CHAMBER CONNECTION - July 18, 2018
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Upcoming Events:

Wednesday, July 18, 5:30 pm
FLA-MINGLE AFTER 5 
Captain's Landing Bar & Grill, 
Mt. Clemens
Tuesday, August 14, 6 pm
#YOPROS AUGUST MIXER
The Hub Sports Bistro, Macomb

Friday, August 17, 7:30 am
BREAKFAST & BUSINESS 
Center for Computer Resources, 
Sterling Heights

Thursday, September 6, 4:30 pm
FOOD TRUCK RALLY
Freedom Hill, Sterling Heights
SAVE THE DATE!

VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED FOR STERLINGFEST! 
Sterlingfest is right around the corner. 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 time slots that still need to be filled in various locations throughout the festival:

THURSDAY:
11 am - 3 pm
5:30 - 8 pm
6 - 10 pm
8 - 10:30 pm 
 
FRIDAY:
11 am - 3 pm
Noon - 4 pm             
3 - 7 pm
5:30 - 8 pm
8 - 10:30 pm
 
SATURDAY: 
11 am - 3 pm
Noon - 4 pm                  
3 - 7 pm
7 - 11 pm
5:30 - 8 pm
6 - 10 pm
8 - 10:30 pm

Please contact Linda Colton at 586.731.5400 x20 or  email if you are available to volunteer during any of the remaining available time slots. Thank you!

 
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: Villa Bella 
Mai n Contact: Karen Moreland
Category: Retirement Residences
Member Since: 2005

MEMBER TIP: 
I NEED MORE TIME
Bert's major frustration was dealing with prospects who couldn't seem to make a decision.

During a weekly coaching session, he told his manager, Elaine, that one of his biggest difficulties was dealing with prospects who indicated the desire to make a decision, and who pledged to do so by a certain date. When the date rolls around, though, they invariably needed more time. "They're driving me crazy," Bert said.

Elaine asked: "Bert, are they driving you crazy? Or are you?"

MEMBER BENEFIT OF THE WEEK:  
COMPLETE INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGIES: Hosted/VOIP Phone Systems and more. Members save 10% on everything from phone systems to IP surveillance cameras, IP card access door systems, voice and data cabling and more.

MEMBER NEWS
CHAMBER MEMBER DISCOUNT FROM SNAPSHOT PHOTOBOOTHS
Are you hosting a wedding, corporate event, office holiday party, birthday party, sponsored event or any other special occasion? A Snapshot Photobooth is an affordable and fun addition to any event, and we guarantee you and your guests will absolutely love it!

- Unlimited Photo Prints
- Custom Template Design (Great for Sponsored Events)
- Photo Texting
- Fun & Friendly Photo Booth Attendants
- Custom Premium Props/Backdrops
- Online Digital Photo Gallery

Contact us for your custom quote!
 
SPECIAL CHAMBER MEMBER DISCOUNT! 

We're offering $100 off any photo booth booking for chamber members, their families and friends. Just mention this offer. Hope to see you at your next event!

 

CHERRY CREEK GOLF CLUB ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR BANQUET SERVERS AND FOOD RUNNERS
Cherry Creek Golf Club in Shelby Township is currently accepting applications for Banquet Servers and Food Runners. Full-time and part-time positions are available, nights and weekends are required. This is the perfect part time job for high school and college students who wish to earn income while not sacrificing their academics and important school schedules. These positions are also great part-time weekend jobs for teachers who wish to make some additional money. While previous experience is preferred, it is not absolutely necessary. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply in person at Cherry Creek Golf Club, or visit our website.

 

FALL "I SUPPORT THE K9S RUN"
The fall "I Support The K9s" Color Run 5K will take place on September 15 at River Bends Park in Shelby Township and will be the sixth 5K that the PLEA Foundation has hosted. We are excited to have everyone join us! Our current initiative, and purpose of this 5K, is to fundraise enough money to supply the local police departments with new bulletproof vests and other needed equipment for their K9 officers! Please come out and support law enforcement officers. They need it more now than ever. Click link for more information!

 

CHRISTMAS IN JULY OFFER FROM VINTAGE HOUSE
Book a company event with 50 or more people before July 31 and get a complimentary appetizer on us.  

 

HELPING HANDS GIFTS IS CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS IN JULY
Painting with a Twist Shelby Township (SHRCCI member) has chosen us as the selected charity for Painting with a Purpose on July 23 at 7 pm. Please join us for this fun event with painting, wine and snacks. Pre-registration of $40 is required at   www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/shelby-township/event/1542817. If you are NOT a Thrivent member and/or unfamiliar with them or Helping Hands Gifts AND you bring a friend, each of you will get $30 so the cost to you is only $10.  This is generously sponsored by Kim Dwyer, Thrivent Financial Representative.  
 
Learn more about Helping Hands Gifts at http://www.HelpingHandsGifts.com or email [email protected] We appreciate your support!

 

LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR LINE COOKS
Longhorn Steakhouse in Clinton Township is now hiring for line cook positions. Longhorn is a great place to work with advancement opportunities and competitive wages. Give us a call at 586.412.9230 so we can set up an interview.



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.


Find more "Member News" on the Chamber website!

Join the Keller Williams BRAG ™

Please consider visiting the Keller Williams  BRAG™ group. Their businesses range from professional to personal services. These professionals pride themselves on establishing relationships that help each other's businesses in more ways than just potential sales leads, they focus on developing relationships.  The Keller Williams BRAG™ group meets at 45609 Village Blvd. in Shelby Township on Tuesday mornings at 8:30 am. This BRAG™ group is collectively looking to add to their membership in a variety of business categories. To arrange a no commitment visit it's as simple as contacting the guest host Sharon Bloedel of Health Benefits of Michigan at 586.484.8946.




M-59 RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT UPDATE FROM MDOT:

Last week, MDOT contractors worked to deliver on the 10-day promise to reopen Romeo Plank Road. In addition to working on Romeo Plank, a number of contractors have been onsite to prepare the roadway for a traffic switch on eastbound M-59 to the median to begin working on the outside two lanes. They plan to switch westbound traffic on Wednesday or Thursday this week as well. 
 
After the traffic switch, preparations will be made to begin the closure of Romeo Plank at M-59 in both directions. When this work begins next Monday, access to Romeo Plank from M-59 will closed and traffic will be detoured. The posted detour is Garfield Road to 21 Mile Road (or 19 Mile Road). Just as with previous closures, MDOT contractors will work as hard as possible to minimize the inconvenience that this may cause. If you have any questions regarding this or any other upcoming work, please do not hesitate to contact MDOT.


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MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
38 Years
Beaumont Health System

26 Years
Andiamo Warren

22 Years
Arden Courts Assisted Living

21 Years
Macomb Community College

20 Years
Schostak Brothers & Co., Inc.

17 Years
Life Center, Inc.

14 Years
Henderson Communications

12 Years
Aqua Carpet Cleaning, LLC

11 Years
Matrix Specialty Welding

11 Years
Tek Pros Today!

10 Years
Macomb Family Services, Inc., Bruce Twp.
The Woods Church

9 Years
Vince & Joe's Gourmet Market

7 Years
Wiseguys Bar & Grill

5 Years
CPR Cell Phone Repair, Hall Road
Polar Ice Co.

3 Years
Quality Cartage, Inc.

2 Years
Kaizen Financial Group, LLC / 
     Albert Lalonde
The Rainbow Connection

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