CHAMBER CONNECTION - July 11, 2018
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Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, July 18, 5:30 pm
FLA-MINGLE AFTER 5 
Captain's Landing Bar & Grill, 
Mt. Clemens
Friday, August 17, 7:30 am
BREAKFAST & BUSINESS 
Center for Computer Resources, 
Sterling Heights

JOIN US FOR OUR FLA-MINGLE AFTER 5 FOR A MULTI-COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE ON THE WATER WITH THE ROMEO-WASHINGTON, MARINE CITY AREA, ANCHOR BAY AND EASTPOINTE-ROSEVILLE CHAMBERS!

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18
5:30 - 8:30 pm
CAPTAIN'S LANDING BAR & GRILL
ONE WEEK LEFT TO REGISTER!
VOLUNTEERS 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 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.

GET YOUR REVERSE RAFFLE TICKET TODAY!
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

 
CHAMBER REWIND...

We welcomed several new business to the Chamber community this month! Two of the largest ribbon cuttings we helped organize were for Grupo Antolin and Cosworth.

Pictured below is Grupo Antolin, one of the largest vehicle interior manufacturers in the world. Located in Shelby Township, the new 368,000 square-foot facility costing over $61 million dollars brings state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment to our local region. One of Grupo Antolin's larger projects is for FCA's Dodge Ram Truck. Antolin produces overhead systems and door panels for the popular vehicle. We are excited to welcome Grupo Antolin to the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber and wish them much success in our thriving Macomb County! 


We also welcomed Cosworth, a large engineering company headquartered in the United Kingdom. Cosworth opened this new plant right here in Shelby Township; the company's first in Michigan. This new $50 million facility will serve as Cosworth's North American headquarters and is projected to bring about 130 jobs to our local area. We are thrilled to welcome Cosworth to Michigan, Macomb County and to the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber! 
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Company: Shelby Community Foundation
Mai n Contact: Nancy Bates
Category: Non-Profit Organization
Member Since: 1997

MEMBER TIP: 
TAX REFORM LIMITS BUSINESS INTEREST EXPENSE DEDUCTION
Before tax reform, there were not many limitations on a business's ability to deduct interest expense on their tax return. However, beginning in 2018, tax reform will significantly alter the ability to deduct business interest expense for a great many taxpayers.

HOT DEAL!
EVENT: Let's Fla-mingle After 5!
Regular Price:  $22/person
TODAY ONLY:  Get TWO Tickets for $35!
Expires:  July 11, 2018 at 11:59 pm

 
MEMBER BENEFIT OF THE WEEK:  
COMCAST BUSINESS: Phone and Internet Services (employer only) - Special pricing on business packages.

MEMBER NEWS
GRAND ANNOUNCEMENT
Motor City Massage Company and Pehur Chiropractic Center have joined forces to provide professional, effective, and affordable massage and chiropractic services. MCMC brings over 20 years of combined massage experience which will complement Dr. Pehur's long standing and well respected private chiropractic practice. This partnership represents a true SHRCC success story as both parties are active chamber members. Special pricing available for chamber members, current military-fire-police and/or spouse. Please see our flyer for more pricing and information or visit our website.  We are also on Facebook and Instagram. 

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CLINTON TOWNSHIP FIRE VS. POLICE CHARITY SOFTBALL GAME
We are inviting you to be involved in an exciting community event for a great cause!  The Clinton Township Fire Department will be playing the Clinton Township Police Department  in a "Battle of the Badges' charity softball game with the proceeds going to the Clinton  Township Kiwanis Club and Turning Point, Inc. The event will take place on July 15, 2018 at  Chippewa Valley High School, 18300 19 Mile Rd. It promises to be a first class event and an  excellent opportunity for local businesses to associate themselves with a worthwhile cause. 

 

HELPING HANDS GIFTS IS CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS IN JULY
These SHRCCI businesses are hosting fund drives for us!

Mansfield Insurance Group
Pure Beauty & Wellness Center
Simple Computer Repair
Tull & Laubach 

Bikes, Bites & Brews at Packard Proving Grounds (SHRCCI member), July 15 from  Noon - 6 pm.  We'll be serving the brew; portion of proceeds comes back to us.
 
Michigan Lavender Fest, Blake's Orchard July 13-15 10 am - 5 pm. each day.  Crafty Life in Style, vendor selling custom u pcycled, vintage, hand painted furniture for home, handcrafted home decor & Michigan themed gifts, will give back a portion of profit from 3 day event.  http://michiganlavenderfestival.net/festival-booths/

 

GORDON ADVISORS, P.C. AND TOBIAS, VANDEPUTTE & SKULSKY, P.C. ANNOUNCE MERGER

Tobias, Vandeputte & Skulsky, P.C. (Tobias) is pleased to announce that it is merging its practice with Gordon Advisors, P.C. effective July 1, 2018. The combined firm will operate under the name of Gordon Advisors, P.C. and will continue to provide public accounting, tax and business advisory services to privately held companies, individuals, and nonprofits.  



