September 2020 E-Newsletter |
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Upcoming Chamber Events
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Thursday, September 3
Healthcare Network Group
Join us via Zoom from 8:30 - 10:00 am
Guest Speaker: Christine Allyson of Christal Clear Consulting
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.
Register in advance for this meeting:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting
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Education Topic:
"Life As We Know It: Riding the Wave of Change From Stress into Successful Evolution"
- The hardest part of achieving successful change is creating the momentum to move into it.
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There has never been more momentum for change than right now. How will you use it to serve you?
- How do we ride this wave of change and not get knocked down and sucked under by it?
- Join us to learn how to come out clearer, stronger, and more empowered, by riding the wave of change to achieve your goals.
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Friday, September 4
Virtual 1st Friday Coffee Connect
8:30 - 9:30 am
Guest Speaker:
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard
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Register in advance for this meeting:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Join us to connect with fellow Chamber members and hear from Special Guest Speaker Sheriff Michael Bouchard. Sheriff Bouchard will share updates and information from the Sheriff’s office during the Covid-19 crisis, de-escalation tips for business owners, and safety and security measures to consider. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions during this morning education / networking event.
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Tuesday, September 8
Young Professionals Group Breakfast
9:00 - 10:00 am
Guest Speaker:
Evan Bahs with Insurance Advisors
"Navigating Michigan's No-Faul Auto Reform"
Plus Covid liability issues for your business and Cyber Insurance
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Register in advance for this meeting:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email
containing information about joining the meeting.
Nearly two month into No-Fault reform, this discussion will touch on what we are seeing in the Michigan auto insurance marketplace as agents, and how the reform specifically impacts young professionals.
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Wednesday, September 9
Spotlight Lunch
Sidecar Slider Bar
11:30 am
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.
There's outdoor seating at Sidecar and we’ll follow social distancing protocol so stop by if you feel comfortable...
Or maybe you feel more at-ease picking up a carryout for lunch or grabbing dinner for you and your family! Either way, we are hoping you might support this local member restaurant.
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Thursday, September 17
3rd Thursday Virtual Coffee Connect
8:30 - 9:30 am
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Hosted by Mark Einhaus of Media Hero
and Monica Levin of Nonverbal Science, LLC
Register in advance for this meeting:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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What do intuition and photography have in common? Come to our Virtual Coffee Connect on September 17th and find out! Monica Levin is an Intuition Coach (you may know her as a Body Language Trainer) and will demonstrate how to use oracle cards. Mark Einhaus is the Owner of the creative content resource Media Hero. Media Hero intuitively brings stories to life with video and photography.
Trust your instincts, pour yourself your fave café and join us on a Zoom Thursday 9/17.
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We remained mostly virtual during the month of June but have offered numerous opportunities to connect to network, educate and support one another both personally and professionally. |
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AUGUST 6 - HEALTHCARE NETWORK GROUP MEETING
Thanks again to Jen Matschikowski from Westlake Health Campus for taking time to be our Guest Speaker at our August Healthcare Network Group Meeting.
Jen provided an update on steps being taken at Westlake and other senior living communities to ensure the safety and well-being of their residents. She mentioned some items and actions that might be taken by area residents to help the mental well-being of seniors including write-in card campaigns to the residents or drive-by parades to show we're thinking of them.
Looking for something positive for your kids to do ... a write-in card campaign is the perfect way to give back. Donations of yarn, activity books, puzzles, etc. is another way to support area seniors.
Thanks, Jen! And thanks to the HNG participants for continuing to stay connected with one another virtually during this time.
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AUGUST 7 - 1ST FRIDAY COFFEE CONNECT
1st Friday Virtual Coffee Connect.
LACC members heard updates and important information as it relates to businesses and services right in our area. Attendees had some great questions and received contact information for several of Representative Stevens office for future use.
We appreciate you making the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce one of your stops on the #26TownsTour. |
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AUGUST 12 - SPOTLIGHT LUNCH
A small but fantastic group gathered at Wixom Station for our monthly Spotlight Lunch. We ate outside (it was a lovely day) and enjoyed catching up and hearing from our member business and organization representatives.
Thanks to Wixom Station for saving us a Chamber section outside and thanks to everyone who joined the fun.
As always, we encourage you to shop and dine locally with our members who value your patronage!
