanks to our host, GM Hope Jones, for taking such good care of our group. Congrats to new member Deborah Falzon on winning the Applebee's Gift Certificate door prize. We'll see you at the Spotlight Lunch at Wixom Station in January ...
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Gilden Woods Early Care & Preschool Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, December 13, 2018
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It seems the groundbreaking was only a few short months ago, and
Gilden Woods Early Care and Preschool-Commerce Twp is now OPEN! Lakes Area Chamber members joined in the Ribbon Cutting Celebration and were among the first to tour this beautiful new facility, ready to delight, nurture and educate local kiddos. Congratulations to the Gilden Woods team!
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MEMBER NEWS ...
SEND US YOUR GOOD NEWS TO SHARE HERE!!!
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Under the members doing good works caetegory, we give a shout out to Amy Lazare with Monat Global!
While her team does various good works throughout the year, the beginning of December is very special in her company. They declare it gratitude week and across US, Canada and now UK they collaborate with their teams to do good things for others. Her team participated with the Detroit Chapter of Optimist International for a big Toy Drive. The toys are delivered to parents that are being treated at the Karmanos cancer institute in Detroit so they can make Christmas special for their children. It is a special double "feel good" whammy!
So, after winning the 50/50 raffle at our Lakes Area Chamber Christmas party she used the money to supply even more toys this year for the children. Thanks for paying it forward!
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Free workshop: Get Your Business Online with Google
People are looking for what you offer–and they’re looking online. That’s why we’re teaming up with Google to host a free workshop to help you and your fellow businesses get online and grow.
Join us and invite anyone you think would benefit (please click link below to RSVP).
Workshop Information:
Date: January 25, 2019
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Location:
Powers Court Building
17199 N Laurel Park Drive
Livonia, MI 48152
*Lower Level Conference Center
Help more customers connect with your business on the web–it’s free and easy to get started. We hope you’ll join us to learn more.
See you there,
George Sinanis
(248) 722-5822
Web Fox Marketing
Official Partner, Get Your Business Online
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Henry Ford Health System’s five acute-care hospitals each earned an A grade for
patient safety
performance in The Leapfrog Group’s safety grades.
This achievement marks the first time the hospitals have collectively earned the top safety grade in The Leapfrog Group’s bi-annual safety grades. By doing so, Henry Ford is one of only two health systems nationally – and the only one in Michigan – to achieve that distinction for the fall safety grades.
Hospitals that received an A grade are:
“This is a momentous achievement for our hospitals and the entire Henry Ford organization,” says
Wright Lassiter III, Henry Ford’s president and CEO
. “The safety of our patients is our most important priority and the focus of every interaction, every decision and every patient-care plan. I’m extremely proud of our team members and our hospitals for their exceptional performance and collaboration in keeping our patients safe in our care.”
Twice a year, grades are assigned to more than 2,600 U.S. hospitals using a scoring algorithm to determine each hospital’s score as an A, B, C, D or F letter grade. The grade is a composite score comprising 28 different nationally reported patient safety measures that indicate how well hospitals protect patients from preventable errors, injuries and infections.
“We strive to create an environment that keeps our patients safe and ultimately, results in the best health outcomes possible,” says
Adnan Munkarah, M.D., Henry Ford’s chief clinical officer
. “These top safety grades reflect our team members’ commitment and passion to create that environment.”
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The Huron Valley Optimist’s presented a $1,000 donation to the U CAN-CER VIVE Foundation Wednesday, November 28, 2018. Representatives from HVO and the U CAN-CER VIVE met at the LaFontaine Auto Dealership where HVO President Mary Hydorn proudly presented the donation.
“The Huron Valley Optimist’s have always enjoyed donating to many local children’s causes including children and families with cancer. We wanted to support a Huron Valley Optimist member’s organization to help find a cure for cancer and 100% of this donation goes to families in Michigan” said Mary Hydorn, HVO President.
“Huron Valley Optimist’s generosity is going directly to local hospital cancer research grants. Our mission is to give everyone a fighting chance, and to one day find the cure for cancer.” Said U CAN-CER VIVE Co-founder Kelley LaFontaine. U CAN-CER VIVE goes above and beyond as a non-profit and donates 100% of their proceeds go towards funding cancer research in Michigan.
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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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