STARTING A BIZ: A HALF-DAY EVENT FOR ENTREPRENEURS, NEW BUSINESS OWNERS AND INNOVATORS
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.  

When: Thursday, July 19, 2018  .  9:30 am - Noon 
Where:  Chesterfield Township Municipal Offices
47275 Sugarbush Road
Chesterfield, MI 48047
Speaker(s): Michigan SBDC Staff
Fee: No Cost

 

DISCUSSION ABOUT THE NEW ST. JOHN MACOMB-OAKLAND HOSPITAL
Please join us to learn more about the $48 million Tower Expansion Project at St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital, Warren Campus and its impact on healthcare and the economy in Macomb County on Wednesday, July 25 from 7:30 - 9 am at the DC3S Building, 7205 Sterling Ponds Court, Sterling Heights. 

Speakers include Terry Hamilton, President, St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital, Mark A. Hackel, Macomb County Executive and Steve Kassab, President and CEO, Kasco Inc.

RSVP by Monday, July 16 to Kathy Audia at 313.343.7483.



"SMALL BIZ SUMMER SCHOOL" LIVESTREAM EVENT WITH GOOGLE, LINKEDIN AND CONSTANT CONTACT FEATURING KIM SCHOTT
During this livestream event, learn to boost your online presence, reach more customers and gear up for a successful holiday season from experts at Google, Constant Contact, and LinkedIn.   

Kim Schott is a  Detroit SCORE volunteer, certified  Constant Contact Solution Provider, and owner of Schott Cultural Consulting | A Multicultural Marketing and Sales Company. She advises clients on how to start and grow a business. Having been an entrepreneur since 2006, Kim understands the marketing tools and survival skills a business must possess in order to thrive in any economic condition.

(Important!) Have a fully charged personal laptop available for use during the workshop. Electrical outlets are limited. Wifi is available.



Find more "Member News" on the Chamber website!

What is BRAG ™?

BRAG™ is the trademark referral and networking program that is exclusive to the members of the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce and represents Business Resource Alliance Group™, a benefit of Chamber membership which is less expensive than most other networking groups. BRAG™ has been connecting business professionals for nearly 20 years and is one of the most respected professional referral programs in Michigan. More than 200 members of the Chamber meet weekly in one of the 13 active groups. Weekly meetings equal strong relationship building.
 
To learn more about how you can become part of this one of a kind dynamic, results driven program visit our website at shrcci.com and click the About Us tab and follow it to BRAG™ or call   Patty Le Duc at 586.731.5400, x21.



M-59 RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT UPDATE FROM MDOT:

Last week saw a lot of activity on the M-59 project with the closing of traffic at Romeo Plank. MDOT's contractor has been working every day to complete this work in the 10-day time period. In addition to the work at Romeo Plank, the contractor has continued to work simultaneously on the rest of the project as well.  Workers were able to place the first lift of HMA on the entire stretch west of Garfield (see picture of the paving on westbound at the tie-in point between the two years of work).  This week, MDOT is preparing to place the next lift of HMA on the four remaining turnarounds and on the rest of the mainline. As soon as this work is done, MDOT will switch traffic to the inside and begin work on the outside two lanes. At that time, they will be closing the intersection of Romeo Plank and Hall Road and traffic will be detoured via Garfield to 19 Mile (or 21 Mile to the north) and then back to Romeo Plank. 

If you have any questions on the project, please feel free to contact MDOT.




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MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
43 Years
DTE Energy

22 Years
Smart

21 Years
Avid Payment Solutions

20 Years
Motor City Door Co.

19 Years
NuStar Insurance Agencies, Inc.

18 Years
American Speedy Printing

15 Years
Graphic Communications
Hampton Inn & Suites

13 Years
Sterling Contractors, Inc.

11 Years
Matrix Specialty Welding

10 Years
Komar Promotions
Peace Plumbing
9 Years
JMA Services
Lakeside Retail Center, LLC

7 Years
Parkway Small Animal and Exotic Hospital

6 Years
Evoke Potential, LLC

5 Years
Millenium Business Systems
Stonescape Supply

3 Years
Burger King, Macomb
Jack's Place for Autism Foundation
Patricia Interiors
Save On
Shield Financial Group / Todd. W 
   Shimshock

2 Years
Olga's Kitchen

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