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AUGUST 14 - GRAND OPENING / RIBBON CUTTING CELEBRATION
Owners/Builders Craig Piasecki and Craig Hall, along with their families and PH Homes team, gathered with LACC members and community leaders to officially cut the ribbon.
Senator Jim Runestad joined us bringing along a special tribute to commemorate the event and congratulate the longtime residential home builders on this lovely new community in White Lake Township.
Our thanks to Sales Manager Laura Kenny for helping to coordinate the event with the Chamber office. Located near schools, hospitals, shopping, parks, and a new library also allows easy access to M59 and M5 offers all the modern comforts situated along peaceful Hidden Lake. We encourage you to stop by and check it out!
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AUGUST 20 - 3RD THURSDAY COFFEE CONNECT |
Cody Oselett of Henry Ford OptimEyes hosted our 3rd Thursday Coffee in Riley Park. Blue skies and cool temps provided the perfect morning for a socially distanced networking breakfast. All Henry Ford OptimEyes locations are open for business and following strict protocols to keep their patients safe.
Thanks to Mark Einhaus from Media Hero for capturing the moment for us!
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AUGUST 26 - AMBASSADOR MEETING |
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We're ready Foursome Golf at the Annual Chamber Golf Outing.
Thanks to Pauline Zunich and some of our Chamber Ambassadors for helping put together goody bags & coupon books.
Since the Ambassadors met on National Dog Day, our four-legged Ambassador, Ari, lent a paw as well.
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AUGUST 31 - ANNUAL CHAMBER GOLF OUTING |
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Presenting Sponsors:
Browne Agency—Farm Bureau
Family Funeral Care
Huron Valley State Bank
Westlake Health Campus
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Gold Sponsors:
Anthology of Novi
CarePatrol of Oakland County
CoffeeTreeGroup
Community Financial Credit Union
DTE Energy
Giffels Webster
Hallite Seals Americas, Inc.
Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
PH Homes - The Preserve at Hidden Lake
Redwood Apartment Neighborhoods
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Silver Sponsors:
Allstar Alarm
ComForCare Home Care
Insurance Advisors
LaFontaine Subaru of Commerce Township
TDA Insurance & Financial LLC
Walled Lake Schools Federal Credit Union
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Snack Cart Sponsors:
Open Arms Hospice
Spillane & Reynolds Orthodontics
Scorecard Sponsors:
American House Livonia
Lake Michigan Insurance Agency
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Hole-in-One Sponsor:
LaFontaine Subaru of Commerce Township
Breakfast Sponsor:
Tim Hortons—Commerce & Walled Lake
Lunch Sponsor:
Two Men and a Truck
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Premium Hole Sponsors:
Beauchamp Water Treatment Solutions
Independence Village of White Lake
Lakes Area Community Coalition
Tee Sponsors:
Creative Eldercare Consultants, LLC
Lake Michigan Insurance Agency
McKenna Associates
Monat Global—Amy Lazare
Signarama of Novi
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Game Sponsors:
Modern Floors/Carpet One (Dice Game)
Lake Michigan Insurance Agency
(Foot-Mashie)
Level One Bank
(Putt for Dough)
Mulligan Heating, Inc. (Mulligan)
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Thanks to our Goody Bag Sponsors
and Prize Contributors:
Anthology of Novi
Beauchamp Water Treatment Solutions
Brookdale Novi
CNS Healthcare
Community Financial Credit Union
DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital
Edgewood Country Club
Huron Valley State Bank
Independence Village of White Lake
LaFontaine Subaru of Commerce Township
Modern Floors/Carpet One
Trion Solutions, Inc.
