November 2018 E-Newsletter
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Upcoming Chamber Events ... Please Join Us!
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Friday, November 2
1st Friday Coffee Connect
8:30 - 9:30 am
Studio Artiza
1224 E. West Maple
Walled Lake 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. Don't forget to bring plenty of business cards for the door prize drawing! Long-time Chamber member and Ambassador, Susan Motley awaits your arrival ...
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Tuesday, November 6
Spotlight Lunch
11:30 am
Dave & Amy's of Walled Lake
800 N. Pontiac Trail
Walled Lake 48390
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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!
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Wednesday, November 7
Educational Presentation
The Changing Face of Cyber Risk -
A Small Business Symposium
10:30 am - 12 pm
Chamber office
305 N. Pontiac Trail, Ste. A
Walled Lake 48390
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Lakes Area Chamber in collaboration with The Browne Agency, AFL Knight's of Technology and Heartland Payroll present this Small Business Symposium to discuss Cyber Risk and the best strategy to limit your exposure.
No cost to attend. Space is limited - reservation required. Light refreshments provided.
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Wednesday, November 7
Business n' Brewz with a Twist
Each One / Reach One
5 - 7 pm
Jamieson's International Tavern
6139 Haggerty Road
West Bloomfield 48322
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Members of the LACC are encouraged to invite your non-member business friends & associates to "check us out" at this evening mixer. Current members will receive one ticket for EACH guest you bring. Tickets will be entered into a drawing for a 1 year FREE membership. Non-member guests will also receive one ticket and will be entered into a drawing for a 1 year FREE membership.
No cost to attend. Complimentary appetizers / Cash Bar. Reservations Required.
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Thursday, November 8
Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting Celebration
4:30 - 5:30 pm (ribbon cutting at 5 pm)
Stick around for their Novemberfest from 6 - 10 pm
GR Auto Gallery
3175 Martin Road
Commerce Twp 48390
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Join us in welcoming one of our newest members at the official Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting of their new facility. Stick around for their annual Novemberfest and enjoy great food, cold drinks and awesome cars! See 'ya there ...
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Tuesday, November 13
Ribbon Cutting Celebration
5 - 7 pm
The Red Poppy
1865 Harvey Lake Road
Highland 48356
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Members of the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce along with members of both the Highland Business Association and the Huron Valley Chamber are invited to attend the Ribbon Cutting Celebration for this Bed & Breakfast and Meeting Center. The natural, serene setting is perfect for quiet getaways, gatherings, meetings, and retreats. Stop by and check it out!
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Wednesday, November 14
Bowling For Business
Under 40 vs. Over 40
6 - 9 pm
Wonderland Lanes
8265 Richardson Road
Commerce 48390
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$20 / person includes 2 games of bowling, shoe rental, 2 slices of pizza and a pitcher of beer / foursome.
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Join us at the Kick-Off event for our new Young Professionals Group. But just to make it fun ... EVERYONE is invited as we face-off the Under 40 vs. Over 40 Chamber Members. Come support your age bracket and get to know your fellow chamber members in a fun and casual setting. Space is limited - register today!!!
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Thursday, November 15
3rd Thursday Coffee Connect
8:30 -9:30 am
Two Men and a Truck
23399 Commerce Drive, Suites B9 & B10
Farmington Hills 48335
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Start your Thursday off on the right foot at our Coffee Connect. Find out more about our host, mingle with fellow chamber members, grab breakfast and throw your card into the door prize drawing. We'll see you there ...
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Thursday, November 22
Happy Thanksgiving
Wishing you a harvest of good health and good times with
family and friends.
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Wednesday, November 28
Ambassador Meeting
10 am
Chamber office
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The Chamber Ambassadors are making great things happen. Join this dynamic committee and get more involved while helping to grow the Chamber AND your business.
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Thanks to our Holiday Mixer Presenting Sponsors ...
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We're also looking for a Photo Booth Sponsor for the Holiday Mixer ...
Have YOUR Business Logo on all the photo booth pics for only $250 PLUS we'll add your logo to our upcoming event advertising for this event. Limited to just 1 business!
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Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce
Young Professionals Group
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Members! Your Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking young professionals to join our NEW Young Professionals Group (YPG). Connect with other young professionals and benefit from exclusive networking opportunities and educational events. Utilize this newtwork to grow professionally and personally.
Do you know a young professional (ages 21-40) in your company who would benefit from this group?
Employers are encouraged to support young professionals in developing the next generation of leaders and their business.
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Our Newest Chamber Members ...
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American House Milford
Dayna Stover - 248.676.2121
700 Napa Valley Drive, Milford
Beyond Self Storage
Kyle McBride - 248.938.8974
3220 E. Oakley Park Road, Commerce Twp
Cirus LLC
Karolyn Litman - 248.360.7700
3104 N. Elder, West Bloomfield
Ever After Photo Booth Co.
