CHAMBER CONNECTION - June 13, 2018
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Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, June 20, 5 pm
GRUB CRAWL ON HALL
Lakeside Mall, Sterling Heights

Friday, June 29 - Sunday, July 1
BASS, BREWS & BBQ FESTIVAL
Lake St. Clair Metropark, Harrison Twp.

Wednesday, July 11, 11:45 am
MEMBER ORIENTATION / REFRESH
Infinity Hall & Sidebar, Fraser
Wednesday, July 18, 5:30 pm
FLA-MINGLE AFTER 5 
Captain's Landing Bar & Grill, 
Mt. Clemens
The Sterling Heights Regional Chamber is proud to announce the US Department of Transportation has given preliminary approval to the joint application by Macomb County, City of Sterling Heights and City of Warren for a $97.8 million Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant to help fund a $184.6 million reconstruction of Mound Road. This project is vitally important as the Mound Road Corridor is a major artery for national automotive, defense, aerospace and advanced manufacturing installations.

Chamber President and CEO Melanie Davis is a member of the Innovate Mound Executive Committee, the group assembled to apply for this grant and advocate for its approval, and the Chamber and several of its members supported the Innovate Mound efforts through calls, letter writing and more. A special thanks to our Michigan congressional delegation including Senator Peters, Senator Stabenow, Congressman Levin and Congressman Mitchell for their support of this initiative as well. Read the full release below.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR STERLINGFEST!

Summer is coming and so is Sterlingfest. We are seeking volunteers to assist us with our refreshment and concession areas during this three-day event on Thursday, July 26, Friday, July 27 and Saturday, July 28. We have several beer and wine serving areas where we will need assistance: The Pavilion Zone, Big Stage Zones and the Jazz Stage Zone. Contact Linda Colton 586.731.5400 X20 or email and she will match you with available time slots.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: BE PART OF "THE NET"
This year, the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce will embark on new territory with our very own magazine for members - the net. We are very excited to announce this publication and how you can be a part of it. We thought about creating a Chamber Directory and knew that it would probably sit on a shelf and not be read, so to encourage you to learn more about fellow members, member services and member events, we decided to create our very own magazine. With the help of Macomb Now Magazine, we anticipate a 24-page glossy magazine, with our own look and feel, telling the stories only we can tell about chamber members and the people behind the businesses the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce interacts with every day.

Any advertising questions you have can be answered by Macomb Now's Ad Sales Representative Diane Bowles at (586.622.6621 x8) or the Chamber's Business Development Director Gina Rieck (586.731.5400 x15).

 
CHAMBER CHAMPION
 
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Company: Renewal by Andersen
Mai n Contact: Tiffani Hallum
Category: Window/Door Installation
Member Since: 2016

MEMBER TIP: 
DEFERRING TAXABLE INCOME BY CHANGING YOUR METHOD OF ACCOUNTING
by UHY LLP
Tax reform provides an opportunity for simplification and tax relief for "small" businesses. Under the Act, a small business is defined as a taxpayer with average gross receipts during the previous three tax years of $25,000,000 or less. The $25,000,000 limit will be indexed for years after 2018. So what are qualifying taxpayers eligible for?
 
MEMBER BENEFIT OF THE WEEK:  
ACCIDENT FUND: Workman's Compensation (employer only) - 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
JOIN THE SHELBY TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB FOR A GOLF OUTING
Please consider joining the Shelby Township Lion Club and support their Golf outing on Monday, July 16 at Greystone Golf Club. They have many ways to get involved at various levels for golfers, sponsors, advertisers and more. Click below to view the event flyer with information or visit our website.

 

DC DEDICATED PLUMBING
As a new member of the chamber, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Del-Mar Cottledge, owner of DC Dedicated Plumbing. A full service licensed and insured plumbing contractor with over 17 years of experience servicing Macomb and Oakland Counties. Providing services ranging from drain cleaning, back flow testing, remodels, gas lines, fixture repairs/replacement, sump pumps, and water heaters. If you are having any plumbing issues, contact DC Dedicated Plumbing - "Dedicated to your plumbing needs," at 586.960.4700 or by email. 
 
