CHAMBER CONNECTION - October 24, 2018
FEATURED EVENT 

LAST CHANCE TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TO THE ANNUAL $10,000 REVERSE RAFFLE!
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Upcoming Events:
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

Thursday, November 27, 11:45 am
MEMBER ORIENTATION/REFRESH
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.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Company: Omega Talent
Mai n Contact: Maria Simalianos
Category: Employment Staffing
Member Since: 2017

MEMBER TIP: 
HAS ANYBODY SEEN MY WIFE?
by Terri North, Legal Strategies, PC
Rodney Dangerfield once joked that "my wife and I sleep in separate rooms, have dinner apart, and take separate vacations - we're doing everything we can to keep our marriage together!"  But what if your wife didn't live with you and still wanted to inherit your property after your death?

MEMBER BENEFIT OF THE WEEK:  
CONSTANT CONTACT: Email Marketing - Connect with your customers and receive up to 25% off with our exclusive Chamber Member discount.

MEMBER NEWS
I MOBILI FURNITURE AND HOME DECOR RETAIL STORE
i mobili furniture is a new approach to furniture and home décor retail. We have modern designs crafted right here in the U.S.A. with an emphasis on local artisans and artists
I mobili is the alternative to low-quality mass-produced items found at the typical big box store. At i mobili you can buy home furnishings that represent the passion, commitment, and pride of the creator.  All this and a large dose of American Pride at a very reasonable price.  Don't miss out on your chance to win a live edge walnut table. See flyer for details.

 

OAKLAND UNIVERSITY, MT. CLEMENS PARTNER ON COMMUNITY-WIDE FOOD DRIVE
As Mount Clemens celebrates its bicentennial this year, Oakland University and The City of Mount Clemens are partnering on a Community-wide Food Drive to support the Macomb Food Program. The food drive kicks off on Nov. 1 and continues through the 43rd Annual Macomb County Santa Parade on Saturday, Nov. 17.



SIX MISTAKES THAT CAN KILL A BUSINESS SEMINAR BY MOCERI & COMPANY, P.C.
Moceri & Company, P.C., Certified Public Accountants, would like to invite you and a guest to a free seminar on Thursday, November 15,  2018, at Ike's Restaurant.  The seminar is "The Six Mistakes That Can Kill a Business."  As business owners, you're focused on running your business.  Every day brings new challenges, opportunities and decisions.  But there are six mistakes that consistently cause businesses to fail.  It is important to know what they are and how to avoid them.  The registration for the seminar will be at 5:30 p.m. with light appetizers.  The presentation will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will last approximately one hour.  Please see the attached flyer to register.  

 

THE HAUNTED BANQUET AT VINTAGE HOUSE - THIS FRIDAY!
Come join us for the east side's largest Halloween event, The Haunted Banquet at Vintage House!

DJ's spinning all night long, free fortune teller, free paranormal arcade games, $1,000 costume contest and MUCH more!

THIS Friday! 10.26 doors open at 8 pm.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Vintage House sales office  or online - visit the link below for more information or to purchase your tickets in advance.

 

HALLOWEEN BLOOD DRIVE AT STERLING TOWN CENTER
Join the American Red Cross for a blood drive on Wednesday, October 31 from 9 am - 3 pm at Sterling Town Center, 12900 Hall Road, Sterling Heights! To schedule an appointment to help save lives, please log onto redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: sterlingtowncenter) or call Bridget at 313.549.7017. Please drink extra water and have a good breakfast and lunch the day of the drive!

 

KNOW RESOLVE PRESENTS BREAKING THE SILENCE

Find more "Member News" on the Chamber website!

WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS ALLIANCE

Designed for Women Business Owners, the WBOA is a place where one can share their thoughts, challenges, stressors, and in return gain support, suggestions and ideas as to how to best meet and resolve their workplace problem areas, and more. Please join us at the next meeting on Wednesday, November 7 at 12:30 pm at Red Ox Tavern, 45411 Park Ave., Utica. Purchasing lunch is optional. Our Guest speaker will be Nichole Bouchard, and she will be talking about creating community within your company. If you are woman business owner and a member of the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber, please consider joining us. The WBOA has no membership dues or fees. 
For more information, contact Chamber staffer , Patty Le Duc at 586.731.5400, x21.



M-59 RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT UPDATE FROM MDOT:

Last week, MDOT contractors were able to place the second lift of asphalt on both bounds of M-59 which means they are getting closer to the end! This week, they will be working to place the sidewalk on both bounds of M-59 as well as begin placing the final lift of asphalt on the right two lanes and shoulder. Contractor has also began cleaning up the work zone and removing devices no longer needed.  If you have any questions, please contact MDOT.


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MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
37 Years
Comcast Business Services 
   Telecommunications

31 Years
Concentra Medical Centers

28 Years
Crossroads Plaza

13 Years
Sunrise Assisted Living of 
   Shelby Township

10 Years
Bethany Church of God

8 Years
B & G Towing
7 Years
Michigan Schools & Government Credit 
   Union, Sterling Heights

6 Years
Preferred Safe & Lock

5 Years
All Around Auto Services, Inc.
Six Rivers Land Conservancy

3 Years
Duo-Care Cleaning and Restoration

2 Years
UTEC, Inc.

1 Year
Tap & Barrel Grill
For sponsorship opportunities, contact
Gina Rieck at 586.731.5400, x15 or [email protected].