Phil Weipert—Attorney, Oakland Cty Commissioner
Westlake Health Campus
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Golf Committee
Matt Burns - Burns & Company, LLC
Dan Diederich - TDA Insurance & Financial LLC
Deb Falzon - Keller Williams
Kyle Ingraham - WellCare
Jen Matschikowski - Westlake Health Campus
Dan Philips - American House Milford & West Bloomfield
Audrey Ryskamp - LaFontaine Subaru of Commerce Township
Denise Sanborn - Level One Bank
Kari West - CarePatrol of Oakland County
Pat Wlodarczyk - Modern Floors/Carpet One
Stacie Zotkovich - The Positive Shift
Volunteers
Joan Baert - Lakes Area Communtiy Colation
Kathe Cameron - Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant
Julie Fargo - Level One Bank
Candie Hovarter - Western Oakland Meals on Wheels
Lynn Lipman - Getting Healthy with CBD / Monat Global
Theresa Meyers - Independence Village of White Lake
Audrey Ryskamp - LaFontaine Subaru of Commerce Township
Denise Sanborn - Level One Bank
Jack Shubitowski - Huron Valley State Bank
Brandi Stribbell - Modern Floors // Carpet One
Sue Vanderwill - Huron Valley State Bank
Kari West - CarePatrol of Oakland County
Pauline Zunich - Tier One Marketing
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When Walter Rosenblum was first introduced to the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce he was a member of another chamber. He started making comparisons. First to the Chamber itself and its activities (many more compared to the other chamber that he belonged to). Second to the membership (the LACC’s was much friendlier than the membership of the chamber he already belonged to). Third to the price of membership (the LACC’s was much lower than the current chamber that he belonged to, with more activities to get to know people and to network with). It became a no-brainer, Walter dropped his membership in the other chamber and joined the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, a decision he has never regretted.
Walter, at the time he joined was an accountant who specialized in supporting QuickBooks (he was an Advanced QuickBooks Pro Advisor). The name of his company at that time was Accounting Systems Consultants, LLC. When the Board of Directors decided to update their accounting system, they asked Walter to set up QuickBooks for them and to train the staff on how to use the new accounting program. Several month’s later he was asked by the Board if he would be interested in first, redesigning the Board’s monthly financial reports and then helping to prepare them. Walter accepted both challenges and was asked to join the Board about two years later.
Since joining the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, Walter has been very active in several areas of the Chamber. In addition to preparing the monthly reports for many years, he has been a member of the Ambassadors committee, the Government Affairs committee, the Chamber’s treasurer twice (from 1/09 to 12/12 and from 1/17 to 12/18). He is a past president (1/13 to 12/14), and one of the founders of the group that ultimately became the LABAT groups.
In 2014, after a serious illness, Walter semi-retired from accounting and changed his membership affiliation to his new business (which he still operates today) Associate’s in Hypnosis, LLC. Walter has been interested in hypnosis since high school, and in 2000 had an opportunity to become a Certified Hypnotherapist. About three years later, he completed a two-year program that earned him the designation of Certified Medical Hypnotherapist. Today, Walter meets with clients with all sorts of issues such as stop smoking, weight loss, pain management, fears and phobias, stress management and many more issues. He has helped fellow LACC member with such issues as study habits, memory retention, test taking and help with medication side effects. His office is in Farmington, Michigan.
Walter has been married to Nancy for the past 23 years. He has 3 children: Eric, Dana and Daniel, as well as his children-in law: Heather and Adam. From these 5 wonderful people he has 6 grandchildren: Erin (21), Morgan (13), Hayley (12), Collin (7), Scot (5) and Juliana (6 months). To these 6 people he’s known as Grandpa Wolfie (don’t ask about that one).
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Our Newest Chamber Members |
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Back to the Past Collectibles
C. Scott Lovejoy - 313.533.3130
50420 Dennis Court, Wixom 48383
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Ripsaw Media
Brian Baert - 248.231.2631
Wixom 48393
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1-800-Radiator of Detroit NW
Marvin Beasley - 248.960.3006
Member Since 2007
2Elate
Richard Price - 248.881.5900
Member Since 2019
AAA - Hulverson Insurance Agency
Scott Hulverson - 248.349.2110
Member Since 2009
Acromag
Kurt Lipsky - 248.624.1541
Member Since 1976
Associates in Hypnosis
Walter Rosenblum - 248.855.1881
Member Since 2005
Burns & Company, LLC
Matthew Burns - 248.669.4600
Member Since 1977
Champion Screw Machine
Katharine Coffman - 248.624.4545
Member Since 2014
Chase Bank - Commerce
Paul Dowling - 734.765.1753
Member Since 2019
Christal Clear Consulting
Christine Allyson - 248.505.0506
Member Since 2019
Colonial Mini Storage & Truck Rental
Teri Heintz - 248.669.3237
Member Since 1995
Commerce Township Area
Historical Society
Ruth DuFresne - 248.568.0837
Member Since 2019
Commerce Village Dentists
David Pulgini - 248.363.5388
Member Since 1993
Courtyard Manor of Wixom
Heather McKinney - 248.669.5263
Member Since 2017
Digital Document Store
Carlos Allison - 248.684.1110
Member Since 2010
Fiberclass Insulation, LLC
Tina Goward - 248.669.0660
Member Since 2017
Getting Healthy With CBD Oil/Hempworx
Lynn Lipman - 248.765.8941
Member Since 2018
Hampton Inn
Cheryl Cox - 248.624.8100
Member Since 2013
Hallite Seals Americas, Inc.
