LAPEER ARE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MAY 2023 NEWS

Creating a Brighter Future Together! WORK ~ SHOP ~ PLAY The Lapeer Area Chamber of Commerce, is committed to continuously promoting and fostering the business climate to enhance the quality of life in our community.

SPRING EXPO HIGHLIGHTS! WE HAD A GREAT TIME AT THE EXPO! 100 BUSINESS VENDORS, OVER 2000 ATTENDEES. THANK YOU BIGBBY COFFEE (coffee and lemonade for our vendors and volunteers), HURLEY MEDICAL CENTER (guest bag sponsor,) MILNES FORD (test drive fireworks fundraiser,) KONA ICE (firework fundraiser), BACONS BALLOONS (the beautiful balloon tower), WMPC RADIO (bounce house), Lapeer Fire & Rescue and Lapeer City Police for the fun you provided to the kids. AND ALL OF THE VOLUNTEERS WHO HELPED MAKE IT POSSIBLE!

EVEN OUR VENDORS HAD A GREAT TIME! IT WAS A RECORD TURNOUT FOR THE EXOTIC ANIMAL SHOW! KIDS AND PARENTS ALIKE ENJOYED IT.

EXPO GUESTS HAD A GREAT TIME VISITING THE VENDORS! SO MANY VENDORS AND SO MUCH TO SEE FOR OUR EXPO GUESTS!

ALL SMILES AT THE FIRST TIME VENDOR BOOTH FOR VIKING FARMS. ONE OF THE CUTIES AT THE EXOTIC ANIMALSHOW. A CUTE LITTLE PIKACHU. KIDS WERE ABLE TO TOUCH A BABY ALIGATOR AND TORTOISE AS WELL!

THE ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS SHOW WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, JULY 8 ROLLAND-WARNER MIDDLE SCHOOL AT DUSK. WE ARE ASKING FOR SUPPORT FROM THE COMMUNITY AND OUR MEMBERS TO HELP US FUND THE ANNUAL SHOW. WE HAVE A $4500 COMMITTMENT FROM MEIJER AGAIN THIS YEAR. THE COST OF THE SHOW IS 20k. WE HAVE A LITTLE WAY TO GO! SO WE ARE STARTING EARLY THIS YEAR ON FUNDING DONATIONS FOR THIS ANNUAL HOLIDAY EVENT.

WE WILL BE ANNOUNCING THE HEADLINER FOR SATURDAY NIGHT VERY SOON! STAY TUNED! PLEASE CONSIDER BECOMING A PARTNER WITH US TO HELP US FUND THE FESTIVAL. CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE WEBSITE AND DOWNLOAD THE SPONSORSHIP FORM. ANY AMOUNT IS HELPFUL AND GREATLY APPRECIATED. WWW.LAPEERDAYS.COM LAPEER DAYS FESTIVAL PLANNING IS UNDERWAY! The festival committee is busy planning events for the festival! We want to introduce our new Miss Lapeer Days Pageant and Miss Lapeer Days Tea Party and the Beard contest Chairpersons! Michelle Asaro and Gabrielle Coulter from Kapala Heating and Air Conditioning. Our new Craft Show Chairperson is Nichole Hayden. Nichole has been a vendor at the craft show for years and works for Lapeer Community Schools! WELCOME LADIES! Text Link WE NEED VOLUNTEERS TO JOIN THE FESTIVAL TEAM TO ASSIST WITH LOGISTICS AND THE BEAUTIFUL BABY/TERRIFIC TODDLER CONTEST AND THINGS IN GENERAL. WE ARE A GREAT GROUP TO WORK WITH AND WE TAKE CARE OF OUR VOLUNTEERS! WE CLOTHE YOU, FEED YOU AND PROVIDE YOU WITH CARNIVAL ARMBANDS FOR YOUR KIDS! AND YOU WILL BE AMAZED AT WHAT HAPPENS BEHIND THE SCENES TO MAKE IT ALL WORK!  PLEASE GIVE US A CALL AT THE CHAMBER OFFICE AT 810-664-6641

LET IT GROW, LET IT GROW, LET IT GROW! Then register to compete in the second annual Lapeer Days Beard Contest! GO TO www.lapeerdays.com

Register for the Miss Lapeer Days Pageant. Forms can be found at lapeerdays.com Be sure to visit our new festival Facebook page for festival updates.

