CHAMBER CONNECTION - March 7, 2018
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Upcoming Events:
Friday, March 9, 7:30 am
SHELBY TOWNSHIP BUSINESS AWARDS
KUKA Robotics Tech Center, Shelby Twp

Friday, March 23, 8 am
CHEMICAL BANK SALES & MARKETING CONFERENCE
Vintage House, Fraser
Friday, March 23, 2 pm
#YOPROS SALES & MARKETING CONFERENCE BONUS SESSION
Vintage House, Fraser

Thursday, March 29, 7:30 am
MDOT BRIEFING ON I-696
Warren Civic Center, Warren
Friday, April 13, 7:30 am
BREAKFAST OF NATIONS
Carpathia Club, Sterling Heights

Wednesday, April 18, 11:45 am
MEMBER ORIENTATION/REFRESH
UHY Innovation Lab, Sterling Heights

Thursday, April 19, 5:30 pm
4TH ANNUAL CHAMBER CARES
Parkway Christian School, Sterling Heights

Friday, April 20, 8 am
BRAG RECRUITING EVENT
Wyndham Garden, Sterling Heights

MDOT BRIEFING ANNOUNCEMENT

Constructed in three phases from 1961
 to 1989, the Walter P. Reuther Freeway-696 has reached its maximum life cycle. Due to the poor condition of the roadway, the Michigan Department of Transportation is planning a major construction project starting Spring 2018, and invites you to learn about its scope, which includes:
  • Replacing all pavement in both directions from 75 to 94.
  • Closing the westbound direction completely and keeping the eastbound direction open throughout construction from 75 to 94.
  • Night and weekend pavement repairs on eastbound and westbound 275 to 75.
The meeting will take place:
March 29, 8:30 - 10 am
Warren Civic Center
1 City Square, Warren, MI 48093
 
For more information, contact Melanie Davis at 586.731.5400 or [email protected].
 
This meeting is sponsored by the Sterling Heights Regional and Macomb County Chambers.

CHAMBER CHAMPION
 
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Company: Longhorn Steakhouse
Mai n Contact: Angelo Marino
Category: Restaurants
Member Since: 2006
  

MEMBER TIP: 

Key Tax Changes for Business
From Steve Grogan, Integrity Wealth Consultants

The legislation popularly known as the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act did not exactly "rewrite the book" of federal tax laws, but it almost seems that way.  On January 1, a host of important, new tax provisions entered the Internal Revenue Code, and others were suddenly repealed. Due to these reforms, federal tax law has changed to a degree unseen since the 1980s. Just a reminder as you read this guide: you should consult with a qualified tax or financial professional before making short-term or long-term changes to your tax or financial strategy.


MEMBER BENEFIT OF THE WEEK:  
Comcast Business - Phone and Internet Services (employer only).  Special pricing on business packages.

MEMBER NEWS
2018 STERLING EDGE AWARDS NOMINATIONS

The city of Sterling Heights and the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce are seeking nominations for the seventh-annual Michigan Week & Sterling Edge Awards luncheon featuring the outstanding businesses in Sterling Heights.
 
Nomination applications, due Friday, March 23, 2018 can be submitted online at shrcci.com. The Sterling Edge Awards seek to recognize Sterling Heights area companies that have demonstrated best business practices that can be adopted and emulated by other businesses.  Any outstanding Sterling Heights business, whether an inspiring start-up, a long-standing corporate entity, a great place to work or other, is eligible to win one of this year's five awards.  



MACOMB COUNTY CARE HOUSE HOSTS 3RD ANNUAL CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN LUNCHEON
Please join us for our 3rd Annual Champions for Children Luncheon on Thursday, April 19, 2018, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm  at the beautiful Burning Tree Golf and Country Club in Macomb Township located at 22871 21 Mile Road. This year's special guest is Matthew Sandusky, Author, Advocate and Founder of the Peaceful Hearts Foundation. Matthew was a victim of child sexual abuse at the hands of his adopted father, former Penn State University football coach, Jerry Sandusky. He will share his inspirational story of how his traumatic childhood experiences were used as a catalyst to bring awareness to the taboo topic of child sexual abuse, to keep children protected and to help other survivors heal. Tickets are $50 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Care House at 586.463.0123.

 
DINE TO DONATE
Come join Woman's Life Chapter 911 for our Dine to Donate Fundraiser on March 21 at Culvers, 15029 23 Mile Road, Shelby Township any time between 4 and 8 pm. Five percent of the proceeds from ALL bills between those hours will be donated back to our treasury so we can continue to help individuals and nonprofits in our community. Drive Thru, Dine In, Phone in, or Carry Out all count. We will also have a $99 Instant Lottery Tree - tickets will be one for $5 or three for $10.


Find more "Member News" on the Chamber website!

HEALTH & WELLNESS FOCUS GROUP

Professionals who are part of the Health and Wellness Group work together on challenges they're trying to solve and offer each other encouragement and suggestions for becoming better equipped to manage and support their organizations. This process works to strengthen everyone who attends.

Their mission is to collaborate with other Chamber members to bring focus and awareness of their individual needs. Meetings include open networking, relationship building, problem solving with mutual support, all focused on the unique needs for the wellness of the community.

Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 9:30 am. To learn more about this group and to schedule a visit, please contact Patty Le Duc, at 586.731.5400 x21.

MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
13 Years
Mr. Fence, Inc.

12 Years
In Pro Insurance Group

6 Years
Aim Insurance Agency

5 Years
Techie Gurus, LLC
3 Years
Buddy's Pizza - Shelby Twp.

2 Years
Penn Station East Coast Subs

1 Year
Verheyden Funeral Homes, Inc - 
   Clinton  Twp., Detroit, Eastpointe, 
   Grosse  Pointe,  Warren
For sponsorship opportunities, contact
Gina Rieck at 586.731.5400, x15 or [email protected].