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CHAMBER CONNECTION - March 15, 2017
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Tuesday, March 21
YoPros Green for Good
Emerald Theatre, Mt. Clemens
Friday, March 24
Sales & Marketing Conference
Andiamo, Warren
Thursday, April 13
Chamber Cares 3rd Annual Charity Basketball & Tastefest
Parkway Christian School
Wednesday, April 19
Member Orientation
UHY Training Center, Sterling Heights
Wednesday, April 19
YoPros Mixer
Location TBD
SAVE THE DATE!
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Monday, April 24
Governor's Luncheon
MacRay Harbor
Wednesday, April 26
eat.at.the.creek. Chamber Grub Crawl
Featuring restaurants at The Mall at Partridge Creek
Thursday, May 11
Manufacturers Engage
Velocity, Sterling Heights
SAVE THE DATE!
Thursday, May 11
YoPros Fraser/Clinton Township Firefighters Cornhole Tournament
Vintage House Banquets & Catering
SAVE THE DATE!
Wednesday, May 17
Michigan Week Luncheon featuring Sterling Edge Awards
Wyndham Garden, Sterling Heights
SAVE THE DATE!
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COMING MARCH 24!
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DID YOU HEAR?
Conference sponsor
Comcast Spotlight
is giving away a brand new 32GB iPad Air 2 to one of our lucky attendees!!
Who couldn't use an iPad Air 2?
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Below are highlights of two more 20-minute sessions featured at the
Sales & Marketing Conference:
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DATA-DRIVEN MARKETING: TAKING OUT THE GUESSWORK
Featuring Jimmy Gwizdala, CEO, Hunch Free Inc.
Marketers have been talking about data-driven marketing and Big Data for quite some time, and many businesses send out surveys and collect quite a bit of data on their customers and prospects. But data is useless if you don't know how to analyze it correctly and effectively. Come hear Jimmy share insights about using data science and creativity to identify your correct audience, determine their key motivators and craft a message that resonates with them to improve your sales conversions.
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EMAIL ISN'T DEAD: IT'S SOCIAL/MOBILE GLUE
Featuring Kim Schott, President, Schott Cultural Consulting
It's true, we're inundated with emails. The average person gets 121 emails daily, and that's a big number. But maybe there's a good reason that much email is circulating. It helps tap the growing mobile market, helps your customers stay informed and seamlessly integrates with other marketing strategies like social media. Join Kim to learn steps to enhance your email marketing for maximum results.
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CHAMBER CHAMPION
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HOT DEAL! TODAY ONLY!
Event: Spring Grub Crawl - eat.at.the.creek.
Get a 1/2 PAGE AD for HALF OFF!
Your ad
will be in 300 crawler guidebooks!
ONLY $50!
*Limited to the first 2
who use this offer!*
Expires: March 15, 2017 at 11:45 pm
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Company: VAST KITCHEN & BAR RESTAURANT
City: Shelby Township
Main Contact: Sally Gravat
Category: Restaurant
Member Since: 2015
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MEMBER BENEFIT OF THE WEEK
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Can your voice solution keep up with your workforce? Comcast Business VoiceEdge™ makes advanced voice technology simple and manages it for you.
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MEMBER TIP:
Sandler Brief- What Do You Say When Someone Asks What Your Company Does?
Sam was surprised when his boss, Juanita, called him into her office, closed the door, sat him down, and asked him:
"So what is it you guys do?"
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M-59 RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT UPDATE
Last week, prime contractor, Angelo Iafrate Construction Company, began work in the median with removing the grass and confirming utility locations on the west end of the project. A number of their subcontractors began working as well, including the electrical subcontractor and the traffic control subcontractor. The current left lane closure will continue to be in place for the rest of the month.
This week, despite the cold temperatures and accumulating snow, the contractors will continue work in the median preparing for the temporary widening. Additional crews are planned to be out to begin tree removal, sign relocation and additional electrical work. Once the weather clears up, we will continue to fill in pot holes as soon as we can, knowing that the current cold temperatures followed by a significant warm up will make this an increasingly critical operation. While we plan to maintain three lanes for the majority of the week, the pot hole filling will require us to take an additional lane while the current roadway is being fixed. We will be doing this during daylight hours.