WELCOME REGIONAL MEDICAL IMAGING 810-732-1919 1794 N. Lapeer Road For more than 35 years, RMI has provided superior imaging services to physicians and patients throughout mid and southeast Michigan. We have the technology and expert clinical staff to offer a full range of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology modalities, including Bone Densitometry (DEXA); Breast MRI; CT; Fluoroscopy; Image-Guided Biopsy and Drainage; 3D Mammography; MRI; Nuclear Medicine; PET/CT; Spine and Pain Management procedures; Ultrasound; Vascular Access and Interventions; and X-Ray.

WELCOME MICHIGAN SCHOOLS AND GOVERNMENT CREDIT UNION THERESA RUSSELL 586-206-5519 TRUSSELL@MSGCU.ORG  We welcome all Michiganders to bank with us. I have worked in the MORTGAGE department with MSGCU for 19 years and have seen many changes in our industry. We offer programs such as, first time home buyers, a lock and shop and much.

WELCOME AXECADIA! Christina & Christopher Herr (810)208-2357 55 W. NEPESSING STREET LAPEER! Axecadia provides a variety of entertainment options for residents of Lapeer and surrounding areas. We offer a 40+ game arcade on our lower level, five lanes of axe throwing upstairs and two private party rooms for your celebratory needs.

WELCOME SERENTIY HOUSE 810-336-4882 Jennifer Woods Serenity House Communities is a Non-Profit organization that is dedicated to helping people struggling with Substance use, trauma and co-dependency, find hope and healing through holistic modalities.

WELCOME LITTLE LEARNERS CHILDCARE CENTER 810-664-8229 CARLY COMPARONI At Little Learners Childcare Center, learning and play go hand in hand. We are a licensed child care center that strives to provide the best quality care for your child. We recognize that choosing an educational child care program for your child is a momentous decision. We believe that children should be in a warm loving nurturing environment that meets children’s social, emotional, intellectual, and physical needs. We offer before and after hours care, school bus pick-up and drop off. Our curriculum is age appropriate for Infants to Pre-school

WELCOME BENJAMIN MOORE PAINT CENTERS 795 EAST STREET LAPEER, MI 810-771-4399 Benjamin Moore, The Paint Centers is a locally owned premium paint company. With 6 locations, we serve contractors and home owners alike. We offer affordable paint with a quality finish.

WELCOME LAPEER PLATING & PLASTICE 395 Demille Rd Lapeer 810-667-424 We are constantly investing in continuous improvement in key areas of specialization: These include the design, production, and delivery of exterior and interior decorative trims, including ornamentation, badges/emblems, body-side moldings, painted emblems, small/medium grilles, and accessories.

WELCOME SHANON PARKER - RE/MAX FIRST

As a RE/MAX® agent, I’m dedicated to helping my clients find the home of their dreams. Whether you are buying or selling a home or just curious about the local market, I would love to offer my support and services. I know the local community — both as an agent and a neighbor — and can help guide you through the nuances of our local market. With access to top listings, a worldwide network, exceptional marketing strategies and cutting-edge technology, I work hard to make your real estate experience memorable and enjoyable.

WELCOME CANDICE CAMPBELL NEW YORK LIFE 810-348-3262 2127 University Park Drive Okemos, MI 48864 Welcome Candice Campbell - New York Life I help individuals and business owners protect and build wealth by focusing on their needs.

RENEWING MEMBERS! THE LAKE INN PINE TREE HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING ST. MATTEWS ANGILICAN CHURCH ALADDIN'S CLEANING & RESTORATION ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER OF LAPEER MCHS FAMILY OF SERVICES EDWARD JONES INVESTMENTS RAY C'S HARLEY DAVIDSON OF LAPEER RICK RHEIN DISPOSAL YOUNG MUSICIANS COMMUNITY PLANET FITNESS LAPEER DTE ENERGY CITY OF LAPEER (POLICE, FIRE, COMMUNITY CENTER) LAPEER COUNTRY CLUB WEDGEWOOD REALTY ACORN LODGE CULVER'S SAM & JAKE'S TOOLS GOYETTE MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ROTARY CLUB OF LAPEER SUNRISE KIWANIS CLUB OF LAPEER CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING FLINT CITY BUCKS DEVONSHIRE RETIREMENT VILLAGE CURTIS ELECTRIC, LLC McLAREN LAPEER REGION QUALIFIED STAFFING SERVICES BEAR GRAPHICS LAPEER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION STONE'S THROW THEATRE FAMILY LITERACY CENTER MILNES FORD