Terry Jeffery - 248.668.5200
Member Since 2011
HealthAdvisors Group /
National Benefit Plans
Jennifer Grossi - 248.562.7331
Member Since 2018
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Henderson Glass Company
Theresa Ayers - 248.624.2288
Member Since 2009
Homedics - USA
Jim Blovet - 248.863.3000
Member Since 1999
Kenny's Lakes Area Auto Experts
Kenny Walters - 248.668.1200
Member Since 2004
Kids in Motion Pediatric Therapy Services
Mary Hydorn - 248.684.9610
Member Since 2010
LaFontaine Subaru of Commerce Twp.
Audrey Ryskamp - 248.624.0400
Member Since 2015
Level One Bank
Denise Sanborn - 248.735.1000
Member Since 2007
Mary Kay Independent Business Owner
Kathe Cameron - 248.227.4256
Member Since 2017
Media Hero
Mark Einhaus - 248.259.4288
Member Since 2019
Modern Floors / Carpet One
Pat Wlodarczyk - 248.624.0333
Member Since 1982
Monat Global
Amy Lazare - 248.909.7199
Member Since 2017
Nock Accounting & Tax, PLC
Regina Nock - 586.540.7703
Member Since 2017
Premier Pet Supply - Novi
Brandon Thone - 248.773.8592
Member Since 2017
Trifecta Productions, LLC
Thomas Yon - 734.995.8668
Member Since 2016
Varisty Lincoln, Inc. / Varsity Ford
Vladimir Aksenchik - 248.465.8269
Member Since 2006
Volare Ristorante
Dino Grossi - 248.960.7771
Member Since 2004
Wendy's Restaurant - Wixom
Kathleen Ratket - 248.347.1089
Member Since 2000
Wolverine Power Systems
David Cronce - 248.960.0360
Member Since 2007
Woodbrook Painting & Powerwashing
Julie Zielinski - 248.624.8888
Member Since 2012
Zeal Credit Union
Matthew Botsford - 800.321.8570
Member Since 1979
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Help us celebrate Earth Day Every Day!
Thursday, September 10, 2020 from 4-7 pm at The Recreation Activities Center
Our April Earth Day event has been rescheduled for September because we believe Earth Day should be celebrated every day! What better way to celebrate Earth Day than by spending time outside enjoying nature. Come explore the Outdoor Natural Play Area. Celebrate Mother Earth with many activities including:
• Recycled craft
• Live animal interactions
• Vendor activities and displays
• Guided nature hikes at 4:30 and 5:30 pm for those specifically registered for the hikes
This is a FREE event, but pre-registration required for each person attending. Please bring a face covering if you need to enter the building to use the restroom. Building is closed otherwise. Space is limited due to social distancing so reserve your spot early!
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Summer is coming to an end, but it's not too late to celebrate with a fresh and tasty meal! Whether you're hanging out around a bonfire, spending the weekend at a cottage, or lounging on the back patio, our Katherine's Favorites - Outdoor Celebrations Menu will add a special touch to your weekend! This seasonal package - complete with sides and desserts - serves 8 guests for a great price. Menu items are packaged cold, with heating instructions included for simple and quick preparation. You'll spend less time preparing food, and more time having fun!
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Beyond is seeking an experienced outside sales professional who has payments or payroll experience and strong prospecting skills. You must be the type of individual that enjoys working with other high performers and craves the challenge of closing deals. The Business Advocate role is a W2 position that offers the ability to earn large weekly payouts based on your efforts and successes, while also building a long term compounding residual stream.
In addition, every Beyond employee hired this year will have the opportunity to own part of the company. The Business Advocate is the heartbeat of our organization and works closely with the Division Director to provide point-of-sale, payment processing, lending, payroll, and integrated HR tools & services to small and mid-size business owners.