 

SIRACOFF AGENCY NAMED 2017 AGENCY OF THE YEAR AND PRESIDENT'S ELITE
The Siracoff Agency is proud to announce that we are  AAA's 2017 Agency of the Year! We also earned the honor of 2017 President's Elite! We strive to provide our clients with excellent coverage and customer service. Please contact us for all of your home, auto, and life insurance needs.
The Siracoff Agency
8691 26 Mile Road
Washington, MI 48094
Phone: 586.693.7070


CLOSING THE TECH TALENT GAP
For some, '1 million open tech jobs by 2020' is a looming, overwhelming statistic. For Grand Circus, it's a challenge they want to solve, and a direct line to fulfill their vision: to close the talent gap for employers. The tech training institute, headquartered in Detroit, has launched The Academy, a program for employers to try out Grand Circus grads for 3-6 months, risk free. This solution offers the flexibility to get quality tech talent quickly and affordably. Companies like Accenture have already joined, and 1,000 graduates have already been hired. Read more about the impact below.

 

BOOK SIGNING FEATURING ANNETTE JOHNSTON
Longtime Chamber member, Annette Johnston, is proud to announce that her sequel, "Further Adventures of the Frolic Riders ," was just published and available for purchase! Annette is having a book signing at Filipo Marc Winery (located at 39085 Garfield Rd., Clinton Twp.) on Saturday, June 23 from 11:30 am - 3 pm.  This heart-warming story is geared to ages 8-14, and she will have some of her other wonderful books for younger children available as well. What a perfect time to support a fellow Chamber member, and encourage a love of reading. Stop in and pick up an autographed book (only $12) and congratulate Annette on this accomplishment! You might find a bottle of wine or two as well! 

 

STARTING A BUSINESS SEMINAR
Join us for a presentation on Thursday, June 21, 2018 on Starting a Business.  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.

 
Find more "Member News" on the Chamber website!

BRAG ™ CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF OPERATION IN 2019

SAVE THE DATE:
Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 5 pm

The Chamber trademark referral Business Resource Alliance Group™ (BRAG™) will celebrate its 20th anniversary next year. BRAG has provided a forum for Chamber members to increase their business, get to know other members, and build lasting relationships. It is one of the most powerful tools we offer to help our members improve their business revenue. What started as a few interested individuals has grown to several groups. Members meet weekly, participate in other Chamber events, and generally get connected throughout our community. There are currently 13 BRAG™ groups who meet on various days/times of the week. For more information, please contact BRAG Administrator,   Patty Le Duc at 586.731.5400, x21.



M-59 RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT UPDATE FROM MDOT:

Las t week, MDOT was able to reopen the first set of turnarounds that were originally closed this year. This week, they will continue building the crossovers that were closed last week, all while building the mainline roadway with sand and stone in preparation for HMA paving. As this progresses, MDOT is getting ready to begin work on the intersection of M-59 and Romeo Plank Road. Currently, they are still at least two weeks away from starting that work. 
 
Please let MDOT know if you have any questions or comments on the project and how it is going. 


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MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
40 Years
Vyletel Buick, Inc.

28 Years
J. Rohr Carpets & Draperies

27 Years
E.A. Graphics

13 Years
Healthquest Physical Therapy & 
   Medical Fitness
Legal Strategies, PC
 
12 Years
M & K Construction, LLC
Performance Fiberglass, Inc. dba 
   Performance Residential Remodeling

10 Years
Boulevard & Trumbull Towing
6 Years
Annie Mac Financial, LLC
Davis-Vandenbossche Insurance
Expert Car Care, Inc.
Metro Wire & Cable Corp.

5 Years
Applebee's, Roseville
Applebee's, Utica
Applebee's, Warren

3 Years
Computing Technologies

2 Years
Edge Solutions
TMI Properties, LLC

1 Year
Metalmite Corporation
4 Paws 1 Heart
For sponsorship opportunities, contact
Gina Rieck at 586.731.5400, x15 or [email protected].