CHAMBER CONNECTION - September 19, 2018
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Upcoming Events:
Friday, September 28, 7:30 am
STATE OF THE CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS
Macedonian Cultural Center, Sterling Heights

Thursday, October 4, 5:30 pm
AFTER 5
Gator Jake's, Sterling Heights

Tuesday, October 16, Noon
YOPROS IN THE FOMO ERA: HOW TO DE-STRESS AND START LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENT
Dave & Buster's, Utica

Thursday, October 25, 6 pm
$10,000 REVERSE RAFFLE
Zuccaro's Banquet Center, Chesterfield Twp.
GET YOUR $10,000 REVERSE RAFFLE TICKET TODAY!
DON'T FORGET: Get your ticket before 
Friday, September 28  to be entered in the 
$500 Early Bird Drawing!
CHAMBER CHAMPION

 
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Company: Sterling Heights Senior Active Life Center 
Mai n Contact: Kristen Briggs
Category: Government
Member Since: 1983

MEMBER TIP: 
by Brooke Wadsworth, CPA, UHY LLP
On Aug. 8 the Internal Revenue Service issued proposed regulations containing some clarification on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) passed last December. One of the areas of anticipated clarification was whether W-2 wages paid from third party payers, such as professional employer organizations (PEOs) or agents under section 3504, were included in the wages of the third party payer or the taxpayer for purposes of calculating the qualified business deduction for pass-through entities.

MEMBER BENEFIT OF THE WEEK:  
ACCIDENT FUND:  Workman's Compensation - To reward small-business owners for encouraging safety, Accident Fund created Group Programs. Members save money on their workers' compensation, including a 5% up-front discount on their premium and the potential for dividends based on the Group's loss history.

MEMBER NEWS
TURNING POINT BOWLING FOR FRIENDS
We are proud to announce that we will be holding our 2nd Bowling for Friends event on Saturday, September 29th, 2018. At our first bowling event we raised enough money to be able to donate:
  • $4,500: Turning Point
  • Sheets and Pillows for Turning Point's 52-Bed Emergency Shelter
  • Christmas gifts for a family of four displaced and living at Shelter
  • $500: To Write Love On Her Arms
  • $500: American Society for Suicide Prevention
We have begun working on our second Bowling for Friends. We have set our goal high, and we are hoping that you will join us by donating an in-kind donation to use towards raffles at the event. Raffle prizes brought us over $3,000 in additional income in 2016! If you are interested in participating and have any questions, please reach out to us at 313.303.4474 or email.

 

TOTE BAGS OF LOVE TO HOST 5TH ANNUAL BREAD BOWL, BAGS & BINGO
Where can you get lunch, have fun shopping and play Purse Bingo for only $20? Tote Bags of Love will be having the 5th Annual Bread Bowl, Bags & Bingo Fall Fundraiser on Oct. 7 from 12-5 pm at Sterling Inn. Involved are 30 vendors, two different kinds of soup in a bread bowl, salad, dessert & coffee, pop, tea, cash bar plus three games of Purse Bingo. View the flyer below for more information and how to get tickets. Learn more about us at our website. Looking forward to seeing you!

 

VIBE CREDIT UNION AND OAKLAND COUNTY CREDIT UNION TO MERGE
The Board of Directors of Vibe Credit Union (Vibe) and Oakland County Credit Union (OCCU) are pleased to announce plans to officially merge in January 2019. Approvals have been received from the National Credit Union Administration and the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services, along with a very favorable Vibe Credit Union membership vote.

The combined Credit Union will operate with the name of Vibe Credit Union with the headquarters located in Novi. Both leaders, Tom Reagan and Allan Kemp McMorris will continue to lead the Credit Union, with Reagan as CEO and McMorris as President. This exciting new partnership will provide the very best in financial services to the combined membership, employees, and local communities.

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SECOND ANNUAL BLUE WATER STARTUP SCHOOL TO IMPACT CURRENT AND FUTURE ENTREPRENEURS
Curiosity does not kill the cat!  Have an idea? Want to start a business or enhance the business you began years ago? Get your ticket today to attend the second annual Blue Water Startup School on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at the beautifully restored 175-seat Riverbank Theatre, 358 South Water Street, Marine City, MI 48039. Choose a half-day session in the morning or afternoon, or the all-day option for complete learning from 8 am - 5 pm with a taste of Marine City included featuring multiple local restaurants. Registration begins at 7 am.

 

FREE WORKSHOP AND VIDEO PRESENTATION FOR BUSINESS
During this livestream event featuring Kim Schott, learn to boost your online presence, reach more customers and gear up for a successful holiday season. 

Kim Schott is a  Detroit SCORE  volunteer, certified  Constant Contact Solution Provider , and owner of Schott Cultural Consulting, a multicultural marketing and sales company. She advises clients on how to start and grow a business. Having been an entrepreneur since 2006, Kim understands the marketing tools and survival skills a business must possess in order to thrive in any economic condition.

 
Find more "Member News" on the Chamber website!

WHAT IS BRAG?

BRAG™, or Business Resource Alliance Group, is the trademark referral and networking program that is exclusive to the members of the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce. BRAG ™ is a benefit of Chamber membership which is less expensive than most other networking groups. BRAG™ has been connecting business professionals for nearly 20 years and is one of the most respected professional referral programs in Michigan. More than 200 members of the Chamber meet weekly in one of the thirteen active groups. Weekly meetings equal strong relationship building.
 
To learn more about how you can become part of this one of a kind dynamic, results driven program visit our website at shrcci.com and click the About Us tab and follow it to BRAG™ or call Patty Le Duc at 586.731.5400 x21.

MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
25 Years
Sterling Manufacturing & Engineering

24 Years
Newmark Knight Frank

18 Years
BD's Mongolian Grill

17 Years
Claim Consultants International

16 Years
DaFrancesco Italian Cuisine

15 Years
Carabell, Leslie & Company
 
13 Years
Organized Office Solutions

9 Years
Vince & Joe's Gourmet Market, 
   Shelby Township

8 Years
Sphinx Home Health Care

7 Years
Level One Bank
The New Rink

6 Years
H & S Inspection Service, Inc.

5 Years
Painting with a Twist

4 Years
Real Living Kee Realty / 
   Dominic Marzicola

3 Years
Auto Body Service Centers, Inc.
Filipek & Company LLC

2 Years
Hearing Consultants of SE Michigan
Professional Law Enforcement 
   Association Foundation
Rotary Club of Mount Clemens

1 Year
Power Home Solar LLC
For sponsorship opportunities, contact
Gina Rieck at 586.731.5400, x15 or [email protected].