The current weather has also delayed the replacement of the temporary pavement in the median turnaround between Utica Park Boulevard and Delco. As soon as the weather breaks (Wednesday or Thursday) the patch will be placed and the turnaround can be reopened 2 to 3 days later.
Please remember, businesses will be open and will always have access, although entry may need to be adjusted during the project.
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The newly remodeled Olga's Kitchen is located at
43201 Garfield Rd.
in Clinton Township!
Come experience all the classics that made Olga's famous plus a variety of new entrees infused with bold flavors, made fresh daily and served on their famous Olga Bread.
A new dining area with a sleek, bright space and a private banquet area that accommodates up to 30 people for special events is also available.
Sign up for the Rewards Points and get a free appetizer just for joining!
Pictured: Robert Cannon, Clinton Township Supervisor;
Ken Pearl; Clinton Township Trustee; Kim M
eltzer, Clinton Township Clerk;
Management and Corporate; Chamber Directors and Ambassadors.
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Executive Care is located at
19500 Hall Road in
Clinton Township.
Executive Care's focus and commitment passes down to each and every client and their family to make their experience easier.
They carry their name with pride - their friendly and dedicated staff of nurses and caregivers provides an Executive treatment to their clients!
Trained staff are available to care for Alzheimer's/Dementia, Parkinson's, Stroke and other conditions.
They are an affordable alternative to assisted living facilities and nursing homes and offer a variety of programs and payment options to suit your needs. Private Pay and Insurance is also accepted.
Pictured:
Mila Feldman and
Lenny Verkhoglaz, Founders; Cathy Kirk, Owner; Anthony Apone, Marketing;
Melanie Davis, Chamber President & CEO; Chamber Directors and Ambassadors.
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Help Lead Students to a Strong Future!
Utica Community Schools Foundation
would like to take this opportunity to share detailed information along with a sponsorship form for their 24th Annual Career Focus Luncheon. The luncheon will take place on Wednesday, May 3 and Thursday, May 4 at Palazzo Grande Banquet Center in Shelby Township. Foundation trustees and committee volunteers appreciate your consideration. Please feel free to contact Sue Chown, UCS Foundation Administrator with any questions at 586.797.6953. We value your support and acknowledge that together we make a difference. Click on the button, below, or visit www.ucsfoundation.org under the events tab.
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This is a unique mixture of our automotive heritage tied to our outdoor heritage. It runs through Oakland, Lapeer & St. Clair counties and ends in Macomb county. It starts at M1 Concourse in Pontiac and runs up Dixie Highway, by Holly Rec and Groveland Oaks, past Ortonville Rec, stops at Hadley Rec, passes through Metamora, Dryden and some of the great countryside in our region. We think it's going to be a big deal; registrations are already coming in and we believe it is a great way to promote the beauty of the region and all the good work that's been done to preserve some of the natural heritage and provide natural resource recreation opportunities nearby.
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- Saturday, June 10 at 6:30 pm - Deftones & Rise Against with Thrice
- Sunday, June 18 at 6 pm - 2nd Annual Jazz Spectacular featuring Pieces of a Dream, Avery Sunshine, Eric Roberson, Michael Lington, Alex Bugnon, Marc Antoine and Paul Taylor & Marion Meadows
- Saturday, July 1 at 7:30 pm - Steve Miller Band with Peter Frampton
- Saturday July 8 at 6:30 pm- 105.9 Kiss-FM presents KISS FEST 2017 starring Guy featuring Teddy Riley and Aaron Hall, Tony! Toni! Toné!, Dru Hill, Jagged Edge & After 7
- Thursday, July 27 at 7 pm - The Beach Boys with The Righteous Brothers
- Monday, July 31- Dropkick Murphys and Rancid
- Wednesday, August 9 at 7:30 pm - Santana - Transmogrify Tour 2017
- Friday, August 25 at 7:30 pm - Ted Nugent
- Saturday, September 9 - Sublime with Rome: The Offspring 2017 Tour
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Job-shadowing/Mentorship Opportunity
The award-winning Utica Center for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Professional Internship Program is seeking local professionals that would be willing to provide a job-shadowing/mentorship experience of 10-12 hours per week for top high school students. This year's program runs 3 weeks from
May 30 - June 16
. Student areas of interest include: medicine, engineering, business, programming & computer science, research, robotics, government & law, architecture, veterinary medicine, video game design, pharmacy, and orthodontics. Contact
jennifer.carl@uticak12.org
for more information.
