CHAMBER CONNECTION - June 7, 2017
FEATURED EVENT
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, June 13, 7:30 - 9:30 am
Shelby Township Business Awards
Packard Proving Grounds, Shelby Township

Tuesday, June 20, 6-9:30 pm
#YoPros Mixer - The House That Beer Built (Macomb Habitat for Humanity)
Kuhnhenn Brewing Company, Clinton Township

Thursday, June 22, 6-10 pm
Biz on a Boat
Clinton River Cruises, Mt. Clemens
Tuesday, July 11
#YoPros Mixer
Johnny Blacks Public House, Sterling Heights
SAVE THE DATE!

Thursday, July 13, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Member Orientation
UHY Innovation Lab, Sterling Heights

Friday, July 21, 7:30 - 9:30 am
Breakfast & Business
Macomb Habitat for Humanity-Shelby Township Restore, Shelby Township
 
July 27 - 29
Sterlingfest
City of Sterling Heights Campus
SAVE THE DATES!






Michigan's best summer festival, Sterlingfest Art & Music Fair, is returning to Sterling Heights, July 27 - 29!

Our Chamber is seeking volunteers to help us out in the beverage serving areas during this three-day event. We have five serving areas including two in the main tent where craft beer and Budweiser products will be served, the stage bar, patio bar and the Jazz area, where wine will be served. Sign up with a friend, meet some new people and enjoy the sights and sounds of this popular festival!

Please contact Linda Colton at 586.731.5400, x20 or email for more information!
CHAMBER CHAMPION

 
 Contact Gina at 586.731.5400, x15 or email  OR  Stephanie at 586.731.5400, x11 or email.
HOT DEAL!
STERLINGFEST SPONSORSHIP
TODAY ONLY:  $50 OFF -- Limited to the first 2 who use this offer!
Expires:  June 7, 2017 at 11:45 pm

To get your Hot Deal, contact Gina Rieck OR Stephanie Mittelstedt now!
 
MEMBER BENEFIT OF THE WEEK:  
FREE admission to "How to Buy or Sell a Business" event held TOMORROW, 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 SPOTLIGHT
Company:  HERR COMPANY, LLC
Main Contact:  Amanda Herr
Category:  Marketing, Social Media
Member Since:  2016

 
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].
 
MEMBER TIP:
How To Build a Sales Plan that Withstands Summer Sales Slumps
The infamous summer sales slump may be in full swing in your business, but it's time to turn things around. By rethinking your summer sales plan, you can use a slower market to your advantage. Follow our guide to building a sales plan that withstands summer slumps and turn these notoriously slow months into productive and profitable opportunities.
  READ MORE 
 
MEMBER NEWS
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.
 
SELFRIDGE AIR BASE - 100 YEARS
Macomb Daily is proud to partner with Selfridge Air Guard Base for their 100 Year anniversary. We will be producing a commemorative magazine that will have base content and pictures highlighting the 100 years of the base. This magazine will be distributed to 58,281 Macomb Daily subscribers as well as utilized at the base around the open house on August 19-20. If you would like to be a sponsor in the magazine and be part of celebrating 100 years of heritage of Selfridge Air Base, we have space available!
 
1st ANNUAL SUMMER CAMP
Jazzy Human Services is having its 1st annual Summer Camp from  July 5 - August 2.  The cost  is $200/child ages 6 - 16. The program is  Monday - Friday, 9 am - 3 pm  with breakfast and lunch provided. As  part of the  Meet Up and Eat Up  program, we will provide breakfast and lunch to those youth 18 years and  younger without being part of the Summer Camp Program, that will take place through  August 5  (Breakfast served: 9:30 - 10:15 am; Lunch served: 12:30 - 1:15 pm).  Applications and Information are available at www.jazzyhumanservices.org   or call  586.484.4223. 
 
**Any summer program donations will be used as scholarship funds for those who are less fortunate  and is unable to pay for the full amount. 
 
COMPLIMENTARY COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS  
Legacy Law Partners offers the following COMPLIMENTARY community workshops:
  • 10 Common Estate Planning Mistakes - Attendees will learn 10 common mistakes people make that could subject their loved ones to probate.
  • Estate Planning for Families with Minor Children - Families will learn what can happen to their children without a plan.
  • Nominating Legal Guardians for Your Children - Discusses the proper way to name guardians for children in case of an emergency or sudden death.
Do you know a group that might benefit from one of these FREE workshops?
Contact Legacy Law Partners at 248.891.9277 or via our website www.LegacyLawPartnersMichigan.com.
 
FIRST STATE BANK EXTENDS CENTENNIAL PHILANTHROPY TO FRIENDS OF FOSTER KIDS
In recognition of Friends of Foster Kids and its inspiration to the community, First State Bank is privileged to announce a donation of $5,000 as part of its centennial celebration.
 
GROW YOUR BUSINESS IN 1 HOUR A WEEK!
The St. Clair Shores Business Resource Alliance Group,  B.R.A.G.TM  , is the newest networking group formed by the Chamber and we are currently the only B.R.A.G.TM in Southeast Macomb County. Our meetings are held weekly on Tuesdays, 11:30 at the EOS CafĂ© & Coffee House (30625 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores, MI 48082).

Through the continuing promotion and growth of our group we are creating stronger and longer lasting business alliances, aggressively seeking to bring referrals to our members. We are anxious to fill the following business categories to add to our group:
Estate Attorney  .   Chiropractor  .   Printer  .   Florist  .   Home Inspectors
CPA  .   Graphic Designer  .   Yoga Studio  .   Personal & Commercial Banking
Health Insurance  .   Hair/Nail Salon

Contact Debbie Cottrell at 586.930.2205 or [email protected] to visit our group or for more information about the SCS B.R.A.G.TM.



M-59 RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT UPDATE FROM MDOT:
Work activities on the project have increased significantly. We are working in a number of areas on both EB and WB M-59 as we prepare for paving operations to start in full production next week. This week, we will begin work at both Market Street (Wednesday, 6/7) and Tilch (Friday, 6/9). Near the end of this week or the start of next week, we should be able to get Windwood reopened as well as start working on the second half of Utica Park Blvd.

Please check our website and social media pages for updates!
 

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MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
27 Years
J. Rohr Carpets & Draperies
 
19 Years
Daude Family Chiropractic
 
17 Years
Innovasys, LLC
 
14 Years
Michigan Counter Tops & Futura Custom Kitchens
 
13 Years
American 1 Credit Union
 
12 Years
Lakeside Budget Storage
Total Health Systems, P.C.
11 Years
Cicotte Plumbing
Lutheran Heritage Foundation
 
8 Years
Macomb County Habitat for Humanity
 
7 Years
Continental Services
Parkway Christian School
 
5 Years
Michael H. Freedland, M.D., P.C.
 
2 Years
Grosse Pointe Board of Realtors
5 Star Outdoor Billboard Media
 
1 Year
Sterling Door LLC
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].