CHAMBER CONNECTION - May 31, 2017
FEATURED EVENT
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, June 6, 5:30 - 8 pm
Network & Learn
Dave & Buster's, Utica

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
 
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!
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!
CHAMBER CHAMPION

 
 Contact Gina at 586.731.5400, x15 or email  OR  Stephanie at 586.731.5400, x11 or email.
HOT DEAL!
Display Ads in Chamber Connection  
Regular Price:  $100 per insertion
TODAY ONLY:  Buy 1, Get 1 FREE! -- Limited to the first three who use this offer!
Expires:  May 31, 2017 at 11:45 pm

To get your Hot Deal, contact Gina Rieck OR Stephanie Mittelstedt now!
 
MEMBER BENEFIT OF THE WEEK:  
Comcast Business - With the Chamber's Partner Program, Get Special Pricing on Phone and Internet Services (employer only) and Special Pricing on Business Packages.

COMCAST BUSINESS Internet, Voice and TV deliver a wide range of tools designed to provide you with the advanced business technologies to meet your demands, the scalability to grow with your business, and the value to save you money each and every month. You also get 24x7 Business support, a dedicated local Account Team and advanced voice management tools included at no additional charge. Plus, the convenience of having all your services from one provider and on an easy-to-manage monthly bill. Comcast Business Internet, Voice and TV - Reliable business solutions you can count on and savings you can see.  For access to this special offer or to find out more, contact Melanie Davis.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Company:  VIBE CREDIT UNION
Main Contact:  Kelli Arvant
Category:  Credit Union, Mortgages
Member Since:  2013

 
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 TIP:  
How to Succeed at the End of the Month

Gabe Larson, Director of the  InsideSales.com  Labs and host of the Sales Acceleration podcast, joins us for a special conversation about the end of the month. Gabe's team has just released new information about the best and worst practices of sales teams at the end of the month. Learn what to do and what not to do to make the most of the last few days of the quota period.
 
CHAMBER REWIND...

Lakes Community Credit Union Shelby Township Grand Opening
On Monday, May 15,  Lakes Community Credit Union held its Grand Opening celebration for its Shelby Township branch. The credit union has been offering financial products and services to its members for over 80 years. We are proud to be a part of Shelby Township and the surrounding communities helping people reach their financial goals. Stop by our new location and see all the ways we can help you. Learn More

Ziebart Sterling Heights, Grand Opening
On Thursday, May 18, Ziebart celebrated their Grand Opening. Ziebart is the industry leader in keeping your vehicle looking like new with a full line of appearance and protection services including professional detailing. Ziebart Sterling Heights can protect your vehicle against rust, reduce road noise with our underbody sound barrier, and protect your paint against acid rain and dulling with Diamond Gloss Paint Protection. Window tint, paint protection film, accessories, spray-on truck bed liners and more. Ziebart is dedicated to serving both their customers and community, participating in several noteworthy organizations. Welcome to the Chamber, Ziebart! Learn More
MEMBER NEWS
HELPING HANDS GIFTS
Helping Hands Gifts, a local Macomb County 501(c)(3) charity is looking for wonderful businesses to participate in our Christmas in July Fund Drive fundraiser. We seek great places with an office staff and/or foot traffic to adopt us in July and/or to donate change or contributions from allowing employees a jeans day, etc..  In order to host an event that touches the lives of thousands of children at Christmas, we need to prepare all year. Please contact [email protected] or Lara Shovlin at 248.872.7778 to participate. 
 
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.
 
Please take a moment to vote!
Help these children bring all-inclusive playground equipment to Whispering Woods Kiwanis Park in Shelby Township. Please vote every day until noon May 31, 2017 at   http://bit.ly/2qilz3m 
The top 10 entries will go on to next phase of Judging for $25,000. Do you know a child with special needs? The playground equipment at Whispering Woods is not Wheelchair accessible. We need your help. Please VOTE.. #KidsNeedKiwanis #MiKFamily #KiwanisNeedsYou

 
Have you tried the Best New Bar in Macomb County voted by Metro Times?
If you haven't yet, now's your chance! We do more than awesome drinks; our catering will win you over for your next big event! Packages starting at $10.95, diverse menus, delivery & pickup available and best of all, our famous Johnny Blacks food! It's not too late to book your graduation catering also. Contact Nicole at 586.907.8138 for bookings and quotes. We hope to see you soon!  www.johnnyblacks.com
 
2nd Jazzy Human Services Raffle
Win $20,000 and help support Jazzy Human Services at the same time! We are a private non-profit organization providing intervention programs and activities to under-privileged youth and young adults.
The winning ticket will be drawn on June 24, 2017 at 2:30 pm!
 


M-59 RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT UPDATE FROM MDOT:
We hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend. This week we will begin working on Utica Park Blvd. We will maintain one lane in each direction on Utica Park so access to and from M-59 will be maintained. This week you will also see the first permanent mainline paving going down on the eastbound side of M-59 near Delco. 
 
Thank you for your patience while we worked through the numerous intersection closures (including Hayes) last week. We will do our best to keep you informed of our other intersection closures as they come closer to being put in place.

Please check our website and social media pages for updates!
 

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MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
28 Years
Maple Lane Pest Control

27 Years
Michigan.com, Detroit

23 Years
Milliken Millwork, Inc.

13 Years
Ovations Dining Services

12 Years
Legal Strategies, PC

11 Years
Macomb Collision

10 Years
Michigan Educational Credit Union
Veterinary General, Inc.

9 Years
Hampton Inn, Shelby Township
Utica Trenching, Inc.

8 Years
Ascend Group, PLLC
6 Years
H&R Block
Level One Bank
Stahls Automotive Foundation

5 Years
Clancy's Irish Pub
Cookies By Design
Liberty Title / Wendy Smith

4 Years
AKR Construction
Millennium Business Systems

3 Years
Manpower

2 Years
Computing Technologies
Jack's Place for Autism Foundation

1 Year
Olga's Kitchen
TMI Properties, LLC
Western Michigan University, Clinton Township
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].