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Detroit Tigers Fantasy Campers Opening Day Tailgate
J
ACK'S PLACE
for Autism Foundation invites you and your family/friends to join them at the Detroit Tigers Fantasy Campers Opening Day Tailgate on Friday, April 7. It's time for Detroit Tigers Baseball! Click on the button, below, for more information!
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Freedom Boat Club Membership
Below are just some of the benefits of becoming the newest member of Freedom Boat Club:
- History - The Nation's Oldest and Largest Member's-Only Boat Club
- Locations - Year round access to 110+ locations in 21 states and Canada and growing
- Nine Great Lakes Locations - 3 locations in Michigan (Lake St. Clair, St. Joseph, and Lake Charlevoix, 3 in Ohio (Catawba Bay, Cleveland Rocky River, Huron), and 1 in Chicago, Michigan City, IN, and Buffalo, NY.
- Florida - 45+ locations all over Florida to escape the long dreary cold Michigan winters
- Fleet - 1,100 + of the latest model and wide variety of quality boats
- Training - Unlimited free hands-on training
- Hassle-free service - No cleaning, maintenance, towing and storage
- Insurance - Comprehensive insurance, including liability, hull, machinery, and towing
- Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8 am to 6 pm; Saturday-Sunday sunrise-sunset
- Reservations: Unlimited boat usage available through state-of-art on-line reservation system and spur-of-the-moment boating
- Socials: Attend fun company-sponsored social events and fishing and boating seminars
- Costs: THE AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVE TO BOAT OWNERSHIP - A one-time membership fee and low monthly dues.
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The Macomb Symphony Orchestra (MSO) presents The Baroque Concerto
Sunday, March 26, 3 pm,
at the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts (located on Garfield at Hall Road in Clinton Township).
Join the Macomb Symphony Chamber Orchestra for a program of 17th & 18th Century Music featuring music of Gabrieli, Handel, Purcell and Vivaldi and more including a Concerto Grosso for Strings, Concerto for Harp and Concerto for two Trumpets.
Tickets are on sale now at the Macomb Center Box Office. Prices are
$24 reserved seating for adults and $18 for students and seniors. For more information, call 586.286.2222 today or click on
www.macombsymphony.org.
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Games on the Grass Golf Campaign
Pure Michigan's passion campaign designed to increase awareness of Michigan as a golf destination and encourage travel to Michigan from feeder and in-state markets.
Click on the button, below, to learn about the key components of their paid advertising campaign, specific to golf...
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41 Years
Lakeside Mall Management
37 Years
Beck Insurance Agency
29 Years
Ford Motor Company Sterling Axle
Ford Motor Company Van Dyke
27 Years
Plante & Moran, PLLC
26 Years
Wiegand Crushing
25 Years
Hansons Running Shop
21 Years
@Aspen
19 Years
Carrington Cleaners
14 Years
Smart Products, Inc.
13 Years
AAA - The Ron Steffens Agency
12 Years
Natural Freedom, Inc.
8 Years
Biz X & In Play Magazines
Towne Place Suites by Marriott
Whitehouse Wedding Chapel
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Freddy's
Gallo Companies
Macomb Homeless Coalition
Washington Township
5 Years
Play-Place for Autistic Children
4 Years
Clinton River Canoe and Kayak
Sterling Lanes
3 Years
Affordable Website Specialists
Fertilizer Plus
Trinity Community Care
Welcome Wagon
2 Years
All American Bail Bond Agency
Blessings in a Back Pack - Utica
Buddy's Pizza
Burger King - Madison Heights
Burger King - New Baltimore
Pehur Chiropractic Center PLLC
Shield Financial Group/Todd W. Shimshock
1 Year
Joseph's Auto Body, Inc.
Penn Station East Coast Subs
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