Chad Ever - 248.550.0872
2178 Woodrow Wilson Blvd,
West Bloomfield
GR Auto Gallery
Jeffrey Bowen - 248.912.6600
3175 Martin Road, Commerce Twp.
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Huron Valley State Bank
Shelley Dickerson - 248.887.9900
2902 E. Highland Road, Highland
Jenni Knowles, PhD., LP, LLC
Jenni Knowles - 248.320.1196
141 N. Milford, #200, Highland
The Red Poppy
Lynne Johnson-Benalio - 248.714.6042
1865 Harvey Lake Road, Highland
UBS Financial Services
Paul DeRoche - 248.737.5458
32300 Northwestern Hwy., Suite 150, Farmington Hills
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Alex's Pizzeria
Maria Grossi - 248.926.1700
Member Since 2017
Beauchamp Water Treatment
Scott Brackenridge - 810.632.2000
Member Since 2016
Brookdale Novi
Cherri McMillion - 248.669.5330
Member Since 1996
Chemical Bank
Carrie Merckling - 248.994.0242
Member Since 1995
Christopher Trainor & Associates
Christopher Trainor - 248.698.1896
Member Since 2015
Courtyard Manor of Wixom
Heather McKinney - 248.669.5263
Member Since 2017
CrossPoint Community Church
Pastor Kenneth Warren - 248.624.1821
Member Since 2016
Custom Benefits Insurance Group
Bob Chiesa - 248.960.5100
Member Since 2005
Dance Dynamics Performing Arts Center
Dori Matkowski - 248.624.0707
Member Since 1995
Franklin Tax & Accounting
Gary Ludwiczak - 248.706.0400
Member Since 2011
Gordon Chiropractic
Dr. Daniel Gordon - 248.366.3300
Member Since 2005
Haang's Bistro
Ka Yang - 248.926.1100
Member Since 2014
Heartland Payment Systems
Tim Harry - 248.705.6044
Member Since 2017
Holiday Inn Express of Wixom
Patricia Vazquez - 248.735.2781
Member Since 2017
It's a Dog's Life Resort & Spa
Lisa Vendittelli - 248.960.0800
Member Since 2017
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Keller Williams Realty-The Stockton Team
Steve & Janet Stockton - 248.366.7200
Member Since 1998
Mechanical Design & Installation, LLC
Richard Bither - 248.669.1010
Member Since 2010
MERGE LIVE, LLC
Ken Milburn - 248.956.1287
Member Since 2013
Michigan Clear Water, LLC
John Alban - 248.924.3550
Member Since 2017
Petals and Posies Floral
Kathy Spangler - 248.464.2318
Member Since 2013
Proscape LLC
Janine Dailey - 248.360.5400
Member Since 2017
Rader Electric Company, Inc.
Sheldon Rader - 248.438.6100
Member since 2011
Real Estate One
Carol Wagner - 248.363.8300
Member Since 2012
Roof-Rite, Inc.
Jim Brown - 248.668.9151
Member Since 2004
R.W. Squires & Associates, LLC
Rick Squires - 248.921.4273
Member Since 2017
Seglund Gabe Pawlak & Groth, PLC
28345 Beck Road, Suite 301
Member Since 2010
The Maid Service
Sharon Gust - 248.449.4493
Member Since 2017
TownePlace Suites - Commerce
Adrian Shayota - 248.863.3970
Member Since 2013
Tropical Smoothie Cafe'
James White - 248.716.9791
Member Since 2017
Wixom Community Foundation
Rene' Saenz - 248.560.1375
Member Since 2017
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We've been busy!
Check out photos from our recent events ...
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1st Friday Coffee Connect
Hosted by West Bloomfield Parks at Marshbank Park
Friday, October 5, 2018
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Our thanks to
West Bloomfield Parks for hosting the 1st Friday Coffee Connect at the beautiful Marshbank Park. They offer fabulous events year-round from the Polar Party in January to the Music Concert Series in the summertime to the Trick or Treat Trail event in the fall. The Chamber Coffee Connects are a great way to find out more about our area businesses and connect with fellow chamber members. See you next time ...
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Education Event - The Case for Conversation
Presented by Cyndie Streather with Higher LLC
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
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Fabulous education event at the Chamber office. Thanks to Cyndie Streather with Higher LLC for introducing us to the 5 Super Skills of Great Conversations. Equipping managers, leaders and executives with these skills can improve performance, collaboration and career development. Organizational performance is improved one conversation at a time ...
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Spotlight Lunch at Wixom Wings Etc.
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
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Wixom Wings Etc. hosted the Chamber's Spotlight Lunch. Besides dining-in they also offer carry-out and catering. Thanks to owner, Raman Singh, for the gift card door prize which went to attendee Richard Harrison with Insurance Advisors.
Thanks for having us over for lunch!
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Ribbon Cutting at Farmers Insurance Lynn Jerry Agency
Thursday, October 11, 2018
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Congratulations to Lynn Jerry Farmers Insurance Agency
on their Ribbon Cutting! Located at 3396 E. West Maple Road in Commerce, they can help with all your insurance needs. Lynn's one of our terrific new members - we're so glad she picked Commerce for her office location and so glad she's a part of the LACC. Stop by or give them a call for a quote...
