CHAMBER CONNECTION - May 24, 2017
FEATURED EVENT
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, June 6, 5:30 - 8 pm
Network & Learn
Dave & Buster's, Utica
 
Tuesday, June 13, 8 - 10 am
Shelby Township Business Awards
Packard Proving Grounds, Shelby Township

Tuesday, June 20, 6 pm
#YoPros Charity Mixer
Kuhnhenn, Clinton Township

Thursday, June 22, 6 - 10 pm
Biz on a Boat
Clinton River Cruises, Mt. Clemens
Learn More

Friday, July 21, 7:30 - 9:30 am
Breakfast & Business
Shelby Township ReStore
(Macomb County Habitat for Humanity)

City of Sterling Heights Campus
CHAMBER CHAMPION

 
 Contact Gina at 586.731.5400, x15 or email  OR  Stephanie at 586.731.5400, x11 or email.
HOT DEAL!
50% off an ad in the Shelby Township Business Awards Program Booklet
Half price on any size ad in the June 13 event program booklet for the Shelby Township Business Awards.  Up to a $100 value!
TODAY ONLY:  
Expires:  May 24, 2017 at 11:45 pm

Please contact Gina or Stephanie for all details. 
 
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Company:  BRIGHTER LOGISTICS
Main Contact:  Justin Bright
Category:  Shipping, Transportation
Member Since:  2017

CHECK OUT THEIR CHAMBER PARTNER PROGRAM:
Shipping and Logistics - 5% rebate on LTL, truckload or expedited, paid quarterly.

 
The Women Business Owners Alliance will be holding their next meeting on Wednesday, June 7 from 12:30 to 2 pm, at Mr. B's in Shelby Township  (48550 Van Dyke) . The guest speaker, Jason Shain, will be talking to us about relationship marketing. Jason will cover:
  • How do you follow up with and appreciate your customers.
  • How do you keep your customers loyal.
  • How to build a meaningful relationship with your customers for literally less than $10/year.
  •  Ways and tools on how to do just that to stay top of mind.
If you would like to attend please call or email Lynne Fiscelli, Group Chair at 586.884.6476, [email protected].

 
MEMBER BENEFIT OF THE WEEK:  
FREE admission to
"How to Buy or Sell a Business"
June 8, 8 - 10:30 am ($25 value).
 
The Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to be an in-kind sponsor of this "fast-paced and revealing seminar" and offer free access to our members!  (use code free123) Click here to register now!

MEMBER TIP:

Generate More Revenue -  With Email Referrals
Today's prospects are more and more email-savvy. They will often consider discussions with salespeople when these are the result of email referrals that come from a trusted third party. You can accelerate your sales cycle, and generate more revenue, by reaching out to people you know well on LinkedIn and asking them for email introductions to key contacts with whom they are connected.

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CHAMBER REWIND...
Michigan Schools and Government Credit Union (MSGCU) celebrated the opening of its newest office, located at 18 Mile and Mound Roads in Sterling Heights, with a formal ribbon cutting ceremony on May 10. The branch has been open since March 27, but the ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration mark the official welcome to the neighborhood. The Mayor of Sterling Heights, Macomb County and Sterling Heights Chamber representatives, and the MSGCU Board and Executive Management Team gathered for the event. 

Operation Wellness  
Operation Wellness celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting on May 12th. Operation Wellness is a medical fitness center located in Sterling Heights on Irving Road. They focus on the overall wellness and health of a guest instead of just fitness. It is a completely renovated 17,000 square foot facility! With Sterling Heights Regional Chamber representatives, along with Mayor Pro Tem Barb Ziarko, we welcomed Operation Wellness to the Sterling Heights community and to the Chamber.  

MEMBER NEWS
Are you looking to grow your Business?
Want to meet people who could be an extension of your sales force? Modern Family Mediation BRAG group is looking for additional Chamber members to join our BRAG™ group. We meet every Monday at 5:20 pm at 18 Mile & Garfield.  It's your chance to network with local business people.
Click here to view our Chamber listing.
Click here for our current membership roster.
If you're interested, email our Guest Host, Dimitri Elher, or call 586.991.1889.
Modern Family Mediation BRAG ™ Group - where every meeting is an AFTER 5!
 
