CHAMBER CONNECTION - October 11 , 2017
LAST CHANCE TO BUY YOUR TICKETS!!
$10,000 could be YOURS!!!!
 
FEATURED EVENT



 
Lower Prices!
Many chances to WIN!

There is still time to purchase tickets! The Reverse Raffle is an awesome event for date night, girls or guys night, or just a fun time! It's something different to do on your Friday night, and it's sure to bring laughs, suspense, and, best of all, prizes! Email or call 586.731.5400, x10 for ticket information.

Special thanks to  Macomb Daily/Source Newspaper  for their  donation of a free advertisement to our "Live" Auction, A-1 Handyman and Tedesco Building Services for their donation of the dessert station  and Barbara and Jim Rossmann for their donation of the cold shrimp appetizer!

 
Upcoming Events:
Friday, October 13, 6 pm
$10,000 REVERSE RAFFLE
Shelby Gardens, Shelby Township

Wednesday, October 18, 11:45 am  
MEMBER ORIENTATION
UHY Innovation Lab, Sterling Heights

Wednesday, October 25, 7:30 am
NIST 800-171 COMPLIANCE PRESENTATION
UHY Innovation Lab, Sterling Heights

Thursday, October 26, 5:30 pm
AFTER 5
Brown Iron Brewhouse, Washington
Friday, November 3, 12 pm
SEMI-ABSENTEE FRANCHISE SEMINAR
UHY Innovation Lab, Sterling Heights

Friday, November 10, 7:30 am
BREAKFAST & BUSINESS
Lee-Ellena Funeral Home, Sterling Heights

Thursday, November 16, 5 pm
LADIES EVENING OUT
Cherry Creek Golf Club, Shelby Township

Tuesday, November 28, 5:30 pm
NETWORK & LEARN
Carpathia Club, Sterling Heights
SHELBY TOWNSHIP OFFICIALLY OPENS MACOMB ORCHARD TRAIL CONNECTOR
The Sterling Heights Regional Chamber was honored to join representatives from Shelby Township for the ribbon cutting officially opening the trail from Gene Shepherd Park connecting into the Macomb Orchard Trail on Tuesday, Oct. 10. This trail will ultimately be a part of the full Iron Belle Trail project that will connect Belle Isle all the way to Michigan's upper peninsula.
 
GOOD JOBS FOR MICHIGAN PROGRAM READY TO USE!
As a member of the Good Jobs for Michigan Coalition, the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber was proud to support efforts to create important job-attraction tools and is happy to announce that the Good Jobs for Michigan program is 100 percent ready to use! The goal of GJFM was to attract larger projects that will result in the most good-paying jobs while making a smart and strong business case for companies and remaining fiscally prudent to our state. Michigan's economic growth over the last six years is a testament to our dramatically improved business and tax climate, sensible regulation, world-class talent, strong quality of life and an eye to future trends shaping the global economy. The Good Jobs program helps fill a missing gap and ensures that our Great Lakes state can compete, fair and square, and that we're truly the place to be.

 
NIST 800-171 SEMINAR
Security Vitals is partnering with the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce to present a FREE seminar to inform businesses and manufacturers about the NIST 800-171 compliance law on Wednesday, October 25. Manufacturers working with the Department of Defense must be compliant with defined cyber security requirements no later than Dec. 31, 2017. There are 7 key steps to help reach NIST 800-171 compliance. During this presentation, attendees will gain an understanding of the necessary steps for compliance, and, in turn, avoid losing government contracts, decreases in revenue and prevent job loss in Michigan.

 
SEMI-ABSENTEE FRANCHISE SEMINAR
Have you contemplated franchise ownership, but held back due to the demands of your day job or current business? Now, imagine enjoying the  best of two worlds - A full-time career/business, PLUS the opportunity to build wealth and equity through franchising. It no longer has to be an either/or decision - but rather an "and" decision! Come to our seminar on Friday, November 3 to learn more!
 
CHAMBER CHAMPION
 
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Company:  Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre
Main Contacts:  Tina Genitti
Category:  Entertainment / Recreation
Member Since:  2013

MEMBER TIP:   
FORMULATE YOUR WINNING DREAM TEAM
By Nick DiMaggio
With the start of basketball season this month, it's the perfect time to focus on building a great team. The phrase "dream team" gets thrown around a lot, but it's most commonly referenced when discussing the incredible collection of talent that was assembled by USA Basketball for the 1992 Olympics. While this formation of super athletes was daunting to opponents by individual ability alone, what made them truly special was their ability to work together and their recognition of roles. While the players could have grown egos and chose to maintain ultimate control, they saw the value in coming together and playing as a cohesive team to create greatness.

