CHAMBER CONNECTION - October 31, 2018
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Upcoming Events:
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
Thursday, November 15, 5:30 pm
NETWORK & LEARN
Infinity Hall & Sidebar, Fraser

Thursday, November 27, 11:45 am
MEMBER ORIENTATION/REFRESH
Vintage House, Fraser

Friday, December 7, 7:30 am
BREAKFAST & BUSINESS
Vintage House, 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.
CHAMBER REWIND...

Thank you to everyone who came out to last Thursday's annual $10,000 Reverse Raffle! It was a great time and a huge success! Take a look at this recap video!
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Company: CPR Cell Phone Repair
Mai n Contact: Terry Cramer
Category: Cellular / Mobile Communications
Member Since: 2013

MEMBER TIP: 
THE NEW KIDDIE TAX
by UHY LLP
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act greatly simplified the "kiddie tax." The original kiddie tax required children under the age of 18, or under age 24 if they are a full time student, to pay taxes on their unearned income (interest, dividends, capital gains, rents, etc.) over $2,100 at their parents' highest tax rate. It also required a separate form and some complicated computations, as well as requiring parents to share their tax information with their children.

MEMBER BENEFIT OF THE WEEK:  
FRANKENMUTH INSURANCE :  Multiple line insurance discounts  - 5-12% off rates.

MEMBER NEWS
HENRY FORD MACOMB HOSPITAL OPENS HYBRID OPERATING ROOM
Macomb County's first operating room designed to treat patients both surgically and with catheter-based procedures opened Oct. 22 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. The "hybrid OR," as well as six new, larger operating rooms, replace several current operating rooms as part of a $37 million upgrade that adds 35,000 square feet of advanced treatment areas. A new area for catheter-based procedures, or Cath Lab, and a new interventional radiology treatment area will open in November.

 

CARE HOUSE 22ND ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS
Join us for Care House's 22nd Annual Christmas for Kids on Thursday, November 29, 2018 from 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm at The Mirage in Clinton Township. This is a benefit gala for Care House, helping child victims of sexual and physical abuse in Macomb County and will include a taste fest of scrumptious cuisine provided by the area's finest restaurants, specialty beers, wines and spirits, liquor stations and open specialty bar, extravagant raffle packages and a dazzling live auction! Tickets are $100 per person, $175 per couple, or $850 for 10 tickets. To purchase tickets, please visit our website. For more information, contact Care House at 586.463.0123. 

 

PARKWAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
Join Parkway Christian School for an Open House on Sunday, November 4 from 2 - 4 pm. Learn more about our comprehensive academic program, thoroughly integrated biblical emphasis, award winning athletic program, highest level of accreditation and more!

 

STARTING A BUSINESS SEMINAR
This workshop is designed for individuals who are at the beginning stages of starting a business. It will help aspiring entrepreneurs assess their abilities to lead and manage a company, as well as evaluate market and sales potential for their products/services. Start-up costs, financing options, and business planning are introduced, along with necessary steps to getting started.

When: Thursday, November 15, 9:30 am
Speaker(s): Michigan SBDC Staff
Where: Chesterfield Township City Hall
Fee: No Cost



DC3S DEFENSE CORRIDOR CENTER FOR COLLABORATION AND SYNERGY
Located in the heart of Michigan's Defense Corridor, DC3S has office, meeting, and event space to help your defense business grow. If you're looking to establish, move, or expand your business, we have you covered.







Find more "Member News" on the Chamber website!

NON-PROFIT FOCUS GROUP

Please consider joining the Non-Profit Focus Group of professionals who meet with a purpose; they work together on developing strategy and best practices for becoming better equipped to manage and support their organizations, and this works to strengthen everyone who attends.
 
Their mission is to collaborate with other Chamber members to bring focus and awareness of their individual needs to members. Meetings include open networking, relationship building, problem solving and a mutual support organization, all focused on the unique needs of nonprofits in today's business environment.
 
Chamber members are invited to visit a meeting to learn first-hand how we may be able to assist you in better managing your nonprofit. Chamber membership is required to become a member of this dynamic group.
 
These meetings are Chaired by Lindsay Calcatera who is Vice President of Growth and Communication with Macomb Oakland Regional Center (MORC) 16200 19 Mile, Clinton Twp. where the meetings are held each month on the second Tuesday at 3 pm. In addition to chairing the group, Lindsay works to secure dynamic speakers and organizes a monthly newsletter for the group.  For more information, contact Chamber staffer , Patty Le Duc at 586.731.5400, x21.



M-59 RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT UPDATE FROM MDOT:

As we approach the end of the October, the M-59 project is beginning to come together. This week, MDOT will begin paving the final lift of asphalt (provided the weather stays dry for 24 hours). They will also continue working on the sidewalk areas as well as finish up many other small tasks. If you see anything that needs attention, feel free to let MDOT know.  Thank you for your patience; the end is in sight!


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MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
33 Years
Sterling Heights Fire Fighters

25 Years
Carpathia Club, Inc.
Experi-Metal

17 Years
Bassett Family Chiropractic

15 Years
Oakland Pest Control

12 Years
Sterling Lake Apartments
10 Years
Macomb Restaurant Supply

4 Years
Gurin & Gurin, PC / Steve Gurin
Summit Financial Consulting

2 Years
Premier MRI / CT / Charlotte Cassa

1 Year
McLellan Financial Mortgage
Women's Council of Realtors Lake Pointe
For sponsorship opportunities, contact
Gina Rieck at 586.731.5400, x15 or grieck@shrcci.com.