CHAMBER CONNECTION - June 20, 2018
FEATURED EVENT 
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TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE! JOIN US ON THIS 
DELICIOUS JOURNEY ALONG HALL ROAD! 
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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
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 at 586.731.5400 x20 or email and she will match you with available time slots.
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! CALL US OR VISIT US AT THE CHAMBER OFFICE TO GET YOURS BEFORE THEY'RE ALL GONE!
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: Tedesco Building Services
Mai n Contact: Gary Tedesco
Category: Janitorial Services
Member Since: 1989

MEMBER TIP: 
WHAT IS YOUR STYLE?
by Alana Nicol, Sandler Training 
Last week my husband and I were watching house hunters in the evening, as we often do, and the husband and wife were describing each other's personalities. My husband said to me "Do you think they coach these people to be opposites?" I told him maybe, but there is a good chance they are just different DISC styles.

Not everyone communicates, processes information, or makes decisions the same way. In sales, it is critical for you to understand not only your own communication style, but also how to identify your prospects style and adjust accordingly.
 
MEMBER BENEFIT OF THE WEEK:  
B&B MERCHANT SERVICES: Bankcard Programs (employer only) - Volume discount based on individual merchant.

MEMBER NEWS
TAX REFORM SEMINAR BY VIBE CREDIT UNION
Are you wondering how the 2018 Tax Reform will affect you? Join us on July 12 at 6 pm for a seminar provided by Chamber Board Member Mike Kramer, CPA, Moceri & Company. Mike will discuss "The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" which was effective beginning January 1, 2018. Refreshments will be provided.

Please RSVP to Kelli McCully , Vibe Credit Union Branch Manager
33950 Van Dyke Ave., Sterling Heights
248.596.4613
Email


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.

 

DO YOU OWN A BUSINESS OR DOES YOUR COMPANY OFFER VOLUNTARY BENEFITS SUCH AS AFLAC?
Allstate Benefits is a leading provider of Voluntary Benefits. We offer a robust portfolio of supplemental insurance plans for your employees, with group rates that are only available through employers like you. Our coverage helps give your employees financial peace of mind when they need it the most.

Products include, but are not limited to, Disability, Life, Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Dental and Vision.

Please call or email the Todd Terry Agency at 586.726.2550 to schedule a time that best works for you or your HR manager to set up a quick, 15 minute meeting.

 

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! 

 
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 her 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.
 
The group meets from 12:30 - 2 pm over lunch on the first Wednesday of each month currently held at Red Ox Tavern, 45411 Park Ave., Utica.  Purchasing lunch is optional.  Guest speakers are arranged by the group Chair each month, adding valuable business coaching and problem solving solutions.
 
To become a member of the WBOA, membership in the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce is required. The WBOA has no membership dues or fees.
 
Because of the holiday, this group will meet next on Wednesday, July 11. We welcome you to visit and learn more about this dynamic group. For more information, please contact our current Chairperson Lynne Fiscelli-Pane View Window Cleaning, 586.884.6476 or email.

MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
24 Years
Action Financial Planning, Inc.

13 Years
Comerica Bank, Macomb

12 Years
Sign-A-Rama

11 Years
Gardner White Furniture
 
9 Years
HAP - Health Alliance Plan of MI
8 Years
Athletic Training Complex
Medstar Ambulance Service
The Village of East Harbor

6 Years
Design Source Media
Liberty Title / Wendy Smith

3 Years
Grosse Pointe Board of Realtors

1 Year
Executive Care
Pure Beauty & Wellness Center
For sponsorship opportunities, contact
Gina Rieck at 586.731.5400, x15 or [email protected].