CHAMBER CONNECTION - October 17, 2018
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Upcoming Events:
Thursday, October 18, 8 am
BREAKFAST & LEARN - UHY & 
TED LAKKIDES, CFP, CIGNET
UHY Innovation Lab, Sterling Heights

Thursday, October 25, 6 pm
$10,000 REVERSE RAFFLE
Zuccaro's Banquet Center, Chesterfield Twp.

Thursday, November 1, 3 pm
MEET THE FRANCHISOR BY FRAN NET
Velocity, Sterling Heights
Thursday, November 8, 5 pm
LADIES COMEDY NIGHT OUT
Andiamo Warren

Tuesday, November 13, 6 pm
WHEN I WAS A YOPRO... STORY SLAM
Freddy's Clinton Township
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Thursday, November 15, 5:30 pm
NETWORK & LEARN
Infinity Hall & Sidebar, Fraser
CHAMBER CHAMPION

 
BOARD ELECTION BALLOTS ARE OUT!

Official ballots have been e-mailed (via an online tool called Survey Monkey) to the "Member of Record" listed in our database for each of our member businesses who are in good standing at this time. Per our bylaws, our Chamber holds annual elections for positions on our board of directors, and the current election is for three-year terms that begin in January 2019. We have eight (8) open board seats to fill.
 
We have seven (7) incumbents running for re-election: Ron Chriss, DTE Energy; Dr. Christine Johns, Utica Community Schools; Mike Kramer, Moceri & Co. PC; Angie Lommen, BAE Systems; Brad Lukas, Beaumont-Troy; Mark Vanderpool, City of Sterling Heights and John Winter, Dawn to Dusk Cleaning Services.
 
We have two others who would also like to run for election: Bryant Goodreau, Michigan Insurance Source and Amy Persyn, First State Bank.

If you haven't received a ballot, and you are the main contact for your company's Chamber membership, please contact Melanie Davis at 586.731.5400, x22.
 
To be counted, ballots must be submitted by Thursday, Nov. 15.
 
Thank you to the candidates for their willingness to serve, and thank you in advance to our membership for completing and submitting the ballots via Survey Monkey. If you have any questions, please contact the Chamber at 586.731.5400.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Company: Zuccaro Banquets & Catering
Mai n Contact: Mark Zuccaro
Category: Wedding Specialists
Member Since: 2009

MEMBER TIP: 
THE POWER OF PAIN
by Sandler Training
Think about your last purchase, why did you make the purchase?  Perhaps the first things that come to mind are, "It was on sale, so you saved money," "it will allow you to get things done faster," or possibly "it will improve your health."  These are logical reasons.  The reality is these are not the reasons you bought, it is how you justify the purchase.

The logical reasons you will often hear will typically revolve around money, efficiency, things that improve your product or add value, time, and things that will make you safer or healthier.

However, buyers purchase emotionally.

MEMBER BENEFIT OF THE WEEK:  
COMPLETE INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGIES: Hosted/VOIP Phone Systems and more. Members save 10% on everything from phone systems to IP surveillance cameras, IP card access door systems, voice and data cabling and more.

MEMBER NEWS
FE MORAN SECURITY SOLUTIONS ANNOUNCES NEW HIRE JOE JORDAN
FE Moran Security Solutions, a nationwide provider of electronic security, life safety, and monitoring systems, and one of the largest security alarm companies in the Midwest, announces the addition of Joe Jordan to the leadership team as Chief Strategy Officer.
Formerly President of Accelerent - Indianapolis, a business development system designed to help a variety of industries access decision makers warmer, faster, and easier, Joe oversaw rapid market growth of more than 100% from 2016-2018. He will apply a unique perspective at FE Moran to achieve similar growth through business development, sales and acquisitions.

 

STERLING INSURANCE GROUP AWARDS $2,000 TO BENEFIT GLEANERS FOOD BANK
Sterling Insurance Group announces that they have been awarded $2,000, as a participant in the Safeco Insurance® Change Agents campaign. The donation will go to Gleaners Community Food Bank, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing households with access to sufficient, nutritious food, and related resources. The program rewards independent agents whose volunteer efforts make a difference in their communities and recognizes that small, everyday steps can have a big local impact.



SPECIAL EXTENDED STAY RATE FROM HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES
We're proud to introduce our new Holiday Inn Express hotel! This new design was created with you, the guest, in mind - to give you what you want and need to rest, recharge and get a little work done. You will notice the difference wherever you look - outside, inside and in the guest rooms. It's simple, smart travel. Take advantage of our extended stay rate now through Dec. 30 for those staying for 14 days or longer. View the flyer below for more information.

 
Find more "Member News" on the Chamber website!

HEALTH & WELLNESS FOCUS GROUP

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 to their individual needs. Meetings include open networking, relationship building, 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.
 
Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 9:30 am and chaired by Chrystal Munro. These meetings take place at Northpoint Village of Utica, 45201 Northpointe Blvd., Utica.  Please consider attending their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, November 1 at 9:30 am. To learn more about this group, please contact Chamber staffer , Patty Le Duc at 586.731.5400, x21.



M-59 RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT UPDATE FROM MDOT:

Last week, MDOT was able to continue making progress towards completing the reconstruction of M-59. Garfield is now open. This week, they plan to have the first two layers of HMA placed and will be preparing for the final lift.  Contractors will need to close lanes a little bit earlier than originally planned. This will help facilitate the completion of the paving as quickly as possible.  Access to businesses may be restricted temporarily. If you only have one entrance, contractors will do their best to do this work during non-business hours, as possible. If you have any special needs, like access for a cleaning company, please let them know, and they will allow them to get to your property. Contractors are working hard to complete the roadway as quickly as possible without sacrificing quality.  Please give MDOT a call if you have any questions.  


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MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
37 Years
Wyndham Garden, Sterling Heights

24 Years
Gordon Advisors, P.C.

23 Years
Villa Penna

22 Years
Bob's Specialty Co.

20 Years
Burg's Custom Cleaning Service
PTI Engineered Plastics, Inc.

13 Years
Christian Financial Credit Union, 
   Shelby Township
11 Years
Pilot Property Group

10 Years
Emergency Road Response, Inc.

6 Years
Care House

4 Years
AAA Insurance Siracoff Agency
American Red Cross

2 Years
Siren PR, LLC

1 Year
Coldwell Banker Professionals
For sponsorship opportunities, contact
Gina Rieck at 586.731.5400, x15 or [email protected].