 
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Members save up to 45% of 500+ items that Chamber members purchase most often. 


MEMBER NEWS
100+ WOMEN WHO CARE MACOMB MONTHLY MEETING
100+ Women Who Care Macomb is a new group of inspiring women who desire to make a significant difference in our local community. This exciting philanthropic group will gather four times a year and collect monies from our members, then pool the resources to make a substantial financial impact on local charities. We will be hosting our third monthly meeting on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 6 pm.

 
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BENEFIT CONCERT
Join us for a benefit gala on Friday, November 3 at Andiamo in Warren. Enjoy a delightful plated meal, open premium bar, silent and live auction items to bid on, and a classic country concert featuring Alan Turner & the Steel Horse Band and our headliner John Michael Montgomery!

This event is dedicated to showcase the work Macomb Habitat does for local veterans. We will be honoring our military at this event, give our guests a chance to send a holiday card to soldiers deployed overseas and hear a military veteran's story who found Habitat and his way back home.

Tickets: $125 each
Phone Number: 586.263.1540
Email address: [email protected]



  THE HAUNTED BANQUET
Join us for the Eastside's BIGGEST Halloween Party!  Every year the Vintage House comes alive and summons some of the BEST costumes & Party Go ers Metro Detroit has to  offer. 

LIMITED $10 Early Bird tickets Available here.

 
FIRST STATE BANK DONATES $5,000 TO COMMUNITY KITCHEN 
As part of its centennial celebration, First State Bank is honored to award a $5,000 donation to Macomb Feeding the Need, supporting an organization that does so much to nourish our community.
 
"Macomb Feeding the Need is an inspiration," says Gene Lovell, president and CEO of First State Bank. "Cheryl and her team of volunteers do an extraordinary job feeding and supporting our most vulnerable neighbors."

 
WARREN COLD RUSH LOOKING FOR ICE SPONSORS
The annual Cold Rush held in Warren is looking for ice sculpture sponsors for next year's event! The Cold Rush is a winter wonderland for families from around the city to enjoy in January. If you would like to donate or would like additional information, contact Henry Bowman at 586.268.8400 or at [email protected]. 

 
Find more "Member News" on the Chamber website!

WELLNESS FOCUS GROUP

If you're not already familiar with our Wellness Focus Group, please consider attending one of their meetings.
 
This group of professionals works together on challenges they're trying to solve and offers 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 and problem solving with mutual support --  all focused on the unique needs for the wellness of the Community.

Chamber membership is required to become a member of this dynamic group. Participating in the Chambers BRAG group is not a conflict.
 
Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 9:30 am at Shelby Crossing Health Campus, 13794 21 Mile Rd., Shelby Twp. To learn more about this group and to schedule a visit, please contact Group Chair Audra Stoker at 586.532.2100.
 
The group is currently targeting the following categories of business: Elder Justice Attorney, Personal Trainer, Dietician, Chiropractor, Dentist and Counselor.


M-59 RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT UPDATE FROM MDOT - WEEK OF OCTOBER 9:
With less than three weeks remaining in phase 1, we are continuing to work long hours. Last week, our electrical contractor was able to activate many of the new signals on our mast arms. Earlier today, we were able to reopen the turnaround east of Heydenreich. After paving, we will have our final lift of pavement on the two insides lanes of both eastbound and westbound M-59. In the near future, we will be placing traffic on these newly paved lanes as well as in the right-center lane. We will then close lanes periodically to finish the paving on the right two lanes and shoulder. When this happens, traffic will be reduced on M-59. This not only allows for the construction crews to build the roadway safely, but it also allows the paving contractor to pave continuously, which reduces the number of joints in the pavement. We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to wrap this project up for the 2017 season.

Please check our website and social media pages for updates!
 

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MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
32 Years
First Independent Insurance Agency

23 Years
Gordon Advisors P.C.

21 Years
Resurrection Funeral Home

19 Years
Accident Fund Insurance Co. of America

17 Years
Evola Music

16 Years
Bassett Family Chiropractic

15 Years
Serapid, Inc.

12 Years
C-Net Systems, Inc.
Clear Vision Business Coaching
Keller Williams Realty - Central
11 Years
Sterling Lake Apartments

10 Years
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan
Romeo Computer Company, Inc.

7 Years
G-Force Computers, LLC

6 Years
Rose Pest Solutions

5 Years
Official Towing
Preferred Safe & Lock

2 Years
Auto Body Service Centers, Inc.
Strive Fitness & Performance, LLC

1 Year
Legacy Law Partners

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].