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Grand Opening / Ribbon Cutting Great Lakes Segway
Friday, October 12, 2018
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Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce was pleased to help celebrate the Grand Opening of Great Lakes Segway. As Michigan's only authorized Segway Dealer and certified repair center, we're thrilled they chose to set up shop in Walled Lake.
Supporting local economy is core to their mission. They specialize in working with police, security, public safety, EMS, commercial, and light industrial as well as individual consumers to offer unique Segway solutions. Also, offering small group tours, find out more by visiting their showroom at 239 E. Walled Lake Drive.
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Annual Chamber Board Retreat
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
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The Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and staff gathered recently for our Annual Board Retreat. Reviewing 2018 and planning for 2019 with our Mission to partner with business and other community interests for the advancement of common business and civic interests of the Greater West Oakland Community.
Thanks to our great Board of Directors for their guidance and leadership. It's our pleasure to serve the Lakes Area.
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3rd Thursday Coffee Connect
CrossPoint Community Church
Thursday, October 18, 2018
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Our thanks to CrossPoint Community Church for hosting the Chamber's
3rd Thursday Coffee Connect.
Pastor Ken was a terrific host of their lovely church located at 1850 S. Commerce Road in Walled Lake. Thanks for having us over for coffee!
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Multi-Chamber Speed Networking at Sam's Club Novi
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
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Members from the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce joined with members from the
Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce
and
the Novi Chamber of Commerce
to network with business people from their surrounding communities at our recent Multi-Chamber Speed Networking event. Congrats to Dianna Birdsall from Ascension Providence on winning a printer as the door prize drawing! Our thanks to Sam's Club for hosting this fun multi-chamber activity.
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Multi-Chamber Comedy Night at Sweetwater Entertainment
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
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Members from both the Lakes Area and Waterford Chambers of Commerce gathered for our first-ever Multi-Chamber Comedy Night.
Guests enjoyed networking, appetizers and the comedy of Bill Hilderbrandt ... and a special thanks to Howard and Aaron for being such good sports as the comic always has to pick on a couple of audience guests! Sweetwater has some terrific entertainment for you to enjoy all winter long!!! Musical entertainment or comedy helps to pass the winter hours.
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We Thank You Wednesday Ambassador Visit
to the City of Wixom
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
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The LACC Ambassadors made their monthly "We Thank You Wednesday Visit" to Debra Barker and the staff at the City of Wixom offices. Since it was Halloween, it was the perfect opportunity to say thanks for all you do in our community and drop off a Tupperware gift (filled with candy, of course) compliments of Linda Woodford.
Watch for the Ambassadors to strike again next month to say "Thank-You" to another deserving Chamber Member ...
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MEMBER NEWS ...
SEND US YOUR GOOD NEWS TO SHARE HERE!!!
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Henry’s Market on Main
The market provides the community and employees an opportunity to purchase fresh, locally grown produce. Additional fare includes baked goods, herbs, honey, flowers, seedlings, and products such as pesto and salsa, made in Henry’s, the hospital’s café. A highlight of the market is chefs demonstrating how to prepare a dish with ingredients grown in the hospital’s greenhouse – with free samples. New to the 2018 market will be a featured Michigan-based vendor each week. Market accepts cash, credit, S.N.A.P., and Project Fresh coupons.
Every Wednesday through November 14
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Free and open to the public
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The staff of the Charach Cancer Treatment Center (CCTC) at Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital (HVSH) hosted about 150 patients during the 16th Annual Just for You event at Edgewood Country Club in Commerce on Friday, Oct. 5.
The free event was supported by the Manny and Natalie Charach Family Fund and is organized by staff members of the CCTC and HVSH. Detroit icon and nationally-recognized flutist and jazz musician, Alexander Zonjic, and Phase 5 Motown review band put on a live concert for the cancer survivors, while guests enjoyed four presentations intended to inspire and heal. Kids Kicking Cancer founder Rabbi Ethan Goldberg and three of his KKC kids demonstrated breathing techniques to help with pain and stress; Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan (RIM) PT Jennifer Burley presented on benefits of exercise for cancer patients; HVSH Dietitian Liz Bailey showed how eating the right foods can help the body's defenses; and a clutter busting coach, Michaeline Raczka presented on living a more vigorous life.
“The Charach’s have been kind and generous supporters of Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital over the years. I’m grateful for Natalie’s continued passion to give joy to people living with cancer through events like Just for You, as well as our annual Cancer Survivor Day,” said Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital CEO Karima Bentounsi. “Natalie is creating a great legacy of philanthropy and hope for our community of patients. I am grateful for the Charach family’s kind and generous support of our cancer center, as well as events such as Just for You and Cancer Survivor Day.”
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The latest news from the Commerce Township Community Library can be found in their newsletter.
Located at 180 E. Commerce Road in Commerce, the libary's mission is to provide equal access to information, ideas and knowledge, and to promote reading and discovery, within an innovative and inviting environment. It's a beautiful library, stop by for a visit.
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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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