What You Will Do
· Grow your portfolio by full cycle sales, prospecting through closing and follow up, to new small and mid-sized businesses
· Must have payments or payroll processing sales experience and strong telemarketing skills
· Prospect through outreach emails, phone-calls, social media, and face-to-face meetings
· Deliver solution driven presentations to business partners
· Educate business partners on the payment processing industry
· Organize your day and week around competing demands
· Meet or exceed expected monthly and quarterly sales milestones
· Work closely with local Team Lead and Division Director for prospecting, training, and development
· Accurately track and record activities in Salesforce
· Be a positive contributor to the organization
· Nurture and qualify new leads that turn into quality appointments
· Join local networking groups to build your brand
· Maintain consistent attention to detail, self-discipline, and grit
Who You Are
· Proven sales professional, 3+ years’ experience
· Knowledge of the company’s products, services, and business operations
· Advanced presentation, interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
· Ability to work well under pressure
· Ability to solve problems and find creative solutions to sales challenges
· Desire to excel and grow within the organization
· Salesforce CRM experience
· Proficiency in MS Office applications, e.g., Word, Excel and PowerPoint
· Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision
· Multilingual candidates are a plus
About Us
Beyond strives to simplify operations, reduce costs and streamline payments for small and mid-size business owners across the country. Every customer is provided with the reliable, flexible, and secure business solutions they need in a clear, transparent manner they can trust. We are committed to the highest level of technological innovation, contract terms and customer service—earning our customers’ business every day. Every employee is provided with the vital tools, resources and compensation needed to achieve success.
We will deliver results, tell the truth, and make a difference with a determination to transform the business world. Good is not nearly good enough. We go Beyond.
This job description provides many examples of the types of responsibilities required but is in not intended to be a comprehensive list. The incumbent will complete other job responsibilities as needed which are not specifically described in this document.
Beyond is an equal opportunity employer to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Beyond complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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The Doug Browne Agency is GROWING!
If you know anyone who is currently looking
for a position with our agency,
please have them send a resume to Sara Ward at:
Details about the position appear below ...
Licensed Property & Casualty CSR
Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan, Commerce, MI
The Browne Insurance Agency has an immediate opening for a Customer Service Representative (CSR).
The ideal candidate is someone who has a positive attitude and is willing to go the extra mile for our clients. The opening is for a CSR who will concentrate on our commercial clients as we grow the business within our focus industries. Previous commercial experience a plus!
We specialize in helping the people of Michigan manage the risks of everyday life. This is a great opportunity for a Licensed Property & Casualty CSR to grow within our agency.
Property & Casualty License Required. This is for a position for a Licensed Insurance CSR.
Salary plus generous bonus opportunities
We offer a wide range of products including:
Commercial Insurance
Homeowner's & Auto Insurance
The Lake Estate, the industry’s first policy structured specifically for Michigan’s lakefront homeowners.
Life Insurance
Licensed Property & Casualty Insurance Sales CSR Requirements:
Property & Casualty Insurance License required
Previous Experience in Commercial Insurance a Plus
Strong communication and computer skills
Excellent Customer service
Strong negotiation skills
Decision making ability
Accountability, Integrity and Follow Through
CSR Responsibilities:
Ability to work independently
Answers phone calls
Receives Commercial applications and packages for underwriting, submits, follows up and reviews issued policies
- Responsible for effectively using all available resources to make policy changes, answer policy and billing questions, take payments, and provide requested documentation.
- Diagnoses customer issues at a foundational level, provides solutions, and uses a structured thought process to achieve results, while balancing customers’ needs with company guidelines.
Required experience
Property & Casualty Insurance: 1 year
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Save the DATES!!!!
Wednesday, September 16th
and Thursday, September 17th
On Wednesday September 16th, Sunrise of West Bloomfield will be hosting a 'Wake Up with Sunrise' breakfast to go! Stop by between 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and pick up a hot & healthy breakfast to get your day started off right.
We will be serving a Egg Strata, Fresh Fruit Yogurt Parfait and Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice.
On Thursday, September 17th, SUNRISE will be hosting a CEU program from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. 'Financial Vulnerability and Cognitive Decline: Taking our Elders to the Cleaners'.