6th Annual Sprint & Splash
This year, our event is on Saturday, June 17 at Lake St. Clair Metropark, and includes a variety of competitive events, as well as music, food, Kuhnhenn craft beer and vendors! Learn more at SprintandSplash.com.

 
4 Paws 1Heart Fundraiser
July 15 - Aqua Fest Fun Run/Walk - Walk/Run the Nautical Mile in St. Clair Shores, MI.  Registration starts at 9 am at the Jefferson Yacht Club which is located in the Jefferson Beach Marina/WaterMark drive.

 
Graduation Specials
Having a Graduation Party at Your Home or Another Venue? Let Vintage House Banquets and Catering do the Cooking! We are Metro Detroit's Premier Off-Site Caterin g Company! We offer Full Service BBQ's, Full Service Catering, and Pick-Up and Go Services that will blow the competition away! Our Catering Staff will Aim to Please along with our Team of Chefs that will prepare an Award Winning Menu that will have Your Guests Raving how wonderful the food was! Give us a call today to Book Your Graduation Party with Us. Relax and Let Us Do the Cooking! 586-415-5678

More Information
 
English Gardens Announces Free Seminars & Annual Ladybug Giveaway
English Gardens is excited to host their annual Ladybug Giveaway on Saturday, June 10! Gardeners will receive a free bag of 150 ladybugs with any purchase. Ladybugs prove to be an efficient, organic pest control for your garden.   

 
Freedom Boat Clubs Promote National Safe Boating Week 
May 23, 2017, Harrison Twp., MI - Freedom Boat Club, the largest, oldest, and most successful boat club in North America, is celebrating and promoting
National Safe Boating Week May 20 - 27 with a variety of initiatives designed to raise awareness of boating safety.
 
 
Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre
Summer concert series!  
Updated concerts and ticket opportunities. 

 
Mark your calendars for June 22 - 25!
The City of Utica will be celebrating their 200th Anniversary as a community.
CLICK HERE to read the letter from Mayor Thom Dionne. Questions about opportunities to get involved should be directed to the City Clerk's office at 586.739.1600 or via email at [email protected].

 


M-59 RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT UPDATE FROM MDOT:
Less than a week after closing Hayes, we are not far from being able to reopen it to traffic.  We are on track to have Hayes open by Friday in time for the holiday weekend.  Additionally this week, we plan to have Eastbrook, Canterbury and Northpointe all open by Friday too.  We are doing our best to complete all of this work despite the impending poor weather conditions.  The closure of Hayes has been tough for many of you and we thank you for your patience.  We have been working diligently to complete this work as quickly as possible.  
Please check our website and social media pages for updates!
 

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MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
36 Years
Comcast Business Services Telecommunications
 
32 Years
FCA US LLC
 
17 Years
Gorman's Furniture
 
14 Years
7 - Eleven Convenience Store #32318
 
10 Years
Henry Ford Medical Center, Lakeside
Henry Ford Medical Center, Sterling Heights
 
9 Years
Cherrywood Nursing & Living Center
Macomb Family Services, Bruce Township
Macomb Family Services, Sterling Heights
8 Years
Carthew Law Firm, P.C.
 
4 Years
Advantage Occupational Therapy
Fraza Forklifts
 
3 Years
Thrivent Financial / Michael Neaton
 
2 Years
Burger King, Macomb
Dodge Park Coney Island
Firestone Complete Auto Care
Keller Williams Lakeside Realty / Tom Lipinski Team

1 Year
Edward Jones / Nicole Magiera
For sponsorship opportunities, contact
Gina Rieck at 586.731.5400, x15 or [email protected]   or
Stephanie Mittelstedt at 586.731.5400, x11 or  [email protected].