CHAMBER CONNECTION - May 15, 2019
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UPCOMING EVENTS:

Wednesday, May 15, 11 a.m.
MICHIGAN WEEK LUNCHEON FEATURING THE STERLING EDGE AWARDS
Villa Penna, Sterling Heights

Thursday, May 30, 4:30 p.m. 
SHELBY TOWNSHIP SUMMER KICKOFF
Shelby Township Community Center, Shelby Township
Friday, June 7, 7:30 a.m.
BUSINESS & BREAKFAST 
Holiday Inn Express - Sterling Heights, Sterling Heights 

Tuesday, June 18, 6 - 8 p.m.
YOPROS MIXER AT BROWN IRON BREWHOUSE
Brown Iron Brewhouse, Washington Twp.
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CHAMBER CHAMPION

 
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Company: Detroit Sportsmen's Congress
Mai n Contact: Bonnie Palmer
Category: Community Service/Organizations
Member Since: 1993

MEMBER TIP
 SMARKETING: FUNNY NAME, SERIOUS BENEFITS 
 By: Brian Mamo, Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center

 If I asked you to think of the two best things ever put together, you might immediately think of pairings such as peanut butter and jelly, biscuits and gravy, or fish and chips. But what combination really surpasses all others? Smarketing.

Smarketing is the term used to describe an integrated sales and marketing team that effectively works together in a harmonious fashion. It has a funny sounding name, but when Smarketing is in full effect, the impact is serious. 

Smarketing may not seem as ground-breaking as fish and chips on the surface, but consider this: Are your company's sales and marketing teams rarely on the same page? This could be detrimental to your organization as it is nearly impossible to increase revenue and expand your client base when these departments are not integrated. Revenue and client growth can only happen when both teams work together toward shared goals that benefit the entire company. 

MEMBER BENEFIT OF THE WEEK

Bankcard Programs (employer only) - Volume discount based on individual merchant. 

MEMBER NEWS
LEARN STRATEGIES TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS IN MACOMB COUNTY AT FREE MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE EVENT 
Macomb Community College's Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, in partnership with the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program and Wayne State University, is hosting a free event Friday, May 17, 9 - 11:30 a.m. 

John Paul Rea, deputy Macomb County executive, will present the keynote address, Growing Your Business in Macomb County. A panel discussion of three local successful entrepreneurs who are alumni of the Goldman Sachs program will also be featured. 

The event will be held at Wayne State University's Advanced Technology Education Center, 14601 Twelve Mile Road, Warren. For more information, call 586.445.7167 or email. 


MICHIGAN REHABILITATION SERVICES, BUSINESS NETWORK DIVISION PROVIDES DISABILITY AWARENESS TRAINING 
Upcoming FREE upcoming event on disability awareness - Windmills Disability Awareness Training. Wednesday, May 22, 7 - 10:30 a.m. Registration at 7:30 a.m. at Macomb - St.Clair Michigan Works!, 43630 Hayes Rd, Clinton Twp. 

Your attendance is this training will assist you in determining if your business could benefit from additional disability support services including but not limited to: Disability Awareness Training, ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Consultation, guidance and education, reasonable accommodation/Ergonomic intervention, return to work strategies, Asset/Partner connections, risk management/staff retention, ADA architectural guidelines site assessments, etc. 

For more information contact Linda Watson, Business Relations Consultant at 248.514.1925. 

RSVP with the link below, please include your name, email, phone number, position, business name, and referral source (SHRCCI). 


JOIN THE FRANK BECKMANN SHOW LIVE AT BROWNIES ON THE LAKE
Join 760 WJR's Frank Beckmann as he hosts his show Live to kickoff the Macomb Boating Season. Visit Frank and many Macomb County Leaders at this annual event. Chances to win tickets to upcoming concerts and Detroit Tiger's Games.

Friday, May 24, 9 - 12 p.m., at Brownies on the Lake, St. Clair Shores. 
Breakfast provided. 


KIWANIS CLUB OF UTICA-SHELBY TOWNSHIP KIDS AT PLAY PROJECT 
Please join the Kiwanis Club of Utica-Shelby Township and vote for the Kids At Play Project at Whispering Woods Kiwanis Park, who are planning to build an all-inclusive playground so all children of all abilities are able to play together. The community build is scheduled for October 2019 and will be completed in phases as funds become available.

The Kiwanis Clubs needs 10,000 votes to be in the top ten for the 2nd phase of judging for an additional $25,000 for the community build of an all-inclusive playground.

For more information about the Kids At Play (KAP) Project contact project manager, Linda-Ann Heldt at 586.491.0720. 


WOMENS LIFE CHAPTER 911 RAISES MONEY FOR THE LONGEST DAY - ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION FUNDRAISER 
Join Woman's Life Chapter 911 help raise money for The Longest Day - Alzheimer's Association Fundraiser at Jimmy John's Field on either July 12 or 19 or both at 7 p.m. 

For just $25, you can get a grandstand seat, a hot dog, bag of chips, and a 12oz soda or beer. $10 of your ticket price will be donated back to the fundraiser.

The perfect family or business outing, Please contact Lynn by July 1 at 586.604.6907. 


Find more "Member News" on the Chamber website!


TOURISM & HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE

Our Tourism & Hospitality Committee meets every other month and works successfully to promote both tourism and hospitality in our county, especially as these two important industries relate to our members. Supporting the "Blue Economy" initiative is a key part of our agenda for this group. 

This vibrant group includes regular appearances by representatives of our partners at the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau (DMCVB) along with officials from a number of our Macomb communities. If you'd like to learn more about the Tourism & Hospitality Committee, including the next meeting on June 4, please contact committee liaison Patty Le Duc, at 586.731.5400 x 21. 

MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
45 Years
Utica Florist

44 Years
Hellebuyck's Power Equipment Center

30 Years
Shorehaven

14 Years
Packard Motor Car Foundation
Red Wing Shoe Store

10 Years
Carthew Law Firm, P.C. 

9 Years
Shelby Township Lions Club
Medstar Ambulance Service 

8 Years
Compass Self Storage 
7 Years
Expert Care Care, Inc. 

6 Years
The Mall at Partridge Creek

4 Years
5 Star Outdoor Billboard Media
Borja Physical Therapy & Weight Loss           Clinic

2 Years
Health Benefits of Michigan / Sharon             Bloedel
Montclair of Partridge Creek
Proficient Products, Inc. 
Target Distribution, LLC

1 Year
Expert Home Inspections
McDonald's - 23 Mile, Shelby Township


For sponsorship opportunities, contact
Gina Rieck at 586.731.5400, x15 or grieck@shrcci.com.