Understand the insidious nature of dementia onset, recognize the risk
of wealth loss during early periods of cognitive decline and define financial mismanagement and financial exploitation. Our presenter for this program is Peter Lichtenberg, PhD, ABPP Geriatric Neuropsychology Director, Institute of Gerontology and Merrill
Palmer Skillman Institute. This program is accredited for Social Work/Case Management/Nursing Home Administration/Nursing/PT/OT and will provide 1.5 continuing education credits.
"Forty-eight million US adults are 65 or older and worth billions of dollars in income and assets. The pursuit of these nest eggs is one of the fastest growing consumer fraud issues today" - Dr. Lichtenberg
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Save the date for our exciting new event... Pedal for Prevention 2020! Join us on Sunday, September 27 from 11am-3pm on the new Michigan Airline Trail for a fun ride on the trail as we raise awareness about the importance of preventing addiction in the Lakes Area. Funds raised from this event will help power our prevention work in the community including a new public community wellness bulletin board kiosk along the trail. If you prefer to ride on your own, complete the trail anytime that weekend, post and tag LACC on social media, and you'll be entered to win prizes! Registration will be opening soon, so mark your calendar now.
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Full Time Office Administrator:
M-F, 9-5 in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Salaried position with all national holidays off and 1 week paid vacation to start
Responsibilities include:
Reception and client interaction
Practice management
Office inventory
Marketing assistance
Website/Media management
Qualifications include:
Organizational skills
Computer skills
Good customer service skills
Professionalism/professional attire
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We are offering spaces for school age children to come to our center to do their virtual learning. Parents can call us to get more information.
1230 N. Pontiac Trail, Walled Lake, MI 48390 phone: 248-926-8686
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Director of Government and Community Relations - This position is open due to the retirement of Doug Smith and reports to Vice Chancellor Dan Jenuwine in Advancement. The position is responsible for government relations and community relations to advance the College’s goals with key external constituencies.
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Marketing and Community Relations Coordinator - This new position reports to Director Bridget Kavanaugh in Marketing & Communications and is responsible for supporting enrollment and strengthening internal and external communications to advance the College’s mission to empower student success and advance our community.
If you are interested in these positions, or know of someone who also thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced, multi-cultural and diverse environment and wants to actively advance the College’s mission, apply at https://oaklandcc.hiretouch.com. |
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In addition to MSGCU's fantastic low rates, a $100 member incentive can be earned on the following:
- Any new closed-end direct consumer loan in the amount of $5,000 or more, including Direct Secured, Unsecured, and Home Equity term (auto, RV, power sports, marine, home equity term, and personal loans).
- Any refinanced MSGCU closed-end direct consumer loan, provded the new loan includes an additional $5,000 above the pay-off balance.
Members have the opportunity to earn more than one incentive if they have the need for multiple loans (e.g. two car loans, or a personal loan and a car loan).
Click here for more loan typies eligible for the incentive and the rate table.
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Looking for office space? The office suite directly next to our Chamber office is available. We're Suite A ... you could be Suite B.
JEO Properties has a suite with 969 sq.ft. being offered at $1100/month plus utilities. Located at 305 N. Pontiac Trail in Walled Lake, contact George Buchanan at 248.366.4916 for more information.
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Outdoor Weddings
with Katherine's
Staying safe while celebrating
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WEDDING CATERING IN 2020
No matter the season, the day of the week, or the year, the Katherine's Catering team aims to deliver a seamless wedding celebration - from start to finish. Our mission is to provide great service, innovative menu options, and memorable events. This still holds true - even in 2020!
While some couples have chosen to postpone their wedding; many have opted to pivot their event plans. Katherine's is here to lend support, whichever way our clients decide to go! For those who intend to celebrate this year, we are seeing more intimate outdoor weddings and micro-weddings. We are adjusting our service styles to ensure our clients' celebrations remain safe, beautiful, delicious and fun!
Katherine's Catering has many popular 'new normals' for outdoor weddings; including individually packaged hors d'oeuvres, plated meal options, buffet and bar shields, sanitizing stations, and more. Our buffets may not be self-serve these days, but you can rest assured that our food is still delectable!
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REACH OUT TO BEGIN PLANNING TODAY
Above all, we know the importance of a truly memorable wedding, and our team is prepared to deliver exactly that! We are happy to discuss creative (and safe!) options for serving food at your 2020 wedding. We look forward to hearing from you about your upcoming wedding!
Give us a call at 734.930.4270
or submit an inquiry through the button below:
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To our fellow community members and partners,
While we can’t be together in-person, we want to bring you back into our space virtually. Please enjoy our new series of virtual cooking demonstrations, called “Dishin’ It Up in the DK!” Learn quick and easy recipes from some of our favorite chefs from the comfort of your own home.
Click on the image below to watch our first ever virtual cooking class, “ Rise and Shine,” where you will learn how to make the perfect frittata, delicious omelettes and other breakfast essentials!
New episodes can be found on our Henry Ford TV YouTube channel under “Dishin’ It Up in the DK.” Additionally, they will be shared in our monthly “Community News You Can Use” e-newsletter and on the Henry Ford LiveWell health and wellness blog! Be sure to keep your eye out for the newest episodes. If you would like to be added to our “Community News You Can Use” or Henry Ford LiveWell blog email lists, please email [email protected]. |
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Put on your walking shoes and walk for friendship to support individuals with special needs! Friendship Circle's 15th annual Walk4Friendship will take place on September 6th, the Sunday of Labor Day weekend. This year, the Walk4Friendship is going virtual, and walkers can create their own routes wherever they are. Register at www.Walk4Friendship.com. Sponsorship opportunities are also available, please email Randall Marie Hutchinson at [email protected] for additional details!
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Nominate your Hero Now thru September 15, 2020 !
The Huron Valley Council for the Arts Presents…
“The Many Faces of Heroes” Military, Veterans, First Responder, Essential Workers & Special Individuals
It is so important that we recognize ordinary people who do extraordinary things especially now during these uncertain times. Heroes are family, friends, mentors, educators, essential workers, first responders, and military men and women who respond to adversity and rise up to help others.
As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting established visual and performing arts programs, groups, educators, families, and students in our area, we are reaching out to “You” to help us recognize the “ Many Faces of Heroes”.
The Huron Valley Council for the Arts is sponsoring an essay contest to nominate and honor your personal hero. Tell us why you are nominating this person and what impact he or she has on you and your community. The essay contest is open to anyone and will be judged by a panel based on the following categories - Junior Division - Ages 7-12, Young Adult - Ages 13-18, and Adult - Ages 18+.
Everyone is welcome to participate. Essay submissions will be received on line at [email protected]. You may enter any time now thru September 15, 2020.
Essay winners will be recognized at The Many Faces of Heroes Concert and Award Presentation October 17, 2020 featuring the Stardusters Big Band to be held at Milford High School. Essays and Art work submissions will be on display at HVCA October – December 2020.
Visit our website - www.huronvalleyarts.org for more information about essay, art submissions, concert tickets and sponsor opportunities.
Questions - please contact the HVCA Office at (248) 889-8660
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Current Class Dates
Rick Squires
Chief Executive Officer
R.W. Squires and Associates, LLC
Special Deals for LACC Members - Contact Rick before registering!
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From the Office of
Congresswoman Haley Stevens
The Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center in Plymouth created a Safe to Work Playbook for their organization that outlines the various steps they have taken to ensure they are prepared, responsive, and operating safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes information on: staff training, preparing the physical space for employees to return, onsite precautions for individuals, and how to return after isolation/quarantine.
We hope that this guide can be a resource to your small businesses as they are thinking through procedures, restrictions, and creating safe environments for their employees and patrons.
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Coronavirus-Focused Virtual Business Workshops Among Several Offered by Oakland County Small Business Team
Business owners and entrepreneurs who may have had their operations or aspirations interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic have a chance to get back on track with the help of expert business counselors from Oakland County’s small business team.
The center is offering a series of workshops as part of its September schedule that focus on business strategies for responding to the pandemic, including:
• Pivoting Your Business to Thrive in a New Environment
• Market Trends During the Coronavirus Crisis – Consumers Have Changed, Will You?
• How to Write a Business Plan in the New Economy
“We encourage business owners and entrepreneurs to take advantage of these workshops which are tailored to giving useful direction and strategies to help business owners chart a course for success,” County Executive David Coulter said. “Our economic development small business team is anxious to help you and your business through the pandemic or help you formalize your entrepreneurial vision.”
All workshops are free unless otherwise noted and require pre-registration. The September workshop schedule is:
A 360° Perspective on Your Business
Sept. 1 | 11 a.m. - noon | https://bit.ly/33vnohj
When everything is important all the time, the question becomes “what do we focus on now?”
In this workshop, you’ll be introduced to GrowthWheel to help you quickly evaluate where you’re at with your business and where to focus if you want to grow the company. This workshop is designed to help existing businesses.
Cost: Free | Registration required
Starting a Business
Sept. 2 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | https://bit.ly/33zOWC4
Thinking about starting a business? We can help. This virtual workshop is designed for
individuals who are at the beginning stages of starting a business. Topics like startup
costs, financing options and business planning are introduced along with the steps to
get started. This workshop is for startup businesses.
Cost: Free | Registration required
Startup Cash Analysis – Don’t Get in Over Your Head
Sept. 8 | 1 - 2 p.m. | https://bit.ly/33ygIip
Get ahead of the curve, prepare for the next steps and don’t get in over your head. This virtual workshop helps new entrepreneurs gain a better understanding of the cash demands required to successfully start a business. With 50 percent of small businesses failing within the first five years, proper startup cash analysis is paramount to a successful launch. Concepts found in the Startup Cash Analysis Workbook (course materials) and estimating cash needs will be covered. Don’t be a statistic. Register today. This workshop is for pre-start businesses.
Cost: Free | Registration required
CEED Lending Small Business Loan Orientation
Sept. 9 | 9 - 11 a.m. | https://bit.ly/33Ffrq1
If your business is in Oakland County and you need alternative financing, consider a CEED Lending Small Business Loan. The workshop introduces you to the requirements and process necessary to qualify for a CEED loan. CEED Lending is an initiative of Great Lakes Women’s Business Council.
Cost: Free | Registration required
Pivoting Your Business to Thrive in a New Environment
Sept. 10 | 1 - 2 p.m. | https://bit.ly/3knZb2C
Successful businesses pivot to adjust to changing times. New business realities due to COVID-19 require that many new and well-established businesses re-evaluate their business models. This virtual workshop covers three areas of your business that hold clues on how to successfully pivot your business and stay alive. This workshop is for existing and startup businesses.
Cost: Free | Registration required
Market Trends During the Coronavirus Crisis:
Consumers have Changed, Will You?
Sept. 15 | 1 - 2 p.m. | https://bit.ly/30zJk8Z
New customer expectations necessitate changes in business practices. This virtual workshop will help you understand customer expectations, incomes and spending habits during the era of COVID-19. Learn more about changes in consumer behavior for business-to-customer (B2C) businesses and identify consumer behaviors that are likely to stick long term. This workshop is for existing businesses.
Cost: Free | Registration required
From Good Idea to Great Concept
Sept. 16 | 9 - 11 a.m. | https://bit.ly/3kjtw1Y
A great idea is just the first step along an entrepreneurial journey. Learn how to take your idea and build a great business concept that you can implement. Hear how to move from idea to concept and how successful entrepreneurs adjust their concept to give themselves the best chance at creating a successful business. This workshop is for startup businesses.
Cost: Free | Registration required
How to Write A Business Plan in The New Economy
Sept. 17 | 11 a.m. - Noon | https://bit.ly/3igFAzc
So, you’ve decided that it’s finally time to write that business plan everyone says you need.
Excited? Dreading it? Not sure where to start? We can help! Follow along with our step-by-step Prepare a business plan that gives your business direction, defines your objectives, maps out strategies to achieve your goals and helps you to manage possible bumps in the road. This workshop is designed for entrepreneurs who are interested in writing their first business plan or want to Improve a plan to get their business to the next level. This workshop is for existing and startup businesses.
Cost: Free | Registration required
Projecting Cash Flow – Overcoming Business Interruptions and Beyond
Sept. 22 | 1 - 2 p.m. | https://bit.ly/33AMJqe
This may be the most important class a small business owner will ever take. This virtual workshop helps you gain a greater understanding of the cash demands required to successfully manage a business, including an introduction to the use and concepts found in the Cash Flow Projection Workbook (course materials). A good cash flow management system is paramount to the success of your business. This workshop is for new and existing businesses.
Cost: Free | Registration required.
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Walled Lake 48390
Phone: 248.624.2826
Fax: 248.624.2892
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